Estimating

Precision Measurement for Accurate Project Pricing

Transform your tendering success with KJM Ltd's expert estimating services. With 18 years of construction industry experience, our specialist team delivers accurate, detailed estimates that win projects and protect margins.

Expert Estimating When It Matters Most

In a competitive construction market, the difference between winning work and missing opportunities often comes down to the quality of your estimates. KJM's estimating specialists combine technical expertise with commercial acumen to deliver estimates that are both competitive and profitable.

Why Professional Estimating Makes the Difference:

  • Win Rate Improvement – Our clients report an average 22% increase in tender success rates

  • Margin Protection – Accurate quantification prevents costly underpricing

  • Resource Optimisation – Free your team to focus on project delivery

  • Risk Reduction – Expert identification of cost risks and commercial opportunities

  • Market Competitiveness – Rates informed by current market intelligence

Specialist Estimating Expertise

Sustainable Construction Estimating

Our dedicated sustainable construction specialists provide expert estimating for projects with specific environmental performance requirements, including Passivhaus, BREEAM, and net-zero developments.

Residential Development Estimating

From individual luxury homes to multi-unit developments, our residential team offers specialised estimating services tailored to the unique requirements of housing projects.

Commercial & Industrial Estimating

Our commercial specialists deliver detailed estimates for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use projects, with particular expertise in shell & core, fit-out, and refurbishment works.

Heritage & Conservation Estimating

When working with historic buildings and conservation projects, our heritage specialists provide accurate estimating that accounts for traditional materials, techniques, and the uncertainties inherent in period properties.

Our Estimating Process

1. Project Review

We begin with a thorough examination of all available project information, identifying key cost drivers and potential risks.

2. Quantification Strategy

Based on project requirements, we develop a tailored approach to measurement and pricing, selecting appropriate methodologies and tools.

3. Detailed Take-Off

Our estimators undertake systematic quantity take-off using specialist software, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all project elements.

4. Pricing Compilation

We apply current market rates, adjusted for project-specific factors, to develop accurate cost estimates for all measured items.

5. Risk Assessment

Every estimate includes careful evaluation of cost risks and opportunities, with appropriate allowances and recommendations.

6. Quality Assurance

Our rigorous checking procedures ensure accuracy and completeness before any estimate is delivered to our clients.

7. Presentation & Review

We present our findings in clear, comprehensive documentation, with optional review meetings to discuss results and implications.

The KJM Estimating Advantage

Technical Excellence

Our estimating team combines professional qualifications with practical industry experience, bringing both technical rigour and commercial awareness to every project.

Technology-Enhanced Accuracy

We utilise advanced digital take-off and estimating software alongside BIM integration capabilities to ensure precision and efficiency in our quantification processes.

Market Intelligence

Our continuously updated rate library reflects current market conditions, procurement trends, and regional variations, ensuring your estimates remain competitive.

Commercial Focus

Beyond mere quantification, we provide strategic cost advice to enhance competitiveness while protecting profitability, identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-risk mitigation strategies.

Collaborative Approach

We work closely with your team to understand specific requirements, commercial objectives, and preferred working methods, delivering estimates tailored to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Timeframes vary with project complexity and information availability. Typically:

    • Strategic Estimates: 2-3 working days

    • Standard Estimates: 3-5 working days

    • Detailed Estimates: 5-10 working days

    • Tender Packages: 10-15 working days

    We can accommodate urgent requirements through our resource planning.

  • Our estimating services are typically charged based on project value and complexity, with transparent fixed fees agreed upfront. We're happy to provide a no-obligation quotation for your specific requirements.

  • Yes, we routinely develop estimates at various project stages with varying levels of information. We clearly document all assumptions and allowances, providing a sound basis for decision-making even with limited data.

  • We maintain an extensive database of current market rates, adjusted for project location, scale, complexity, and procurement route. Our estimates reflect realistic market conditions rather than generic published rates.