Our Building
Consultancy Services
With over 38 years of experience across the UK construction industry, we deliver fast, accurate, and professional building consultancy services — from detailed cost estimates to energy performance certificates.
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What We Offer
Complete Building Consultancy
Every service is delivered by experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the UK construction industry.
Building Estimating
Detailed cost estimates for all project types — from house extensions to £150M commercial builds.
Quantity Surveying
Accurate bills of quantities measured to SMM7 & NRM2 standards in Excel or PDF format.
Energy Performance Certificates
Fast, compliant EPC assessments for domestic and non-domestic properties across the UK.
Groundworks
Specialist estimating for civil and groundworks packages including drainage and earthworks.
Tendering & Planning
Full tender preparation and project planning services including detailed delivery programmes.
Building Surveys
Dilapidation surveys, schedule of condition surveys, and reinstatement cost assessments.
Reinstatement Cost Assessments
RICS-compliant RCA reports and BCIS-aligned rebuild cost calculations for buildings insurance.
Reinstatement Cost Assessments
The correct Declared Value for your buildings insurance policy — calculated using BCIS rebuild cost rates, adjusted for property type, construction, age, and UK region.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our building consultancy services. Can't find your answer? Call us on 0800 688 9321.
Building Estimating
We provide an initial quote within 1 hour of receiving your enquiry. Full detailed estimates — including itemised labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs — are typically delivered within 24 hours.
We estimate all types of UK construction projects, from small domestic extensions and loft conversions to large commercial developments worth up to £150 million. This includes new builds, refurbishments, fit-outs, and specialist subcontract trade packages.
All estimates are delivered in both Excel and PDF formats. Each item is broken down into labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs, giving you a full net cost analysis for every element of the project.
Our estimates are highly accurate thanks to 38 years of industry experience and an extensive, regularly updated database of current UK build costs. We use industry-leading Estimate software to ensure precision across all project types.
Quantity Surveying
A bill of quantities is a detailed document that lists all the materials, labour, and other costs required to complete a construction project. It is measured and itemised in accordance with standard methods of measurement (SMM7 or NRM2) and is used for tendering and cost control.
We produce bills of quantities measured in strict accordance with both SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement 7th Edition) and NRM2 (New Rules of Measurement), depending on your project requirements and client preferences.
Yes. Our quantity surveying service includes full tender document preparation. We produce clear, structured BOQs and take-offs that support competitive tender submissions and give clients complete cost visibility.
Absolutely. We have a vast database of UK building costs that allows us to quickly and accurately produce detailed cost plans from even the most basic project information, supporting early-stage budget planning and feasibility assessments.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
An EPC is legally required in the UK when you sell, rent out, or construct a property. Landlords must ensure their rental properties have a valid EPC with a minimum rating of E before letting. EPCs are valid for 10 years.
A typical domestic EPC assessment takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour on-site, depending on the size and complexity of the property. The certificate is usually issued within 24 hours of the inspection.
Yes. We provide EPC assessments for both domestic and non-domestic (commercial) properties across the UK. Our qualified assessors are experienced with a wide range of property types including offices, retail units, warehouses, and industrial buildings.
A SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculation is required for all new residential buildings in the UK to demonstrate compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. We carry out SAP calculations as part of our new build EPC service.
Groundworks
We estimate all types of groundworks packages including drainage and sewerage systems, earthworks and excavation, foundation packages, external works and landscaping, road and pavement construction, and retaining structures.
Yes. We regularly work with groundworks subcontractors, civil engineers, and main contractors to provide accurate subcontract package pricing. Our estimates are structured to support competitive tendering and effective project budgeting.
Absolutely. Our groundworks estimating service covers projects of all scales, from small residential groundworks packages to large infrastructure and civil engineering schemes. We have experience across both public and private sector projects.
Tendering & Project Planning
Our tendering service covers the full process from initial enquiry to final submission. This includes reviewing tender documents, preparing competitive pricing, structuring the submission, and providing post-tender analysis to help you understand your position.
Yes. We produce detailed programmes of delivery using industry-standard tools, covering all key project milestones, resource scheduling, and logistics planning. These programmes help you manage projects efficiently from day one.
Yes. We provide risk assessment support as part of our tendering service, helping you identify and price project risks appropriately so your tender is both competitive and commercially sound.
Building Surveys & Assessments
A dilapidation survey is a detailed inspection of a property's condition, typically carried out at the start or end of a lease. It documents the state of the building and is used to establish liability for repairs and reinstatement works between landlords and tenants.
A schedule of condition survey records the existing condition of a property at a specific point in time — usually before a lease begins. It protects tenants from being held responsible for pre-existing defects at the end of the lease.
A reinstatement cost assessment (RCA) calculates the cost of rebuilding a property from scratch in the event of total loss, such as fire or flood. It is used by insurers to set accurate building insurance cover and is recommended every 3-5 years.
Yes. We carry out pre-acquisition surveys for buyers and investors looking to understand the condition and potential liabilities of a property before purchase. Our reports provide clear, actionable findings to support informed decision-making.
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