A QS-style cost estimate report. Authored, not templated.
Opening summary, trade breakdown, allowance disclosures, recommended next steps — written end-to-end. Built for builders and developers who need decision-grade clarity.
- 15+ report sections
- Allowances disclosed
- <3 hr turnaround
A report you can put on a desk
Senior-QS narrative, automated
Opening summary, methodology, allowance disclosures, recommended next steps. Written end-to-end, not generated from boilerplate.
Full trade transparency
Every cost category visible, every assumption disclosed, every provisional item flagged.
Decision-grade output
Built to support a "should we tender / should we acquire / should we proceed" call — not just a number.
What you actually get
The deliverable is a PDF report alongside an editable BOQ workbook and per-trade subcontractor packs. Built to be read, shared, and acted on — not just filed.
- Opening summary tailored to the specific project
- Final estimate ex-GST and inc-GST with measured / provisional / allowance split
- Project snapshot — type, scope, NRA, BCA class, where applicable
- Trade-by-trade breakdown across 14+ categories
- Assumption disclosures — where consultant input is missing, where rates need re-confirmation
- Key allowances explained with the reasoning behind each one
- Recommended next steps — further documentation, consultant scope, supplier qualification
- Key limitations stated explicitly
Every assumption disclosed. Every decision flagged.
The report closes with a decisions-before-tender register and explicit limitations — where consultant input is missing, which allowances need re-confirming, and what to qualify before you commit. You see exactly what is measured and what still needs a call.
How it works
Upload your DA-stage plans
Architectural set is enough. Engineering and consultant drawings improve accuracy where supplied.
We author the report
Measurement, pricing, narrative — usually inside three hours for a single dwelling.
You receive a decision-grade pack
PDF cost report + Excel BOQ workbook + per-trade subcontractor packs.
Frequently asked questions
Why "QS-style" and not just "QS"?
Because we are a digital estimating service, not a licensed Quantity Surveyor firm. The output mirrors what a senior QS firm would produce, but legally it is a digital cost estimate, not a certified QS opinion.
Can I show this report to my client or financier?
Yes — many builders and developers do. The report is structured to support discussions with clients, lenders, financiers, and consultants. The methodology, assumptions, and limitations are all transparently disclosed.
What is the difference between this and a traditional QS report?
Speed (hours vs weeks), cost (a fraction of consultant fees), and the legal status (digital service vs licensed QS opinion). Same structural output, different cost and turnaround.
Can you sign the report as "authored by my firm"?
For named-customer white-label engagements, yes. The configuration includes brand identity, voice, and signing authority overrides. Request a callback to discuss a repeat-volume setup.
What if some of my plans are missing detail?
Standard for DA-stage. Anything requiring consultant input is flagged as an allowance or assumption. The report calls out specifically what was unclear and what was assumed.
Is there a sample I can review?
Yes — view our sample report for the full structure on a representative single-dwelling project.
Not useful? Full refund on your first estimate.
If your first EstiFlow estimate is not useful, we refund it in full — no questions asked. Per job, no subscription, no lock-in.
Get a decision-grade report on your next job.
Upload your plans and we author the report, BOQ and subcontractor packs — usually under 3 hours. Per job, no subscription.
EstiFlow provides automated construction cost estimates from supplied documents. We are a digital estimating service, not a licensed Quantity Surveyor firm.
Doing serious volume, or want it white-labelled?
If you are estimating across a pipeline of jobs, running a franchise network, or developing at scale, we set you up with your own rate cards, single-tenant security and deliverables under your brand. Let us scope it together.
Talk to us- 01Per-tenant rate cards tuned to your numbers
- 02Single-tenant security and data isolation
- 03White-label deliverables under your brand
- 04Volume pricing and priority turnaround