Detailed bills of quantities and construction take-offs

Quantity Surveying and Cost Control

Detailed bills of quantities and construction take-offs

Accurate measurement and clearly structured bills of quantities allow contractors to price on a like-for-like basis and make tender comparisons straightforward. LateShield prepares detailed bills of quantities and construction take-offs for residential and commercial projects throughout the UK, measured from drawings and specifications.

What we cover

Work covered

LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:

Discuss your project
  • Measurement from drawings
  • Trade-by-trade quantities
  • Material schedules
  • Labour and material breakdowns
  • Tender-ready bills
  • Pricing schedules
  • Scope-gap identification
  • Contractor comparisons
  • Revised quantities following design changes
  • Residential and commercial projects
  • UK-wide remote service

Who this is for

Is this service right for you?

  • Homeowners who want contractors to price on the same basis
  • Property developers requiring tender-ready bills of quantities
  • Contractors who need take-offs for pricing purposes
  • Clients who have received inconsistent contractor quotes and want clarity
  • Anyone managing a construction project who needs accurate material and labour quantities

What you receive

Your deliverables

  • Trade-by-trade bill of quantities measured from drawings
  • Material schedules and labour breakdowns
  • Tender-ready pricing document
  • Scope-gap identification report
  • Contractor comparison analysis
  • Revised quantities following design changes

Process

How it works

01

Initial enquiry

Contact LateShield with your drawings and project details. We will confirm the scope and timescale for the take-off.

02

Measurement

We measure the work from the drawings on a trade-by-trade basis, identifying any scope gaps or ambiguities.

03

Bill preparation

We prepare a clear, tender-ready bill of quantities with material schedules and labour breakdowns.

04

Tender issue

We issue the bill to selected contractors and manage the tender process.

05

Comparison and analysis

We analyse contractor submissions and prepare a clear comparison report to support the appointment decision.

Getting started

What to send us

Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.

Architectural drawings and floor plans
Specifications and schedules of finishes
Structural drawings if available
Any existing contractor quotes
Details of any design changes
Project programme if available

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

If you have a question not covered here, contact us directly and we will be happy to help.

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A construction take-off is the process of measuring quantities of materials and work items from drawings. The measurements are used to prepare a bill of quantities or pricing schedule for contractor tendering.

Without a bill of quantities, contractors price from their own interpretation of the drawings, which often leads to inconsistent quotes that are difficult to compare. A bill of quantities ensures all contractors price the same scope of work.

Yes, although the accuracy of the take-off depends on the level of detail in the drawings. LateShield will advise on what information is needed to produce a reliable bill.

Yes. Bills of quantities and construction take-offs are prepared remotely and are available throughout the UK.

Yes. LateShield can prepare revised quantities following design changes and issue updated pricing documents to contractors.

Coverage

Service area

Bills of quantities and construction take-offs are prepared remotely and are available for residential and commercial projects throughout the UK.

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