JC Building Design Ltd
Estimating Services
Accurate, Professional Construction Estimates – Fast
Our Estimating Services are designed to save you time and help you win more work. Whether you’re pricing a domestic extension or a full new build, we produce clear, itemised estimates that give you confidence when quoting and help your clients understand exactly what’s involved.
We work with builders, developers, and contractors to provide reliable costings based on your project plans turning drawings into professional quotes that reflect real-world materials, labour, and build stages.
What’s Included in Our Estimate Packages
📐 Drawing Based Estimates
We take your architectural plans and turn them into a fully itemised estimate, broken down by trade, material, and build phase.
💷 Cost Breakdown
Our estimates include detailed costings for labour, materials, plant, and preliminaries—giving you and your client full visibility.
🔧 Customisable Quote Templates
Need a branded quote for your customer? We can deliver your estimate in a professional, editable format ready to send.
🕒 Quick Turnaround
We understand tight deadlines. Estimates can be returned within a few working days depending on project size.
👷♂️ Who Our Services Are For
🔨 Builders & Contractors
Spend less time pricing jobs and more time on site. Our estimates are accurate, professional, and tailored to your working methods.
🏗️ Developers
Gain clarity on build costs before committing to land purchases or funding decisions. Our detailed breakdowns support smarter planning.
🧱 Self-Builders
Get a clear view of your expected costs and budget allocation. We help you understand where your money is going—before work begins.
🏡 Homeowners
Planning an extension or renovation? We’ll provide a clear, honest estimate so you can budget with confidence and avoid unexpected costs during the build.
✅ Why Use Our Estimating Services?
Accurate, transparent breakdowns – Every cost clearly itemised, so there’s no room for guesswork.
Save time and reduce errors – Faster quoting with fewer pricing mistakes or oversights.
Client-ready presentation – Estimates delivered in a clean, professional format you can send straight to clients.
Tailored to your plans – All costs are based on your specific drawings, materials, and build specification.
Ideal for planning, pitching, and tenders – Win more work with estimates that demonstrate clarity and credibility.
✅ Why Choose JC Building Design Ltd?
Over 30 years of industry experience delivering trusted, professional design services
Family-run business offering a personal, hands-on approach
Clear communication and tailored support at every stage
Fast turnaround times without compromising on quality
Expert knowledge of UK planning policies and building regulations
3D visualisation available to help you visualise before you build
Estimating services to support confident budgeting and quoting