FAQ
Frequently asked questions
General questions about how we work. Each service page also has its own trade-specific FAQ.
What do you need from me to prepare an estimate?
Your drawings (PDF, DWG or RVT), any specification, and the engineer's or geotech reports if you have them. Tell us which trades you need and when you need the estimate.
How long does an estimate take?
Most single-trade takeoffs are returned in 1–3 business days and full residential estimates in 2–4 business days. Larger commercial projects are scheduled individually, and we confirm the turnaround before starting.
Do you work across all of New Zealand?
Yes. We work remotely from your documents, so we can estimate projects anywhere in New Zealand, from Northland to Southland.
Are your prices in NZ dollars?
Yes. All rates and totals are in New Zealand dollars and shown excluding GST, with GST added as a separate line.
What format will I receive?
An itemised Excel workbook, a PDF copy, marked-up drawings showing what was measured, and a list of assumptions and exclusions.
Are you quantity surveyors?
We are a construction estimating and quantity takeoff firm. Some projects require a registered quantity surveyor; for many builders and subcontractors, a measured estimate or takeoff is what they need to price work.
Can you work with my own rates?
Yes. We can apply your labour and supplier rates, use our market rates, or provide quantities only.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. Drawings and project information are used only to prepare your estimate and are not shared with third parties.
What if the drawings change after you start?
Send the revision. We will re-measure the affected areas and track the changes against the previous version.
How do I pay?
We confirm the fee before starting. [CLIENT TO SUPPLY: payment terms and methods]
Get a quote
Send your plans. Get a fixed-fee quote.
Upload your drawings and we will reply with a fixed fee and turnaround before any work starts. No obligation.
- — PDF, DWG and ZIP accepted
- — Fees in NZD, excluding GST
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