Concrete Estimating Services in Australia
Nextron Estimating Pty Ltd measures concrete, reinforcement and formwork from your plans and prices the work. You get a clear takeoff and estimate for quotes, tenders and budgets.
At a Glance
- Service
- Concrete takeoff and priced estimate
- Who it is for
- Concreters, builders and developers
- You send
- Plans as PDF or CAD, plus the structural drawings and specification
- You receive
- A takeoff and priced estimate you can check and adjust
- Timeframe
- Most residential estimates take 1 to 3 business days. Larger projects take longer, and we confirm the timeframe in your quote
- Office
- 26 Bendemeer Way, Palmview QLD 4553. We work with clients across Australia
What Is Concrete Estimating?
Concrete estimating means working out how much concrete, reinforcement and formwork a job needs, and what it costs. We read your plans, measure each element, and list the quantities so a concreter or builder can quote or budget.
Concrete is a big part of many budgets, and a small measuring error can be expensive. A clear takeoff lets you check every quantity against the drawings.
What Our Concrete Estimates Include
Concrete volumes
Slabs, footings, columns, walls and stairs, measured in cubic metres.
Reinforcement
Bars and mesh, taken from the structural drawings and schedules.
Formwork
Formwork areas for edges, footings, walls and columns.
Pumping, finishing and curing
Allowances where they are needed, stated in the estimate.
Material and cost breakdown
Each item listed by quantity, so you can compare supplier prices.
Priced estimate
A cost breakdown for your quote, tender or budget.
How a Concrete Takeoff Is Measured
Each item is listed with a unit of measure, so you can check the quantity against the plans. This is the format we use for the main items.
| Item | Unit | How it is measured |
|---|---|---|
| Slabs | m3 and m2 | Area and thickness taken from the plans and sections |
| Footings and strip footings | m3 and lineal metres | Length, width and depth from the footing plan |
| Piers and pads | Each and m3 | Counted and measured from the footing plan |
| Columns and walls | m3 | Height and size taken from the plans and sections |
| Stairs | m3 or each | Measured from the stair details |
| Reinforcement bar | kg or tonnes | From the engineer’s drawings and schedules |
| Mesh | m2 or sheets | Area taken from the slab plan, with laps as specified |
| Formwork | m2 | Contact area for edges, footings, walls and columns |
Concrete Projects We Estimate
Driveways and paths
Residential and commercial driveways, paths and hardstand.
Under-house and raised slabs
Slabs and footings for raise and build-under projects.
Renovation estimatingWhy Use an Outsourced Concrete Estimator
More tender capacity
Price more jobs without hiring a full-time estimator.
Fewer missed items
Every element is listed by quantity, so you can check it against the plans.
Easier supplier quotes
A material list lets you compare concrete, steel and formwork prices.
Related Estimating Services
Structural steel estimating
Steel members measured from the structural drawings.
Structural steel estimatingHow It Works
Send your plans
Email the plans and structural drawings, and tell us which scope to include.
We confirm the scope
We confirm what is included and send a quote and timeframe.
We take off and price
We measure the plans and prepare the priced estimate.
You review and adjust
You review it and we make agreed adjustments.
Important Note
We estimate from the plans and the structural drawings supplied by your engineer or designer. We do not provide structural design or certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is concrete estimating?
Concrete estimating means working out the concrete, reinforcement and formwork a job needs from the plans, and pricing them, so a builder or concreter can quote or budget.
Can you estimate from PDF plans?
Yes. Send PDF or CAD plans and we will do the takeoff from them.
Do you estimate reinforcement and formwork too?
Yes. Reinforcement and formwork are included with the concrete volumes.
What do you need to start?
The plans and the structural drawings. Add the specification if you have one, and tell us if you want only concrete priced or the whole job.
How long does a concrete estimate take?
Most residential estimates take 1 to 3 business days. Larger or more complex projects take longer, and we confirm the timeframe in your quote before work starts.
Do you work outside Queensland?
Yes. Our office is in Palmview, Queensland, and we work with clients across Australia by email and phone.
Get a free quote
Send your plans for a free quote. Email info@nextronestimating.com.au or call +61 468 251 702, or use the estimate request form.
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