MEASURE TWICE
Quantities / Estimate / Cost Control
Measure twice aims to make the building process easier, clearer and less stressful by careful and detailed forward planning and costings.
ABOUT US
Our role is cost control! - for YOU !
Whether you are building your house yourself, a commercial building, or even a subdivision, we can help.
From a quick check of costs to see if your idea is within your budget, to more detailed estimates, through to tenders and supplier quotes so you are in the financial loop - as it were. Not wondering if you are paying too much or getting value for money.
Let us become part of your next exciting build project.
Kevin Marks from Measure Twice is expert at providing genuine and accurate estimates, ensuring projects run smoothly, on time and within budget.
While evaluating difficult sites and Cost Estimates are Kevin’s specialties, he’s often called on by fellow professionals to collaborate on projects at short notice to help meet critical deadlines and keep projects moving. Kevin’s credentials and contacts ensure you get the appropriate design solution that performs properly and costs what it should.
PLAN TO SAVE...
Time and money!
Did you know that the cost of getting an individually- tailored Cost Estimate for your proposed build typically costs only a few percent of the expected construction cost and often only a fraction of a percent.
Yet , the potential savings can be much, much greater especially if done at the early design stages.
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OUR SERVICES
Cost Estimates
Schedules of Quantities
Construction Cost Management
Earthworks Volumes & Cost Estimates

COST CONTROL
On site measuring of actual versus budgeted costs and quantities
Scheduling build to bring all elements together
Financial and budget management from Concept plan estimates and merging this with actual supplier and subcontractor quotes.
Managing any changes in the build programme or costs.

ESTIMATING
Full house package – work out quantities to send out to builders, suppliers and subcontractors
New Build – Cost Estimates for budgets
Define Scope of Works so nothing is left out of your budget
Costs of Slip repairs, Foundation failures.

VALUE ENGINEERING
For difficult access sites.
On alternatives; retaining wall types, their suitability to the site, advantages & disadvantages
Work in with your architect or engineer to get the best result for You
Insurance cost reviews for slip repairs, wall failures or foundation stabilising
Preliminary cost estimates to help you make decisions at the planning stage.