Frequently asked questions

Here we provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Need more information? Just use the contact form at the end of the page!

 

How does billing work at LETUSWORK europe?

It is based on the size of the construction project. LETUSWORK europe takes care of invoicing. Payments are processed by an independent accountant and a tax adviser. Customers are billed every 14 days. The German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB) stipulate a payment term of 2 to 3 weeks.

 

Have I entered into an exclusive partnership with LETUSWORK europe by joining the LETUSWORK! europe community of tradespeople?

No! LETUSWORK europe is just one of the partners you may wish to work with. You are free to work for other clients. Absolute reliability is LETUSWORK europe’s guiding principle. If you decide to work on a LETUSWORK europe project, it must be completed to the client’s satisfaction.

 

What is my role in LETUSWORK europe projects?

You can focus fully on the construction work. LETUSWORK europe’s administration department takes care of everything else, including acquiring projects, producing estimates, drafting contracts, providing materials, business support, invoicing, account management and bank transfers.

 

What sort of tools do I need to bring?

Just bring the portable tools you need to carry out your trade. Any larger equipment, machinery and scaffolding needed for the construction project will be hired by the specific project team.

 

Who will provide the specialist tools that may be required?

These will be hired by the project team as needed.

 

Who produces the project estimate?

LETUSWORK europe has a team of skilled estimators. If you express interest in one of our building projects, you will receive an estimate and the contract specifications.

 

How does LETUSWORK europe deal with outstanding payments and bad debts?

Thanks to LETUSWORK europe’s professional payment reminders system, we have not experienced long-term outstanding payments. Up to now, we have had no instances of bad debt. This is due to LETUSWORK europe’s policy of only taking on work from well-known corporate groups and SMEs.

 

Who arranges accommodation?

You pay for the accommodation yourself; we will be happy to help you find and book.

 

How are materials procured?

The ARGEs are usually commissioned to provide work-related services. However, if material is necessary, the central joint purchasing is generally organized on behalf of the ARGEn by the LETUSWORK europe craftsmen's association.

 

Where are the construction sites?

They are mainly in Germany and predominantly in the former West German states, but we have some sites in other European countries, such as the Netherlands, Austria and Spain.

 

Who are the clients?

LETUSWORK europe works as the main contractor almost exclusively for well-known major corporate groups.

 

Who is the client’s contractual partner?

The contractual partner is always the team established for the project in question.

 

How is the warranty handled?

By means of the usual contractual holdback from clients, voluntary holdback from the team, costs-by-cause principle, public liability

 

Do contractors incur costs when they become part of the LETUSWORK europe community?

No! LETUSWORK europe receives its service charge at the same time as its business partners, once project payments start being made.

 

Is LETUSWORK europe simply an intermediary?

No! LETUSWORK europe is not an intermediary or an agent. This is something we consider to be very important. LETUSWORK europe is a cooperative community of individual tradespeople and businesses.

 

What happens when tradespeople join the community?

Their business is listed in the pool of tradespeople. When a suitable job comes in, they receive a request from LETUSWORK europe. They check whether the job suits their plans. They are then brought into the team.

 

Are start-ups supported by LETUSWORK europe?

The LETUSWORK europe community can provide advice and support on all aspects of starting up a business, to tradespeople who wish to become self-employed.

 

What kind of insurance do tradespeople need?

Public liability insurance

 

Why is an exemption certificate from the tax office required?

The reason is the law on tax deductions for construction work. If the tradespeople in the team do not present exemption certificates, the client would need to deduct 15% from the invoice amount and pay this to the tax office. Exemption certificates allow this money to be paid to the team.

 

Contact - Become a partner

Do you still have questions and need further information?

 

Or would you like to become a LETUSWORK europe partner directly? We look forward to your message or give us a call: +49 (0) 371 49 38 27 0

Karolína Fousková

Contact person for interested persons from Germany / Czech Republic / Slovakia

 

0049 (0) 371 493827 06

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Magdalena Stasiulewicz

Contact person for interested persons from Poland

 

0049 (0) 371 493827 11

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Beata Balážová

Contact person for interested persons from Germany / Czech Republic / Slovakia / Poland

 

0049 (0) 371 493827 05

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