Property Values – Quantity Surveyors Christchurch

What’s better than a quantity survey team who loves spreadsheets? One who loves construction just as much! For over 25 years we’ve been busy building, project managing, and calculating costs.

Take a second and imagine your construction project, completed. The keys have been handed over, maybe a ribbon has been cut. And everyone is smiling. All parties are happy because the project presented no surprises: costs were controlled, contracts were fair, operations were transparent. This is the kind of outcome you can expect a professional quantity surveyor to help deliver.

“Setting up a project to succeed is what gives us the biggest buzz,” says James Cameron, quantity surveyor, and founding director. “When we partner with building companies and architects, and even homeowners, the most appreciated gift we give them is peace of mind. They really enjoy having a member of their project team who is professionally precise.”

Quantity Surveyor Christchurch, Construction Cost Management, Feasibility Reports, Insurance Policy Values

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Construction Cost Specialist

From first homes to multimillion-dollar developments, your construction project demands financial certainty. A Professional quantity surveyor helps you start off right, and finish happy. We crunch the numbers so you can sleep at night.

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Quantity Surveyor Christchurch - Property Values
Quantity Surveyor Christchurch - Property Values

Quantity Surveying for Design

Architectural residential projects and commercial projects demand careful attention to the specifics. You need accurate, timely advice and calculations. You need certainty and transparency. You need confidence that the people working on your project care as much for quality completion as you do. With Property Values practical LBP (Site 3) construction experience, we bring more to your project than just a calculator.

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Quantity Surveyor Christchurch - Property Values

Quantity Surveying for Construction

Every construction project is a jigsaw of details. Can you keep track of all the pieces? That’s why people turn to Property Values – we’re good with details. We know how you feel as a busy builder, and we’ve managed complex projects. Quantity surveying, contract procurement, tender processes, payments planning, cost assurance… we can even air pressure test your building. Shall we start?

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F.A.Q's

What does a quantity surveyor actually do?

Great question! In a nutshell, a quantity surveyor sets up construction projects to be successful. We are all about peace of mind for architects, builders and property owners and provide certainty for a project’s cost control.

  • We conduct feasibility studies to estimate how much the materials, time and labour will cost.
  • We prepare, negotiate and analyse all the costs for tenders and contracts.
  • A quantity surveyor can coordinate the work that’s required on a project, and when.
  • We advise on a range of construction legal and contractual issues.

We coordinate the payment planning and value the completed work.

Do I need a quantity surveyor for a small project?

That depends – do you want the project to be finished on budget, with no hassles? Of course you do! That’s why using a QS to help set up a small project gives you certainty surrounding cost control and legal requirements.

Why should I use a quantity surveyor for a large project?

The bigger the project, the greater potential impact cost overruns and completion delays can have. With a professional quantity surveyor monitoring costs, spending, construction progress and even project KPIs, you are proactively taking steps to minimise the ways your project could fail to meet your expectations.

How can a quantity surveyor help during the design phase?

What’s the point of designing a building only to find that you can’t afford to build it? It makes sense to control the budget even as you engage an architect or designer. Your QS can cost the concept drawings to make sure you’re in the right budget range and then, after monitoring the almost certain design modifications, we cost the completed plans. If your quantity surveyor also has a construction background (like we do) they are a pretty handy source of advice for achieving both your design and budgetary parameters.

Do I need a quantity surveyor during the construction phase?

You can always manage the project costs during the construction yourself. That means making sure any design variations aren’t blowing the budget, aligning the payment plan to satisfy both cashflow and the bank, monitoring the construction itself and checking the prepared timeline and spending forecasts match the expected budgets. But if you don’t want that headache, then having a QS on the team is really quite a nice feeling.

Why would I have a quantity surveyor review and set up my building contract?

Every construction project needs a written contract. That’s worth repeating – every project needs a written contract. It needs to clearly lay out the agreement, include the costs and materials, and address the programming and payments. When a project is set up well from the very beginning it avoids disputes or surprises as the project progresses.
Fun Fact: for a small project you might only need a handful of hours of quantity surveyor involvement to achieve a considerable amount of peace of mind.

What’s the advantage of having a quantity surveyor vet my builder?

There are a lot of builders to choose from and not all of them (sadly) are a good choice for your project. For construction projects – of any size – it is vital to know who you are entrusting with the plans and process. As a professional in the building industry, your quantity surveyor can confirm that the builder’s reputation and workmanship are suitable for your project. We also double-check that the prepared contract is transparent and that the builder has all the necessary insurances in place.

What does it cost to engage a quantity surveyor?

It depends on the work you’re asking them to undertake and the level of detail you require. For instance, a reinstatement report could be as little as $300. A contract review with builder vetting might be $500. To tender a standard building project sits around $1,000 and the cost plan for a design concept is often around $1,800. A full cost plan (on a standard build) can be $5,000 whilst architectural designs necessitate higher fees. It’s all grounded on an hourly rate, so you only pay for what you actually require. The best idea? Talk to your QS about your project and go from there.

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