DJ Build Estimations | Know your costs before you build
Independent cost consultancy · NI & Ireland

Know your costs before you build.

A bespoke cost estimation report that tells you what your project should really cost, prepared from your own drawings.

  • Budget with confidence and avoid costly surprises on site.
  • Compare builder quotations fairly, line by line.
  • Independent advice. We are not builders, we are on your side.

Send your plans. Get a quote and a sample report. No obligation.

DeliverableDetailed Bill of Quantities
IncludedUp to 5 phone consultations
PositionIndependent, never a builder
CoverageNorthern Ireland & Ireland
Why an estimate first

A builder's quote is not a budget.

Most self-builds run over cost because the numbers were never fully understood at the start. A clear, independent estimate gives you the full picture before a single block is laid.

Avoid costly surprises

See material, labour and plant costs in detail so nothing lands as an unexpected bill mid build.

Compare quotes fairly

Hold every builder quotation against an independent benchmark and see exactly where they differ.

Secure your finance

A clear costed summary supports your mortgage or self-build finance application with real numbers.

Budget with confidence

Start your build knowing the target figure, then track spend against it as work progresses.

Your bespoke report

Every figure, itemised and explained.

Each report is prepared individually for your project using your drawings and specification. Here is what you receive.

Detailed Bill of QuantitiesMaterials, plant and labour, fully costed.
Material quantitiesMeasured directly from your plans.
Labour costsRealistic trade rates for your area.
Plant hire allowancesEquipment costs built into the budget.
Provisional (PC) sumsKitchen, plumbing, electrics, windows and doors.
Trade cost allowancesFair figures for every trade on site.
Financial summaryYour total cost, broken down clearly.
Guidance notesPlain language advice throughout.
Simple from the start

How it works

Four straightforward steps from first enquiry to a full costed report.

STEP 01

Send your plans

Share your drawings and specification through the quick form below.

STEP 02

We review your drawings

DJ looks over your project and confirms exactly what is involved.

STEP 03

Quote & sample report

You receive a clear quotation along with a sample estimation report.

STEP 04

Order your full report

Go ahead when you are ready and receive your complete costed report.

Building already? Ask about the Building Support Package: site set-out, remote project mentoring, cost tracking, snagging and more.

Start with a quote
Built for your project

Who we help

Bespoke cost reports for every kind of residential project across Ireland.

01

Self-builds

Know the full cost of your new home before you commit to a builder.

02

Extensions

Plan and budget an extension without the guesswork or the overspend.

03

Renovations

Understand what a renovation truly costs before the work begins.

04

Developments

Costed reports for small residential developments and multiple units.

Whose side are we on

We are not builders. We are on yours.

DJ Build Estimations is an independent building cost consultancy. We do not build your project and we are not tied to any contractor, so the figures you receive are honest, impartial and prepared purely to help you make informed decisions.

Practical cost planning and ongoing support, from first plans through to completion.

Independent of any builderALWAYS
Reports tailored to your plansBESPOKE
Detailed Bill of QuantitiesEVERY REPORT
Support before, during & afterSTART TO FINISH
Coverage across NI & IrelandNATIONWIDE
Ireland-wide service

Working across Northern Ireland and Ireland

BelfastLisburnNewryArmaghEnniskillenOmaghDerryDublinMeathKildareLouthCavanMonaghanCorkGalwayLimerickDonegal
No obligation quote

Get your free quote

Send us your details and your plans. We will come back to you with a clear quotation and a sample estimation report so you can see exactly what you receive.

  • 1
    You send your plans
    Fill in the form and upload your drawings.
  • 2
    We review and quote
    DJ looks over the project and prepares your figures.
  • 3
    You decide
    No pressure and no obligation to proceed.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call 028 6774 2016 or email [email protected] and we will guide you.
Request your quote Free · No obligation