Our Services For
Sub-Contractors

We offer comprehensive Quantity Surveying services for sub-contractors of all sizes, from small local businesses to large, established firms. Our expertise spans various trades, including drylining, decoration, landscaping, roofing, and rendering. We understand the unique challenges that sub-contractors face and provide tailored support to ensure successful project outcomes.

Whether you're a small local business or a large sub-contractor, our team is committed to providing the Quantity Surveying services you need to succeed. We understand the demands of your trade and work closely with you to ensure that your projects are managed efficiently, delivered on time, and completed within budget.

Our extensive experience working with sub-contractors across various trades makes us the ideal partner to help you achieve your business goals and ensure the successful completion of every project.

Construction cost control solutions in the South West

Measurement

  • We provide accurate measurements to produce Bills of Quantities or schedules of quantities for pricing.

Tendering

  • Offering fully priced and detailed estimates in any format, we ensure all pricing is precise and well-organised.

Tender Submission

  • We assist in completing and submitting formal tenders, and engage in negotiations to clarify tender assumptions and qualifications with your clients.

New Client Introductions

  • Leveraging our extensive network built over twenty years in the industry, we introduce subcontractors to potential clients for inclusion in future tender lists.

Client Sub-Contract Orders

  • Our team reviews and checks sub-contract documents and values before you agree to and accept them.

Pre-Order Meetings

  • We attend meetings on your behalf before orders are finalized, representing your interests before work begins on-site.

Sub-Sub Contractor Management

  • We manage the site measurements of your subcontractors on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis, negotiating variations and finalizing accounts.

Variation Claims

  • We handle the re-measurement and pricing of additional works and variations, preparing submissions to the main contractor.

Valuations

  • Our experts visit the site to assess completed works, compile applications for monthly payments, and ensure timely submission and agreement of monthly accounts.

Final Accounts

  • We compile, present, and negotiate re-measured and reconciled accounts of completed works with your clients.

Debt and Retentions

  • We manage your retention accounts to maximize cash flow and assist in the recovery of bad debts.

PROJECT

Gr8 Spaces

This project was introduced to the sub-contract client by Keightley Construction Ltd, we completed the take offs, competed in several stages of tender negotiations through to the awarding of the £2.5m package for the drylining, decoration and fire stopping. Keightley Construction provided commercial support to the completion of the site including monthly valuations, management of variations and providing support for payment of sub-sub-contract labour.

We pride ourselves on our understanding of construction works and knowledge of current and regional rates.

LOCATION
Exeter

SECTOR
Residential

SERVICE
Estimation and Quantity Surveying

VALUE
£2.8 Million

OTB Interiors Testimonial - David

“We have been working with Keightley Construction Ltd since 2021 on various drylining and decoration projects, and their professional service has been consistently outstanding. Their team has demonstrated exceptional expertise in pricing tenders with precision and transparency.

 A special mention must go to Mark, whose expertise has been instrumental to the success of our projects. Without his knowledge and hands-on approach to both commercial management and project oversight, we wouldn’t be where we are today. His commitment to resolving issues quickly and ensuring smooth project execution has been invaluable.

 Keightley Construction Ltd’s attention to detail in drylining and decoration work has been exemplary, consistently meeting the high standards and specifications we set. Their team’s professionalism and dedication have made them a trusted partner.

 Throughout our ongoing partnership, Keightley Construction Ltd has taken full responsibility for the commercial management of our projects, providing excellent oversight in areas such as cost control and contract administration. Their ability to keep projects on track and resolve issues promptly has been invaluable, helping to minimise delays and keep everything running smoothly.

 We highly recommend Keightley Construction Ltd for any Quantity Surveying or commercial management services and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration in the future.

We have been working with Keightley Construction Ltd since 2021 on various drylining and decoration projects, and their professional service has been consistently outstanding. Their team has demonstrated exceptional expertise in pricing tenders with precision and transparency.

 A special mention must go to Mark, whose expertise has been instrumental to the success of our projects. Without his knowledge and hands-on approach to both commercial management and project oversight, we wouldn’t be where we are today. His commitment to resolving issues quickly and ensuring smooth project execution has been invaluable.

 Keightley Construction Ltd’s attention to detail in drylining and decoration work has been exemplary, consistently meeting the high standards and specifications we set. Their team’s professionalism and dedication have made them a trusted partner.

 Throughout our ongoing partnership, Keightley Construction Ltd has taken full responsibility for the commercial management of our projects, providing excellent oversight in areas such as cost control and contract administration. Their ability to keep projects on track and resolve issues promptly has been invaluable, helping to minimise delays and keep everything running smoothly.

We highly recommend Keightley Construction Ltd for any Quantity Surveying or commercial management services and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration in the future.”

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