Residential Quantity Surveyors Melbourne
Achievements:
7,000+
Reports Completed to Date
18+ years
Industry Expertise
10-15%
Average Cost Savings
Our Residential Quantity Surveying Services across Melbourne
Construction Cost Management and Contract Administration
We can act as the first point of contact between the design and construction team and the client (Home Owners, Builders, or Developers). We can facilitate a construction audit related to the pre-verification of costs before a project commences to tracking and monitoring costs during construction.
Construction Cost Project Claim Assessments and Performance
We’ll assess and recommend progress claims and variation claims. We’ll monitor project budgets, the costs of works complete to date, cost of works in progress and/or cost of defective works (if necessary), ultimately ensuring the cost of construction is within the approved budget.
With our construction project management services, we offer on-site assessments of the builders progress claims.
Registered Quantity Surveyor’s Cost Report
This may be required by your council for a DA-approved renovation, construction, or development.
Independent Bank Reports and Assessments
From preparation of the Bank’s Initial Report, Drawdown Valuation Reports and requests, as well as progress claims, valuation of works completed/in progress, Newin has experience with a number of leading banks and understands such requirements.
Construction Cost Plans and Estimations
We can help cost your residential, commercial, or industrial project by ascertaining the cost of materials and labour based on the proposed project design and specifications.
From high-level feasibility cost analysis’s to detailed design costings, pre and post-tender our cost plans aim to help independently assess your project budget, identify risks and savings opportunities.
Find out more about our Melbourne construction cost estimate services here.
About
Quantity Surveying that offers NO Surprises
Hi, I’m Hai Nguyen, founder of Newin Building Estimating Services, and that’s what I’ll help you do – cost and manage your building projects to ultimately ensure your project gets completed to budget and without any cost surprises.
We are a Melbourne and Sydney-based property and construction advisory firm specialising in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services. We work with domestic, commercial, and industrial builders, home-owners, architects, and developers at various phases: prior to construction, during construction, and post-construction.
Our why?
Over the years we’ve seen clients get caught out with poor project tracking systems, inaccurate costings, or simply “paying too much”, sadly leaving many financially strained.
We have a proven risk management system and industry track record for addressing all these.
The result- greater confidence that your project will be delivered on time and within budget.
With offices across Australia, as well as Auckland, New Zealand, and powered by 18 year’s + experience in the construction industry, over 7000 reports behind us, we’d love to share how we can help with your building project whether it’s a renovation, new home build, commercial or even a high-rise residential project.
Our range of services across Melbourne
We help residential homeowners, builders and architects with:
Council Cost Reports
Feasibility Studies for Builders & Developers
Building Progress Claim Reports & Variation Assessments
Newin is a trusted partner of choice across the Building & Construction industry
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Why Do You Need a Residential Quantity Surveyor in Melbourne?
Building or renovating a home in Melbourne can be a complex and costly endeavour. Managing the financial aspects of your residential project is crucial to ensuring its success. This is where a residential quantity surveyor becomes invaluable.
Accurate cost estimations
A residential quantity surveyor provides precise cost estimates for your project, taking into account every detail from materials to labour. This helps you set a realistic budget and avoid unexpected expenses.
Budget management
Keeping your project within budget is essential. Quantity surveyors monitor your expenditures, ensuring that costs do not spiral out of control. Their expertise helps in identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
Risk mitigation
Construction projects come with various risks, including cost overruns and delays. Quantity surveyors help identify and mitigate these risks early on, providing strategies to keep your project on track and within budget.
Compliance and quality assurance
Ensuring that your project complies with local building codes and standards is critical. Quantity surveyors ensure that all aspects of the project meet these requirements, maintaining high quality and avoiding costly legal issues.
Expert advice
With their extensive knowledge of the construction industry, residential quantity surveyors offer expert advice throughout your project. Whether you’re making key decisions about materials, contractors, or timelines, their insights can lead to better outcomes.
Transparent reporting
Quantity surveyors provide detailed reports on your project’s financial status. This transparency helps you stay informed about where your money is going and allows for better decision-making.
In Melbourne’s dynamic property market, having a residential quantity surveyor on your team ensures that your construction project is financially sound, compliant, and completed to the highest standards. Trust their expertise to navigate the complexities of building and make your vision a reality.
What’s Included in the Initial Report?
For residential projects in Melbourne, the initial report is an essential first step in ensuring a successful and financially sound construction endeavour. This report serves several critical functions aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring project viability. Here’s a closer look at what it includes:
Builder qualifications and compliance
The initial report assesses the builder’s qualifications and their compliance with legal requirements. This thorough evaluation ensures that the builder is licensed, insured, and free from any suspensions or fines, providing peace of mind to all stakeholders.
Verification of project documentation
Ensuring that all necessary project documentation is accurate is a key function of the initial report. This verification process includes reviewing plans, permits, and contracts to establish a solid foundation for the construction project.
The Initial Report is a crucial risk mitigation tool, providing an in-depth assessment that benefits homeowners, architects, developers, and builders alike. By confirming builder qualifications and verifying project documentation, this report sets the stage for a successful and compliant residential construction project in Melbourne.
We Help
Architects & Designers
Ensure your proposed designs stay within clients budgets
Builders
Win more projects and stay up to date with market rates
Home Owners
Don’t get caught out with overpriced builders
Developers
We partner to help you profit
Cost Estimation Outsourcing
Solutions for builders, developers and architect to outsource the cost estimation side of their operations to save time, money and risk
Latest tips from Newin
Quantity Surveying and Building Estimating Tips In Melbourne
Whether you are planning to build a whole new home in Melbourne, renovate an old home, or add a house extension to your existing home, planning is the first phase of the process. Before you even consider finding a builder in Melbourne, it’s essential to know what your project will entail and calculate the approximate cost of your project.
Several elements in the building process will influence how much a project will cost. The primary elements that should be used for estimating building costs include the following:
Quantity Surveying and Building Estimating Tips In Melbourne
Whether you are planning to build a whole new home in Melbourne, renovate an old home, or add a house extension to your existing home, planning is the first phase of the process. Before you even consider hiring a Melbourne builder, it’s essential you know what your project will entail and calculate the approximate cost of your project.
Consider these things before buying an old home in Melbourne
There is no doubt how appealing an old home in Melbourne can be. We can all agree they all seem pretty, with those massive stone fireplaces, charming bay windows, the wood trim and mouldings and many other awesome features that few modern homes can hope to match. Old homes have a lot of character, but it takes more than just character for any given home to be actually worth the money you’ll be paying for it.
So if you find yourself mesmerised by an antique home and you’re considering to acquire it, here are some things to consider before buying an old home.
Servicing you across Melbourne
Request a callback today!
Quantity Surveyors Melbourne | Quantity Surveyors West Melbourne | Quantity Surveyors Bayside | Quantity Surveyors Box Hill | Quantity Surveyors Docklands | Quantity Surveyors Doncaster | Quantity Surveyors Footscray | Quantity Surveyors Port Melbourne | Quantity Surveyors Preston | Quantity Surveyors Richmond | Quantity Surveyors South Melbourne | Quantity Surveyors Southbank | Quantity Surveyors South Yarra | Quantity Surveyors North Melbourne | Quantity Surveyors Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
