Quantity Surveying
The fixed-fee alternative to a freelance QS
Same measured outputs as a freelance quantity surveyor, priced per project rather than per day.
In short
A freelance quantity surveyor typically charges £400 to £600 a day, and the bill grows with every day the work takes.
Construction Estimates quotes a fixed fee for the whole job before we start, so you know the cost up front regardless of how long the measuring takes us.
You get the same measured take-offs, bills of quantities and tender pricing, all to RICS NRM, with no day rate to watch and no availability to chase.
Who it's for
Firms that use freelance QS support but want predictable costs and reliable turnaround.
A good freelance QS is worth having, but the day rate model has drawbacks. You pay £400 to £600 a day whether the job runs fast or slow, you are competing for their time against their other clients, and a busy period for them can become a missed deadline for you.
We work differently. You send the drawings, we quote a fixed fee for the job, and that fee does not move if the take-off takes longer than expected. The risk on time sits with us, not you, which is exactly how it should be when you are trying to control costs.
Capacity is the other problem solved. A single freelancer can only be in one place at once. We can pick up several of your projects at the same time, so a strong run of tenders does not leave you waiting in a queue.
The output is the same standard you would expect from an experienced freelance surveyor. Measured to RICS NRM, set out under proper headings, with preliminaries, provisional sums and contingencies shown clearly so nothing is buried.
What you get
How it works
Share the job
Upload your drawings and tell us the scope and deadline. We review what is involved and confirm we can hit your date.
Agree a fixed fee
We quote one price for the whole job. No daily counter running in the background and no surprise extras at the end.
Receive the work
We deliver the measured documents by the agreed date, ready to price, submit or pass on to your client.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need QS-grade numbers without the salary?
Upload your drawings and we'll come back with a fixed fee and a turnaround time. Pay per project, with no one on the payroll.
Upload Your Drawings