Pre-costing provides a clear understanding of the financial commitment required. This helps homeowners and project managers make informed decisions about the scope, materials, and design choices.
By estimating costs early, it becomes easier to determine whether the proposed refurbishment is realistic or whether adjustments are needed to meet budgetary constraints.
Accurate cost estimates are often required when applying for loans, grants, or mortgages that support home improvement projects. We can help with reporting.
Pre-costing provides a clear understanding of the financial commitment required. This helps homeowners and project managers make informed decisions about the scope, materials, and design choices.
You can effectively communicate with your architect about the size and scope of the project you can afford to achieve. Starting the process early will save more time and money no shocks when tenders return from stamped building warrant drawings.
If you want advice at an early stage or you are further on in the process please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can schedule an initial zoom appointment to see how we could support your project.
A survey conducted by KPMG found 69% of construction projects were over budget by more than 10%
Conduct a walkthrough to evaluate the existing condition of the property. This may include plumbing, electrical systems, structural integrity, and potential hazards like damp or asbestos.
Divide the project into specific areas and cost these to allow you to decide what you want to include or remove form your scheme..
Clearly define the goals and extent of the refurbishment—whether it’s cosmetic changes like painting and flooring or structural work such as wall removal or extension.
We utilise local building rates to build a realistic cost report for your project We Don’t use per m2 rates. The internet is full of average per m2 rates, as professional estimators we rarely see these as being accurate and can both overestimate and underestimate costs.
If you have a residential project where an independent cost assessment would be useful, get in touch.
We’re happy to have an initial conversation about the project and the information available before you decide whether a formal cost plan is required.
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