Construction Cost Estimation & BOQ Preparation
Know the real number before you start — not halfway through.
Most construction disputes trace back to a vague estimate. A number quoted without a specification attached is a guess, and guesses get corrected upward once work is underway.
We prepare detailed estimates and bills of quantities so you can budget accurately, compare contractor quotations fairly, and hold execution to an agreed scope.
What's Included
What this service covers when you work with us.
Quantity take-off
Measured quantities of excavation, concrete, steel, masonry, plaster, flooring and finishes from the drawings.
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
An itemised BOQ with specifications, so every line is priced against a defined standard.
Detailed cost estimate
Material, labour, plant and overhead broken down by stage rather than a single lump sum.
Project scheduling
A stage-wise programme showing sequence, dependencies and realistic durations.
Cash-flow planning
When money will actually be required, mapped against construction stages.
Tender comparison
Objective comparison of contractor quotations on a like-for-like basis.
How It Works
- 1
Drawings and specification
We work from your drawings and agreed specification level.
- 2
Take-off and rate analysis
Quantities measured and priced against current market rates.
- 3
BOQ and estimate
The itemised document you can build, tender and bill against.
- 4
Schedule and cash flow
Programme and payment planning aligned to the estimate.
- 5
Review
We walk you through the assumptions and where the cost risk sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is one contractor much cheaper than another?+
Almost always a lower specification or a smaller scope, not better value. A BOQ makes the comparison like-for-like and exposes what has been left out.
Can you estimate for a project you are not building?+
Yes. Estimation and BOQ preparation is offered as a standalone service, including for owners who want an independent check on a quotation.
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Get a free consultation and an honest assessment of what your project involves.