A house construction estimate is the largest estimate type — banks require it for mortgages and clients use it to compare builders. Split by stages, it keeps the budget under control through the whole build.
Stages for a private house
- earthworks and strip or slab foundations;
- load-bearing walls — masonry, timber frame or blocks;
- floors and the roof structure with covering;
- windows and entrance doors;
- facade insulation and finish;
- services — electrics, water, sewage, heating, ventilation;
- interior finishing and landscaping.
Banks release funds stage by stage, so structure the estimate around those stages from day one, and base quantities on the calculators rather than guesswork.