From a first budget on a sketch to a fully priced tender and the material quantities behind it. Every figure comes from 40 years of trade, manufacturing, supply and construction experience, and from being a registered builder in several states.
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Preliminary budget estimates
Design & development stage
A budget and planning tool that gives early advice and cost planning at the design and development stage, so cost-effective changes can be made in the early stages of the project rather than as costly changes later. Preliminary budget estimates are produced from scaled sketches or design-concept drawings.
We can point out inefficient design elements which, picked up early, can be changed before the construction drawings are produced. With 40-plus years of trade, manufacturing, supply and construction knowledge, we can also suggest a more cost-effective construction methodology to save time and money on your project.
Preliminary budgets are fully priced and itemised per task and stage of construction in an easy-to-read summary. We work closely with your consultants or, if you prefer, you can engage our recommended consultants for engineering, design or architectural work.
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Construction & tendering estimates
Tender & construction stage
A fully priced estimate of all materials, labour, goods, services and percentage margins for the construction of your project. It can be supplied with a bill of quantities priced per item and per task, or in a non-priced version. Both versions come with a fully priced summary cost sheet containing all the costs required to complete the project.
Fully priced estimates can be provided in a few days, giving a contractor tendering for a project time to make any changes and submit their tender with confidence that every base is covered.
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Material take-offs
Supply & manufacturing
Cottage Estimating Services has worked with many major building-component and material suppliers in Australia. Material take-offs suit the building-supply and component-manufacturing industry, and equally the owner-builder, tradesperson and contractor — saving valuable time and expense.
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Tendering support
Other services
Assistance with the tendering process, including obtaining quotations from suppliers, trades, manufacturers and contractors on your behalf.
Fees are based on the size and type of project
Send the details and we will provide a formal quotation before any work starts.