Qstimates provides professional construction quantities, estimating and costing services for builders, developers, architects, contractors and construction professionals throughout the United Kingdom.
Our services range from early-stage outline plan estimates through to detailed Bills of Quantities, construction take-offs and full tender support packages.
All projects are reviewed using professional digital measurement systems combined with experienced construction and commercial oversight.
BILLS OF QUANTITIES (BOQs)
Professional Bills of Quantities prepared to NRM2 standards for residential, commercial and development projects.
Our BOQ services assist with:
- Tendering
- Procurement
- Contractor Pricing
- Commercial Comparison
- Budget Control
- Project Cost Management
Suitable for builders, developers, architects and contractors requiring professionally structured construction quantities.
OUTLINE PLAN ESTIMATES & SPECIFICATIONS
One of our most popular services is the preparation of early-stage construction estimates from planning drawings, outline architectural submissions and preliminary specifications.
These services help establish realistic project budgets before full working drawings are completed.
Services include:
- Planning Drawing Estimates
- Benchmark Cost Plans
- Preliminary Bills of Quantities
- Feasibility Costing
- Early Contractor Pricing
- Specification Pricing Reviews
Ideal for architects, developers, self-builders and early-stage project budgeting.
BUILDER ESTIMATES
Professional construction estimating services tailored to builders and contractors requiring accurate project pricing support.
We understand the practical realities of construction projects and provide commercially focused estimates suitable for real-world construction delivery.
Suitable for:
- Residential Extensions
- Refurbishments
- New Build Projects
- Development Schemes
- Commercial Construction
CONSTRUCTION TAKE-OFFS
Detailed digital construction take-offs prepared using professional measurement software systems.
Our take-off services provide structured quantity information for:
- Builders
- Estimators
- Quantity Surveyors
- Developers
- Procurement Teams
Measurement outputs can be tailored to suit project requirements and pricing formats.
TENDER SUPPORT
Professional quantity and costing support for tender submissions and contractor pricing.
Services include:
- Tender Measurement
- BOQ Alignment
- Scope Review
- Pricing Assistance
- Quantity Verification
- Tender Documentation Support
We understand the commercial pressures associated with competitive tendering and provide practical support designed to improve efficiency and accuracy.
ARCHITECT & DEVELOPER SUPPORT
Qstimates regularly works with architects and developers requiring early-stage budgeting, quantity support and commercial construction input.
Services include:
- Benchmark Costing
- Client Affordability Reviews
- Development Budgeting
- Preliminary Quantities
- Planning Stage Cost Advice
- Specification Pricing
Our practical construction background allows us to review projects with genuine buildability and commercial considerations in mind.
RETAINED COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Ongoing Construction Quantity & Costing Support without the cost of a full time in house QS.
Qstimates also offers retained commercial support services for builders, developers, architects and contractors requiring ongoing access to professional estimating, quantity and commercial construction support throughout the year.
Our retained service packages are designed for businesses regularly pricing projects, preparing tenders or managing multiple construction schemes requiring dependable commercial support, dedicated technical oversight and fast turnaround times.
Retained clients benefit from:
- Priority Project Turnaround
- Ongoing Estimating Support
- Construction Quantity Assistance
- Unlimited Outline Plan Budgeting
- Unlimited Tender Support
- Unlimited BOQ Preparation
- Unlimited Specification Pricing
- Commercial Construction Review
- Dedicated Partner Management & Oversight
- Structured Workflow Support
- Preferential Rates
- Access to Expanded Buildersmates Group Resources
- International Construction Support Services
- Access to Associated Buildersmates Group Companies
- Flexible Commercial Support Without Internal Staffing Overheads
Retained support packages can be tailored around project volume, response requirements and operational needs.
For larger developers, contractors and specialist projects, site visits and in-person commercial review services can also be arranged.
International project support services are available subject to location and project requirements.
This service is particularly suited to developers, commercial contractors, specialist residential projects and retained clients requiring senior-level commercial construction input and practical project oversight.
Retained Support Packages from £5,000 Per Annum
Monthly retained support packages are also available upon request.
