Preliminary Cost Estimate
Assess whether the proposed project and expected finish broadly align with the available budget.
Construction Cost Estimation and BOQ Preparation
Understand the expected work, quantities and budget before construction or renovation begins.
Elevate Engineering Consultancy provides construction estimation and BOQ services for homeowners and property investors in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
Serving Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur
Construction Estimation and BOQ
Replace Rough Assumptions With a Structured Cost Plan
A per-square-foot figure may assist very early planning, but it does not explain what work is included, which materials are assumed or where the budget will be spent.
A construction estimate or Bill of Quantities provides a more organised project view. It can help homeowners and investors plan funding, compare quotations and make design or material decisions before expensive changes occur on site.
What's included
What This Service Can Include
Detailed Construction Estimate
Use developed drawings and specifications to examine expected cost by work category.
BOQ Preparation
Organise measured work items and quantities so the scope can be priced and reviewed more consistently.
Quantity Takeoff
Measure relevant materials and work items from available drawings within the agreed scope.
Rate Analysis
Where included, examine key items using applicable material, labour and other rate inputs.
Renovation Estimation
Estimate defined renovation work after reviewing existing conditions, with allowances where concealed conditions remain unknown.
Quotation Comparison
Review contractor quotations against a common work breakdown to identify omissions and differences.
Why Elevate
A Practical, Engineering-Led Approach
Budget Planning
Understand major cost categories before committing to the project.
Fairer Quotation Comparison
Ask contractors to price a consistent scope instead of comparing totals based on different assumptions.
Missing-Scope Review
Identify work that may have been excluded from an apparently low quotation.
Material Decisions
See where specifications may be adjusted before work begins.
Cash-Flow Planning
Organise expected expenditure around major project stages.
Variation Control
A documented starting scope makes later additions easier to identify.
How we work
How We Approach the Work
Confirm the Purpose
Tell us whether you need early budgeting, a detailed BOQ, takeoff or quotation review.
Review Drawings
We assess whether the available information supports the requested detail.
Define Assumptions
Inclusions, exclusions, specifications and rate basis are clarified.
Measure Work
Relevant quantities are organised by work section.
Apply Rate Inputs
Pricing assumptions are incorporated according to the project and estimate date.
Deliver and Explain
The estimate is shared with its assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and key cost areas.
Service area
Serving Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur
Elevate Engineering Consultancy serves Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur exclusively. Contact us with the property location so we can confirm the appropriate consultation, site visit or document review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an estimate and a BOQ?
An estimate predicts cost; a BOQ lists measured work items and quantities that can be priced. They may be prepared together.
Can you estimate from a floor plan only?
A preliminary estimate may be possible, but a detailed BOQ normally needs developed architectural and structural information.
Are material prices guaranteed?
No. Rates change by date, supplier, brand, access and quantity. Every estimate should state its pricing assumptions.
Can you estimate renovation work?
Yes. A site inspection and defined scope are normally required, and concealed defects may affect final cost.
Can you compare contractor quotations?
Yes. We can compare quotations against the available drawings, BOQ and specified scope.
How do we get started?
Contact Elevate with the property location, service required and a short description of your plans. We will recommend the appropriate next step.
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Know More Before You Commit to Construction
Send your drawings and project details so we can recommend the right estimate.