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

Rotorua
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.

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Projects Complete

20

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Happy Clients

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40M

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Project Value

Client Feedback

4.8 / 5

Areas we currently serve

Areas we currently serve

Areas we currently serve

| Rotorua | Taupo | Hamilton | Tauranga | Whakatane | Auckland |


We’re Rotorua-based. Most of our QS and estimating work comes from around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. If your project is located in any of these areas, we look forward to assisting you.

| Rotorua | Taupo | Hamilton | Tauranga |

| Whakatane | Auckland |


We’re Rotorua-based. Most of our QS and estimating work comes from around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. If your project is located in any of these areas, we look forward to assisting you.

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

Rotorua
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

+

Projects Complete

20

+

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

+

Projects Complete

50

+

Projects Complete

50

+

Projects Complete

$

40M

+

Project Value

$

40M

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Project Value

$

40M

+

Project Value

20

+

Happy Clients

20

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Happy Clients

20

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Happy Clients

15

+

Years Experience

15

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Years Experience

15

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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

Do you only work in Rotorua, or can you cover nearby areas too?

We’re Rotorua-based and regularly work across the wider Bay of Plenty and Central North Island (including Tauranga, Whakatāne, Taupō, Hamilton and Auckland). Most estimating can be completed remotely, with site visits when required.

Do you only work in Rotorua, or can you cover nearby areas too?

We’re Rotorua-based and regularly work across the wider Bay of Plenty and Central North Island (including Tauranga, Whakatāne, Taupō, Hamilton and Auckland). Most estimating can be completed remotely, with site visits when required.

Do you only work in Rotorua, or can you cover nearby areas too?

We’re Rotorua-based and regularly work across the wider Bay of Plenty and Central North Island (including Tauranga, Whakatāne, Taupō, Hamilton and Auckland). Most estimating can be completed remotely, with site visits when required.

What do you need from me to start a Rotorua estimate or cost plan?

Ideally: drawings (even concept), specification/finish schedule if you have it, and any geotech or site info. If you’re early stage, we can still start using assumptions and allowances and tighten the numbers as the design progresses.

What do you need from me to start a Rotorua estimate or cost plan?

Ideally: drawings (even concept), specification/finish schedule if you have it, and any geotech or site info. If you’re early stage, we can still start using assumptions and allowances and tighten the numbers as the design progresses.

What do you need from me to start a Rotorua estimate or cost plan?

Ideally: drawings (even concept), specification/finish schedule if you have it, and any geotech or site info. If you’re early stage, we can still start using assumptions and allowances and tighten the numbers as the design progresses.

Can you help with renovations and interior alterations in Rotorua?

Yes. We can measure existing layouts, price demolition/reinstatement, and build a clear scope with exclusions so you can compare quotes properly and reduce “surprises” once the wproject begins.

Can you help with renovations and interior alterations in Rotorua?

Yes. We can measure existing layouts, price demolition/reinstatement, and build a clear scope with exclusions so you can compare quotes properly and reduce “surprises” once the wproject begins.

Can you help with renovations and interior alterations in Rotorua?

Yes. We can measure existing layouts, price demolition/reinstatement, and build a clear scope with exclusions so you can compare quotes properly and reduce “surprises” once the wproject begins.

How do you make sure the estimate reflects real Rotorua build costs?

We use measured quantities, first-principles rate build-ups where needed, and local market rates (trade packages, supplier pricing and benchmark rates) so it’s not just a generic $/m² guess.

How do you make sure the estimate reflects real Rotorua build costs?

We use measured quantities, first-principles rate build-ups where needed, and local market rates (trade packages, supplier pricing and benchmark rates) so it’s not just a generic $/m² guess.

How do you make sure the estimate reflects real Rotorua build costs?

We use measured quantities, first-principles rate build-ups where needed, and local market rates (trade packages, supplier pricing and benchmark rates) so it’s not just a generic $/m² guess.

Do you allow for Rotorua ground conditions and siteworks (geotech, cut/fill, drainage)?

Yes. Where site information is limited, we include clear provisional allowances for earthworks, retaining, drainage and any geotech-driven requirements, then firm those up once reports and engineering details are available so the budget doesn’t get blindsided later.

Do you allow for Rotorua ground conditions and siteworks (geotech, cut/fill, drainage)?

Yes. Where site information is limited, we include clear provisional allowances for earthworks, retaining, drainage and any geotech-driven requirements, then firm those up once reports and engineering details are available so the budget doesn’t get blindsided later.

Do you allow for Rotorua ground conditions and siteworks (geotech, cut/fill, drainage)?

Yes. Where site information is limited, we include clear provisional allowances for earthworks, retaining, drainage and any geotech-driven requirements, then firm those up once reports and engineering details are available so the budget doesn’t get blindsided later.

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

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

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

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