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Notes…

Confidentiality is paramount to DEL. We have not included any reference to individuals or Clients.
Douglas Estimating Ltd project list is exhaustive so only examples have been used.

Private House Purchaser Example…
Recently DEL had carried out a Cost Plan for alterations and renovations to a Clients existing property. Subsequently the Clients had viewed another period property that they were considering purchasing. DEL carried out a quite simple exercise by using the selling agent link to view the current photos of the building online. Upon our desktop / high level evaluation, we issued a report containing the following:

Existing Property possible cost issues with the existing…

Walls
Chimneys
Roof
Floors
Windows and Doors
Plumbing
Electrics
Internal and External Finishes

New Extension possible cost issues with the existing…

Outbuildings
Drainage
New Finishes and Fitouts

External Works possible cost issues with the existing…

Site Entrance
Side Entrance for Site Egress
Overhead Powerlines
Driveways and Footpaths
Land gradients
Underground surveys and upgrading drainage work

Alternatives

Possible cost alternatives with demolishing existing and replacing with new
Possible cost alternatives to convert the existing roof space into additional living areas

Cost Options

Order of Magnitude Cost 1 – high level estimate rate based on m2 rates
Order of Magnitude Cost 2 – Budgets set aside on each proposed element of works
Order of Magnitude Cost 3 – Detailed Cost Plan, investigating and breaking down all scope of work items and issuing a fully detailed report