The more a contractor knows about your project, the fewer assumptions they have to price in, and the fewer surprises you face later. Before you ask for a quotation, try to gather the following.
1. Drawings and specifications
Architectural drawings are the minimum. Structural and MEP drawings, a specification and a bill of quantities let you compare contractors like for like. If you only have a concept, say so: we can price in stages or help you define the scope.
2. Photos and access
For renovation, fit-out and maintenance work, recent photos of the site and details of access, working hours and parking make the price far more accurate.
3. The stage of the project
Tell us whether you are still designing, tendering or ready to start. Involving a contractor early lets them comment on buildability and cost before the design is fixed.
4. Budget band and timeline
A realistic budget band and target start date help us propose the right materials and sequence. They are not binding, and they save time on both sides.
5. Permits and approvals
Let us know which approvals are already in place, such as the building permit, and who the supervising consultant is.
What a clear quotation should include
- Itemised prices, not only a lump sum
- Assumptions and exclusions written out
- A programme with the main milestones
- Payment terms tied to progress
- How long the offer is valid, and how changes in material prices are handled
You can send your project details and drawings through our request-a-quote page, and one of our engineers will contact you.