SAMPLE BUILDEASE REPORT
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The report below shows how BuildEase organises a residential project into structured, labelled information. It is an illustrative demonstration — every project's report depends on the plans and information supplied.
ILLUSTRATIVE DEMONSTRATION. FIGURES AND QUANTITIES ARE NOT VERIFIED AGAINST A LIVE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT
Illustrative home — Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
TYPE
Double-storey residence
BEDROOMS
3 + en-suite
APPROX. FOOTPRINT
286 m² under roof
DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED
2 × plans, 1 × schedule
ESTIMATE BASIS
Plans + regional pricing
ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION SUMMARY
3 bedrooms (2 en-suite), open-plan living and kitchen, double garage, 2 levels. Room dimensions and levels extracted from the supplied plans and organised for review.
Flagged: structural drawings were not supplied — structural quantities are estimated and require professional verification.
BOQ SUMMARY — MAJOR SECTIONS
| SEC. | DESCRIPTION | UNIT | QTY | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Preliminaries & general | item | 1 | R48,500 |
| 02 | Earthworks & foundations | m³ | 68 | R96,400 |
| 03 | Masonry & brickwork | m² | 214 | R187,300 |
| 04 | Roof structure & coverings | m² | 186 | R142,750 |
| 05 | Windows & external doors | no. | 14 | R118,900 |
| 06 | Internal finishes | item | 1 | R268,400 |
| 07 | Electrical & plumbing | item | 1 | R154,200 |
| 08 | External works allowance | item | 1 | R89,600 |
| SUBTOTAL — MAJOR SECTIONS | R1,106,050 | |||
| CONTINGENCY & PROVISIONAL ALLOWANCES (7.5%) | R82,954 | |||
EXCLUDES VAT, PROFESSIONAL FEES, MUNICIPAL CHARGES, POOLS AND LANDSCAPING. FULL BOQ INCLUDES MEASUREMENT DETAIL PER SECTION.
COST ESTIMATE
ESTIMATED BUILD COST RANGE
R2.1M — R2.6M
Labelled Estimated — derived from the supplied plans, structured quantities and regional pricing. The range reflects incomplete finish information and unverified site conditions. Not a quantity surveyor's formal estimate or a contractor's binding quotation.
MATERIAL BREAKDOWN — LOCATION-AWARE
50kg cement
SPEC · CEM II 32.5N
SOURCE · Regional benchmark
GEO · Durban, KZN
DATE · Illustrative date
Face brick
SPEC · Clay stock brick
SOURCE · Regional benchmark
GEO · Durban, KZN
DATE · Illustrative date
Roof timber
SPEC · SA pine, treated
SOURCE · Regional benchmark
GEO · Durban, KZN
DATE · Illustrative date
PRICING PRIORITISES LOCAL SUPPLIERS, THEN CITY, PROVINCE AND REGION. NO UNVERIFIED PRICE IS DISPLAYED.
CONTRACTOR QUOTATION OBSERVATIONS
Scope difference identified
Quotation excludes boundary wall allowance included in another submission — flagged for comparison.
Specification clarification
Window specification described as 'aluminium' without brand range or glazing detail — item requires clarification.
Within observed range
Masonry rates broadly consistent with the structured quantities derived from the plans.
NEUTRAL ASSESSMENTS — NOT A JUDGEMENT OF ANY CONTRACTOR.
RISK & UNCERTAINTY REGISTER
Structural drawings not supplied
Quantities for structural elements are estimated. Requires verification by an appropriate professional.
Ground conditions unknown
No geotechnical information supplied. Excavation and foundation allowances are provisional.
Finish schedule incomplete
Internal finish allowances used where no schedule was supplied — largest driver of estimate range.
ASSUMPTIONS & EXCLUSIONS
- Estimate range assumes standard municipal services connections.
- Site assumed reasonably level; no retaining structures included.
- Regional pricing used where verified local data is unavailable.
- Excludes VAT, professional fees, municipal charges, pools and landscaping.
OUTSTANDING INFORMATION