Commercial Construction Estimating Melbourne
Detailed estimating and quantity surveying for offices, retail, mixed-use developments and commercial fit-outs across Melbourne.
Estimating for Melbourne Commercial Projects
Commercial projects in Melbourne cover a wide range of building types and each comes with different cost considerations. A retail fit-out prices very differently from a ground-up office build. A mixed-use development with basement car parking has cost drivers that a standalone commercial building does not.
We provide detailed estimates and quantity surveying services for Melbourne commercial projects including:
Office buildings and commercial suites
Retail fit-outs and tenancies
Mixed-use developments
Medical and allied health fit-outs
Hospitality venues
Childcare centres and community facilities
Low-rise commercial buildings including basements
Every estimate is measured from drawings using CostX, priced to current Melbourne subcontractor and supplier rates and delivered as an editable Excel spreadsheet with marked-up drawings.
How We Help Builders and Developers on Commercial Projects
Builders
Commercial tenders require a level of pricing detail that takes significant time to produce. Services coordination, facade systems, compliance requirements, acoustic treatments and specialised finishes all need to be measured and priced accurately. We prepare detailed trade-by-trade breakdowns that give you the confidence to submit competitive tenders without leaving money on the table or carrying unquantified risk.
Developers
If you are running feasibility on a commercial site we provide independent cost estimates at concept or DA stage so you can test the numbers before committing to full documentation. Our cost plans break the project down by element so you can see where the major cost centres sit and make informed decisions about design direction and specification.
Architects
We provide early-stage cost advice that helps you deliver your design intent within your client's budget. Engaging a QS at design development stage means cost surprises at tender are less likely and your client relationship stays intact.
As a guide, commercial construction in Melbourne currently ranges from $3,000 to $5,500/m2 for fit-out work depending on complexity and specification. Ground-up commercial builds vary significantly based on structure type, services requirements and facade selection. For a detailed breakdown see our Trade Rates Guide.
Call 1300 420 227 or email info@pekajgroup.com.au.
Why Clients Choose Us
We Price from the Market
Our rates come from what Melbourne subcontractors and suppliers are quoting right now. We track the market every week across every trade.
MAIQS CQS Accredited
CQS is the highest professional designation in quantity surveying. Every estimate and cost plan we produce meets the standards that lenders, developers and builders rely on.
One Fixed Fee, No Surprises
We quote a fixed fee before starting every engagement. You know what it costs before you commit. No hourly rates, no scope creep.
We Don't Disappear After Delivery
Every estimate includes a walkthrough. If a subbie price comes back different from our allowance, call us and we'll help you reconcile it.
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Your Next Project?
Whether you're tendering, testing feasibility or checking a builder's price, it starts with a conversation. Call 1300 420 227 or send us your drawings.
