Start with scope
A fixed-price quote should start with what is included, what is assumed and what is excluded. The total only makes sense when the pricing basis is clear.
Separate allowances
PC sums and provisional sums should not disappear into the total. Keep them visible so later choices and uncertain scope are easier to manage.
Final review
Review internal working and client presentation separately. Internal working checks the number; the client report explains the basis of the quote.
FAQs
What should be included in a construction estimate?
Scope, packages, labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, preliminaries, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, margin and risk notes.
Why is fixed-price estimating different?
The quote becomes the commercial basis for the project, so hidden scope gaps can become margin pressure after acceptance.
Use this thinking on a real project pack
Send drawings, specifications, notes or a current quote. Quotify will show how the project can be structured for review.
