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Estimating Services

Electrical, Mechanical & Building.

Fast, Accurate & Expertly Delivered Estimates. Save time and focus on your projects. Let us handle the estimating.

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Who we are

 At HotCost, we provide professional estimating services for builders, contractors, and developers across the UK. Our experienced estimators transform your documents or specifications into accurate, itemised reports — helping you quote confidently, save time, and win more work.
We combine real industry experience with reliable processes, ensuring every estimate is produced to a high professional standard and delivered on time.
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40+

Years of Experience

5760+

Projects Completed

4.8/5

Customer Satisfaction Score

What We Do

We prepare detailed, itemised estimates for all construction disciplines:

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Electrical Estimating

Lighting, power distribution, small power, containment, and accessories — priced directly from your documents.

Mechanical Estimating

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and drainage — comprehensive M&E coverage.

Building Estimates

Full building works, foundations, finishes, and fittings — all measured and costed precisely.

How It Works

Getting started with HotCost is quick and straightforward:

01

Upload Your Documents or Specifications

Use our secure upload form or email your project details directly to our estimating team.

02

We Prepare the Estimate

Our qualified estimators measure and price every item using UK-standard rates and methods.

03

Receive and Review

You’ll receive a clear, itemised report ready for tendering or budgeting — with revisions available if needed.

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Why Choose HotCost?

We make estimating simpler, faster, and more accurate. Here’s why contractors across the UK trust us

01

Industry Experience

Decades of combined expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, and Building estimating across projects of every scale and sector.

02

Clear & Flexible Formats

All estimates provided in PDF and Excel – easy to review, share, and integrate into your workflow.


03

Detailed Breakdown

Every estimate includes labour and material costs with a full summary sheet, so you know exactly where your budget stands

04

Fixed Fee Pricing

Transparent pricing based on project requirements, not project value – no hidden charges.


05

Customer Care as Standard

A dedicated point of contact, responsive support, and professional communication throughout the project.

06

Winning Tenders Support

Our tailored estimates are designed to help you submit compliant, competitive, and successful bids.

See the Quality Before You Decide

Explore examples of our previous estimates and take-offs — from residential extensions to large-scale commercial projects. Each sample showcases our structured, itemised reporting format and professional presentation.

At HotCost, all pricing is based on estimated time required. We review your documents and specifications first, then provide A clear, fixed fee before any work begins.

How Our Fees Work

 
  • You send us your documents or specifications
  • We review scope, complexity and required disciplines
  • We calculate the time required to prepare your estimate
  • We provide a fixed-fee quotation based solely on that time
  • No percentage-based pricing, no value-based fees, and no hidden charges

What You Can Expect

 
  • Transparent, fair pricing
  • A fixed quote sent after document review
  • Turnaround time confirmed in advance
  • No additional fees unless the scope changes
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What Our
Clients Say

4.8/5

Customer Satisfaction Score

★★★★★

Exceptionally detailed and well-presented estimate.

“HotCost provided a clear and accurate estimate that helped us submit a competitive tender. Very professional service from start to finish.”

Daniel H. Electrical Contractor, London
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

Saved our QS team hours of work.

“The measured take-off and BOQ were extremely accurate. The level of detail made our internal review much faster.”

M. Thompson Main Contractor, Leeds
★★★★★

Reliable, professional and consistent.

“We’ve tried a few estimating services over the years and HotCost is the most consistent. Reports are clear, pricing is transparent, and support is great.”

James R. Builder, Birmingham
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Email

client@hotcost.co.uk

Call Us

+44 0800 052 6115

Business Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed