Quantity surveyor

manofaus · Mar 07, 2019 9:21 pm

Looking to find the price people have paid to have a quantity surveyor report done for a owner build residential dwelling. Just so I know what to expect. Thanks

chippy · Mar 07, 2019 10:38 pm

I paid $450+
He got some actual quotes for some of the trades. I didn't use them as I have my own guys but it just made sure the estimate was accurate and current.

StructuralBIMGuy · Mar 08, 2019 10:02 am

You should be able to get Data and net material quants from the 3D BIM Model
I noticed roof timber suppliers are charging $1/m2 (Plan floor area) for take offs/ material lists
I generally provide 4 critical Stages for free with the engineering data/details as the material Quants are an automated BIM script, it also comes in handy for inspections,compliance checks, onsite tools -> ChX, etc
Slab, Walls, Floors, Roofing (450m2: 4 stages X$450=$1800)
Here's the kicker
An Engineer can do the optimised Design and Quants
the designer and QS can't do the engineering
hth

manofaus · Mar 09, 2019 1:11 am

So your BIM would give me a detailed list of materials, time and costs and then a predicted resale value for the finished dwelling? I would then be able to apply for a owner builder loan or claim depreciation if I choose to use it as an investment.

Intellichoice · Mar 09, 2019 6:26 am

Depends-some lenders ask for these and then once you have the QS report-they still wont provide a loan. There are LOTS of variables in securing owner builder loans