Sample BOQ estimate pack

Trade-led sample

Bill of quantities for residential review

This sample shows a trade-led estimate pack with trade sections, item codes, descriptions, quantities, units, rates, amounts, and measurement-basis notes.

Trade items16
Trades12
Sample total excl VATR 920 490
Planning sample only. Final cost depends on drawings, specifications, measurement detail, location, site conditions, and market conditions.

Project reference

SE-SAMPLE-BOQ-001

Report status

Sample extract

Format basis

Trade-led BOQ structure

Rate status

Sample planning rates

Trade summary

Cost by trade

Sample total: R 920 490 excl VAT

1PreliminariesProject establishment and time-related allowances
R 88 000
2Site worksSite clearance and preparation
R 5 040
3EarthworksExcavation and disposal
R 11 830
4ConcreteFoundations and surface beds
R 144 900
5MasonryExternal and internal walling
R 151 060
6WaterproofingDamp protection
R 15 300
7RoofingRoof coverings and accessories
R 140 400
8Carpentry and joineryInternal door sets
R 25 600
9MetalworkAluminium windows
R 48 000
10FinishesFloor and wall finishes
R 110 360
11Plumbing and drainageSanitary and water services
R 85 000
12ElectricalElectrical points and distribution
R 95 000

Trade schedule

Trade item extract

TradeSectionItemTrade item descriptionQtyUnitRateAmount
PreliminariesProject establishmentPRE-001Fixed and time-related project establishment allowance1itemR 88 000R 88 000
Site worksSite clearanceSIT-001Clear site and prepare working area180m2R 28R 5 040
EarthworksExcavationsEAR-001Excavate foundation trenches not exceeding stated depth42m3R 185R 7 770
EarthworksDisposalEAR-002Cart away surplus excavated material from site28m3R 145R 4 060
ConcreteFoundationsCON-001Concrete in strip foundations18m3R 1 850R 33 300
ConcreteSurface bedsCON-002Concrete surface bed including basic finishing allowance180m2R 620R 111 600
MasonryExternal wallsMAS-001Brickwork in external walls82m2R 950R 77 900
MasonryInternal wallsMAS-002Brickwork in internal partitions118m2R 620R 73 160
WaterproofingDamp protectionWPR-001Damp-proof course and membrane allowance180m2R 85R 15 300
RoofingRoof coveringsROF-001Roof covering and associated accessories180m2R 780R 140 400
Carpentry and joineryDoorsCAR-001Internal door set including frame and ironmongery allowance8NoR 3 200R 25 600
MetalworkWindowsMET-001Aluminium window unit allowance10NoR 4 800R 48 000
FinishesFloorsFIN-001Floor finish to internal areas160m2R 380R 60 800
FinishesWallsFIN-002Internal wall plaster and paint allowance236m2R 210R 49 560
Plumbing and drainageSanitary and water servicesPLB-001Plumbing and sanitary installation allowance1itemR 85 000R 85 000
ElectricalElectrical installationELE-001Electrical installation point and distribution allowance1itemR 95 000R 95 000

Measurement basis

  • Items are arranged by trade with sections, item codes, measured descriptions, quantities, units, rates, and amounts.
  • The public sample omits source dimensions and working measurement sheets; a project issue would include the relevant measurement basis and review notes.
  • Rates are sample planning rates. Rate source, date, location basis, and approval status are governed separately.
  • Prime cost allowances, provisional sums, abnormal site conditions, and external works are flagged as commercial-risk items where applicable.

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