Business Details
Your Trusted Construction Cost Estimating Partner
Established to provide precision in construction cost estimation, Estimating Service has become the UK's leading provider of professional building work estimates, quotations, and tenders. Our team of experienced estimators adheres to SMM7 and NRM industry standards, ensuring accuracy and reliability for clients ranging from single trade contractors to major developers. Based in Worcestershire, we offer nationwide coverage with particular expertise in competitive markets such as London, Kent, and Surrey. Our service combines technical proficiency with a personal touch, supporting clients through every stage of project bidding and management. We specialise in producing detailed Bills of Quantities, schedules of work, and feasibility estimates tailored to specific project requirements. By maintaining strict compliance with measurement standards and focusing on transparent cost breakdowns, we help clients secure profitable contracts while avoiding hidden expenses.Our flexible approach includes day-rate hiring options and template-based solutions for efficient cost management. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we ensure our methodologies reflect current market rates and regulatory requirements across the UK construction sector. Clients benefit from rapid response times, typically providing fixed-price quotations within one business day, alongside comprehensive support for tender submissions. This combination of technical expertise, regional knowledge, and client-focused service has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Services
Builders Estimates
Tendering Support
Schedules of Work
Feasibility Estimating
Estimating Templates
Highlights and features
- We offer SMM7 and NRM standard-compliant estimating services across the UK construction sector
- Our nationwide coverage includes specialist knowledge of competitive London and South East markets
- We provide rapid turnaround with fixed-price quotations typically within one business day
- Our estimates include comprehensive cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, and plant
- We combine technical expertise with a personal service tailored to individual project requirements
Services
Builders Estimates
Our builders estimates service provides detailed cost analyses for construction projects of all sizes. Using SMM7 and NRM standards, we produce accurate Bills of Quantities that cover all aspects of building work. This service helps contractors submit competitive tenders while maintaining profitability through precise material, labour, and plant cost calculations.
Tendering Support
Specialist tendering support ensures compliance with industry standards and improves bid success rates. We translate technical drawings into comprehensive cost schedules while maintaining adherence to specified formats. This service includes detailed breakdowns of overheads, profit margins, and risk assessments to strengthen tender submissions.
Schedules of Work
Our schedules of work service applies SMM7 measurement rules to produce standardised cost breakdowns. We create detailed quantified lists from architectural plans, ensuring consistency across tender documents. This service guarantees accurate pricing comparisons and reduces ambiguity in construction contracts.
Feasibility Estimating
Preliminary cost estimation service for early-stage projects provides realistic budget parameters based on planning drawings. We assess construction costs for watertight shells with standard finishes, helping clients understand potential expenses before detailed design work begins. This service includes transparent cost distribution across project elements.
Estimating Templates
Customisable estimating templates streamline cost management processes for construction businesses. These tools follow industry-standard formats while allowing adaptation to specific company requirements. The templates facilitate consistent measurement practices and improve internal estimating efficiency for recurring project types.
Questions
What areas do you cover for construction estimating?
We provide services nationwide across the UK, with particular expertise in London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and surrounding counties.
Do you offer flexible hiring options for estimators?
Yes, we provide day-rate estimating services with 4-hour booking blocks starting at £260+VAT for flexible support.
What standards do your estimates follow?
Our estimates comply with SMM7 and NRM industry standards, ensuring consistency and accuracy in all cost calculations.
Can you help with feasibility cost assessments?
We offer preliminary cost estimates based on planning drawings, covering construction of watertight shells with standard finishes.
How quickly do you complete estimates?
We typically deliver completed estimates within one business day after confirming project details and requirements.
