We provide concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed construction cost estimates and cost plans across a range of residential and small commercial projects. Estimates can be prepared from limited concept information through to detailed design documentation.

Compliant Cost Summary Reports for Development Applications (DA), CC, CDC and Section 4.55 applications to NSW councils. These reports are often referred to as DA Estimates or Council Estimates.

Estimated Development Cost (EDC) reports prepared in accordance with NSW Planning Circular PS25-004 to support Development Applications (DA), Construction Certificates (CC), Complying Development Certificates (CDC) and Section 4.55 modification applications to NSW councils.

We provide an assessment of the historical cost of building works, renovations or improvements undertaken at a property where original construction records, invoices or contracts are unavailable. This is to assist owners and accountants with Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations.

We prepare initial quantity surveyor reports for banks, private lenders, valuers and brokers to support construction finance applications. This service is generally suitable only where a building contract has been signed and ongoing progress reporting is not required.

Insurance Replacement Cost Estimates prepared to assist homeowners, and property owners in determining an appropriate rebuilding sum insured for insurance purposes. Reports generally consider demolition, professional fees, escalation and current construction costs.

Non-litigation independent expert opinion on construction cost matters including construction costs, cost to complete, variations and quantum-related issues, prepared to support negotiation and informal dispute resolution. Services are generally limited to cost advice and do not include defects identification, programming analysis or formal NCAT or court expert witness engagements.

General enquiries are always free. Paid 15-minute or 30-minute consultations available for preliminary advice on construction costs, project feasibility and quantity surveying matters. Suitable for clients seeking independent guidance before proceeding with a formal report or larger engagement.