How It Works
Our qualified Quantity Surveyors make estimating easy. Send us your plans and receive a professional estimate within 5 working days.
Our Process
4 Simple Steps to Your Estimate
Send Plans
Send us your drawings and project information
Receive Quotation
We'll provide a fixed-price quotation
Make Payment
Pay securely via bank transfer or card
Receive Estimate
Get your detailed estimate within 5 days
In Detail
A Closer Look at Each Step
Send Us Your Plans
Email your plans and project documents to get started. The more information you provide, the more accurate your estimate will be.
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Elevation drawings
- Any project specifications
- Adobe PDF format preferred
- Metric scale (1:50 or 1:100)
Receive Your Quotation
We review your documents and provide a fixed-price quotation for the estimating work. No hidden costs, no surprises.
- Fixed-price quotation provided
- Any questions clarified upfront
- Profit margin percentage discussed
- Labour rates agreed
- Standard 5 working day turnaround
Make Your Payment
Once you accept our quotation, we'll send an invoice. Work commences once payment has been received and cleared.
- BACS/bank transfer accepted
- Credit and debit cards accepted
- Secure payment processing
- Work begins upon cleared payment
Receive Your Estimate
Your detailed estimate is delivered within 5 working days in both PDF and Excel format, ready for immediate use.
- Detailed PDF and Excel estimate
- Full labour and material breakdown
- Preliminaries summary included
- Provisional items listed
- Editable format for your adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our estimating services. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
Getting Started
To prepare your estimate, we need a set of architectural drawings (plans, elevations and sections) along with any specification notes you have. These can be sent as PDF, DWG or image files via email or our online upload form.
If you only have sketches or preliminary drawings, our qualified Quantity Surveyors can still provide an indicative estimate — just get in touch and we'll advise on the best approach.
Our pricing depends on the size and complexity of the project. We always provide a fixed-price quotation before starting, so there are no surprises. Visit our pricing page for more details.
No. Many clients commission estimates at the pre-planning stage to understand likely costs and support their planning applications or funding bids. We work with drawings at any stage of design.
Our Estimates
Our estimates are prepared by qualified Quantity Surveyors using current market rates and established measurement standards. Our estimates consistently fall within 5–10% of the final outturn cost. Clients regularly tell us our figures align closely with the tenders they receive.
You'll receive a professionally formatted PDF document containing a full elemental cost breakdown, a summary page and any supporting notes. For larger projects, we also provide an editable Excel format suitable for contractor tendering.
Absolutely. If your design changes after we deliver the estimate, we can update the figures. Minor amendments are often included at no extra charge, while more substantial changes may attract a small additional fee — always agreed with you in advance.
We estimate projects across every sector — from single-room extensions and loft conversions through to large commercial fit-outs, new-build developments and specialist listed building restorations. If it involves construction, our Quantity Surveyors can estimate it.
Coverage & Delivery
Yes. We provide estimating services across the entire United Kingdom. Our rates are adjusted to reflect regional labour and material cost variations, so your estimate will be accurate for your specific location.
Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days. For urgent projects, we offer an express service with delivery in 1–2 working days (subject to availability).
Our estimates and cost summaries are regularly used to support mortgage applications, development finance bids and funding submissions. We can format the estimate to meet your lender's requirements.