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You Break Ground

Builders24 delivers accurate construction cost estimates, material take-offs and project cost plans — backed by a vetted contractor network, blind quoting, and a self-managed job platform that puts you in full control. No phone calls. No pressure. Just numbers you can build on.

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Core Services

Construction Estimation Services

Every estimate is produced by experienced quantity surveyors and cost engineers who understand African construction markets — giving you reliable cost intelligence from pre-design through to project completion.

Bill of Quantities
Itemised BOQ prepared from drawings and specifications for pricing and procurement.
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Elemental Cost Plan
Budget development by building element for design-stage cost control.
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Material Take-Offs
Precise material quantities extracted from construction drawings with wastage allowances.
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Quantity Surveying
Full QS services from inception through to final account and cost reporting.
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Value Engineering
Cost reduction analysis that identifies savings without compromising build quality.
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Progress Valuations
Monthly on-site measurement and interim payment certificates during construction.
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Final Account
Complete reconciliation of contract sum, variations and adjustments at project close.
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Feasibility Estimates
Order-of-magnitude budgets for early decision-making before design commences.
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Why Builders24

Estimation Backed by a
Platform Built For Construction

The Builders24 estimation service isn't just a number on a page. It's connected to a live contractor network, a blind quoting engine, and a self-managed job platform — giving you the budget confidence and the delivery infrastructure to act on every estimate.

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500+ Vetted Contractors Active Across 17 African Markets
Quote Received Blind Quote
R 148,500
Brickwork & Plastering — 3 bedroom new build
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R 62,000
Roofing — commercial warehouse, Johannesburg
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Can we include waterproofing for the wet areas as well?
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Updated quote sent. R 155,200 all-in.
Blind Quoting
When you submit a job, contractors price it without seeing each other's numbers. You get honest, competitive quotes based purely on the work — not what the next contractor submitted. No inflated pricing, no collusion.
Zero contractor contact required
500+ Vetted Contractor Network
Your estimate is matched against a live network of Builders24-onboarded professionals across 17 African markets — each verified, trade-tested and rated. The right skills reach your job automatically.
Pre-vetted across 29 trades
Self-Managed Job Requests
Post your job once. Receive quotes directly in your dashboard. Accept or decline each quote without making a single phone call. You stay in control of who works on your project, entirely on your own terms.
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In-App Chat & Negotiations
Once you accept a quote, a direct chat thread opens between you and the contractor. Negotiate scope, adjust pricing, clarify drawings — all within the Builders24 platform. Every conversation is logged and linked to the job.
All negotiations on record
Our Process

From Estimate to Construction Start

Submit your project once. Our platform handles the estimation, the contractor matching, the quoting and the negotiation — so you can focus on making the right decision, not managing the process.

01
Submit Your Brief
Share your drawings, scope or written description through the quote portal. We confirm requirements within 24 hours.
02
Receive Your Estimate
Our cost team produces a detailed construction estimate — BOQ, material take-off or cost plan — and delivers it to your dashboard.
03
Quotes Come to You
Your job is broadcast to matched contractors who submit blind quotes. Review each quote, then accept or decline — no calls, no pressure.
04
Negotiate & Confirm
Chat directly with your chosen contractor inside the app to finalise scope, price and start date. Build with confidence.
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Who We Serve

Built For Every Construction Client

From a homeowner planning a new build to a developer pricing a large-scale development — our estimation team and contractor network serve every client type across every project scale.

Homeowners & Self-Builders
Residential cost plans and material take-offs for new builds, extensions and renovations — with contractor quotes delivered straight to you.
Property Developers
Multi-unit residential and commercial development cost planning, with a vetted contractor network ready to price and deliver at scale.
Commercial Clients
Office fit-outs, retail builds and commercial construction — estimated accurately and matched to the right trade contractors.
Main Contractors
Subcontractor package pricing, cost-to-complete assessments and trade matching for all project stages.
Government & Parastatals
Public sector cost planning for infrastructure, institutional buildings and government facility projects.
Architects & Engineers
Cost consulting support for design teams — budget advice, elemental cost checks and feasibility modelling at any stage.
500+
Vetted Contractors
17
African Markets
29
Construction Trades
100%
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Ready to Price Your
Construction Project?

Submit your brief and let Builders24 handle the rest — accurate estimates, blind contractor quotes, in-app negotiations and a vetted team ready to build.

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