Welcome to the Build Aid service information page. We are the premier providers of accurate bills of materials and labour in the domestic building market in South Africa. Our goal is to provide you the very best in accurate information during the design- and tender phase of the project.
How often have you heard the expression: NEVER AGAIN” when people talk about building their own home? We assist in providing you with detailed information that can take a lot of the risk out of building a new home or doing alterations to existing ones.
We have developed our own software with a digitised computing system that allows us to provide our services at a highly competitive rate. Our staff are experienced in compiling detailed estimates of cost and highlighting all the costs encountered during the design and construction of dwelling units. Our goal is always to deliver exceptional service. Your satisfaction is of paramount importance.
Our clients include builders, property developers, prospective- and existing home owners. We specialise in new domestic dwellings and alteration work to existing housing units.
Below is a list of the services we offer:
SERVICE A - DETAILED ESTIMATES Detailed estimates of cost based on sketch designs. Determines the cost before the architect or designer embarks on detailed working drawings. If changes are required due to budget restraints these can be done without major redesign fees.
SERVICE B - BILLS OF LABOUR & MATERIAL Detailed bills are drawn up for the various elements of the building. The document can be used as a basis for negotiations with selected builders or calling of tenders. It also forms the baseline for budgetary control and any variations can be assessed on an “add” and “omit” basis.
SERVICE C - COST ADVICE Estimates and bills of labour and material are priced at current rates and we assist the client in deciding on alternative design- and building solutions. We spend sufficient time with each client in order to familiarise them with the documents we produce.
SERVICE D - ADD-ON TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS We provide a seamless add-on service to architects and designers allowing them to extend their service and offer their clients a complete package comprising working drawings, estimates and bills of labour and material costs. We provide a similar service to quantity surveyors which empowers them to explore the domestic market.
We will provide you with a true and accurate picture of all the costs involved, up front - right to the last detail. Bring us a copy of the plans of your new home or alteration, and we will accurately measure and provide you with a comprehensive and detailed cost estimate report, including all quantities and prices as well as labour costs relating to the particular project.
On request we will supply a programme on computer diskette with all this information, which you can then use to edit the job to your exact needs and view the changes in cost immediately
OUR COST ESTIMATES CAN ALSO BE USED FOR: Raising finance at a financial institution Obtaining a price from a builder for the work Ordering correct quantities of materials A specification of finishes A guide to labour costs Establishing a final contract price
For more information or to schedule a personal interview, please contact us either via email [by clicking on the contact button on this page or at info@build-aid.co.za.
We look forward to serving you.
PS : PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PLANS CAN BE E-MAILED TO US FROM ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY!