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How to Use Hotcost

Hotcost is built around an easy workflow that fits perfectly into the way UK contractors, builders and QS teams operate. Whether you’re pricing a refurbishment or a commercial project, using our service takes only a few steps.

Fast turnaround and excellent communication.

“We use Hotcost regularly now. Their reports are always structured, easy to follow and delivered within the agreed timeframe.”

Sarah T., 

Construction Manager, Manchester

Step 1

Email your project documents

client@hotcost.co.uk

Link

Specifications and schedules

PDF documents

Marked-up documents or sketches

Step 2

We Review Your Documents

Once received, we carry out a quick scope review to understand:

Project type and size

Required trades (Building, Electrical, Mechanical)

Any notes, exclusions or special instructions

Step 3

Fee

We provide a fixed fee after review of project documents/link.

Turnaround time

Deliverables (PDF, Excel, or both)

Pricing for all disciplines requested

Any assumptions

Step 4

Estimate Preparation

Our experienced estimators prepare the estimate and apply your agreed labour and material rates. You can expect:

Accurate measured take-offs

Itemised trades and activities

Excel format to enable commercial adjustment.

Step 5

Receive Your Estimate

When your estimate is complete, you’ll receive:

A professionally formatted report

All trades clearly structured

Labour, material and quantity details

A transparent, itemised breakdown

We can deliver in:

Excel

PDF

CSV 

If you need adjustments, revisions or further clarification, we’re happy to help.

FAQs

What if the documents I supply are basic?

We can still prepare an estimate and note any assumptions clearly.

We can work with all mainstream file formats.

Yes, here to provide a service for all size of project and to all size of client.

Ready to begin?

Send us your documents today and get a fast, accurate estimate for your next project.

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