Rotorua residential timber house with grass in the foreground by subsqs
Rotorua residential timber house with grass in the foreground by subsqs

Tauranga
Quantity
Surveyors

SubsQS provides quantity surveying and construction cost estimating for builders, subcontractors, developers and homeowners in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and surrounding areas. We’re a qualified-builder–led QS service (based in Rotorua) which means our take-offs and estimates are intuitive, concise and are aligned with how the Bay of Plenty builds.

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Projects Complete

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Happy Clients

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40M

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Project Value

Client Feedback

4.8 / 5

Quantity Surveyor & Qualified Builder

Quantity Surveyor & Qualified Builder

Quantity Surveyor &
Qualified Builder


Because SubsQS is led by a Quantity Surveyor & Qualified Builder, our take-offs, estimates and tenders are presented in a logical, concise & intuitive format that lines up with the build process. We note any clarifications & tags along the way to ensure your margin is protected.


Because SubsQS is led by a Quantity Surveyor & Qualified Builder, our take-offs, estimates and tenders are presented in a logical, concise & intuitive format that lines up with the build process. We note any clarifications & tags along the way to ensure your margin is protected.

Residential QS

Discover how SubsQS ensures Architectural Residential projects remain simple and stress-free. We offer Feasibility Cost Planning and Tender Assembly Services to ensure that projects keep moving forward.

Modern residential building exterior at dusk for architectural project by SubsQS

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Residential QS

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Commercial QS

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Subcontractor QS

Modern residential building exterior at dusk for architectural project by SubsQS

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Residential QS

Residential QS

Discover how SubsQS ensures Architectural Residential projects remain simple and stress-free. We offer Feasibility Cost Planning and Tender Assembly Services to ensure that projects keep moving forward.

Contemporary commercial building with glass facade reflecting sunlight for cost planning project

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Commercial QS

Commercial QS

SubsQS simplifies the Tender Process. We provide Trade Letting Schedules for Main Contractors and Detailed Estimates for Subbies. We deliver precise estimates with both transparent cost and labour budgets that allow informed decision making while reducing risk.

Industrial mechanical system with pipes and valves representing trade and services estimating by SubsQS

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Subcontractor QS

Subcontractor QS

Remove the guesswork from project costing. Our team delivers material take-offs, detailed cost-breakdowns and labour budgets. Ensure you submit competitive bids, manage resources efficiently and reduce financial risk. We give you a clear understanding of every component.

Modern residential building exterior at dusk for architectural project by SubsQS

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Residential QS

Residential QS

Discover how SubsQS ensures Architectural Residential projects remain simple and stress-free. We offer Feasibility Cost Planning and Tender Assembly Services to ensure that projects keep moving forward.

Contemporary commercial building with glass facade reflecting sunlight for cost planning project

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Commercial QS

Commercial QS

SubsQS simplifies the Tender Process. We provide Trade Letting Schedules for Main Contractors and Detailed Estimates for Subbies. We deliver precise estimates with both transparent cost and labour budgets that allow informed decision making while reducing risk.

Industrial mechanical system with pipes and valves representing trade and services estimating by SubsQS

03

Subcontractor QS

Subcontractor QS

Remove the guesswork from project costing. Our team delivers material take-offs, detailed cost-breakdowns and labour budgets. Ensure you submit competitive bids, manage resources efficiently and reduce financial risk. We give you a clear understanding of every component.

Residential timber house with grass in the foreground by subsqs
Residential timber house with grass in the foreground by subsqs

Tauranga
Quantity
Surveyors

SubsQS is a Qualified-Builder–led QS service in Rotorua. We assist Builders, Subcontractors, Developers & Homeowners across the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Taupō and Waikato to price work accurately.

50

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Projects Complete

20

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Happy Clients

Client Feedback

4.8 / 5

Construction Cost Consultants

Construction Cost Consultants

Construction Cost Consultants

At SubsQS, we make construction costing simple. Our team of Quantity Surveyors are Qualified Builders that deliver cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and estimates. We handle the numbers and admin to free up your time so you can focus on managing projects and meeting deadlines.

At SubsQS, we make construction costing simple. Our team of Quantity Surveyors are Qualified Builders that deliver cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and estimates. We handle the numbers and admin to free up your time so you can focus on managing projects and meeting deadlines.

50

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Projects Complete

50

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Projects Complete

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Projects Complete

$

40M

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Project Value

$

40M

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Project Value

$

40M

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Project Value

20

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Happy Clients

20

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Happy Clients

20

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Happy Clients

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Years Experience

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Years Experience

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Years Experience

Trusted by Developers & Builders

Trusted by Developers & Builders

Trusted by Developers & Builders

From residential builds to large commercial developments, we provide the reliable numbers and documentation you need to make informed decisions.

From residential builds to large commercial developments, we provide the reliable numbers and documentation you need to make informed decisions.

From residential builds to large commercial developments, we provide the reliable numbers and documentation you need to make informed decisions.

They caught details others missed and saved us thousands. Quality and understanding at last!

Lee-Anne

Project Manager, Tauranga

They caught details others missed and saved us thousands. Quality and understanding at last!

Lee-Anne

Project Manager, Tauranga

They caught details others missed and saved us thousands. Quality and understanding at last!

Lee-Anne

Project Manager, Tauranga

The documentation was precise, easy to follow and gave us the confidence to move forward knowing the numbers were right.

Emma

Developer, Auckland

The documentation was precise, easy to follow and gave us the confidence to move forward knowing the numbers were right.

Emma

Developer, Auckland

The documentation was precise, easy to follow and gave us the confidence to move forward knowing the numbers were right.

Emma

Developer, Auckland

The detailed take-offs and cost breakdowns allowed us to submit a sharper price and ultimately win the contract. Paid for itself many times over.

Mark T

Main Contractor, Hamilton

The detailed take-offs and cost breakdowns allowed us to submit a sharper price and ultimately win the contract. Paid for itself many times over.

Mark T

Main Contractor, Hamilton

The detailed take-offs and cost breakdowns allowed us to submit a sharper price and ultimately win the contract. Paid for itself many times over.

Mark T

Main Contractor, Hamilton

From the first call to final feedback, the team was responsive and professional. They explained every detail so our entire team understood the costs.

Jeremy

Architect, Christchurch

From the first call to final feedback, the team was responsive and professional. They explained every detail so our entire team understood the costs.

Jeremy

Architect, Christchurch

From the first call to final feedback, the team was responsive and professional. They explained every detail so our entire team understood the costs.

Jeremy

Architect, Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

1) Can you help price commercial work in Tauranga as well as residential?

Yes. We price residential and commercial scopes, including fitouts, small-to-medium commercial builds, and multi-unit work with trade package breakouts that suit tendering.

1) Can you help price commercial work in Tauranga as well as residential?

Yes. We price residential and commercial scopes, including fitouts, small-to-medium commercial builds, and multi-unit work with trade package breakouts that suit tendering.

1) Can you help price commercial work in Tauranga as well as residential?

Yes. We price residential and commercial scopes, including fitouts, small-to-medium commercial builds, and multi-unit work with trade package breakouts that suit tendering.

2) How do you account for Tauranga coastal exposure and durability/spec choices?

Yes. We price residential and commercial scopes, including fitouts, small-to-medium commercial builds, and multi-unit work with trade package breakouts that suit tendering.

2) How do you account for Tauranga coastal exposure and durability/spec choices?

Yes. We price residential and commercial scopes, including fitouts, small-to-medium commercial builds, and multi-unit work with trade package breakouts that suit tendering.

2) How do you account for Tauranga coastal exposure and durability/spec choices?

Yes. We price residential and commercial scopes, including fitouts, small-to-medium commercial builds, and multi-unit work with trade package breakouts that suit tendering.

3) What’s the fastest way to get a tender-ready take-off/SoQ in Tauranga?

Provide the latest drawings, a clear spec/finish schedule, and any clarified scope notes. We’ll measure, package by trade, and structure it so quotes come back comparable.

3) What’s the fastest way to get a tender-ready take-off/SoQ in Tauranga?

Provide the latest drawings, a clear spec/finish schedule, and any clarified scope notes. We’ll measure, package by trade, and structure it so quotes come back comparable.

3) What’s the fastest way to get a tender-ready take-off/SoQ in Tauranga?

Provide the latest drawings, a clear spec/finish schedule, and any clarified scope notes. We’ll measure, package by trade, and structure it so quotes come back comparable.

4) Do you review subcontractor quotes to find exclusions and scope gaps?

Yes. We can compare quotes against the measured scope, identify any exclusions and help you level bids before you sign anyone up.

4) Do you review subcontractor quotes to find exclusions and scope gaps?

Yes. We can compare quotes against the measured scope, identify any exclusions and help you level bids before you sign anyone up.

4) Do you review subcontractor quotes to find exclusions and scope gaps?

Yes. We can compare quotes against the measured scope, identify any exclusions and help you level bids before you sign anyone up.

5) Can you support lender/bank reporting for Tauranga builds?

Yes. We can assist with progress reporting and cost-to-complete tracking so funding decisions reflect measured progress and documented changes.

5) Can you support lender/bank reporting for Tauranga builds?

Yes. We can assist with progress reporting and cost-to-complete tracking so funding decisions reflect measured progress and documented changes.

5) Can you support lender/bank reporting for Tauranga builds?

Yes. We can assist with progress reporting and cost-to-complete tracking so funding decisions reflect measured progress and documented changes.

Talk to a Tauranga Quantity Surveyor about your building or renovation...

Talk to a Tauranga Quantity Surveyor about your building or renovation...

Talk to a Tauranga Quantity Surveyor about your building or renovation...

Planning a new build or renovation can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. We provide Detailed Take-off's and Cost Estimates for any scope of work that enables a clear understanding of whats next, plus guidance that keeps your project on budget and schedule.

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