For Self-Builders & Homeowners

Take Control of Your Build Budget
Before You Break Ground

Building your dream home or major extension? Avoid unexpected budget blowouts with trade-by-trade cost breakdowns, material schedules, and contractor tender reviews.

Trade-by-Trade
Breakdown
Self-Build
Mortgage Ready
5-Day Standard
Turnaround
Direct Surveyor
Advice
Common Challenges

Eliminating Self-Build Cost Risks

Fear of Hidden Overruns

Over 70% of self-builds exceed their initial budget. Our itemised cost breakdowns reveal every line item before you commit.

Confusing Builder Quotes

When builder quotes differ by £50k, who is right? Our independent estimate gives you the true benchmark to negotiate from.

Mortgage Stage Payment Approval

Self-build mortgage lenders require structured cost breakdowns before approving drawdown milestones.

What We Price for Self-Builders

Every estimate is prepared trade-by-trade using current UK regional labour, material, and plant rates with full Excel transparency.

  • Bespoke New Build Homes
  • Two-Storey & Wrap-Around Extensions
  • Barn & Heritage Conversions
  • Material Take-Off Schedules
  • Builder Quote Comparison Reviews
  • Self-Build Mortgage Cost Plans
  • Subcontractor Work Package Breakdowns
  • Drainage & Groundworks Take-Offs
  • Internal Finishing & Joinery
  • VAT Reclaim (Notice 708) Guidance

NEED YOUR DRAWINGS PRICED?

Send us your project drawings and we'll confirm an exact fixed price before any work begins.

✓ From £75 Fixed Price ✓ 5 Working Days Standard ✓ Qualified QS Team ✓ UK-Wide Coverage

How Our Estimating Process Works

A rigorous, multi-step surveying workflow to ensure maximum accuracy and zero omissions in your cost plan.

01

Send Your Plans

Upload your drawings, surveys, or tender specifications online.

02

Scope Review

We review project scope and confirm a transparent fixed quote.

03

Measure & Take-Off

Accurate quantity take-offs measured directly from your drawings.

04

Costing

We apply current regional labour, material, plant, and subbie rates.

05

Quality Check

Senior QS peer review to verify completeness and accuracy.

06

Deliver

Receive your detailed editable Excel workbook and clean PDF summary.

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by builders, architects, property developers, and homeowners across the UK.

★★★★★ 5.0 average rating

"As a first-time self-builder, Bidders Support was the best investment we made. Their estimate gave us the ammunition to negotiate £24,000 off our builder quotes without sacrificing any design features."

— Self-Builder (4-Bed New Build), Yorkshire

Know Your Cost. Before You Build.

Send your plans. We'll review the scope and
confirm a fixed price before any work begins.