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Cost Planning Service
Professional Cost Planning Services in the UK
At My Project Estimating, our Cost Planning Service turns early estimates into accurate, transparent budgets.
Our UK cost planners help architects, builders, developers, and homeowners make informed financial decisions.
What Is Cost Planning?
The link between design intent and project delivery
A cost plan is a comprehensive financial breakdown of a construction project, created to manage costs throughout design and delivery.Unlike an early-stage construction estimate, a cost plan is continually refined – ensuring every design change remains financially viable.
Our Cost Planning Service provides a clear picture of structure, finishes, services, and external works, helping to balance performance, quality, and affordability.
Our process includes:
- Reviewing initial construction estimates and design documents.
- Allocating accurate costs to each building element using verified UK construction data.
- Tracking adjustments as drawings develop.
- Providing updates for funding, tendering, and cost management.
With our integrated approach, you can easily progress from Construction Estimating to full Cost Planning, Quantity Takeoff, and Bill of Quantities without losing consistency in your financial data.
What’s Included in Our Cost Planning Service
Transparent financial documentation for every project stage
Each cost plan we deliver is built to professional standards and structured for both clarity and accuracy.
Our reports are designed to support architects, builders, and developers in decision-making, tendering, and project management.
You’ll receive:
- Elemental cost breakdown (NRM2 format) – clear categorisation by structure, finishes, and systems.
- Labour and material summaries – based on verified UK construction market rates.
- Allowances for preliminaries, overheads, and contingencies – full transparency across all costs.
- Cash flow forecast and value summary – showing expenditure across each project phase.
- Editable reports – delivered in PDF and Excel formats for professional use.
Every building estimating service we offer includes cost planning integration, allowing you to track and manage changes efficiently throughout design development.
Get a Quote
Upload your plans and receive a detailed quote within just 1 hour.
Need more help?
Our team of qualified UK estimators is here to assist you. Get expert advice or request a tailored cost estimate for your project – fast, accurate, and obligation-free.
contact@myprojectestimating.co.uk
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What You Receive
A Cost Plan from My Project Estimating gives you a complete financial picture of your project – from early feasibility to detailed design.
It’s not just numbers – it’s a structured, editable document that helps you plan, present, and control every cost with precision.
Executive Summary
A clear overview of the total project value, including allowances for preliminaries, overheads, profit, risk, and inflation.
Cost Breakdown by Element
Each part of your project (substructure, superstructure, finishes, services, etc.) is analysed using UK-standard cost frameworks (NRM1 / BCIS).
Detailed Measurement & Quantities
Measured areas, volumes, and quantities for every element, ensuring transparent calculations and easy verification.
Cost Rates & Unit Analysis
Rates per m², per item, or per unit are clearly listed for quick comparison and benchmarking.
Risk and Contingency Allowances
Separate sections for design development, construction, and employer change risks – all quantified and explained.
Inflation & Adjustment Factors
Includes location index, inflation rate, and forecast data aligned with BCIS indices for accuracy.
Base Data Section
Shows all key project parameters: gross internal area, start date, duration, maintenance period, and financial assumptions.
Graphical Summaries & Totals
Easy-to-follow summaries showing subtotals, risk allowances, and final cost limits with £/m² breakdowns.
Why Choose Our Cost Planning Service
Achieve financial clarity, minimise risk, and build with certainty
Professional cost planning gives you total control over your project’s financial path – from early design to completion.
Our UK-based estimators bring hands-on construction knowledge, advanced cost software, and current market data to create cost plans that are both accurate and practical.
Each construction cost planning service is data-driven, transparent, and designed to help clients make smarter, evidence-based financial choices.
Ensure every pound is tracked with clear, detailed reporting based on real UK market data.
Provide open, verified costs for all elements, improving clarity across your whole project.
Get fast, reliable updates that help your team plan effectively and avoid project delays.
Connect cost planning seamlessly with estimating and takeoff for total budget control.
Identify financial pressures early and prevent cost overruns before construction starts.
Use accurate cost data to submit tenders with full transparency and better confidence.
Optimise materials and choices for value without reducing quality or design intent.
Proceed with confidence knowing your project aligns with clear, verified cost data.
Our cost planners remain available to refine and guide your project cost decisions.
Who Benefits from Cost Planning
Supporting every sector of UK construction
Our Cost Planning Service is designed for both professionals and private clients who need structured, transparent, and reliable financial control.
We work with architects, builders, developers, and homeowners across the UK – helping them understand, plan, and manage every stage of project expenditure.
Through clear cost documentation and expert advice, we ensure your design and budget remain aligned from concept to completion.
Architects
We support architects with preliminary and detailed cost estimates during design, ensuring every concept is financially feasible and aligned with the client’s budget.
Builders
Our construction estimating services for builders help tender more competitively, with accurate labour, material, and overhead calculations.
Property Developers
We deliver professional cost planning and cash flow forecasts that help developers secure funding, reduce risks, and improve profit margins.
How Our Cost Planning Process Works
Simple, structured, and transparent
Submit Your Drawings
Send us your plans, sketches, or specifications.
Review and Estimate
We analyse drawings and prepare a detailed construction estimate.
Develop the Cost Plan
Costs are grouped, verified, and structured for full visibility.
Final Delivery
You receive your cost plan report ready for tendering, funding, or project management.
Our integrated workflow ensures consistency across all services, from Building Estimating
to Bill of Quantities
Continue your project with complete cost clarity
Related Estimating & Cost Planning Services
Once your construction estimate is complete, our team can develop it into a detailed cost plan or tender-ready documentation.
Early-stage cost planning for smarter project decisions.
Gain early and dependable cost clarity with our Construction Estimating Service, tailored for architects and developers. Using verified UK market data, we prepare realistic budgets that guide feasibility, concept design, and informed construction decisions.
Precise measurement for accurate project pricing.
Our Quantity Takeoff Service provides precise digital measurement for every trade and material. Using tools like PlanSwift, we deliver accurate quantities and data that support tendering, procurement, and reliable construction cost planning.
Clear, itemised documentation for tendering and procurement.
Our Bill of Quantities Service provides clear, itemised schedules for accurate tendering and procurement. Prepared in line with NRM2 standards, it ensures fairness, consistency, and transparency for architects, contractors, and property developers.
Start Your Cost Planning Journey
Gain control and confidence with a professional cost planning service that supports every stage of your project.
Submit your drawings today to receive a data-driven cost plan tailored to your design and budget.
Accurate, transparent, and delivered by UK estimating professionals
Common Questions
FAQs About Our Cost Planning Services
We know that understanding your project costs is essential before starting any build.
That’s why we’ve answered the most common questions about our cost planning service, construction estimating service, and UK building cost estimation – so you know exactly what to expect.
Full cost documentation including structure, finishes, services, and external works, all aligned with verified UK cost data.
Our standard delivery is 7 working days, but express 24-hour service is available for urgent projects.
Architects, builders, developers, and homeowners across the UK who need reliable construction cost management.
Yes. We can revise your plan at any stage to reflect updated drawings, specifications, or project scope.
Absolutely. Every report includes professional-level detail, suitable for tendering, funding, and cost verification.