UK estimating guides

A clearer route from scope to estimate.

166 practical guides for defining the work, checking quantities and presenting the figures to a customer.

166 guides

Floors & finishes

Carpet installation estimating guide

Carpet replacement cost: separate installed area from carpet purchased for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Floors & finishes

Tile flooring estimating guide

Flooring calculator for tile: separate area, boxes and layout details for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Getting started

Create a builder’s quote

Make the quote structure clear before exporting for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Getting started

Should a builder’s quote be itemised?

An itemised contractor quote makes the agreed work, quantities, allowances and exclusions easier to compare. Ask for enough detail to understand what the total buys and how changes will be priced; the necessary contractual terms depend on your project.

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Grounds & exterior

Lawn turf laying estimating guide

Turf installation cost: measure lawn area and preparation separately for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Insulation & energy

Loft insulation estimating guide

Loft insulation quantities: keep area separate from product coverage for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Maintenance

Post-build cleaning estimating guide

Post-construction cleaning cost: define area, detail tasks and return visits for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Maintenance

Pressure washing estimating guide

Pressure washing pricing: quote the surface and condition separately for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Painting & plasterboard

Exterior painting estimating guide

How to estimate exterior house painting without using floor area for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Painting & plasterboard

Interior painting estimating guide

Estimating interior painting costs: wall area, coats and preparation for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Painting & surfaces

Plaster wall repair estimating guide

Cracked wall repair cost: separate the cause from the visible finish for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Refurbishment

Interior demolition estimating guide

Demolition estimating formula: quantities, handling and assessed exclusions for United Kingdom projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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