Know what the project is likely to cost while decisions can still be changed.
FTB Services prepares construction cost estimates for homeowners, builders, designers and developers. The estimating work is tied closely to the drawings, quantities and current project scope so the budget can be reviewed before construction decisions become expensive to reverse.
A practical scope built around the project information.
Early construction budgets
Indicative cost advice before a full drawing set exists.
Detailed cost estimates
Measured estimates based on developed drawings, schedules and known project requirements.
Design-stage cost reviews
Updated cost information as drawings, finishes or construction methods change.
Builder estimating support
Our QS team currently prepares estimates for many builders and stays across modern estimating trends.
Trade and material quantities
Measured quantities can support tendering, procurement and package comparisons.
Value and scope testing
Alternative materials or design choices can be compared against their likely effect on cost.
Construction cost information should arrive before the final quote.
A common project problem is discovering that the design exceeds the budget only after the drawings are complete. FTB approaches the problem differently by combining quantity surveying with the design and documentation process. That gives the client a clearer view of cost while the project is still flexible.
From initial information to a coordinated project output.
Define the scope
We confirm the project type, level of documentation, inclusions and available information.
Measure the work
Quantities are taken from the drawings, schedules and project information.
Build the estimate
Labour, materials, trade packages and relevant project costs are assembled into a structured estimate.
Review changes
The estimate can be updated as design, materials and scope are refined.
Common questions about quantity surveying & construction cost estimating.
Who uses FTB construction cost estimates?
Homeowners, builders, designers, architects and developers can use the estimates to test feasibility, compare design options and plan procurement.
Can you estimate before working drawings are complete?
Yes. Early budgets can be prepared from a brief, concept information and site details, then refined as the documentation develops.
Do you estimate commercial projects?
Yes. FTB works across residential and commercial projects, subject to the scope and information available.
Can you update the estimate after design changes?
Yes. Cost review during design is a core part of the service and is particularly useful where materials, size or construction methods change.
Other services that often connect with this scope.
Tell us what you are building.
Send through the site, the project brief and anything you already have. We can help establish the right documentation and estimating scope from there.