LLL QUANTITY SURVEYING SERVICES
Get your build priced right the first time with fixed-fee certainty and cost advice trusted by banks, contractors, tradies, and homeowners across Central Otago for more than 15 years. You’ll get accurate, transparent reports that speed up approvals, sharpen tenders, prevent costly disputes, and keep your budget under control from day one.
Whether it’s a new build, a renovation, or a large-scale development, you’ll know your numbers before you commit and maintain control as the project unfolds. Planning your first home, pricing a job for a client, or managing a complex build, you’ll have clarity, confidence, and cost certainty at every stage so there are no nasty surprises.
From Kāinga Ora grant reports and SOQ preparation to variation management and insurance valuations, you’ll have the numbers, documentation, and advice that keep your project moving - and for builds that need ongoing support, monthly progress reporting and cost control keep that same certainty in place right through to final account.
About Me
Trained as a Quantity Surveyor in the UK and based in New Zealand since 2015, I bring international experience and proven systems to help you get accurate, bank-ready cost reports and practical advice at every stage of your project.
Since launching LLL Quantity Surveying Services in Central Otago in 2017, I’ve worked with clients nationwide on everything from first-home builds to multi-unit developments. Whether you’re in Alexandra or Auckland, you’ll get the same responsive, fixed-fee service — with clear communication and fast turnaround times — no matter where your project is based.
As a registered member of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS), my work meets the highest professional standards. That means your reports are trusted by banks, Kāinga Ora, insurers, and grant agencies, giving you accuracy, compliance, and credibility you can rely on.
With over 15 years of industry experience, I understand the construction lending process inside out. From funding applications and progress claims to loan drawdowns, I make sure your documentation is correct the first time, so approvals happen faster and with less back-and-forth.
Whether you’re a builder needing sharp, defensible variation pricing, a homeowner wanting budget certainty, or a project owner looking to keep cashflow and costs under control, you’ll get a practical, reliable approach to managing the financial side of your build. All work is delivered electronically using industry-leading tools like CostX, so you receive accurate, easy-to-read reports quickly — wherever you are in New Zealand.
"We've worked with Clare on a number of projects and have always found her to be professional, responsive, and thorough. She delivers high-quality work in a timely manner, provides clear and accurate advice, and adds real value to the process."
James Dodd Cohesive Construction
Services
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & PROGRESS CLAIMS
Once construction starts, keeping cost control tight is what protects your budget and your cashflow. I provide ongoing contract administration for the life of the build, on a fixed monthly fee:
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Progress Claim Review & Certification – Claims checked against work actually completed, so you only pay for what's been done.
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Variation Review & Pricing – Every change priced and agreed before it becomes a dispute.
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Cost-to-Complete Reporting – A running check on budget against spend, so overruns are caught early.
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Cash Flow Forecasting – Know what's due and when, for the rest of the build.
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Final Account Negotiation – A clean, agreed close-out at completion.
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SUBCONTRACTORS & MAIN CONTACTORS
If you’re chasing tight deadlines, juggling multiple bids, or managing complex scopes, I make sure your pricing and paperwork are right the first time. That means faster turnaround, fewer disputes, and stronger margins
Services include:
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SOQs for tendering and pricing — ensuring scope is clear to all parties.
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Subcontractor labour reports — to justify and protect your rates.
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Trade quote analysis — so you can choose the most competitive suppliers.
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P&G (Preliminaries) estimates — keep overheads transparent.
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Variation pricing and contract prep — so you get paid for every change
FOR HOMEOWNERS
Whether you’re renovating, building from scratch, or applying for funding, I give you the numbers and advice you need to make smart, confident decisions — and to keep your project on budget.
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Budget estimates and value engineering — so your design matches your budget.
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Builder quote reviews and negotiation — to avoid overpaying.
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First Home, self-build, and construction loan estimate reports — to secure approvals quickly.
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Contract drafting and variation audits — to prevent costly misunderstandings.
"We were thrilled with the service provided by Clare in aiding us with a tender submission. She answered all our questions in detail and in a timely manner. Clare's deep industry knowledge helped give us a clear understanding of the process and we felt she was willing to go the extra mile to ensure we completed everything to a high standard and on time."
Sally Cadwell DAS Construction Ltd
Contact
Clare
Quantity Surveyor
020 4094 9308
clare@lllquantitysurveying.co.nz
Alexandra
Central Otago
New Zealand