About Us.
URHAUS is an independent construction consultancy that supports residential clients, investors and developers. Our mission is to give clients clarity, confidence and control throughout their build.
Whilst quantity surveying and project management services are utilised as a matter of course in the commercial and residential construction industry. They are often under utilised in domestic and small scale property development where project costs can range in the hundreds of thousands of pounds. This has lead to a number of domestic projects that start with no clear budget, no contractual guidelines and costs that can quickly spiral out of control.
We work with you to establish accurate project budgets, scrutinise contractor quotations and set up contracts between yourself and the contractors. By doing this we can reduce the risks that you face during the build process, ensure that quotes achieve best value for money and that clear contractual guidelines are in place to enable variations, payments and disputes are dealt with accordingly.
Let us know your requirements today and we’ll arrange either an on-site meeting or virtual meeting via zoom to establish how we can help you save time and money.
FAQs
What is a Construction Consultant?
A construction consultant is a professional that provides advice on construction cost and commercial matters relating to construction contracts. Often with a background in quantity surveying, estimating and project management.
How much can I save?
Savings will differ from project to project however but using our services we can help identify value engineering opportunities at the design stage, scrutinise variations and establish keen contracts & scope of works to minimise scope gaps.
What is a Scope of Works?
A Scope of Works is a document containing descriptions of the works to be undertaken on a project. Used in addition to construction drawings it provides information relating to but not limited to the works to be undertaken, details of products/finishes and how they are to be installed.
Where do you work?
We are able to operate throughout London and the South East of England. Primarily in the counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey. However due to the nature of our works we can provide some services remotely across the United Kingdom and abroad.
How much does it cost?
Each project has its own specific requirements and demands. As such we don’t have a standard cost, however once we understand your requirements we can provide a detailed quote outlying what’s included and our cost for the works.
What is a Domestic Construction Contract?
A domestic works contract firmly establishes the contractor’s cost for the works against the design information identified within the contract, programme length and sets out the procedures for instructing variations, payments and disputes.
Contact us.
Let us know your requirements and we’ll arrange a call to discuss how we can assist your project.