Built for developers, builders, contractors & owners — chartered quantity surveying advice across the full project lifecycle
Quantity Surveying Services

Chartered QS advice for cost certainty at every stage of your project

From feasibility and cost planning through to contract administration and final accounts — independent, AIQS accredited quantity surveying that keeps your project commercially sound and financially secure.

AIQS registered practice Low costs, fixed fees Efficient & responsive service
What you get

Independent advice you can build a decision on

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Independent, chartered advice

Professional quantity surveying services supporting cost certainty, risk management and informed decision-making.

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Full project lifecycle support

From feasibility and cost planning through to contract administration, cost control and final accounts.

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Fixed fee, low cost

Straightforward, clearly defined fee structures with no hidden costs, agreed before work begins.

Our services

We build trust with clients, developers, builders and owners

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Quantity Surveying

Cost advice at all stages of construction, including funding assessments and development appraisals.

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Estimating

Full estimation, quotation and work-winning services — detailed takeoffs built to increase win rate and profitability.

03

Dispute Resolution

Guidance through alternative dispute mechanisms, including quantum, delay and expert witness reports.

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Contract Solutions

Reducing financial liability and risk, and increasing cost certainty in high-risk contracts through negotiation.

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Procurement & Planning

Advanced sequencing and programming, with strategic procurement support to find value for money on every trade.

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Contract Management

Acting as Superintendent, PQS or Employer's Agent — strong commercial acumen administering your contract.

We create buildings

Typical elemental cost breakdown

Based on our in-house regional cost libraries for residential and commercial schemes.

Superstructure20%
Finishes20%
Substructure15%
Services15%
Preliminaries15%
External Works10%
Professional Fees5%

Fluctuations may apply depending on project and industry — percentages based on typical residential/commercial schemes.

How it works

From enquiry to cost certainty in four steps

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Tell us about your project

Send your plans, spec or project brief through the form below — no site visit needed to get started.

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Scoping call

A quick call to confirm scope and the right service for your project stage, and agree your fee before work begins.

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Advice delivered

Your report or advice lands in your inbox, reviewed and signed off by an AIQS accredited surveyor.

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Ongoing support

As your project progresses, we're on hand for cost control, variations and further reporting as needed.

"Expert advice and very helpful and kind staff. Highly recommend this business for service with great affordability and prices 10/10"
— Louise Paton, Google Review
AIQS ACCREDITED RICS ACCREDITED

Send us an enquiry

Tell us about your project — we'll come back with the right service and pricing, usually within one working day.

  • No obligation to proceed after your quote
  • Plans kept confidential, used only for scoping
  • Response within 1 working day
Tate & Sons Pty Ltd · Australia · Chartered & Accredited Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)