Budget Estimates
Early-stage cost guidance from planning drawings. Ideal for assessing project feasibility before committing to detailed design.
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Local Estimating Services
Building Estimator in Belfast
Professional building estimates for residential and commercial projects across Belfast and Northern Ireland. Local rates from qualified QS.
Building Estimating Services Across Belfast & Northern Ireland
Belfast and Northern Ireland offer a distinctive construction market with its own regulations, market conditions and building traditions. From the ongoing regeneration of Belfast’s waterfront and cathedral quarter to residential development across the province, accurate cost estimation requires an understanding of the local market and regulatory environment.
Our qualified Quantity Surveyors understand the Northern Ireland construction market. We apply Northern Ireland-specific labour and material rates, which generally offer excellent value compared to mainland UK, and account for the specific building regulations that apply in Northern Ireland (which are administered separately from England, Wales and Scotland).
Whether your project is in Belfast city centre, the surrounding suburbs, or elsewhere in Northern Ireland, our estimates reflect current local construction costs. We provide estimating services across the entire province, from Derry/Londonderry to Newry, and understand the local market conditions that affect build costs.
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What We Offer
Estimating Services in Belfast
Full Estimates
Detailed estimates from building regulation drawings with elemental cost breakdowns and material takeoffs.
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Full measured BoQ production for competitive tendering and subcontractor pricing across all trades.
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Complete tender pack production and pricing for competitive submission on Belfast projects.
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Office fit-outs, retail units, hospitality venues and mixed-use developments across Northern Ireland.
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Procurement, contract preparation and programme of works for Northern Ireland construction projects.
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Recent Belfast Case Studies
Townhouse Conversion, Belfast Cathedral Quarter
Estimate for converting a Victorian townhouse into four self-contained apartments, including structural alterations, fire separation and individual unit specifications.
Project value: ~£280,000
Residential Extension, Lisburn
Detailed estimate for a two-storey side and rear extension to a detached family home, including garage conversion and landscape works.
Project value: ~£95,000
Areas We Cover
Belfast & Northern Ireland Coverage Area
We provide building estimating services across Belfast and the whole of Northern Ireland. Our estimates use location-specific rates to ensure accuracy for your area.
Belfast City Centre
Cathedral Quarter
Titanic Quarter
South Belfast
East Belfast
Lisburn
Bangor
Newtownards
Holywood
Derry/Londonderry
Newry
Armagh
Craigavon
Antrim
Ballymena
Coleraine
Omagh
Enniskillen
Client Feedback
What Belfast Clients Say
Finding a professional estimating service that understood Northern Ireland building regulations was a real plus. First4Estimating’s estimate was accurate, well-presented and delivered on time. Their knowledge of the local market was evident in the pricing.
Common Questions
Belfast Estimating FAQ
Yes. Northern Ireland has its own building regulations administered by the Department of Finance. Our estimates are prepared in accordance with NI-specific requirements, which differ from England, Wales and Scotland in several areas. We ensure all specifications reflect current Northern Ireland standards.
Our building estimates start from £75. Belfast and Northern Ireland projects are priced based on size and complexity. We always provide a fixed-price quotation before starting, with rates reflecting the Northern Ireland construction market.
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Yes, we cover the entire province including Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn, Newry, Armagh and all surrounding areas. Our rates reflect local cost variations across Northern Ireland.