2. About us
Estimating Service provides dedicated and professional cost effective
estimating, tendering and procurement solutions for the residential
and commercial construction sectors throughout the UK. We believe
in offering a value for money packages that will in turn, reduce
operating costs and improve profit ratios. We provide construction
estimating solutions on a wide range of private residential and
commercial projects throughout the UK.
Whether you require an estimate for a detached garage or support
with a bespoke major works tender, we can assist.
Benefits
We understand the importance of accurate estimates to ensure
overheads are met and a profit generated. The cost of employing a
full time Quantity Surveyor can be unrealistic for the majority of SME
construction businesses. By engaging us as a supply chain partner we
can provide your business with cost effective management solutions
and support while you utilise your time more effectively.
INTRODUCTION
Standards
Our estimates are produced
to the industry standard
SMM7 (Standard Method of
Measurement) format and
provide clear and concise
outputs regarding labour,
material and Prelim costs. The
bill is broken down by build
phase to produce a document
that clearly identifies all build
costs. Our labour and material
rates are graded for regional
location and project value.
3. SERVICE
Client relations
We take pride in our work and ensure that we make time to
build a relationship with our clients and involve them in the
estimating process. We appreciate that during and after the
time an estimate is produced our customers will have questions,
for this reason we liaise throughout the estimate process. We
will always point out and clarify any queries we have from the
drawings and specifi cations and clearly record any assumptions
that we may make.
Support
It is vitally important that any Quantity Surveyor, fully understands
the Companies labour and overhead costs prior to producing
estimates or tenders. We achieve and manage this aspect
through regular discussion with our clients to ensure these costs
remain current. By investing in this ethos we can generate an
estimate completely tailored to your businesses operating costs.
The only variable now is profi t margin, which we will discuss with
you and advise on prior to fi nalising the estimate/tender.
Winning new business
Should you require we can
provide you with a customer
ready estimate to which you
can add your covering letter
and terms then forward on
directly to your client. This
Bill of Quantities also acts
as a resolution document in
respect of any cost disputes
regarding Extra Over works.
4. TENDERING WORK
Sequencing of tender work
On agreement of fees all drawings are
outsourced for printing.
All works taken off in-line with the Architects
& Engineering drawings/schedule and a Bill of
Quantities is produced.
All rates in Bill of Quantities adjusted for project
location and project value.
Bill of Quantities is submitted to the Contractor
for review. At this point labour rates can be
discussed and amended if required. (These
rates will then be used for any estimates going
forward).
Profit margin mark-up discussed and agreed
between Contractor and Estimating Service.
All rates in Bill of Quantities adjusted for any
labour amendments and to include Contractors
profit margin.
Populate the item headings of Architects Pricing
Schedule with rates from the above Bill of
Quantities.
Contractor submits Pricing Schedule together
with Bill of Quantities to the Architect.
Additional work
Contactor contacts Architect to discuss if
any Client amendments are required.
Contractor relays Architects instructions to
Estimating Service.
We make all the required adjustments to the
Bill of Quantities and the Pricing Schedule
and return to Contractor for submission to the
Architect.
5. ESTIMATING WORK
Sequencing of estimating work
On agreement of fees all drawings are outsourced
for printing.
All works taken off and a Bill of Quantities
produced.
All rates in Bill of Quantities adjusted for project
location and project value.
Bill of Quantities is submitted to the Contractor.
Contactor reviews Bill of Quantities and profi t
margin mark-up with us.
We make all the required adjustments to the Bill of
Quantities for profi t and produce a Client Quotation
at an additional charge if required.
6. Assisting growth
We can assist companies with
achieving year on year growth by
providing the following services,
whilst working capital is still a major
consideration;
On or below budget procurement of
materials and sub-contract labour.
Stage payment valuations.
Dispute resolution.
Business planning.
Business strategy.
Finding new markets.
Networking
Client Relationship Management.
Risk management
Health & Safety documentation
PROCUREMENT & CONSULTING
If you would like to discuss your
requirements with one of our Surveyors,
please contact us on 01905 620 616
7. PROJECT DOCUMENTS
Submitting drawings
and specifi cations
You can provide your project details for a
quotation in a number of ways, either via
surface mail. Email or a link to a cloud
storage drive such as Dropbox.
Please refer to the following guidelines:
Via surface mail
Send all drawings and relevant
documents to:
Suite 5B
Top Barn Business Centre
Holt Heath
Worcester
WR6 6NH
Via email
Forward all drawings & specifi cations
(do not re-scale) to:
info@estimatingservice.co.uk
Payment notes
We accept payment by cheque, credit/debit cards and BACS transfer.
All major debit and credit cards accepted.
**Credit card payments incur a 3% surcharge.
**Credit accounts are available subject to status
8. Building quality on excellence
Suite 5B | Top Barn Business Centre | Holt Heath | Worcester | WR6 6NH
01905 620 616 | www.estimatingservice.co.uk | info@estimatingservice.co.uk
