About Us
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Who We Are
PreBuild Cost is an independent cost consultancy specialising in accurate, early-stage construction pricing for residential projects across the UK.
Our team brings together over 15 years of on-site construction experience with an additional 20–30 years of professional quantity surveying expertise, combining practical build knowledge with formal cost management discipline.
We operate nationally through integrated QS teams covering both the North and South of the UK, ensuring consistent, benchmarked cost advice wherever your project is based.
Together, we deliver reliable, impartial cost analysis that helps homeowners and architects make informed, confident decisions before construction begins.
We combine hands-on construction understanding with technical precision to give you clarity you can trust.
What We Do
We provide independent construction cost proposals based on your plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
Our reports include every relevant cost element - materials, labour, overheads and preliminaries - giving a true reflection of what your project will realistically cost to deliver in today’s market.
We work with:
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Homeowners seeking to validate affordability before committing to build
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Architects and designers looking to guide clients with credible, data-backed figures
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Developers and consultants needing early cost assessments for feasibility or finance
What Makes Us Different
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Experience-Led: 15+ years of real build management combined with 20–30 years of professional QS experience.
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Independent & Neutral: We’re not aligned to any architect, builder, or supplier - our loyalty is to cost accuracy alone.
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Comprehensive Costing: All reports include full overheads and preliminaries, ensuring figures reflect true deliverable costs.
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Collaborative Approach: We work closely with both homeowners and design professionals, offering branded cost reports so architects can present them under their own practice name.
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Clarity & Communication: Every report includes a 1-hour Teams review to discuss cost structure, scope, and next steps.
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Flexible Service: Depending on client needs, we can tailor the level of detail - from streamlined indicative pricing to in-depth, fully itemised reports.
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Reliable Turnaround: Turnaround times vary with project complexity, but most reports are completed within two weeks of receiving all required drawings and information.
Our Mission
To bring clarity, transparency, and confidence to the early stages of every building project - preventing costly surprises and ensuring designs remain financially achievable.
We believe in:
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Accuracy over assumption
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Honesty over optimism
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Transparency over salesmanship
We’re not here to sell a build - we’re here to tell the truth about its cost.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted independent provider of pre-construction cost intelligence in the UK — helping clients and professionals plan smarter, design within budget, and build with confidence.
Get Started
Want to know what your project will really cost?
We’re ready to help you make informed, confident decisions from the outset.