Which drawings does the permit need?
Permit drawings
A complete set of drawings, so your application does not come back.
More about permit drawingsWhat will it cost?
Know your building costs before you start
A cost estimate per item shows what your house will cost. You use it for the bank and to compare builders fairly.
Where budgets go wrong
Many people stop halfway through building because the money runs out. Usually it wasn't the prices, but what was never worked out.
- A builder who gives one total with no breakdown
- Forgotten items such as earthwork, drainage and electrics
- Extra work because the drawing was incomplete
- No buffer for rising material prices
How we make your estimate
We calculate what is on the drawing, item by item.
Quantities from the drawing
Concrete, blocks, steel and timber, calculated per item.
Per building stage
Foundation, shell, roof and finishing separately, so you can build in stages.
Prices where you build
Calculated with material prices in your country.
A buffer for the unexpected
So a setback doesn't stop your build.
Ready for the bank
Clear enough to add to your mortgage or building loan application.
Compare builders
Every builder prices the same list, so you see where the difference is.
What this saves you
No gap halfway
You know up front how much you need.
A stronger case at the bank
A drawing with an estimate shows your plan adds up.
Fair prices
You see at once which quote is too high or too low.
This video is coming soon. Feel free to ask your question on WhatsApp.
Video
Watch: where a building budget usually leaks
The items people forget, and how to include them up front.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can you estimate a drawing someone else made?
Yes, if the drawing is complete. Otherwise we add what is missing.
Will the bank accept your estimate?
That is the bank's decision. We make the estimate clear, so you can add it to your application.
How accurate is the estimate?
We calculate with the quantities on the drawing and today's prices. Prices can change, which is why there is a buffer.
Can I build in stages?
Yes. The estimate is set out per stage, so you see what each step costs.
Often combined with
Who checks the building site?
Construction supervision
We check that your builder builds what is on the drawing.
More about construction supervisionDoes the house suit your family?
House design
A layout that fits how you live, on your plot and within your budget.
More about house designGet your fixed price for cost estimate
Send your plot size and what you want to build. You get a price for your drawings, with no obligation.