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Sample Estimates

and Take-Offs

Examples of Our Professional Reports

Explore examples of our professional, itemised estimates prepared
for real UK construction projects.

Reassuring to See Before Ordering

“The samples gave us confidence. The structure and detail matched what we needed, and the final report delivered the same quality.”

— J. Turner, QS

These samples demonstrate the structure, clarity and level of detail you can expect from a HotCost estimate. All personal, project-specific or confidential information has been removed or redacted.

Why We Provide Samples

We understand that choosing an estimating partner is an important decision. Seeing real examples helps you understand:

  • How we structure our reports
  • The level of detail we include
  • How itemised breakdowns are presented
  • How easy our reports are to use during tendering
  • What formats you can expect (Excel, PDF, BOQ style)

Our samples reflect typical UK projects handled by main contractors, subcontractors and QS teams.

Sample 1

Electrical
Estimate Sample

A sample breakdown showing:

  • Lighting & small power
  • Containment, cabling & accessories
  • Equipment lists
  • Labour and material split

View Electrical Sample

Sample 2

Mechanical Estimate Sample

An example of an itemised estimate for Mechanical systems, including:

  • HVAC, ventilation and AC
  • Plumbing & drainage
  • Plant and equipment costing
  • Clear installation breakdowns

View Mechanical Sample

Sample 3

Building Estimate Sample

A sample breakdown showing:

  • Measured quantities
  • Labour, material and plant allowances
  • Clear trade-by-trade structure
  • Suitable for general builders, developers and refurbishment contractors
View Building Sample

How Our Samples Are Presented

Each sample is shown in a clean, professional format, typically including:

  • A PDF version (redacted)
  • A sample Excel export
  • Preview images

You may choose to blur pricing or remove sensitive sections while still showing structure and style.

Quality & Confidentiality

All real client details, addresses and pricing are removed. Our goal is to demonstrate format and clarity — not disclose private information.


We follow UK data protection expectations and ensure full confidentiality for every client project.

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