What is quantity surveying?
Isle of Skye based customers may have heard of this term but perhaps are not familiar with exactly what is involved in the role of a quantity surveyor. In simple terms, quantity surveying involves the estimation of the costs involved in a project, the control of those costs throughout a project, as well as overseeing the work that is taking place and ensuring that it is being completed to the correct standards.
What are the benefits of choosing this service?
One of the main benefits of quantity surveying Isle of Skye based customers will find is that it enables them to have an accurate idea of the potential costs involved in a project before they go ahead with the work. This is an advantage because it gives you the opportunity to avoid unnecessary work and expense should you decide that the project is not feasible at this stage. Another benefit is that quantity surveying enables customers in the Isle of Skye to be able to keep their project on budget and make the most out of every penny that is spent.
What are the different stages involved in quantity surveying?
• Feasibility. This involves a thorough assessment of all the potential costs of a project, including the costs of the construction work itself as well as the other fees that may be involved. During this stage of quantity surveying, research will take place to ascertain if there are any grants or reduced rate VAT options available in order to ensure that the best possible budget is achieved.
• Once this budget has been set, quantity surveying moves on to the next stage which is the design stage. During this time, the different design options and materials that are available will be assessed to make certain that the project will be able to stick to the budget that has been approved.
• Tender stage. After the design drawings and specifications have been approved, the quantity surveyor will be involved in drawing up tender documents for example Bills of Quantities, and Schedules of work. These are issued to contractors in order for them to price up the work and materials that are involved in the project.
For top quality quantity surveying, Isle of Skye customers need only ring Jon Howarth Chartered Surveyor on 07939 316 241. He will be more than happy to take your call and discuss how his services can benefit your project, as well as answer any and all queries regarding quantity surveying Isle of Skye customers may have.
In addition to quantity surveying, Isle of Skye customers can also count on Jon Howarth Chartered Surveyor to provide other services such as Employer’s Agent and Development Monitor. Jon Howarth Chartered Surveyor has years of experience in providing these services for customers in the Highlands and the Islands so you can be confident in the quality of the work that he provides. In addition, Jon Howarth Chartered Surveyor have been able to support projects throughout the country because of their excellent links with other property professionals.
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