Cost Planning
Early-stage Fire System costing for confident project decisions
At QuantiFire, we specialise in providing accurate, data-driven cost plans and feasibility studies for fire protection systems across commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Our services support quantity surveyors, developers and building consultants who need reliable, defensible budget figures before design documentation is complete.
WHAT WE COST PLAN
Commercial | Residential | Industrial
> Fire Sprinkler Systems
> Fire Pumps
> Fire Water Storage Tanks
> Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
> Hydrants, Hose Reels and Extinguishers
> Gas Suppression Systems
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Why engage us early?
Fire protection systems can represent a significant portion of building services cost — and poor early allowances can lead to major budget pressure later. Our team brings over a decade of estimating, design, and installation experience across fire sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, detection, EWIS, and special-hazard systems.
We bridge the gap between concept design and construction reality, helping consultancies and QS teams produce accurate cost models that stand up to tender and client scrutiny.
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Our services include:
· Preliminary & concept cost plans based on schematic layouts or performance briefs.
· Feasibility studies comparing alternative fire protection strategies.
· Value engineering options identifying design efficiencies and potential savings.
· Budget validation for existing consultant allowances or contractor proposals.
· 10-year maintenance and lifecycle cost modelling for long-term asset planning.
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What you receive:
· Detailed cost breakdown by system type and trade section.
· Assumptions register and inclusions/exclusions summary.
· Sensitivity or escalation allowance (if required).
· PDF and Excel deliverables for easy integration into your master cost plan.
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Typical engagement examples:
· Quantity surveying firms preparing elemental cost plans.
· Building services consultants needing budget input for a new development.
· Developers assessing feasibility during concept or DA stages.
Your Cost Plan Includes
 | Detailed quantity take-offs We will deliver an accurate and structured take-off with a bill of quantities to support pricing and tender preparation. | |
| Scope clarifications / RFIs (if required) We will prepare and manage clarifications and RFIs to resolve scope gaps and inconsistencies. |
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| Cost Sheet We will provide a fully editable and adjustable cost sheet with clear cost breakdowns to ensure transparency and easy interpretation. | |  | Supplier pricing (if required) We will contact suppliers and include pricing to ensure current and market-aligned cost inputs. |
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| Marked-up drawings We will supply marked up drawings with quantity legends to clearly identify scope, measurements and key assumptions. | |
| Tender scope letter (MS Word format) We will produce a fully editable tender letter ready for submission, or inclusion in tender documentation. |
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 | Assumptions & exclusions We will document all assumptions and exclusions to clearly define scope boundaries. | |
| Specifications / Fire engineering reports We will review specifications and fire engineering reports, highlighting relevant clauses for compliance and interpretation. |
