Budget Estimates
Early-stage cost guidance from planning drawings. Ideal for assessing project feasibility before committing to detailed design.
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Local Estimating Services
Building Estimator in Cardiff
Professional building estimates for residential and commercial projects across Cardiff and South Wales. Welsh rates from qualified QS.
Building Estimating Services Across Cardiff & South Wales
Cardiff is Wales's capital city and the centre of the country's construction industry. From the ongoing development of Cardiff Bay and the city centre to residential growth across the Vale of Glamorgan and wider South Wales, accurate cost estimation is essential for projects across this growing regional market.
Our qualified Quantity Surveyors understand the Welsh construction market. We apply Wales-specific labour rates, account for the Welsh Building Regulations (which have some differences from English regulations, particularly around energy efficiency), and factor in the practical considerations of building in South Wales.
Whether your project is in Cardiff city centre, the Bay area, the surrounding valleys, or the wider South Wales region, our estimates reflect current local construction costs. We regularly estimate projects across Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and the surrounding area.
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What We Offer
Estimating Services in Cardiff
Full Estimates
Detailed estimates from building regulation drawings with elemental cost breakdowns and material takeoffs.
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Full measured BoQ production for competitive tendering and subcontractor pricing across all trades.
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Complete tender pack production and pricing for competitive submission on Cardiff projects.
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Office fit-outs, retail units, hospitality venues and mixed-use developments across South Wales.
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Procurement, contract preparation and programme of works for Cardiff and South Wales construction projects.
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Recent Cardiff Case Studies
Primary School Extension, Cardiff
Detailed estimate for a two-classroom extension with associated external works, compliant with Welsh Government education standards.
Project value: ~£520,000
View case studyVictorian Terrace Renovation, Pontcanna
Full estimate for a comprehensive renovation including rear extension, loft conversion and full rewiring of a traditional Cardiff bay-windowed terrace.
Project value: ~£110,000
Areas We Cover
Cardiff Coverage Area
We provide building estimating services across Cardiff, South Wales and the wider Welsh region. Our estimates use location-specific rates to ensure accuracy for your area.
Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff Bay
Canton
Pontcanna
Roath
Cathays
Penarth
Barry
Newport
Swansea
Vale of Glamorgan
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Merthyr Tydfil
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Monmouthshire
Carmarthenshire
Client Feedback
What Cardiff Clients Say
First4Estimating delivered a comprehensive estimate for our school extension project. They understood the specific requirements of public sector work in Wales and their pricing was accurate and well-documented. The council were impressed with the level of detail.
Common Questions
Cardiff Estimating FAQ
Yes. Welsh Building Regulations have some differences from English regulations, particularly regarding energy efficiency (Part L) which was updated independently in Wales. Our estimates account for these Welsh-specific requirements and ensure all specifications and costs reflect current Welsh standards.
Our building estimates start from £75. Cardiff and South Wales projects are priced based on size and complexity. We always provide a fixed-price quotation before starting, with rates reflecting the Welsh construction market.
Visit our pricing page for detailed pricing information.
We cover all of South Wales including Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, the Vale of Glamorgan, and the South Wales valleys. We also cover West Wales and can provide estimates for projects anywhere in Wales.