Dear Team,
“Accurate M&E take-offs that saved our estimating team dozens of hours during peak bid periods.”
DISPUTE AVOIDANCE & CLAIMS
Variation & Claims Management
Rigorous assessment and negotiation of project changes to protect you against inflated subcontractor claims.
Suitable for main contractors, developers, architects, and private clients.
310+
Projects Completed
100%
RICS Compliant
48h
Standard Response
£2M
PI Insurance Cover
About the service
Fair, Evidenced Change Management
Design changes and unforeseen site conditions frequently create contentious variation accounts.
We provide independent, substantiated valuations of variations, keeping claims fair and preventing expensive disputes.
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
What we offer
Our Variation & Claims Management Services
How it works
How Our Variation & Claims Management 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.
Why choose us
Why Choose Know My Build for Your Variation & Claims Management
Objective cost forensics backed by contract clauses and verified site records.
Accurate Data
Pinpoint measurement and benchmarking tailored specifically to Variation & Claims Management.
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
Client feedback
What Our Clients Say
Common questions
Variation & Claims Management FAQs
We typically require architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural engineering layouts. Specifications, finishes schedules, and soil reports are also helpful if available.
We provide fixed-fee quotations based on project scope, complexity, and Gross Internal Area (GIA). There are never hidden fees or unexpected extras.
Yes, all our services are protected by £2M Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance, providing full peace of mind for clients, funders, and developers.
Yes, we offer priority 48-hour turnarounds for urgent tender deadlines and bid submissions upon request.
Ready to Price Your Project?
Free fixed quote within one working day.
Get in touch
Request Your Variation & Claims Management Quote
Send your drawings and tell us about your project. We'll reply with a fixed quote within one working day.
Phone and WhatsApp
07577 416646Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
What happens next
- 01We review your drawings
- 02We send a fixed quote
- 03You decide