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Tender estimating
Measured take-offs, labour and material build-ups, subcontractor comparisons and a clear tender summary.
Quoted to scope
Orton Estimating ServicesIndependent construction estimating · Midlands
Clear costs.
Confident decisions.
Experienced, practical estimating support for builders, property professionals and homeowners across Birmingham, Solihull and the wider Midlands.
25+years’ experience
NVQ 7construction management
MACostEcost engineering
Accurate estimates · Reliable serviceOES
Estimate overviewReviewed
Scope clarityIncluded
Cost build-upStructured
Risk & exclusionsVisible
Decision readinessHigh
Commercially grounded advice from someone who understands both estimating and delivery.
Services shaped around you
Start with where you sit.
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For builders & contractors
Reliable estimating when the workload lands all at once.
Extra estimating capacity without the commitment of another full-time employee. Ideal for busy tender periods, framework returns and one-off pricing support.
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Tender health check
An independent review of your return, qualifications, scope gaps and commercial risks before submission.
From £295
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Flexible estimator support
Focused support for pricing backlogs, SOR workbooks or tender peaks, booked in practical blocks.
From £400 / day
For property professionals
Clear cost advice before a project gathers momentum.
Early cost sense-checks and tender support for architects, agents, developers and consultants who need a commercially grounded view.
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Feasibility cost review
A structured early assessment to test whether the scope and available budget are realistically aligned.
Quoted to scope
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Tender comparison
Like-for-like review of contractor returns, exclusions and qualifications so the differences are easy to explain.
From £295
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Pre-construction support
Cost input as the brief develops, including procurement choices, buildability and package-level risks.
From £400 / day
For homeowners
Know whether your plans and budget are speaking the same language.
Independent budget guidance before you approach builders—so you can ask better questions and avoid planning around an unrealistic figure.
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Extension price check
An early budget sense-check for a straightforward single-storey extension using your drawings and project details.
From £150
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Renovation budget review
A practical review of the main work packages, likely cost pressures and sensible contingency allowances.
Quoted to scope
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Builder quote comparison
A plain-English comparison of quotations, omissions and allowances before you make a decision.
From £295
Prices shown are initial guidance and exclude unusually complex scopes. A firm fee is agreed before work begins.
A useful place to begin
Turn an uncertain brief into a clear next step.
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Share the essentialsDrawings, scope, timescale and what decision you need to make.
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Receive a clear proposalDefined deliverables, turnaround and fee—before anything starts.
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Get practical outputStructured figures, visible assumptions and advice you can act on.
Service finder3 quick choices
Best starting pointTender estimating
Build a clear, commercially considered tender return from the available documents.
Indicative fee guideAlways visible
1 day£400
Flexible estimator support at £400 per day.
Guidance only. Final fees depend on the information available, scope and required turnaround.
Start a conversation
Tell me what you’re working on.
You don’t need a perfect brief. Share what you have, the decision you need to make and any deadline. I’ll confirm the most useful next step.
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Area served
Birmingham · Solihull · Greater Midlands