Reinforced Concrete (RC) Frames
Full RC frame estimating — columns, beams, slabs, cores and shear walls. Formwork, rebar schedules and concrete volumes all included to SE's drawings.
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BOQ Preparation, Construction Tendering
& Estimating Services — UK Wide
From groundworks to structural packages — we handle the full scope. Precise BOQ preparation, competitive tender pricing, and expert quantity surveying for UK contractors across England, Scotland and Ireland.
Estimatorsboard provides construction tendering and estimating services and estimating and tendering for construction work — trusted by UK contractors for accurate, deadline-driven BOQs.
500+
Projects Completed
6+
Years Experience
UK
Wide Coverage
What We Do
Full Scope. Every Trade.
Every Package.
We specialise in Structural and Civil estimating — covering every sub-domain from concrete frames to drainage networks. If a specialist trade is required, we arrange it internally.
Structural Works
Precise estimating for all structural packages — from RC frames to masonry — aligned to engineer's drawings and specifications.
Structural Steelwork
Detailed steel frame estimating — primary and secondary steelwork, connections, base plates, purlins and cladding rails. Tonnage and fabrication costs covered.
Learn More →Precast Concrete
Precast frame, flooring and panel estimating — hollowcore slabs, precast columns, beams, staircases and wall panels. Supply and install priced separately where required.
Learn More →Retaining Structures
RC retaining walls, basement walls, sheet piling and gabion structures. Excavation, waterproofing, drainage and backfill all included in the scope.
Basement & Substructure
Full substructure package estimating — basement excavation, waterproofing systems, RC walls and slabs, underpinning and temporary works allowances.
Masonry — Brickwork & Blockwork
Accurate masonry takeoffs — facing brickwork, dense and lightweight blockwork, cavity walls, internal partitions, lintels, DPC and all associated sundries.
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Civil Works
End-to-end civil estimating across groundworks, drainage, highways and infrastructure — all measured to NRM and industry standards.
Earthworks & Excavation
Bulk earthworks estimating — reduced level dig, cut and fill, disposal volumes, import of fill, compaction and ground improvement. Mass haul analysis included.
Groundworks & Foundations
Trench fill, pad and strip foundations, ground bearing slabs, hardcore sub-bases, DPM, blinding and oversite concrete — priced to structural engineer's details.
Learn More →Drainage & Utilities
Complete foul and stormwater drainage estimating — pipework, manholes, inspection chambers, soakaways, attenuation, ACO drains and all testing provisions.
Learn More →Roads & Highways
Road construction estimating — sub-base, base course, binder and surface course, kerbing, road markings, signage and highway drainage. Adoptable and private roads covered.
Underground Services & Ducting
Trenching, ducting and reinstatement for all below-ground services — electrical, data, telecoms, CCTV, irrigation, ASHP and incoming utility routes.
External Works & Landscaping
Hard and soft landscaping estimating — paving, slabbing, driveways, steps, retaining edges, pool surrounds, tennis court reinstatement and planting works.
More Services
Also Available
Tender Pricing & Cost Planning
Feasibility cost plans, full tender pricing, subcontractor comparisons and preliminary build-ups — all stages of the cost management process covered.
Learn More →How It Works
Simple. Fast. Accurate.
From enquiry to delivered estimate — a clear four-step process designed around your programme.
01
Send Your Drawings
Share your tender documents, drawings and scope of works via email. We review and confirm coverage within 24 hours.
02
We Measure & Price
Our team undertakes a full detailed measurement and produces a structured BOQ or priced schedule aligned to your requirements.
03
Review & Refine
You receive a draft for review. We accommodate queries, addenda, and scope changes quickly throughout the tender period.
04
Submission Ready
Final priced documents delivered in your required format — ready for tender submission ahead of your deadline.
Why Estimatorsboard
Built for UK Contractors.
Trusted Across the Industry.
Full Scope Coverage
Civil, structural, masonry, groundworks, drainage — we handle the complete package. Specialist trades arranged internally where required.
Tender Deadline Focused
We work to your programme. Tight return dates, addendum revisions and last-minute scope changes — handled without compromise on accuracy.
NRM & Industry Aligned
All BOQs and estimates prepared to NRM2 and industry standard conventions — compatible with any main contractor or client submission format.
Dedicated & Responsive
Direct access to your estimator — not a call centre. Fast responses, clear communication, and a single point of contact throughout your project.
UK Coverage
- England — all regions
- Scotland — including highlands
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
- Republic of Ireland
- Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey)
- Remote estimating — no site visit required
- Middle East & international projects
Sectors Served
- Residential & mixed-use developments
- Commercial & industrial construction
- Infrastructure & civils
- Refurbishment & extensions
- Groundworks & drainage packages
Common Questions
Construction Tendering & Estimating — FAQs
What is included in construction tendering and estimating services?
Construction tendering and estimating services cover full measurement and pricing of a project's scope of works — producing a bill of quantities, pricing schedules, and tender documentation ready for submission. We deliver this for civil, structural, groundworks, drainage and masonry packages across the UK.
How much does BOQ preparation cost in the UK?
BOQ preparation costs vary by project size, trade package and measurement standard (SMM7, NRM2 or CESMM). We provide UK/local quantity surveyor-standard BOQs at a lower cost than in-house estimating, with pricing confirmed after reviewing your drawings and scope.
Do you provide estimating and tendering for construction work across the whole UK?
Yes. We provide remote estimating and tendering for construction work across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands — no site visit required.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Verified reviews from completed estimating projects — United Kingdom clients.
★★★★★
"Very professional. Quick delivery. They easily interpreted my requirements and delivered what I needed in a timely manner. If you are thinking of using these guys I would absolutely recommend."
Michael H.
Construction Estimating — United Kingdom
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★★★★★
"I highly recommend this service. Prompt responses and listened to the comments needed for the final version. The delivery was very quick. The hard work is appreciated."
Zhuro K.
Construction Estimating — United Kingdom
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★★★★★
"Well done, and good job. I recommend to others."
Justin B.
Quantity Takeoff — United Kingdom · 🔁 Repeat Client
Verified
★★★★★
"Awesome — you won't regret working with these guys."
C. Parker
Construction Estimating — United Kingdom · 🔁 Repeat Client
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★★★★★
"Excellent service and quick delivery."
Ferythus
Construction Estimating — United Kingdom · 🔁 Repeat Client
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Proven Track Record
Real Projects.
Real Results.
A selection of recent estimating packages across our core disciplines — each showing the challenge, our approach, and the commercial outcome for the contractor.
Masonry & Brickwork
Multi-Block Residential Scheme — Full Masonry BOQ
A regional main contractor needed a fully structured BOQ across seven blocks — external facing brickwork, internal blockwork, cavity construction, and all associated sundries — within a tight tender window. Their in-house team had no capacity during an active tender period.
Commercial Outcome
Sundry items excluded from the contractor's informal estimate added £97,000 (4.2%) to the package value — recovered before tender submission, not after.
"The BOQ structure made subcontractor comparisons straightforward. Everything was itemised — no grey areas on scope."
— Contracts Manager, West Midlands
Groundworks & Drainage
Residential Development — Groundworks & Below-Ground Drainage BOQ
A Jersey contractor needed a groundworks and drainage BOQ priced to local market rates — not UK mainland benchmarks. Jersey carries a 35–45% labour premium over BCIS base, and no standard rate library reflects this. The BOQ had to be ready for a fixed-price subcontract enquiry.
Commercial Outcome
Cross-referencing our BOQ against subcontractor quotes caught two pricing anomalies worth £11,600 — corrected before the fixed-price contract was signed.
Structural RC & Steelwork
Commercial Framed Structure — RC Frame & Structural Steel Takeoff
A Tier 2 main contractor was tendering a hybrid-frame commercial building — RC cores and flat slabs combined with a structural steel perimeter frame. Two coordinated takeoff documents were needed with a clear scope boundary between concrete and steelwork packages, eliminating the most common source of gap claims.
Commercial Outcome
A £34,000 discrepancy between concrete subcontractor quotes — one excluding soffit formwork to the transfer slab — was identified and resolved before contract award.
"Having the scope boundary clearly defined between the RC and steel packages saved us a lot of back-and-forth with subcontractors at tender stage."
— Senior Estimator, Northern England
Tender Pricing & Full BOQ
Mixed-Use Development — Full Tender Pricing Package
An SME main contractor had an invitation to tender for a mixed-use retail and residential scheme, but no dedicated estimator available. The employer's BOQ had gaps, unpriced provisional sums, and no subcontract schedule. We took on the full tender pricing function alongside the contractor's commercial manager.
Commercial Outcome
14 omitted BOQ items identified — estimated £62,000 in unrecovered cost avoided. Prelims schedule built to £187,000 — a figure the contractor had no baseline to challenge without our input.
"We would have struggled to submit at all without the support. The prelims schedule alone saved us from a significant under-allowance."
— Director, SME Contractor, Midlands
Get In Touch
Request a Free Quote
Send us your tender documents and we will get back to you within 24 hours with a fee proposal and programme.
Phone
+44 7873 173052Location
Serving UK, Scotland & Ireland
Remote estimating — no site visit required
Typical turnaround
Simple packages: 24–48 hrs
Complex tenders: 3–5 working days
Urgent returns: same-day on request