Merchants - UK Estimating

Construction Estimating Software for Merchants

Our construction estimating software for merchants provides accurate, UK-specific material, labour, and project cost calculations, enabling builders and merchants to plan efficiently, reduce overspending, and deliver projects on time.

Accurate building cost estimation is the backbone of successful construction projects in the UK. For merchants and builders, managing materials, labour, and overheads can be complex. Our construction estimating software for merchants simplifies this process by providing detailed building cost estimates for merchants, real-time UK market pricing, and step-by-step cost breakdowns. Whether you are planning small renovations or large-scale projects, our platform ensures clarity, efficiency, and profitability.

Learn more about our overall approach to the UK Estimating.

Estimating Building Costs for Merchants

Creating precise estimates is critical for UK merchants. Our software enables you to:

Generate material cost calculation for merchants, including bricks, plasterboard, and blocks per m²
Estimate labour for construction cost estimate, including hours, rates, and overtime
Produce a building cost estimate for merchants that is professional, detailed, and actionable
Unlike many competitor services, we integrate both materials and labour estimation in a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools or manual calculations.

Compare our workflow with Developers Estimating Services and Architects Estimating Services.

Material Cost Calculation for Merchants

Accurate material cost calculation for merchants reduces waste, avoids budget overruns, and ensures competitive project pricing. Our software covers:

Bricks, blocks, and plasterboard cost per m²
Detailed material take-offs for any building type
UK-specific pricing updates to reflect current market conditions
Learn more about detailed workflows on our How It Works page.

Our Written Quotations: Clear and Transparent

We ensure all written quotes we provide for our services are clear, so you know exactly how much it will cost to receive reliable estimates for your project. Our quotes are broken down into costs, showing you exactly what you will be getting for your money.

If you have any questions regarding our quotation process, or would like to get started, reach out to our team on 020 7431 8828 for a no obligation chat.

Labour for Construction Cost Estimate

Labour costs can make or break a project budget. Our platform allows merchants to:

Calculate total workforce requirements
Include hourly rates, overtime, and subcontractor costs
Integrate labour costs seamlessly into overall project estimates
With this, UK builders can provide accurate project quotes without unexpected financial surprises.

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We offer the best value for money building and construction estimates on the market, and will beat any genuine written quote.

How to Estimate Building Materials

Estimating building materials accurately requires both experience and reliable software. Our system guides merchants through:

Measuring areas accurately
Calculating quantities for all material types
Accounting for waste and contingencies
Compiling a complete cost sheet including labour
This approach ensures that your merchants material and labour estimating reports are precise and ready for client presentation or tender submission.

UK Construction Cost Estimating Services

Our UK construction cost estimating services go beyond basic estimation. We provide:

Project-specific breakdowns for materials and labour
BOQs (Bills of Quantities) ready for tenders and client approvals
Risk analysis to prevent budget overruns
Tools to compare multiple project scenarios

This holistic approach addresses gaps in competitor offerings, ensuring merchants have everything they need in one intuitive platform. See our Testimonials to learn how UK merchants have benefited from our services.

Why Choose UK Estimating

Accurate & Reliable Estimates: Reduce financial risk and overspending
Time-Saving: Generate estimates in minutes instead of hours
Professional Reporting: BOQs and cost sheets suitable for clients or tenders
Trusted by UK Merchants & Builders: Our system improves project planning and execution
Holistic Merchant Workflow: Integrated material + labour + cost estimation

FAQs

How to estimate the cost of a commercial building?

You start with the size (per square metre cost), then add materials, labour, equipment, and professional fees. Location and design complexity also make a big difference. For accuracy, most merchants and contractors rely on professional estimating services to get up-to-date supplier prices.

How to calculate an estimate of a building?

The process involves adding all direct costs (materials, labour, machinery) plus indirect costs (permits, fees, overheads). Finally, a contingency is added to cover risks like price increases or delays.

What are the 5 levels of cost estimation?

Order of Magnitude – rough early estimate.

Conceptual Estimate – based on outline design.

Design Development – more accurate as plans evolve.

Construction Documents – detailed breakdown before tender.

Definitive Estimate – final costing with high accuracy.

What is the formula for commercial property?

A simple formula often used is the Capitalisation Rate (Cap Rate): Property Value = Net Operating Income ÷ Cap Rat For cost estimating, the formula is generally: Total Cost = Materials + Labour + Overheads + Contingency.

How to prepare an estimate?

Gather drawings, specifications, and supplier quotes, then break costs down into categories like materials, labour, equipment, and overheads. Always check against live market rates, and use estimating software or services to avoid underpricing or missed items.

Ready to take your construction projects to the next level?
Contact us today to schedule a demo or get a free consultation. Start generating precise construction estimating software for merchants’ reports and stay ahead of competitors.

What Our Clients Say

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We have been using UK Estimating for several years now and have always found them to be efficient and friendly. On the rare occasions when we’ve been under pressure to get quotes out quickly, we’ve reached out to Craig directly, and he’s always been extremely helpful, often providing support the same day.

The estimates we receive are always detailed and accurate, and we can easily copy and paste them onto our own letterhead. If we ever need an estimate adjusted, it’s done quickly and with minimal hassle.

We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend UK Estimating. Over the years, we’ve worked with several companies, but none have provided the level of service that compares to theirs.

Sanya

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Pricing

All our prices are for material / plant / labour report / bill of quantities / summary / written quotation / contract / payment schedule all in word or excel format so you can change the details yourself.

Note: Standard service – We aim to complete building estimates within five working days following receipt of order. At peak times the return time may be longer. In all other services we guarantee the return date.

This is subject to the order being received before 3pm, and the request being received before 11am, and payment in full received before 12 noon.

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