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 Nottingham
Professional building estimates for residential and commercial projects across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Competitive East Midlands rates from qualified QS.
Building Estimating Services Across Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Nottingham’s construction landscape is shaped by a dynamic mix of heritage restoration, urban regeneration and new-build development. From the Lace Market’s Victorian warehouse conversions to the Broadmarsh regeneration and the expanding tram network, the city offers a diverse range of project types that all demand accurate, locally informed cost estimation.
Our qualified Quantity Surveyors understand the Nottingham and East Midlands market. We apply region-specific labour rates, factor in the specialist skills needed for converting the city’s industrial heritage buildings, and account for the strong student housing demand driven by the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. Construction costs in the East Midlands are typically 10–15% below London rates, and our estimates reflect this competitive pricing.
Whether your project is in the Creative Quarter, a suburban family home extension in West Bridgford, or a commercial fit-out in the wider Nottinghamshire area, our estimates are built on current local construction costs and market intelligence.
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What We Offer
Estimating Services in Nottingham
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 Nottingham projects.
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Office fit-outs, retail units, student accommodation and mixed-use developments across Nottinghamshire.
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Procurement, contract preparation and programme of works for Nottingham construction projects.
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Recent Nottingham Case Studies
Lace Market Warehouse Conversion to Apartments
Full estimate for the conversion of a Victorian lace warehouse into six residential apartments, including structural alterations, new floor installations, M&E services and heritage-sensitive external restoration.
Project value: ~£380,000
Suburban Family Home Extension, West Bridgford
Detailed estimate for a two-storey side and single-storey rear extension to a 1930s semi-detached property, including kitchen reconfiguration, new bathroom and full landscaping works.
Project value: ~£85,000
Areas We Cover
Nottingham Coverage Area
We provide building estimating services across all of Nottinghamshire and the surrounding East Midlands area. Our estimates use location-specific rates to ensure accuracy for your area.
Nottingham City Centre
Lace Market
West Bridgford
Beeston
Mapperley
Sherwood
Wollaton
The Park
Arnold
Carlton
Hucknall
Long Eaton
Mansfield
Newark
Ilkeston
Eastwood
Client Feedback
What Nottingham Clients Say
We’ve used First4Estimating on several Lace Market conversion projects and they consistently deliver accurate, well-structured estimates. They understand the complexities of working with Nottingham’s older industrial buildings and their pricing has always been realistic for the East Midlands market. A reliable partner for any developer working in the city.
Common Questions
Nottingham Estimating FAQ
Our building estimates start from £75. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire projects are priced based on size and complexity. We always provide a fixed-price quotation before starting, with competitive East Midlands rates that are typically 10–15% lower than London pricing.
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Yes. We regularly estimate warehouse and industrial conversion projects across Nottingham, particularly in the Lace Market and Creative Quarter areas. We understand the structural considerations, heritage constraints and specialist costs involved in converting Victorian industrial buildings into modern residential and commercial spaces.
We cover all of Nottinghamshire including Nottingham city centre, West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, Sherwood, Wollaton, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Mansfield, Newark, Ilkeston and Eastwood.