Free tool · RIBA 0–2

What will it cost, roughly?

A sketch-stage cost estimator for UK building projects. Answer a short questionnaire and get an indicative total covering construction, design and engineering fees, planning and building warrant.

Project questionnaire

Project name (optional)What kind of project?Gross internal area · 150 m²Quality / specificationLocationPlanning applicationLevel of architectural support required

Design & Approvals Most popularConcept design, planning, building warrant and construction drawings.Full ServiceEverything above plus construction administration, site inspections and contractor support.

Building warrant requiredTopographical & measured surveysStructural engineerM&E / services engineer

Indicative total cost

£416,444 – £532,122

Mid estimate £462,715 · ex. VAT, land & FF&E

≈ £2,600 / m² all-in

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Indicative sketch-stage figures only. Based on RICS/BCIS-aligned ballparks and current Scottish statutory fee scales. Excludes VAT, land, loose furniture and finance. Not a substitute for a quantity surveyor's cost plan.

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