Hiring for quantity surveying? What to check before you order

If you are about to buy quantity surveying, a clear brief and the right package make all the difference. This short guide covers both, using a real offer on micraa as the example.

Before you order

• Check the delivery time against your own deadline and leave room for one round of changes.
• Look at the sample images and check that the style matches what you have in mind.
• Start with the smallest package if you are testing a new seller, then scale up.
• Check usage rights if the result will be used commercially.

Packages at a glance

Here is how one quantity surveying offer on micraa, “I will prepare a bill of quantities takeoff from your drawings”, breaks down:

• Basic ($23.99): takeoff for one trade on a small project; BOQ spreadsheet with item descriptions; Delivered in about 1 day, 1 revision
• Standard ($59.99): everything in Basic; Up to 3 trades; Marked-up drawings showing what was measured, 2 revisions
• Premium ($107.99): everything in Standard; Up to 6 trades; A summary sheet by trade and floor, 3 revisions

How it works on micraa

1. Pick a package and add any extras you need.
2. Pay securely. The seller gets your brief and starts work, with delivery in about 24 h.
3. Review the delivery and ask for changes if something is off.
4. Approve the delivery when you are happy. If you do not request a revision within 3 days, payment is released to the seller automatically.

Related topics: bill of quantities, quantity takeoff, boq, construction estimate, ai

FAQ

How much does quantity surveying cost?

On micraa you can start from $23.99 for this offer. Larger packages include more versions and revisions.

What if I need changes?

Each package lists how many revisions are included. Request changes from your order page before approving the delivery.

What should I put in my brief?

Your goal, where the result will be used, any size or format needs, and one or two examples you like.