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      • Detailed Estimates
      • Preliminary Estimates
      • Feasibility Estimates
      • Trade & Material Take Off
    • Process
    • Contact
MJL Estimating
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Detailed Estimates
    • Preliminary Estimates
    • Feasibility Estimates
    • Trade & Material Take Off
  • Process
  • Contact

What is a detailed estimate?

Architectural floor plans and design sketches on a table.

A Detailed Estimate is a comprehensive take-off or Bill of Quantities (BOQ), incorporating subcontractor and supplier pricing based on detailed scopes of work prepared by MJL Estimating.


 MJL Estimating works closely with your selected trades and suppliers, issuing detailed BOQs and scopes of work to obtain accurate and consistent pricing aligned with the project requirements, ensuring the estimate reflects how the project is intended to be constructed. 

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FAQ

what is the lead time

what documentation is required

what documentation is required

Full Estimates are typically completed in approximately 3 weeks.

Timeframes are dependent on subcontractors and suppliers providing their pricing. Scopes of work are issued to relevant trades shortly after engagement.

what documentation is required

what documentation is required

what documentation is required

Architectural & Engineering drawings 


Finishing schedule (if available)


Photos of project (if available) 

what is the cost

what documentation is required

what is the process

Full Estimates are provided on a fixed-fee basis for each project.


Fees start from $1,500 + GST, with a fixed price provided following a review of the project documentation.

Fees are based on the scope and complexity of the project, not a percentage of construction value.

what is the process

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

what is the process

  1. Send through plans 
  2. Review of documentation 
  3. Fee proposal and timeframe provided 
  4. Site meeting arranged if required 
  5. RFI issued if further information is required 
  6. Detailed scopes of work issued to subcontractors and suppliers
  7. Full Estimate prepared and issued for review 
  8. Review of the estimate with the builder 
  9. Final adjustments made and documentation finalised

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

To further support your project, the following services can be included:

• Scope of Works – $250 + GST
• Cost Saving Initiatives – $150 + GST
• Construction Program – $250 + GST

Fees may vary depending on project size and complexity.

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