EXPERTS IN
ESTIMATING
We provide tailored estimating services for builders, trades & architects within the Sydney residential construction sector.
WHY
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We are committed to delivering rapid and precise estimates, striving to provide you with same day quotes from the time of your inquiry. We recognize that timely tender submissions and prompt service are crucial factors in securing projects with prospective clients.
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Our rates are sourced from connections & relationships formed with Sydney based trades over many years.
In addition our experience in pricing construction projects & monitoring budgets until project completion, provide us with the required knowledge to ensure costs are formulated to a high level of accuracy.
We are constantly evaluating & reviewing both labour & material rates to ensure we stay on top of any changes within the market. This gives you confidence that the budgets formulated by us are practical.
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We employ cutting-edge estimating software, such as Bluebeam, Cost X & Excel, enabling us to produce clear, presentable & accurate mark-ups, enhancing the precision of our quantities and ultimately our estimates.
By leveraging this attention to detail, our clients benefit from estimates that are not only accurate but also optimised, maximising cost-effectiveness and minimising surprises down the line.
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We are Estimators with a Building Background. Our Director holds a current builders license and has an extensive background in site & project management experience. This equips us with in-depth knowledge of construction on site, enabling us to understand the intricacies of the entire process.
Drawing upon years of experience in estimating projects totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, we seamlessly blend expertise in both building and pricing. This blend results in a holistic approach that ensures comprehensive and accurate estimations, setting the foundation for successful project execution.
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We provide competitive fees for our services offering an affordable solution to your estimating needs. Whether you don't want to employ a full time estimator, your current estimator is overloaded and needs some back up or if you just want to free up your time to focus on other things we offer a fair value solution.
CHOOSE
US
WHAt
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OFFER
COST REPORT
Every cost report includes detailed information enabling you to gain a precise understanding of the budget composition. In addition we can provide an array of add-ons to meet your requirements:
RANGE OF sERVICES
We can estimate a wide variety of projects such as:
Individual trade packages e.g. brickwork, tiling, plasterboard, etc.
Extensions & First floor additions
Small renovations
Large complex renovations
High-end new builds
Townhouse / project home developments
Duplex builds
Fit-out projects
information & samples
For more detailed information and samples of what we offer including BOQ, Marked Up Plans, Programmes & Value Engineering view our Capability Statement.
Who
for
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We help our builders to reduce their workload in pricing upcoming projects. This enables them to focus on securing new projects and managing on-site activities, driving business growth. We ensure pricing accuracy by using proven rates and building in necessary contingencies, establishing budgets that form a benchmark when letting trade contracts. Additionally, our provision of marked-up plans saves effort in quantifying scopes of work and distributing them to trades, streamlining workflow.
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When designing a project for a client, aligning the design to the client’s budget is paramount to smoothly transition into the building phase. Our services can be engaged when the project is in the concept stage to provide an estimated build cost. By involving us in the early stages, it can help to manage client expectations but also prevent disappointment and potential delays in project initiation. We also offer value engineering within the early stages to help analyse the project components contributing to budget overruns & develop strategies to mitigate these costs enhancing prospects of the project proceeding.
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It can be quite demanding to run the daily tasks of managing a business, setting up the guys on site, raising variations, sourcing new work, quoting multiple jobs & the list goes on. However, our services aim to alleviate this burden and give trades back their weekends. We offer detailed, marked-up plans for quick review and submission to clients, saving valuable time. Additionally, we also provide clarifications and assumptions if there is any missing information or ambiguity so you can swiftly raise a request for information (RFI).
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As a homeowner seeking to undertake a renovation or a new build can be a daunting process, especially when it comes to controlling the budget. It is crucial you do your due-diligence and get a detailed estimate of what your project is going to cost. Your builder will obviously provide you with a quote for the project, however it is prudent to engage an external professional estimator who can provide a detailed bill of quantities (BOQ) breaking down the budget into fine detail showing you exactly how the budget is formed. The BOQ can be used as a powerful tool serving as a benchmark to ensure you are getting exactly what you pay for.
our
process
F.A.Q
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We aim to have a fee proposal over to you the same day. Along with the fee proposal we will also let you know how long it will take to complete the estimation.
For renovations & new builds you can expect a lead time of 5-7 working days. Smaller projects can be turned around quicker and very complex large projects may take an additional 5 working days. For trades such as a brickwork BOQ you can expect a lead time of 2-4 days.
If it is extremely urgent we can expedite the process for an additional fee.
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This varies between each project depending on complexity. Below serves as a rough guide for our standard estimates. Add-ons such as value engineering and programmes will be an additional cost.
- Trade BOQ you can expect it to cost $250 - $700
- Small to medium renovations $1200 - $2200
- Large renovations & new builds including duplexes - $2200 - $3200
- Complex ultra high end projects & developments - $3200+
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Our rates are sourced through relationships formed with trades over many years. Over the years we have built up a large database of rates for multiple tasks. We are also conscious that you cannot apply a rate to everything, there are situations when minimum charges and day rates apply which we take into consideration.
When choosing the most appropriate rate we take into consideration, volume, location, difficulty & contractual terms of the work being undertaken. For example, a tiling rate will differ from a high-end build to a project home. It will also differ depending if you are working on large or small areas & even if the project contractual terms are cost plus or lump sum.
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We pride ourselves in producing realistic budgets so when you receive quotes from trades they come in on budget. It is beneficial that clear architectural / engineering plans are sent through which makes the process of quoting more streamlined.
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Yes, as part of every estimate we will send you through an editable BOQ in Excel format. This also applies to our programmes, we will issue a Microsoft project file for you to edit as desired.
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Yes, we offer the flexibility to customise how you would like to present the information to your client. If requested, we can create a professional presentation with your logo & company colours that can be sent directly to the client which includes a:
- cover letter
- tender summary
- clarifications / exclusions
- schedule of rates
- programme
- document transmittal
We can send through a sample to see if this is something that you are interested in.
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We are specialists within NSW, however if required we are able to provide estimates for other states.
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No, all jobs are priced inhouse. We offer support throughout and after we submit our cost report with any questions you may have.
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We have over a decade of both on site & project management experience. During this time we have estimated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of jobs.
We have multiple repeat clients who we have helped price & win work.
