Estimating & Cost Forecasting Services

At Tailored Construction, we provide professional Estimating and Cost Forecasting Services designed to give you financial clarity and confidence before work begins. Our approach combines detailed understanding with best practice cost analysis to help you make informed decisions, control risk and set reliable budgets for your construction project.

With over two decades of experience across residential, commercial and bespoke builds, our professional estimating services are frequently ‘cost-negative’. Transforming uncertainty into clarity.

Why precise estimating matters

Accurate cost estimating allows you to set realistic budgets from the start of your construction project, avoiding costly surprises.

With clear insights into costing options and potential financial risks, you are able to plan with confidence, making more informed and better decisions based upon full cost visibility.

Our estimating services include:

Early-stage cost estimates & budget forecasts

Preparing clear, strategic cost forecasts that support feasibility studies, financing decisions and design development.

Detailed quantity take-offs

Precise assessment of materials, labour and plant requirements based on drawings and project specifications.

Labour, material & equipment cost breakdown

Itemising cost components that reflect current market rates and industry trends.

Pre-tender cost estimates

Commercially-focused estimating to help you price work accurately and position bids with confidence.

Contingency & risk allowance analysis

Forecasting of potential cost uncertainties to better manage financial exposure and project risk.

Cost benchmarking & comparison reporting

Insightful comparisons to industry averages and historical data to validate budgets and support negotiation.

Scope & value engineering support

Advice on alternative materials or methods that can reduce cost without compromising quality.

We work with:

Developers, property owners & high-net-worth clients

Main contractors, subcontractors & construction businesses

Construction and project managers

Estate and facilities managers

Expertise you can rely on

Whether you’re planning a development, managing a complex build, or overseeing a high-value asset, Tailored Construction is here to help you succeed.

I have personally known Steffan for 20 years and during this time he has become an invaluable friend and colleague.

It is not easy to find a cost effective and reliable quantity surveyor, but in Tailored Construction you get this and much more. Their attention to detail is faultless, communication is superb and the manner in which they manage the projects bringing them in on time and within budget is excellent.

We would highly recommend Tailored Construction.
Nik P Weaver
FDB Cheltenham Limited
Working with Tailored Construction guarantees you a professional service no matter what size the project.

Quick and reliable information is always offered allowing you to keep your client informed of project progress, allowing you to stay one step ahead, and you also have a member of their team at the end of the phone should you need expert advice or guidance.

The services Tailored Construction offer are invaluable to us as a building company in this day and age.
Daniel McCauley
McCauley Build