Tim Phillips

Tim Phillips

Tim Phillips is an experienced senior quantity surveyor and estimator and has worked in the construction industry for over 38 years. He has worked on many varied projects in this time, for corporates, public bodies and private residential clients, managing everything from small budgets to multi-million budgets.

For the past 18 years, Tim has worked on a freelance basis, through his company www.quantiv.uk. He has extensive experience of undertaking his own full-scale house renovations and extensions. He is also a speaker and expert at the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows.

Latest articles by Tim Phillips

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How much will a builder cost? An updated look at prices

By Tim Phillips published

Just how much does a builder cost? A question quantity surveyor Tim Phillips gets asked a lot. Here, he shares typical rates and the factors that can influence the costs

Costs & Savings
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How much does a garage conversion cost? 7 things you need to consider

By Tim Phillips published

Discover the 7 important factors that will impact your garage conversion budget with our expert guide by quantity surveyor Tim Phillips

Garage Conversion
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Quote vs estimate: What's the difference when pricing up your build?

By Tim Phillips published

Quote vs estimate — which is better? If you’re looking to get a price for a job, read quantity surveyor Tim Phillip’s expert advice on these common pricing terms — and discover why quotes may be your best bet

Costs & Savings
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How much does external house cladding cost?

By Tim Phillips published

Just how much should you expect your house cladding costs to come to? Whether it’s timber, render, stone or composite — the cladding you choose will have an impact on budget and aesthetics

Cladding
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How much does it cost to rewire a house? An in-depth look at rewiring costs

By Tim Phillips published

The cost to rewire a house can be a significant outlay when renovating. Our cost expert explains rewiring costs, the factors which will influence the final price and where savings can be made

Renovation
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Quantity Surveyors: Do I Need One for My Building Project?

By Tim Phillips published

Quantity surveyors provide an expert view on the costs of a construction project, which could help reduce the stress of budgeting for a build. Here’s what you need to know about them

Professionals
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