Cost Planning & Budget Guidance
Keep creativity aligned with reality. We build an early cost framework and track decisions so you stay in control of spend.
Live cost checks
Tender-ready clarity
Who it’s for
- ✓Homeowners wanting cost certainty as design evolves
- ✓Projects balancing scope, quality and budget
- ✓Clients preparing to tender who want realistic expectations
You’ll walk away with
- ✓Early cost plan with allowance bands (structure, finishes, M&E)
- ✓Key cost drivers identified with value-engineering options
- ✓Pre-tender budget you can sense-check against quotes
What happens in this stage
We agree finish level, priorities and contingencies.
We build an early cost plan from current benchmarks and scope.
As designs evolve, we update the plan and recommend value tweaks.
“Good cost planning protects the vision — and avoids surprises later.”
What you receive
- ✓Cost plan (PDF) with allowance ranges by work package
- ✓Value-engineering suggestions and alternates
- ✓Update at key milestones (concept, planning)
From £480
No VAT is charged. Fee depends on project size and scope.
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Tender-ready guidance
FAQs
Is this a QS service?
We provide architectural cost planning based on benchmarks and scope. A QS can be added for detailed estimates.
How accurate is the early cost plan?
It sets realistic ranges early. Accuracy increases as design detail increases and before tender we’ll tighten allowances.
Will you help assess builders’ quotes?
Yes — we can review tender returns against the cost plan and advise next steps.