What drawings and documents are required to begin?

We typically require architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural engineering layouts. Specifications, finishes schedules, and soil reports are also helpful if available.

How are your professional fees calculated?

We provide fixed-fee quotations based on project scope, complexity, and Gross Internal Area (GIA). There are never hidden fees or unexpected extras.

Are your surveys and estimates covered by insurance?

Yes, all our services are protected by £2M Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance, providing full peace of mind for clients, funders, and developers.

Can you accommodate expedited deadlines?

Yes, we offer priority 48-hour turnarounds for urgent tender deadlines and bid submissions upon request.

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BOQ PREPARATION & MEASUREMENT

Bill of Quantities

Free fixed quote within one working day. Comprehensive, RICS NRM2-compliant Bills of Quantities for contractors, developers, and private clients across the UK.

Suitable for main contractors, developers, architects, and private clients.

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170+
Projects Completed
100%
RICS Compliant
48h
Standard Response
£2M
PI Insurance Cover

About the service

What Is a Bill of Quantities (BOQ)?

A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is an itemised document prepared by quantity surveyors that provides detailed project-specific measured quantities of materials, labour, and plant required for a construction project.

Our BOQs are fully measured from your architectural and structural drawings in strict accordance with standard methods of measurement including NRM2, SMM7, and CESMM4. This provides tendering contractors with an exact basis for pricing, ensuring like-for-like tender comparisons and eliminating costly budget surprises during construction.

What's Involved

Initial drawing review and scope definition
Digital measurement and verification take-off
Detailed schedule build-up and market rate application
Peer QA review prior to formal issue

What You Receive

Fully formula-linked Excel spreadsheet
Executive summary PDF for management and lenders
Colour-coded marked-up audit drawings
30 days post-delivery telephone & email support

Who It's For

Main contractors pricing competitive tenders
Property developers requiring pre-construction certainty
Subcontractors looking for trade package take-offs
Architects seeking independent cost validation

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What we offer

Our Bill of Quantities Services

Priced Bill of Quantities
Complete NRM2-compliant itemised bill of quantities priced using live market labor and material rates.
Best for
Main Contractors, Private Clients, Property Developers
Included
- Trade-by-trade cost schedules
- NRM2 compliant measurement breakdown
- Formula-linked unlocked Excel schedule
- Peer-reviewed rate verification
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Unpriced Tender BOQ
Unpriced bills of quantities formatted specifically for issuing to tendering contractors and subcontractors.
Best for
Architects, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors
Included
- Blank contractor pricing columns
- Standard method of measurement compliance
- Detailed trade package preliminaries
- Clear scope and query resolution sheet
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Subcontractor Trade Packages
Targeted, package-specific quantity schedules for individual trade contractors such as MEP, drylining, or joinery.
Best for
Specialist Subcontractors, Trade Contractors
Included
- Detailed trade take-offs
- Colour-coded PDF audit drawings
- Material procurement schedules
- Quick 48-hour tender turnaround
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How it works

How Our Bill of Quantities Process Works

Submit Project Documentation
Upload drawings, specifications, and scope notes via our secure quote form.
Receive Fixed-Price Quote
We review drawings and provide a fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours.
Detailed Measurement & Review
Our surveyors complete measurements and query sheet resolution.
Deliverables Issue & Support
Receive clean schedules with ongoing support throughout your tender period.

Quality Assured Standards

Every project undergoes secondary peer verification to eliminate omissions and guarantee measurement consistency.

Transparent & Unlocked Files

All spreadsheets are issued completely unlocked with transparent formulas ready for your team's use.

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Why choose us

Why Choose Know My Build for Your Bill of Quantities

With over a decade of dedicated measurement experience across residential, commercial, and civils sectors, KnowMyBuild provides rigorous quantity take-offs backed by full professional indemnity insurance.

Accurate Data
Pinpoint measurement and benchmarking tailored specifically to Bill of Quantities.
Industry Standards
Strict adherence to RICS NRM, SMM7, and CESMM4 principles.
Marked-Up Audit Trail
Clear visual drawings linking quantities directly to architectural plans.
Fast Delivery
Reliable delivery schedules to ensure you never miss a tender submission.

RICS Compliant
£2M PI Insurance
Digital Audit Trail
On-Time Guarantee

Our projects

Our Bill of Quantities Projects

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Know My Build
Bill of Quantities
Brompton Square SW3
Knightsbridge, London
Private Clients
Brompton Square SW3
Knightsbridge, London
Service Standard
NRM2 Itemised
Turnaround
4 Working Days

Client feedback

What Our Clients Say

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Dear Team,

“A reliable external cost planning partner that understands RICS NRM rules inside and out.”

Sarah SandtonSenior PartnerSandton Chartered Surveyors

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