Domestic & Housing
Residential Estimating
Extensions, loft conversions, listed townhouse refurbishments, bespoke self-builds, and multi-plot UK housing estates.
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UKConstructionEstimatingServices
We deliver cost
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UK tenders.
Independent UK construction estimating, RICS NRM2 quantity takeoffs, and 32-trade bills of quantities for contractors, developers, and builders nationwide.
12:00 PM · LONDON, UK
Every Project Tier & Procurement Route
Which UK construction tiers and contract routes do we serve?
From single-trade subcontractor bids to full JCT Design & Build and NEC4 contractor packages, our takeoffs eliminate drawing ambiguity before site mobilisation.
Offices, Retail & BtR
Commercial Estimating
Cat A/B corporate fit-outs, hospitality spaces, educational buildings, mixed-use developments, and commercial shells.
Explore Commercial →Logistics & Manufacturing
Industrial Estimating
BS EN 1090 steel portal frames, TR34 FM2 warehouse floor slabs, composite cladding, dock levellers, and HGV service yards.
Explore Industrial →Direct Digital Measurement
Quantity & Material Takeoffs
Fast Builders Quantities and merchant order lists converted from PDF, DWG, or BIM models into clean Excel schedules.
Explore Takeoffs →Complete Trade Specialisation
Which 32 UK construction trades do our estimators measure?
Unlike generalist residential estimate shops, every specialist building trade has its own dedicated NRM2 measurement workflow and deliverable sheet.
Core Estimating & Takeoffs
3 TradesSector Estimating
4 TradesDemolition, Earthworks & Civils
6 TradesConcrete EstimatingNRM2 Section 11 (In-Situ & Precast Concrete)View Scope →Earthwork EstimatingNRM2 Section 5 (Excavating & Filling)View Scope →Excavation EstimatingNRM2 Section 5 (Foundations, Basements & Trenches)View Scope →Demolition EstimatingNRM2 Sections 3–4 (Demolitions & Alterations)View Scope →Reinforcement & Rebar EstimatingBS 8666 Bar Bending & Mesh SchedulesView Scope →Sitework EstimatingNRM2 Sections 33–36 (Roads, Drainage & Utilities)View Scope →
Structure, Envelope & Weatherproofing
8 TradesStructural EstimatingNRM2 Sections 11–16 & SubstructureView Scope →Masonry EstimatingNRM2 Section 14 (Masonry)View Scope →Framing EstimatingNRM2 Section 16 & SFS Metal FramingView Scope →Roofing EstimatingNRM2 Sections 17–18 (Sheet & Tile/Slate Roofing)View Scope →Doors & Windows EstimatingNRM2 Section 24 & 25 (Doors, Windows & Curtain Walling)View Scope →Insulation EstimatingNRM2 Part L Thermal & Acoustic InsulationView Scope →Waterproofing EstimatingBS 8102 Type A/B/C Structural WaterproofingView Scope →Steel EstimatingNRM2 Section 15 (Framed & Architectural Metalwork)View Scope →
Interiors, Carpentry & Finishes
6 TradesCarpentry EstimatingNRM2 Section 22 & 25 (First & Second Fix Joinery)View Scope →Drywall EstimatingNRM2 Section 20 & 28 (Drylining & Suspended Ceilings)View Scope →Flooring EstimatingNRM2 Section 28 (Flooring Finishes & Screeds)View Scope →Painting EstimatingNRM2 Section 29 (Decoration)View Scope →Landscaping EstimatingNRM2 Section 33–35 (External Works, Fencing & Planting)View Scope →Finishes EstimatingNRM2 Sections 27–31 (Plaster, Tiling, Ceilings & Joinery)View Scope →
Mechanical, Electrical & Fire Services
5 TradesPlumbing EstimatingNRM2 Section 38 (Disposal & Piped Supply Systems)View Scope →Mechanical EstimatingNRM2 Section 38 (Mechanical Engineering Services)View Scope →HVAC EstimatingNRM2 Section 38 (Ventilation & Comfort Cooling)View Scope →Electrical EstimatingNRM2 Section 39 (Electrical Engineering Services)View Scope →Fire Protection EstimatingBS EN 12845 Sprinklers & Passive Fire StoppingView Scope →
England · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland
How do our UK takeoffs adapt to devolved building standards?
Construction details differ meaningfully from London Clay basements and English Approved Document Part L to Scottish Building Warrant timber sarking roofs and mandatory Welsh SAB SuDS drainage. Explore dedicated regional, county, city, and postcode estimating hubs.
Audit-Ready Commercial Transparency
How do we turn PDF drawings into open-formula Excel BoQs?
No opaque black-box PDF numbers. Every schedule exposes open formulas, drawing grid notes, and separated wastage allowances so your commercial team keeps complete pricing authority.
- STEP 01 · TENDER INTAKEUpload PDF, DWG, IFC, or Specification FilesSubmit residential, commercial, or industrial packs via our secure intake form alongside your deadline.
- STEP 02 · SCOPE & TRADE CONFIRMATIONAgree Exact Trades, NRM2 Split & ClarificationsConfirm single-trade or multi-trade measurement scope and receive a fixed fee quote upfront.
- STEP 03 · DIGITAL SCALED MEASUREMENTDrawing-by-Drawing Takeoff Across Every SheetDedicated measurement specialists extract lengths, areas, volumes, reinforcement, and counts with zero shortcut extrapolations.
- STEP 04 · HANDOVER & RFI AUDITOpen-Formula Excel BoQ + Marked-Up PDF Verification PackPrice tenders rapidly with colour-coded check sheets and an RFI log flagging missing structural or M&E items.
Measurement & Deliverable Parameters
Which UK NRM2 parameters and tolerances govern every commissioned estimate?
| Estimating Parameter | Technical Specification | Standard / Audit Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement Standards | RICS NRM1 Cost Planning, RICS NRM2 & SMM7 Work Sections 1–41 | Scaled directly from 1:50 / 1:100 PDF, DWG & IFC drawings (in mm & m) |
| Trade Coverage | All 32 specialist UK construction, finishes & M&E trades | Every line linked to sheet reference with 5%–10% waste separated cleanly |
| Workbook Deliverables | 100% unlocked Microsoft Excel BoQ + colour-coded PDF verification overlays | Paired with a formal RFI log highlighting drawing gaps & provisional sums |
| Turnaround & Intake | 24–48 hrs domestic & single trade · up to 25 MB per drawing transfer | 3–5 working days typical across multi-trade commercial & industrial bids |
Calibration note: 1:50 and 1:100 architectural and structural drawings are scaled to 25 mm masonry tolerances and 100 mm thermal zones, isolating 5 percent to 10 percent wastage from net quantities.
Illustrative BoQ Methodology
Inspect How Your Trade Schedules Are Delivered
Review representative NRM2 schedule structures across UK Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and M&E workbooks—or browse all interactive tabs on our Sample Estimates page.
Residential · Illustrative Methodology Template (GIA ~68 m2)
Single & Two-Storey Rear Residential Extension — Illustrative NRM2 Takeoff
Demonstrates how domestic refurbishment and extension packs separate enabling demolition/propping, trench-fill substructures, structural box-frame steels, cavity masonry, warm-roof carpentry, and Part L/F internal finishes.
Executive Summary03–04 Strip-Out & Propping05–14 Substructure & Masonry15–17 Steels & Warm Roof20–29 Internal Finishes
Commercial · Illustrative Methodology Template (NIA ~920 m2)
Cat B Commercial Office Floor Fit-Out — Illustrative Trade BoQ
Shows how multi-trade commercial interiors group acoustic partitions, glazed fronts, FD30S doorsets, MF ceilings, raised-floor carpet tiles, and coordinated M&E outlets for rapid subcontractor enquiry issue.
Trade Package Rollup20 Drylining & Acoustics24 Glazed Partitions & FD30S28–29 Ceilings & Flooring38–39 Mechanical & Electrical
Residential & Substructure
Urban Residential Deep Basement & Rear Extension Scope Profile
Tight urban terrace plot requiring hit-and-miss underpinning, BS 8102 Grade 3 Type B/C combined waterproofing, transfer goal-post steelwork, facing brickwork, and bifold glazing.
Commercial Interiors & MEP
Multi-Floor Commercial Office Cat B Fit-Out & M&E Package Profile
City-centre commercial office floors integrating acoustic metal-stud partitions, frameless acoustic glass screens, MF/baffle ceilings, raised floor carpet tiles, and VRF + DALI M&E services.
Industrial & Civil Works
Regional Logistics Distribution Unit & Heavy Civils Yard Profile
High-bay distribution shell combining bulk cut-and-fill balancing, BS EN 1090 steel portal frames, composite roof cladding, TR34 FM2 slabs, dock levellers, and ESFR sprinkler mains.
Heritage Envelope & Roofing
Conservation Sandstone/Brickwork & Natural Slate Re-Roofing Profile
Listed building envelope renewal covering structural cut-roof repairs, natural Welsh/Spanish slate laps, Code 5–7 leadwork gutters, NHL lime repointing, and conservation casements.
UK Estimating Insights
Technical Guidance for Tender & Commercial Teams
Quantity Surveying & Standards
RICS NRM2 Quantity Takeoff Checklist for Accurate UK Contractor Tenders
Why separating demolition, temporary works, net measured items, and transparent waste factors prevents margin erosion between tender award and final account.
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UK Building Regulations
How Approved Document Part L, Part O & the Building Safety Act Impact Takeoffs
Regulatory uplifts across thermal continuity, overheating glazing/MVHR, and passive firestopping have shifted real material and labour ratios on UK residential and mixed-use bids.
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Procurement & Material Control
Net Area vs Builders Merchant Orders: Why UK Sites Over-Order or Stall
Converting scaled drawing geometry into practical pallet, sheet, and 4.8m C24 timber stock schedules keeps cash flow disciplined on tight UK plots.
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What FAQs matter most before commissioning a UK estimate?
Do your construction estimates follow UK RICS NRM2 measurement rules?
Yes. We structure bills of quantities to RICS NRM2 work sections (or SMM7 / RIBA Stage elemental NRM1 budgets where requested), ensuring domestic subcontractors, main contractors, and quantity surveyors can audit every measurement against your drawing register.
What files do I receive when a takeoff or estimate is completed?
You receive an open-formula Microsoft Excel workbook (trade summary, line-by-line quantities, waste factors, and notes tabs), colour-coded PDF drawing mark-ups verifying measured zones, and a written RFI / clarification sheet flagging any drawing discrepancies or missing details.
Can I commission a single specialist trade rather than a whole-project estimate?
Yes. Many subcontractors come to us exclusively for single-trade takeoffs—such as drylining, roofing, brickwork, structural steelwork, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, groundworks, or concrete rebar—while main contractors often commission multi-trade tender packages.
Do you cover residential extensions as well as commercial and industrial schemes?
Yes. Our estimating team measures across domestic extensions, loft conversions, and multi-unit housing right through to commercial Cat A/B office fit-outs, hospitality refurbishments, and steel-framed industrial warehouses across the UK.
Which parts of the UK do you support?
We serve contractors, developers, architects, and self-builders nationwide across England (all 9 regions), Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—including regional building control regimes such as Building Safety Act gateways, Scottish Building Standards sarking specs, and Welsh SAB SuDS drainage rules.
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Upload PDF, CAD, or BIM schedules to receive a clear scope confirmation and turnaround proposal without obligation.