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Just numbers you can build on.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"btn-gold\">Get a Construction Estimate <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/services\" class=\"btn-outline-white\">Browse All Services <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ticker\"><div class=\"ticker-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Bill of Quantities <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Blind Quoting <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Cost Planning <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Material Take-Offs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">In-App Negotiations <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Elemental Cost Analysis <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Contractor Network <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Value Engineering <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Self-Managed Jobs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Final Account Settlement <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Bill of Quantities <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Blind Quoting <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Cost Planning <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Material Take-Offs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">In-App Negotiations <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Elemental Cost Analysis <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Contractor Network <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Value Engineering <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Self-Managed Jobs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Final Account Settlement <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Core Services<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">Construction <span>Estimation Services<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">Every estimate is produced by experienced quantity surveyors and cost engineers who understand African construction markets \u2014 giving you reliable cost intelligence from pre-design through to project completion.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cards\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1504307651254-35680f356dfd?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-file-invoice\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Bill of Quantities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Itemised BOQ prepared from drawings and specifications for pricing and procurement.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-chart-bar\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Elemental Cost Plan<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Budget development by building element for design-stage cost control.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1590402494682-cd3fb53b1f70?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-stack-2\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Material Take-Offs<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Precise material quantities extracted from construction drawings with wastage allowances.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1560179707-f14e90ef3623?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-ruler-measure\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Quantity Surveying<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Full QS services from inception through to final account and cost reporting.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1553877522-43269d4ea984?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-adjustments-alt\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Value Engineering<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Cost reduction analysis that identifies savings without compromising build quality.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-cash\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Progress Valuations<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Monthly on-site measurement and interim payment certificates during construction.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1486312338219-ce68d2c6f44d?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-report-analytics\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Final Account<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Complete reconciliation of contract sum, variations and adjustments at project close.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1504307651254-35680f356dfd?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-calculator\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Feasibility Estimates<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Order-of-magnitude budgets for early decision-making before design commences.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/services\" class=\"btn-navy\">Browse All 280+ Services <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ticker\"><div class=\"ticker-inner\" style=\"animation-direction:reverse\">\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Residential Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Commercial Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Industrial Construction <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Home Extensions <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Renovations & Refurbishments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">New Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Mixed-Use Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Infrastructure Projects <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Residential Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Commercial Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Industrial Construction <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Home Extensions <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Renovations & Refurbishments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">New Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Mixed-Use Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Infrastructure Projects <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec alt\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Why Builders24<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">Estimation Backed by a<br><span>Platform Built For Construction<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">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 \u2014 giving you the budget confidence and the delivery infrastructure to act on every estimate.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"strength-grid\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"strength-visual\">\r\n <div class=\"strength-phone\">\r\n <div class=\"phone-bar\">\r\n <span class=\"phone-bar-title\">Builders24 App<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"phone-bar-dot\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"phone-body\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"network-badge\">\r\n <div class=\"nb-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-affiliate\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"nb-text\">500+ Vetted Contractors Active <span>Across 17 African Markets<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pq-card\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-row\">\r\n <span class=\"pq-label\">Quote Received<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pq-badge blind\">Blind Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-amount\">R 148,500<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-sub\">Brickwork & Plastering \u2014 3 bedroom new build<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-actions\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn accept\">Accept & Chat<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn decline\">Decline<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pq-card\" style=\"border-left-color:#0D1B3E\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-row\">\r\n <span class=\"pq-label\">Job Request<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pq-badge open\">Open<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-amount\">R 62,000<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-sub\">Roofing \u2014 commercial warehouse, Johannesburg<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-actions\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn accept\">Accept<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn decline\">Pass<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"chat-block\">\r\n <div class=\"chat-header\">\r\n <div class=\"chat-avatar\">C1<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"chat-name\">Contractor \u2014 Plastering<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chat-status\">\u25cf Online now<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bubbles\">\r\n <div class=\"bubble them\">Can we include waterproofing for the wet areas as well?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bubble me\">Yes \u2014 add it to your revised quote and resubmit.<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bubble them\">Updated quote sent. R 155,200 all-in.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"strength-content\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-eye-off\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">Blind Quoting<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">When you submit a job, contractors price it without seeing each other's numbers. You get honest, competitive quotes based purely on the work \u2014 not what the next contractor submitted. No inflated pricing, no collusion.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> Zero contractor contact required<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-affiliate\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">500+ Vetted Contractor Network<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">Your estimate is matched against a live network of Builders24-onboarded professionals across 17 African markets \u2014 each verified, trade-tested and rated. The right skills reach your job automatically.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> Pre-vetted across 29 trades<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-layout-kanban\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">Self-Managed Job Requests<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">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.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> Accept or decline in one tap<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-message-dots\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">In-App Chat & Negotiations<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">Once you accept a quote, a direct chat thread opens between you and the contractor. Negotiate scope, adjust pricing, clarify drawings \u2014 all within the Builders24 platform. Every conversation is logged and linked to the job.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> All negotiations on record<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Our Process<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">From Estimate to <span>Construction Start<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">Submit your project once. Our platform handles the estimation, the contractor matching, the quoting and the negotiation \u2014 so you can focus on making the right decision, not managing the process.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"process-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep-num\"><span>01<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-title\">Submit Your Brief<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-desc\">Share your drawings, scope or written description through the quote portal. We confirm requirements within 24 hours.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep-num\"><span>02<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-title\">Receive Your Estimate<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-desc\">Our cost team produces a detailed construction estimate \u2014 BOQ, material take-off or cost plan \u2014 and delivers it to your dashboard.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep-num\"><span>03<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-title\">Quotes Come to You<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-desc\">Your job is broadcast to matched contractors who submit blind quotes. Review each quote, then accept or decline \u2014 no calls, no pressure.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep-num\"><span>04<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-title\">Negotiate & Confirm<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-desc\">Chat directly with your chosen contractor inside the app to finalise scope, price and start date. Build with confidence.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"btn-navy\">Start Your Estimate <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec alt\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Who We Serve<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">Built For Every <span>Construction Client<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">From a homeowner planning a new build to a developer pricing a large-scale development \u2014 our estimation team and contractor network serve every client type across every project scale.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"white-cards\">\r\n <div class=\"wcard\"><div class=\"wcard-topbar\"><\/div><div class=\"wcard-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-home\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wcard-title\">Homeowners & Self-Builders<\/div><div class=\"wcard-desc\">Residential cost plans and material take-offs for new builds, extensions and renovations \u2014 with contractor quotes delivered straight to you.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wcard\"><div class=\"wcard-topbar\"><\/div><div class=\"wcard-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-building-community\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wcard-title\">Property Developers<\/div><div class=\"wcard-desc\">Multi-unit residential and commercial development cost planning, with a vetted contractor network ready to price and deliver at scale.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wcard\"><div class=\"wcard-topbar\"><\/div><div class=\"wcard-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-building-skyscraper\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wcard-title\">Commercial Clients<\/div><div class=\"wcard-desc\">Office fit-outs, retail builds and commercial construction \u2014 estimated accurately and matched to the right trade contractors.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wcard\"><div class=\"wcard-topbar\"><\/div><div class=\"wcard-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-tools\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wcard-title\">Main Contractors<\/div><div class=\"wcard-desc\">Subcontractor package pricing, cost-to-complete assessments and trade matching for all project stages.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wcard\"><div class=\"wcard-topbar\"><\/div><div class=\"wcard-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-building\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wcard-title\">Government & Parastatals<\/div><div class=\"wcard-desc\">Public sector cost planning for infrastructure, institutional buildings and government facility projects.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wcard\"><div class=\"wcard-topbar\"><\/div><div class=\"wcard-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-ruler-2\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wcard-title\">Architects & Engineers<\/div><div class=\"wcard-desc\">Cost consulting support for design teams \u2014 budget advice, elemental cost checks and feasibility modelling at any stage.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"stats-band\">\r\n <div 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No phone calls. No pressure. Just numbers you can build on.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"btn-gold\">Get a Construction Estimate <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/services\" class=\"btn-outline-white\">Browse All Services <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ticker\"><div class=\"ticker-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Bill of Quantities <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Blind Quoting <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Cost Planning <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Material Take-Offs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">In-App Negotiations <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Elemental Cost Analysis <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Contractor Network <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Value Engineering <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Self-Managed Jobs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Final Account Settlement <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Bill of Quantities <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Blind Quoting <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Cost Planning <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Material Take-Offs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">In-App Negotiations <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Elemental Cost Analysis <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Contractor Network <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Value Engineering <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Self-Managed Jobs <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Final Account Settlement <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Core Services<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">Construction <span>Estimation Services<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">Every estimate is produced by experienced quantity surveyors and cost engineers who understand African construction markets \u2014 giving you reliable cost intelligence from pre-design through to project completion.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cards\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1504307651254-35680f356dfd?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-file-invoice\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Bill of Quantities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Itemised BOQ prepared from drawings and specifications for pricing and procurement.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-chart-bar\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Elemental Cost Plan<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Budget development by building element for design-stage cost control.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1590402494682-cd3fb53b1f70?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-stack-2\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Material Take-Offs<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Precise material quantities extracted from construction drawings with wastage allowances.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1560179707-f14e90ef3623?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-ruler-measure\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Quantity Surveying<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Full QS services from inception through to final account and cost reporting.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1553877522-43269d4ea984?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-adjustments-alt\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Value Engineering<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Cost reduction analysis that identifies savings without compromising build quality.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-cash\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Progress Valuations<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Monthly on-site measurement and interim payment certificates during construction.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1486312338219-ce68d2c6f44d?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-report-analytics\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Final Account<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Complete reconciliation of contract sum, variations and adjustments at project close.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/quote\" class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1504307651254-35680f356dfd?w=600&q=80')\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"card-topbar\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-calculator\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-title\">Feasibility Estimates<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"card-desc\">Order-of-magnitude budgets for early decision-making before design commences.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"card-tag\"><i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get a Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/builders24.net\/services\" class=\"btn-navy\">Browse All 280+ Services <i class=\"ti ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ticker\"><div class=\"ticker-inner\" style=\"animation-direction:reverse\">\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Residential Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Commercial Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Industrial Construction <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Home Extensions <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Renovations & Refurbishments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">New Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Mixed-Use Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Infrastructure Projects <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Residential Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Commercial Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Industrial Construction <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Home Extensions <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Renovations & Refurbishments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">New Builds <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Mixed-Use Developments <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n <span class=\"ticker-item\">Infrastructure Projects <span class=\"ticker-dot\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec alt\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Why Builders24<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">Estimation Backed by a<br><span>Platform Built For Construction<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">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 \u2014 giving you the budget confidence and the delivery infrastructure to act on every estimate.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"strength-grid\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"strength-visual\">\r\n <div class=\"strength-phone\">\r\n <div class=\"phone-bar\">\r\n <span class=\"phone-bar-title\">Builders24 App<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"phone-bar-dot\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"phone-body\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"network-badge\">\r\n <div class=\"nb-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-affiliate\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"nb-text\">500+ Vetted Contractors Active <span>Across 17 African Markets<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pq-card\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-row\">\r\n <span class=\"pq-label\">Quote Received<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pq-badge blind\">Blind Quote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-amount\">R 148,500<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-sub\">Brickwork & Plastering \u2014 3 bedroom new build<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-actions\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn accept\">Accept & Chat<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn decline\">Decline<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pq-card\" style=\"border-left-color:#0D1B3E\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-row\">\r\n <span class=\"pq-label\">Job Request<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pq-badge open\">Open<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-amount\">R 62,000<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-sub\">Roofing \u2014 commercial warehouse, Johannesburg<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-actions\">\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn accept\">Accept<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pq-btn decline\">Pass<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"chat-block\">\r\n <div class=\"chat-header\">\r\n <div class=\"chat-avatar\">C1<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"chat-name\">Contractor \u2014 Plastering<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chat-status\">\u25cf Online now<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bubbles\">\r\n <div class=\"bubble them\">Can we include waterproofing for the wet areas as well?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bubble me\">Yes \u2014 add it to your revised quote and resubmit.<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bubble them\">Updated quote sent. R 155,200 all-in.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"strength-content\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-eye-off\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">Blind Quoting<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">When you submit a job, contractors price it without seeing each other's numbers. You get honest, competitive quotes based purely on the work \u2014 not what the next contractor submitted. No inflated pricing, no collusion.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> Zero contractor contact required<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-affiliate\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">500+ Vetted Contractor Network<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">Your estimate is matched against a live network of Builders24-onboarded professionals across 17 African markets \u2014 each verified, trade-tested and rated. The right skills reach your job automatically.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> Pre-vetted across 29 trades<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-layout-kanban\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">Self-Managed Job Requests<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">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.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> Accept or decline in one tap<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"strength-item\">\r\n <div class=\"si-icon\"><i class=\"ti ti-message-dots\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"si-title\">In-App Chat & Negotiations<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"si-desc\">Once you accept a quote, a direct chat thread opens between you and the contractor. Negotiate scope, adjust pricing, clarify drawings \u2014 all within the Builders24 platform. Every conversation is logged and linked to the job.<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"si-pill\"><i class=\"ti ti-check\"><\/i> All negotiations on record<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec\">\r\n <div class=\"sec-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb\"><\/div><div class=\"sec-orb2\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sec-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sec-eye\">Our Process<\/span>\r\n <h2 class=\"sec-h2\">From Estimate to <span>Construction Start<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"sec-p\">Submit your project once. Our platform handles the estimation, the contractor matching, the quoting and the negotiation \u2014 so you can focus on making the right decision, not managing the process.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"process-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep\">\r\n <div class=\"pstep-num\"><span>01<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-title\">Submit Your Brief<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pstep-desc\">Share your drawings, scope or written description through the quote portal. 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