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 Glasgow
Professional building estimates for residential and commercial projects across Glasgow and Central Scotland. Scottish rates from qualified QS.
Building Estimating Services Across Glasgow & Central Scotland
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and its busiest construction market. From the ongoing regeneration of the Clyde waterfront to residential development across the city's diverse neighbourhoods, accurate cost estimation is essential for navigating Scotland's distinct construction landscape with its own regulations, standards and market conditions.
Our qualified Quantity Surveyors understand the Scottish construction market. We apply Scotland-specific labour rates, account for Scottish Building Standards (which differ from English building regulations), and factor in the considerations unique to building in Scotland — including harsher weather conditions, stone construction traditions, and the additional insulation requirements of Scottish energy standards.
Whether your project is in Glasgow city centre, the surrounding suburbs, or the wider Central Belt region, our estimates reflect current Scottish construction costs and comply with Scottish building standards requirements.
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What We Offer
Estimating Services in Glasgow
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 Glasgow projects.
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Office fit-outs, retail units, hospitality venues and mixed-use developments across the capital.
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Procurement, contract preparation and programme of works for Glasgow construction projects.
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Recent Glasgow Case Studies
Tenement Flat Renovation, West End Glasgow
Full estimate for a comprehensive renovation of a traditional sandstone tenement flat, including kitchen, bathroom, rewiring and replastering.
Project value: ~£65,000
Commercial Unit Conversion, Merchant City
Estimate for converting a ground-floor commercial unit into a restaurant, including extract ventilation, commercial kitchen fit-out and DDA compliance.
Project value: ~£180,000
Areas We Cover
Glasgow Coverage Area
We provide building estimating services across all of Greater Glasgow and the wider Central Scotland region. Our estimates use location-specific rates to ensure accuracy for your area.
Glasgow City Centre
West End
Southside
East End
Merchant City
Bearsden
Milngavie
Paisley
East Kilbride
Hamilton
Motherwell
Clydebank
Dumbarton
Lanarkshire
Renfrewshire
Ayrshire
Stirling
Edinburgh
Client Feedback
What Glasgow Clients Say
As a Glasgow-based developer, finding a QS service that understands Scottish building standards was important. First4Estimating delivered a detailed estimate that was priced accurately for the Scottish market. Their knowledge of local trades and materials was evident.
Common Questions
Glasgow Estimating FAQ
Yes. Our estimates are prepared in accordance with Scottish Building Standards, which differ from English building regulations in several important areas including energy efficiency, structural requirements and fire safety. We ensure all specifications and costs reflect Scottish requirements.
Our building estimates start from £75. Glasgow and Scottish projects are priced based on size and complexity. We always provide a fixed-price quotation before starting, with rates reflecting the Scottish construction market.
Visit our pricing page for detailed pricing information.
We cover all of Greater Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and the wider Central Belt. We also cover Ayrshire, Stirling and can provide estimates for projects anywhere in Scotland.
Our rates reflect local cost variations across the region.