How do we help home owners?

At NJF Estimating, we help homeowners understand the likely cost of their project before going out to builders, engaging an engineer or paying for the cost of working drawings. Using your preliminary plans, we can prepare a detailed estimate that gives you a realistic idea of whether the project fits within your budget, whether it’s feasible, or if the plans may need to be adjusted to better suit your budget.

A preliminary estimate provides a realistic ballpark cost for your construction project in the early stages of planning.

At NJF Estimating, we prepare detailed preliminary estimates using your concept or preliminary plans, helping you understand whether your project is within budget and financially feasible before committing to the next stages.

Getting an estimate early can save time, money and stress by allowing you to adjust the design if needed before paying for engineering, detailed drawings, or builder quotes.

Our estimates draw on extensive industry knowledge to provide clear, reliable cost guidance during the concept and design phase of your project.

Many builders also use our estimates as the basis for their project quotes, which means your estimate can be extremely helpful when:

• Comparing builders
• Reviewing builder quotes
• Understanding exactly what should be included in pricing

Our estimates provide clear, detailed cost breakdowns so you can make informed decisions and avoid unexpected costs later in the project.

• Initial meeting/consultation to discuss your projects fittings and finishes
• Preliminary costings of all works, including materials and trades for your project
• Provisional Sum/Prime Cost Items if required - i.e. PC Cost for Tiles or Provisional Sum for Surveying
• Picture Inclusions - i.e. Type of Doors, Door Locks, Flooring, Power Points etc. 

 As part of the estimating process, we allow time for a consultation if required to ensure we include the finishes that suit your design and expectations.

This can include items such as:

• Tiles
• Tapware
• Door hardware
• Fixtures and finishes

These selections can have a significant impact on the overall cost of a build, so it’s important they are considered early.