Construction Cost Estimation
Construction cost estimation in Nigeria: a planning-level budget figure for your build, from drawings or a description. Cheaper and faster than a full Bill of Quantities.
Delivered from our Benin City headquarters to clients in Edo State, Lagos, Abuja and across Nigeria, with remote delivery and 24/7 client portal access from anywhere in the world.
What We Do
Construction cost estimation gives you a realistic budget before you commit a single naira, and before your drawings are final. Using current market rates for materials and labour in your area, our quantity surveyors price your project from your drawings or from a detailed description. You get an element-by-element breakdown, a clear view of where the money goes, and honest advice on where you can save. The service runs from Benin City and covers clients in every state.
How It Works
- Free consultation. We confirm your scope, drawings and location.
- Rate analysis. We price materials and labour at current market rates for your area.
- Estimate production. You receive a detailed breakdown by element and trade.
- Review and advisory. We walk you through the numbers and flag savings.
Why Work With Us
- Estimates grounded in current market rates, not guesses
- Transparent fixed pricing
- An element-by-element breakdown you can take to a contractor or bank
- WhatsApp-first support, including for diaspora clients
How This Differs from a Bill of Quantities
They are related, but they answer different questions and are used at different stages:
| Cost Estimation | Bill of Quantities | |
|---|---|---|
| Question it answers | “Roughly what will this cost me?” | “Exactly what am I paying for, item by item?” |
| Stage | Early, for planning and go/no-go decisions | Once drawings are settled, before you appoint a contractor |
| Input | Drawings, a description, or a site visit | Measured from approved architectural and structural drawings |
| Output | Budget range broken down by element and trade | Measured, priced schedule of every item of work |
| Typical timeline | 3 to 5 days | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Starting price | ₦150,000 | ₦300,000 |
Most builds start with an estimate and finish with a BoQ. If you are still deciding whether a project works financially, start with the estimate. If you are about to appoint a contractor, you need the BoQ, because it is the only document that makes their quotes comparable and stops later inflation.
Ready to know what your build will cost? Book a free consultation. We respond within 2 working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a construction cost estimate cost?
Our estimates start at ₦150,000 depending on project size and complexity. You get an element-by-element breakdown you can take to a contractor or bank, not a single vague figure.
How accurate is a construction cost estimate?
An estimate is as accurate as the market rates behind it. We price materials and labour at current rates for your specific area, Benin City, Lagos, Abuja, so you budget realistically instead of being surprised halfway through the build. An estimate is a planning range; a Bill of Quantities is a measured, itemised figure to tender against.
Can you estimate my build from abroad?
Yes. Send us your drawings or a detailed description and location, and our quantity surveyors produce the estimate within days. Diaspora clients use it to budget transfers and compare contractor quotes.
What is the difference between an estimate and a Bill of Quantities?
An estimate is a budget range for planning: what a project of this size and specification typically costs, priced at element level. A Bill of Quantities is a measured and priced schedule of every item of work, used to tender and to control what you pay. Use an estimate to decide whether to proceed, and a BoQ once the drawings are settled and you are choosing a contractor.