Quantity Surveying
Quantity surveying consultancy without the retainer
Commercial measurement and cost work from a QS consultancy, called on when you need it and paid for per project.
In short
Traditional quantity surveying consultancies usually work on a retainer or a percentage of build cost, which suits large schemes but rarely smaller firms.
Construction Estimates provides the measurement and cost work a consultancy delivers on a simple pay-per-project basis.
We produce cost plans, bills of quantities and tender pricing to RICS NRM, so you get consultancy-grade documents without signing up to an ongoing fee.
Who it's for
Firms that want consultancy-level cost and measurement work without a retainer or percentage fee.
Quantity surveying consultancies are built around long engagements and large projects. Fees are often a percentage of the build value or a monthly retainer, which is hard to justify if you only need measured numbers a handful of times a year.
We strip that back to the part most firms actually need: accurate measurement and reliable cost figures. You bring a project, we deliver the documents, and the relationship is as light or as regular as you want it to be.
Early on, that means cost plans that tell you whether a scheme stacks up before you spend money on detailed design. As the job firms up, it means full bills of quantities and tender pricing you can build and bid from with confidence.
Because everything follows RICS NRM, the documents sit comfortably alongside work from any consultancy or main contractor. The difference is how you pay for it: per project, with no retainer, no percentage and no notice period to give when the work dries up.
What you get
How it works
Tell us the stage
Whether you are testing a concept or pricing a finished design, send what you have and explain where the project sits.
We scope and price
We confirm what is useful at this stage, quote a fixed fee, and agree a turnaround that fits your decision dates.
We deliver and follow up
You get the cost plan, bill or pricing you need, and we answer queries so the numbers are clear before you act on them.
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