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Quantity Surveyor Services

Sydney & Regional NSW

CPP Quantity Surveyors is an independent Sydney-based quantity surveying practice providing QS reports and cost advisory services to homeowners, architects, developers and property professionals across Sydney and NSW. Led by Gary Uys FAIQS, CQS — an AIQS Fellow Grade Member and Certified Quantity Surveyor with over 30 years experience — we provide practical, independent cost advice tailored to each project.


Most reports can be prepared without a site inspection, allowing us to provide fast turnaround times for clients throughout Sydney and Regional NSW.

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Our Core Services

Construction Cost Estimating

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.

Quantity Surveyor (QS) Reports

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.

Council Cost Summary Reports

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

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.

Retrospective Estimates for Capital Gains Tax Calculations

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.

Bank Finance QS Report

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

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.

Expert Witness & Expert Reports

Independent Expert Witness Reports prepared for NCAT and other dispute resolution matters involving construction costs, cost to complete, variations and quantum-related issues. Services are generally limited to cost advice and do not include defects identification or programming analysis.

Talk to a Quantity Surveyor

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.

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