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Professional Construction Estimating Services

Electrical, Mechanical and Building Estimates for UK Contractors

Free up your time to run projects, meet clients and win work. Fixed-fee estimates prepared from drawings, specifications and tender documents.

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About Hotcost

Hotcost provides fixed-fee estimating support for contractors across the UK. We act as an extension of your business, preparing professional electrical, mechanical and building estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents.

From one-off tenders to ongoing estimating support, Hotcost helps contractors save time and increase estimating capacity without the overhead of employing additional staff.

Every estimate is professionally prepared, clearly presented and delivered in editable Excel format, giving you the flexibility to adjust labour rates, material costs and profit allowances before submission.

Projects Estimated
1000 +

UK & Ireland

Contractor Support

What We Do

Fixed-fee estimating support for contractors across electrical, mechanical and building disciplines.

Electrical Estimating

Electrical estimates prepared from drawings, specifications and tender documents, including lighting, power, containment and associated systems.

Mechanical Estimating

Mechanical estimates covering HVAC, plumbing, drainage and associated building services systems.

Building Estimates

Building estimates covering substructure, superstructure, finishes and associated construction works.

How It Works

01

Send Your Tender Documents

Email your drawings, specifications and tender information.

02

Fixed Fee Agreed

We review the information and issue a fixed fee proposal for the estimating service.

03

Estimate Delivered

Your estimate is provided in editable Excel format, ready for review and submission.

Why Choose Hotcost?

Industry Experience

Extensive experience preparing electrical, mechanical and building estimates for contractors across a wide range of projects and sectors.

01

Clear & Flexible Formats

Estimates delivered in PDF and editable Excel format, allowing you to adjust labour rates, material costs and profit allowances.

02

Detailed Breakdown

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

03

Fixed Fee Pricing

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



04

Customer Care as Standard

Direct communication and responsive support throughout the estimating process.

05

Tendering Confidence

Professionally prepared estimates designed to support competitive and compliant tender submissions.

06

Trusted by Contractors Across the UK

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

Electrical Contractor, London

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

Electrical Contractor, London

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

Construction Manager, Manchester

“We had a fast-track tender and Hotcost delivered exactly what we needed in a short timeframe. Will definitely use again.”


Developer, Surrey

Request a Fixed Fee For Your Estimate

Send your drawings, specifications and tender documents for review.

We will assess the information and provide a fixed fee proposal before any work begins.

Call Us

0800 052 6115

Email Us

client@hotcost.co.uk