Quantity Surveyor - Northern Beaches, SYDNEY

WHAT IS A QUANTITY SURVEYOR?

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a qualified expert in construction costs and construction cost management. 

A QS usually has a degree in applied science, construction management, engineering or construction economics and is a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS). Their role is to provide advice on construction costs and undertake cost management services from project inception all the way to completion and sometimes beyond.

Quantity Surveyors also prepare specialist reports such as council DA estimates, estimates for bank loans, insurance replacement cost estimates and legal reports. In addition, many quantity surveyors also work in the building side as construction estimators providing cost estimating services.

WHY ARE QUANTITY SURVEYORS REQUIRED TO PREPARE QS REPORTS?

Certified Quantity Surveyors (CQS) are bound by the AIQS Code of Conduct and assess all construction cost matters in  a fair and impartial manner. This is why banks, local councils, lawyers & accountants require that a CQS prepare cost reports, estimates and assessments. CPP Quantity  Surveyors does not take sides in any matter, but provides an unbiased opinion based on years of experience on hundred of different projects across the country (and the world).

In the current volatile construction climate, it is crucial to obtain accurate cost advice from an experienced quantity surveyor.

CPP Quantity Surveyors remains up to date on market pricing, labour availability, cost increases and building trends. We also have access to other experts who can verify or provide advice on specific project issues.

Gary, the director & founder of CPP is a certified & registered member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS). Gary is also often called on to provide independent advice under the AIQS Presidential Appointment process.

WHAT IS A COUNCIL DA ESTIMATE?

A Council DA Estimate (also referred to as a "Registered Quantity Surveyor Detailed Cost Summary Report") is a report prepared by a Quantity Surveyor that is registered with the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS). The DA estimate is prepared in a specific format and in accordance with regulated requirements for NSW Councils. The report provides an estimated development cost in a format required by the council so that they can calculate the applicable fee contributions. 

Regulations require that Quantity Surveyors prepare these reports and estimates once they reach a certain development cost threshold.

WHAT COST ESTIMATING SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

At CPP Quantity Surveyors we provide cost estimating services on projects ranging from small home renovations to large commercial developments. No project is too small. We have provided cost estimating services on several hundred projects so have the experience required across a multitude of project types and sizes. 

Whether it is concept estimating services based off a sketch or detailed, pre-tender estimating services, we can tailor a format to your specific requirements.

WHAT QS REPORTS DO YOU PREPARE?

We have extensive experience in preparing specialist QS reports such as professional or expert opinion reports on the value of work completed to date by a builder, cost to complete reports, insurance rectification estimates and other legal, insurance and accounting reports.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO?

CPP Quantity Surveyors offers a range of other services including QS reports for bank loans, progress claim inspection reports for loan drawdowns, builder's quote and variation reviews, expert reports and a range of other quantity surveying and cost estimating services.

DO YOU PREPARE TAX DEPRECIATION SCHEDULES?

Unfortunately, we no longer offer this service.

MY PROJECT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SYDNEY AREA. IS THIS A PROBLEM?

No problem at all. We have experience in most of regional NSW as well as Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. Besides quantity surveyor projects all over the Sydney Metro region, we are currently involved in projects in Southern NSW, NSW South Coast, Riverina, Hunter, Shoalhaven, Mid-North NSW, Canberra, and SE Queensland. For most services such as cost estimating and council DA estimates we don't have to visit your site and can do everything remotely and/or virtually.

HOW ARE YOUR FEES STRUCTURED?

As every project is unique, we tailor our fees to suit the project and your requirements. We will generally offer a fixed quote for quantity surveyor or cost estimating services once a scope of service is known. Simple reports such as a Council DA Estimate for a single level residence start at $550.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PREPARE A REPORT?

It depends on the size of the project and what level detail is required in the report, but to give you an idea, a council DA estimate can be prepared in as little as 24 hours (call us if this is required), but our usual  turnaround is 3-5 business days.  Larger detailed cost estimating services or quantity surveyor tasks can take longer. Timing will be confirmed in our fee proposal. Let us know if you require your report urgently and we'll try to expedite it for you.