Welcome to HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION Estimating Service
Our Estimating Team offer a very unique estimating service, not only do we offer an accurate estimate of materials and
labour from our own in-house architectural services division, we are happy to quote using your architect’s drawings too.
Your estimate can be reviewed and amended easily by our in-house team, where they can provide quotations and assist with
obtaining specialist materials. We know and understand that, for our customers, completing a project can be much more
than what an architect has drawn.
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE
Before you can request an estimate, you must ensure you have read and understood our terms of service prior to submitting your request. Any questions/queries regarding the service or outline should be raised with info@highlandtimberconstruction.co.uk or discussed with our estimating team on 01463 123456 prior to accepting our terms of service and requesting an estimate. We can give estimates for a variety of work including commercial, residential, architectural, groundworks and full house builds.
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FULL HOUSE BUILDS
What we require to proceed
To accept and complete your estimate request HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION require a full set of drawings to scale which can be PDF or postal hard copies of your drawings.
1. Elevations
Drawings showing all external views of the building, extension and conversion projects require the existing and proposed elevation drawings to accept and proceed with a request.
2. Floor Plans
Drawing showing all floor areas (aerial view) for all internal areas of the build, extension and conversion projects require the existing and proposed floor plan drawings to accept and proceed with a request.
3. Specification
Depending on the stage of your project, if you have design/materials specification for the project, please submit this information and we will used this where applicable to complete your estimate. Where no design and materials specification information is provided we will include standard products to meet basic building regulation requirements and provide a basic guide cost for your build only.
4. Cross Section
Drawing showing a skeleton view of all levels and heights for construction through the building and ground level. This is a mandatory requirement for most projects that do not have flat ceilings.
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Once we receive your estimate request and plans we will confirm in writing to your submitted email address the cost to complete your request, any missing or additional information required and advise of any additional exclusions/limitations specific to your project. We will also advise an estimated completion date which is typically 2 weeks from receipt of payment in full.
The Estimate
From the information and plans submitted with your request, HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION Estimating Service will use the submitted plans and project information to complete your estimate as outlined below. In some instances we request specialist suppliers/manufacturers to provide detailed costs for items/materials contained within the drawings and required for projects to ensure accuracy of our estimates. Please let us know, if you agree to the submitted plans being sent to required manufacturers/suppliers for specific material requirements. The only information shared with suppliers/manufacturers is that which is contained on the drawings you submit unless specific written consent is obtained from you upon reviewing your estimate request.
Material costs
The material costs within your estimate are based on regional prices typically paid by a general builder buying materials in moderation. Where available and upon your acceptance of your submitted plans being shared, we will include quotations from specialist suppliers to make your estimate as accurate as possible. Where appropriate, your estimate will include provisional costs for items unspecified or to be designed, such as Kitchens and Bathrooms. Delivery costs will not be included in our estimate due to the variances in material requirements and unknown distances between HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION and site.
Limitations
HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION will not have detailed knowledge of the site’s topography and, therefore, unless accurate engineering layouts are provided, we will not be able to provide estimates for most external works. HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION can only work from drawings and specifications provided, and may have to assume certain build methods and materials, if not detailed in the information submitted with your request. While every effort is made to provide an accurate estimate, it is your responsibility to check that the types and quantities of any materials you purchase are suitable for your project. Our service will provide provisional basic costs inclusions for areas of the build subject to additional design for standard items. Eg. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Stairs, Roof Lanterns, Block & Beam Trusses, Engineered Floors.
Exclusions
The customer and any person tendering for this project, or any part of it, is responsible for ensuring that all required works and materials are covered by the estimate, and for ascertaining the prices at which work and materials will actually be available.
VAT is not included on the estimate.
Any additional limitations and exclusions to your specific project from those listed in the service outline will be confirmed to you
in writing prior to payment for the service and noted within your final estimate.
Important Note (Consumers Only):
The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation & Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 gives “consumers” (as defined in the Regulations) the right to cancel services which are ordered over the internet, by phone or by another distance selling method within fourteen days of the contract being entered into, subject to certain exceptions and provisos. The following information applies only to consumers who are ordering the estimation service by a distance selling method but we ask all customers to acknowledge it. To exercise the cancellation right, you must inform us of your decision in writing.
The cancellation notice should be sent by tracked post to:
HIGHLAND TIMBER CONSTRUCTION Estimating Services Unit 7, Tomich Industrial Estate, Muir of Ord IV7 1VA or email to info@highlandtimberconstruction.co.uk.
If you cancel the contract, we will (subject to the notes below) reimburse to you any payments received in relation to the cancelled contract without delay, and within a maximum of 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel. Reimbursement will be via the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction.
If you are acting as a consumer under a distance contract, you hereby consent that:
(a) we may start to provide the estimation services immediately;
(b) you will lose your right of withdrawal/cancellation of the contract once the service is fully performed; and
(c) where you may cancel the contract, you will be liable to pay a proportionate sum for services performed up to notification of the cancellation.
If you are not a consumer and/or this is not a distance contract, there is no right of withdrawal or cancellation.
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FAQ
Q. Do I need planning permission for an extension?
A. Yes, most certainly will – not to worry though, this is one of the mainly things that Highland Timber Construction can provide advice and guidance on. Contact us today for a friendly, professional consultation.
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Q. Do I need to move out while you complete the work?
A. In the majority of cases that isn’t necessary. We will always work flexibly around you and with consideration for you and your family to reduce hassle, stress or disruptions however on some occasion’s clients choose to time a family holiday or a short stay away with some part of their home extension.
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Q. What kind of home extension can I build?
A. We work alongside some of the best & brightest architects in the Highlands and the north of Scotland who can assist and guide you in designing your home extension. With our years of experience completing similar projects in a variety of styles and finishes we too can provide experienced, expert guidance on how to get the most from your building project, including advising on practical considerations, materials, glazing, décor and much more. As they say, the sky’s the limit (so long as it meets planning guidelines!).
We specialise in building bespoke energy efficient homes, property renovations, extensions, shop fit outs, office fit outs and joinery services for private and commercial clients.
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- 01463 263 133
- 8 Seafield Road, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1SG
- info@highlandtimberconstruction.co.uk
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