Quantity Surveying
At Garratt Construction Consultants, we provide expert consultancy across a range of construction needs. With many years of experience in the industry, we offer comprehensive solutions for needs including:
Quantity Surveying
Contract Administration
Employers Agent
Cost Planning
Project Management
We help you streamline your project and anticipate accurate costs, ensuring you can avoid costly delays and setbacks.
Independent Knowledge & Advice
As surveyors in Brighton and Hove, we bring more than two decades of experience to your project. Offering independent, impartial advice, we can assess your project’s material needs to ensure uninterrupted progress. As fully RICS-qualified surveyors, we guarantee the service you would expect from experienced, trained construction consultant specialists.
Contract Administration
At GCC, we act as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent under both JCT and NEC contracts, guiding your project from start to finish with clarity and confidence. Our role is to make the process simple — managing the paperwork, communication, and contractual obligations so you can focus on the bigger picture.
With years of hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, we know how to anticipate challenges before they arise. Our proactive approach helps maintain smooth progress on site, keeps costs under control, and ensures everyone understands their responsibilities — reducing the risk of delays and disputes while keeping your project firmly on track
Project Management
Project management involves a great many moving parts. A reliable service must be based on a comprehensive understanding of every aspect. Without proper consultation, navigating the processes and regulations is bound to create major roadblocks for your project. From start to finish, we can manage every aspect of your project:
Professional team
Design management
Tendering
Procurement
Contract formation
Clerk of works
Site inspections
Cost planning
Whether you’re looking at a small extension, building your dream home, developing, or commercial projects we can help you understand the viability of your scheme by cost planning including construction costs, fees, inflation, risks and contingencies.
We use current market data provided by BCIS and SPONS including our own database of recent and ongoing projects to ensure the cost planning is relevant and accurate.
Domestic & Commercial Quantity Surveying
From quantity surveying, through project management to cost planning, as surveyors in Brighton and Hove we offer trust and reliability in projects of any scale. From basic domestic work up to complex, large-scale commercial construction, we provide the most up-to-date consultancy to ensure your project runs smoothly from end to end.
Why Partner with Us for Quantity Surveying and Cost Management?
We carry out our work diligently and to a high standard ensuring our customers always receive value for money from our services. We pride ourselves on our personable, approachable and professional service.
We bring with us vast experience and knowledge of the Construction Industry and Contracting, as we are members of, and regulated by, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) ensuring you receive a professional and comprehensive service.
Contact Us
With any questions about our services or to arrange your initial consultation, get in touch today. As quantity surveyors in Brighton and Hove, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project. With the ability to adapt to unique challenges as well as address common problems, we ensure your construction work goes uninterrupted–give us a call today.
FAQs
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A Quantity Surveyor is a construction cost expert responsible for estimating, managing, and controlling project costs throughout all stages of a construction project. At Garratt Construction Consultants, we provide services including contract administration, cost planning, project management, and acting as the Employer’s Agent—all to ensure your project is delivered on budget, efficiently, and with minimal risk.
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Engaging a Quantity Surveyor early in your project ensures accurate cost planning, strategic procurement, and proactive risk management. At GCC, we use up-to-date market data (from BCIS, SPONS, and our internal databases) to estimate realistic costs and help avoid delays, costly amendments, and disputes—saving you thousands in unexpected expenses.
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Yes, we provide quantity surveying for both domestic and commercial clients across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex. Whether it’s a small home extension or a large-scale commercial development, we deliver tailored, professional advice and support at every stage of your project.
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Absolutely. Garratt Construction Consultants is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). This ensures that you receive professional, trustworthy, and high-quality service in line with industry standards.
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With over 20 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering independent, impartial advice and a personable approach. We go beyond cost control, offering a full suite of services including project management, contract administration, and cost planning to ensure your project is delivered smoothly from conception to completion.