Building cost
estimates,
simplified.
Professional, financial-grade residential building cost reports to help you plan your dream home in South Africa with absolute total confidence.
Trusted by 500+ Homeowners
Important: An estimate
is not a quote.
Our estimates are independent financial tools designed for planning. They represent current market rates to guide your budget, not a specific contractor's final binding price.
Why accurate estimates
are essential
Building a home is likely your largest investment. Avoid financial strain by choosing the right level of detail for your current phase.
Bank Approvals
Get the elemental breakdown required by major South African banks for construction finance applications.
Budget Control
Know your costs before you break ground. We provide realistic buffers and contingency planning.
Tender Protection
Use our independent baseline to audit contractor quotes and ensure you're paying market-fair rates.
Order of Magnitude
OOMEarly affordability / go–no-go decisions
- add_circleShort brief
- add_circleApproximate sizes/areas
- add_circleLocation + finish level
- verifiedTotal cost range (low–high)
- verifiedHigh-level cost split
- verifiedAssumptions + exclusions
- verifiedRisk/contingency note
24 - 48 hours
Detailed material lists
Elemental Cost Plan
ECPAligning design to budget stage
- add_circleConcept drawings
- add_circleOutline specs/finishes
- verifiedElement-by-element plan
- verifiedAllowances (PC/PS)
- verifiedKey cost drivers
- verifiedValue-engineering options
3 - 5 days
Construction schedule
BOQ Pack
ProcurementTendering and contractor quotes
- add_circleComplete tech drawings
- add_circleSpecifications
- add_circleClear scope of work
- verifiedMeasured BOQ
- verifiedPricing basis & notes
- verifiedTender comparison template
- verifiedClarifications register
5 - 7 days
Project management
Enterprise Dev
Full SuiteProcurement + execution bundle
- add_circleComplete tech drawings
- add_circleSpecs + key dates
- verifiedEverything in BOQ Pack
- verifiedConstruction schedule
- verifiedMaterial & Labor schedules
- verifiedCashflow projection
7 - 10 days
On-site contract admin
Bespoke Package
CustomNon-standard special projects
- add_circleSpecific project brief
- add_circleconsultation required
- verifiedTailored solution
- verifiedMonthly cost control
- verifiedFinal account support
- verifiedSpecialized trade BOQs
Variable
Standard fixed pricing
All prices are inclusive of professional engineering sign-off.
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Independent cost engineering can be complex. Whether you need help choosing a package or have a specific project requirement, our engineers are ready to assist.
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Financial grade independent cost engineering. Estimates are for budgetary purposes and are not binding construction quotes.