Construction Estimating Services Great Britain UK
Royal Takeoffs provide 100% Accurate And Local Estimating & Takeoff For Wales, Scotland and the UK Builders, Contractors & Architects
- 2000+ Takeoffs Delivered
- 8–20 Hour Turnaround
- 98% Bid-Win Rate
- Up to 60% Estimating Cost Savings

No.1 Construction Estimating Company in UK
Want to outsource your construction estimating in the UK? Royal Takeoffs offers fast and accurate construction estimating services in Wales, Scotland and the UK. We help general contractors, subcontractors, developers and architects win more projects and reduce errors.
Our UK estimators follow RICS, SMM7 and NBS standards, delivering quantity takeoffs and building cost estimates that meet local compliance and procurement requirements. We use advanced software like Planswift, Bluebeam, Costx , Xactimate and RSmeans. Whether you’re tendering, managing change orders or pricing early stage budgets, we’re your estimating partner.
What We Deliver | Cost Estimate Deliverables UK
When you partner with Royal Takeoffs, you receive:
- Detailed marked-up plans with takeoff highlights
- Editable Excel spreadsheets with itemized costs
- Scope notes, inclusions, exclusions
- Labour, material, and equipment pricing (customized by region or ZIP/postcode)
Our Construction Estimating Services Across the UK
We offer full estimating support from budgeting to bid submissions. Here’s how we help UK professionals win and stay profitable:
Budget Estimating Great Britain
Working from sketches or design narratives? We provide preliminary cost estimating in UK to UK building codes and support early project feasibility and funding decisions.
Bid Preparation Services in UK
We produce bid-ready takeoffs and tender packages in the UK with itemised costs, scope notes, exclusions and drawings – ready for submission to private clients or public authorities.
UK Change Order Pricing
Repricing your scope due to design revisions or variations? Our change order estimating in the UK make sure transparent pricing and protects your project margins.
Trade-Specific Estimates
Need estimates just for electrical, plumbing, HVAC or concrete? We specialise in CSI division estimating services in the UK for subcontractors.
Insurance & Damage Estimating for Great Britain
We use Xactimate and RICS-backed methods to deliver insurance estimating for water, fire and structural damage as per insurers needs.
Material Takeoff Services | Great Britain UK
We provide accurate project ready material takeoff services UK-wide for procurement and tendering. Our freelance construction estimator in the UK also offer remote material takeoff services. We quantify:
- Joinery, Doors & Fixtures
- Roofing & Waterproofing
- Structural & Timber Framing
- MEP Systems (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
- Paints, Finishes, and Coatings
- Reinforced Concrete & Rebar
- Insulation, Drylining & Plastering
- Blockwork, Masonry, & Cladding
Every takeoff includes descriptions, units, item codes and quantities which are exported in Excel, PDF or your preferred format.
Portfolio

Mirabilis Apartments
Location: 46 Bayham Pl, London NW1 0EX, United Kingdom
Scope of Work: Residential estimating including major trades like masonry, concrete, electric etc.

Checkin Apartments
Location: 2nd Floor, 245 Hammersmith Rd, London W6 8PW, United Kingdom
Scope of Work: Complete residential takeoff services including plumbing, piping etc.

Beetham Tower
Location:301 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ, United Kingdom
Scope of Work: Complete commercial takeoff for office building including ceiling, roofing etc.

CIS Tower
Location: Miller St, Manchester M4 4AH, UK
Scope of Work: Complete industrial and commercial takeoff for HVAC, masonry, structural steel etc.
Client Testimonials
*“Royal Takeoffs delivered a 10-hour residential estimate for Mirabilis Apartments (masonry, electrical). Their RICS-compliant takeoffs and London postcode pricing secured our £1.8M tender win. Spot on!”*
Sophia Parker
Project Manager | London, UK
“HVAC and structural steel takeoffs for CIS Tower. RSMeans data and Scottish labour rates were bang on | won three public tenders in a row. No fuss, pure results.”
Benjamin Foster
Subcontractor | Glasgow, Scotland
*“Loft conversion estimates with Building Regs compliance. Their 8-hour turnaround and SMM7 formatting got planning approval first go. Saved us 60 hours in revisions.”*
Chloe Anderson
Architect | Birmingham, UK
“Stormwater and earthwork estimates for a Cardiff retail park. Welsh compliance checks and regional material rates. Tender accepted by council without a single query.”
William Scott
Civil Contractor | Cardiff, Wales
“Grade II listed extension takeoffs (joinery, insulation) matched heritage specs. Xactimate pricing kept us 12% under budget. Proper chuffed with the accuracy!”
Ava Richardson
Renovation Specialist | Leeds, UK
*“Beetham Tower’s commercial estimate (ceilings, roofing) was NBS-aligned and delivered in 12 hours. Trimmed our bid prep time by 50% and undercut rivals by 4%.”*
David Peterson
Developer | Manchester, UK
Areas we Cover | UK-Wide
Looking for construction estimators near me? We provide remote estimating and takeoff support to:
- Northern Ireland & Wales
- Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh
- London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Offer Freelance Construction Estimating in The Uk?
Yes, we work as your freelance construction estimator in the UK, no full-time costs.
Can You Price Based on Uk Regional Labour and Material Rates?
Yes. We use postcode specific data to give you UK building cost estimates by region.
Do You Estimate for Home Extensions and Loft Conversions?
Yes, we do residential construction estimating for house extensions, renovations and attic conversions.
Can I Get a Second Opinion on An Existing Estimate?
Yes, we can review and validate your existing estimate or offer a competitive estimating consultation.
Do You Do Cost Estimating for Green Buildings or Sustainability?
Yes, we can include energy efficient materials and sustainable construction takeoffs upon request.
Do You Estimate for Private and Government Uk Tenders?
Yes, we do public and private tender estimating, full packages for compliance and bid submission.
How Do I Track the Status of My Estimate in Uk?
You’ll get email updates and can call us anytime during UK business hours.
What File Formats Will I Receive in The Construction Estimate in The Uk?
We deliver your estimate in Excel and PDF and can match any custom format you need for submission or procurement.

Project Completed Within 8-20 Hours