Business Details
We are a practice of Chartered Quantity Surveyors based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Our founder, Steve Leech, has amassed more than 40 years of experience across the construction industry. During that time, he has managed critical and confidential financial and contractual matters for a wide range of building types. He has worked for both public and private clients, as a subconsultant to other private practices, and for contractors and subcontractors. We are regulated by the RICS and are bound by the RICS Rules of Conduct, ensuring integrity and competency in every engagement. Our expertise spans budgeting, cost planning, value engineering, option studies and postcontract quantity surveying.
We have a proven track record in historic refurbishment projects, such as those at St Johns College Oxford and St Pauls Cathedral School. We also specialise in Passivhaus construction, having delivered projects for Greenoak Housing Association and other cohousing clients. Our focus is on providing transparent, accurate cost information that empowers clients to make informed decisions. We continually update our methodologies to reflect market changes and emerging best practices. Our commitment is to deliver measurable value, protect client interests, and ensure projects stay within budget and on schedule.
We have a proven track record in historic refurbishment projects, such as those at St Johns College Oxford and St Pauls Cathedral School. We also specialise in Passivhaus construction, having delivered projects for Greenoak Housing Association and other cohousing clients. Our focus is on providing transparent, accurate cost information that empowers clients to make informed decisions. We continually update our methodologies to reflect market changes and emerging best practices. Our commitment is to deliver measurable value, protect client interests, and ensure projects stay within budget and on schedule.
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of industry experience.
- We deliver forensic valuations with 100% accuracy.
- We specialise in Passivhaus construction cost optimisation.
- We provide transparent cost plans updated continuously.
- We act with integrity, complying with RICS Rules.
Services
Budget estimates
We provide precise budget estimates to give clients a clear financial baseline for their projects. These estimates incorporate detailed cost breakdowns, contingency allowances and marketadjusted rates. By delivering early, accurate estimates, we enable decisionmakers to plan budgets, secure funding and mitigate cost overruns.
Cost plans
We develop comprehensive cost plans that map out all construction stages and associated expenditures. These plans are updated continuously to reflect realtime changes, ensuring budgets remain realistic. Clients benefit from transparent forecasting, early warning of cost spikes and a structured financial framework.
Value engineering
We apply value engineering to optimise project performance while preserving quality and design intent. Through systematic analysis, we identify costsaving alternatives that do not compromise safety or aesthetics. The resulting recommendations deliver measurable value to developers, contractors and owners alike.
Option study
We conduct option studies to compare design and construction alternatives against budgetary constraints. Each option is evaluated for cost, time, performance, longterm sustainability and environmental impact. The findings guide stakeholders in selecting the most costeffective, riskbalanced solution and potential savings.
Post contract quantity surveying
We provide postcontract quantity surveying to monitor spend, verify payments and assess contract variations. Our reports detail actual costs, identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. This ensures financial integrity, protects client interests and supports future procurement decisions and longterm project value.
