Bill of Quantity & Estimation
Detailed construction cost estimation and BOQ preparation for residential and commercial buildings — know your exact budget, compare contractor quotes, and plan material procurement. 100% online via WhatsApp.
Know Your Construction Cost Before You Begin
A Bill of Quantity (BOQ) is a detailed itemized document listing every work item in your construction project — with quantities, unit rates, and total costs. Prepared by our experienced quantity surveyors from your architectural and structural drawings, it gives you a complete picture of your construction budget before a single brick is laid.
Whether you are building a residential home, a commercial shop, or a large building — IndiaBizStation delivers accurate, professional BOQ and cost estimates online via WhatsApp. Use it to plan your budget, compare contractor quotes, and manage your project finances confidently.
Why Get a BOQ?
6 Reasons You Need a BOQ
A proper cost estimate before construction is one of the most important documents in any building project.
Know Your Budget Before Starting
Get a realistic total cost estimate before committing to construction — avoid running out of funds mid-project.
Compare Contractor Quotes Fairly
Share the BOQ with multiple contractors and compare item-wise rates — impossible without a detailed BOQ.
Plan Material Procurement
Know exactly how many bags of cement, kg of steel, and number of bricks you need — buy right, waste nothing.
Required for Construction Loans
Banks and NBFCs require a detailed cost estimate before approving construction loans or home loans for self-construction.
Create Payment Milestones
Set milestone-based payment schedule for your contractor linked to work completion — avoid advance payment disputes.
Detect Contractor Overcharging
With a BOQ, you can verify every item charged by your contractor and catch inflated or duplicate billing.
What Is Covered in the BOQ
A comprehensive BOQ covering every aspect of your construction — from foundation to finishes.
Civil / Structural Work
Core- •Earthwork excavation
- •PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)
- •RCC foundation, columns, beams, slabs
- •Brickwork (all floors)
- •Plaster (internal + external)
- •Waterproofing
Finishing Work
Finishes- •Internal wall painting
- •External weather coat
- •Flooring (tiles / marble / granite)
- •False ceiling (POP / gypsum)
- •Woodwork (doors, windows, frames)
- •Miscellaneous finishes
Electrical Work
MEP- •Concealed wiring (copper)
- •Switchboards and plates
- •MCB / ELCB / Distribution board
- •Light and fan points
- •Power plug points
- •Earthing system
Plumbing Work
MEP- •Water supply piping (CPVC/PPR)
- •Drainage and waste pipes (UPVC)
- •Sanitary fixtures (EWC, wash basin)
- •Bathroom accessories
- •Overhead and underground tank
- •External drainage
External / Site Work
External- •Boundary wall and gate
- •Driveway / paving
- •Landscaping / garden
- •External staircase
- •Septic tank / soak pit
- •Car parking slab
Summary & Analysis
Reporting- •Item-wise cost summary
- •Trade-wise cost breakup (civil / finishing / MEP)
- •Cost per sqft analysis
- •Material-wise quantity summary
- •Percentage breakup chart
- •Contingency and overhead allowance
Typical Construction Cost Breakup
Understanding how construction cost is distributed helps you plan your budget and prioritize expenditure.
| Work Item | % of Total Cost | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation & Substructure | 15–20% | Excavation, PCC, footing, plinth beam |
| RCC Superstructure | 25–30% | Columns, beams, slabs (all floors) |
| Brickwork & Plaster | 10–15% | External & internal walls, plaster finish |
| Flooring & Tiling | 8–12% | Floor tiles, wall tiles (bathrooms/kitchen) |
| Doors, Windows & Woodwork | 8–10% | Frames, shutters, grills, wardrobes |
| Painting & Finishing | 5–8% | Interior, exterior, false ceiling |
| Electrical Work | 5–7% | Wiring, switchboards, distribution |
| Plumbing & Sanitary | 5–7% | Supply, drainage, fixtures |
| Miscellaneous & Site Work | 5–10% | Boundary wall, driveway, staircase railing |
* Percentages are indicative and vary by project type, location, and specification. Our BOQ provides exact figures for your specific project.
How It Works
4 simple steps — start on WhatsApp, get results from home
Share Drawings on WhatsApp
Send your architectural and structural drawings (or sketch with dimensions), number of floors, and your city via WhatsApp. Our team responds within 5 minutes.
Scope Confirmation & Quotation
Our quantity surveyor reviews your drawings and confirms the scope — civil, finishing, electrical, plumbing. Fixed quotation for estimation work shared within 24 hours.
Quantity Takeoff & Rate Analysis
Detailed quantity takeoff performed from your drawings — concrete volumes, steel tonnage, brickwork, plaster, tiling. Current market rates for your city applied.
BOQ & Cost Report Delivered
Detailed BOQ in Excel + summary PDF report delivered via WhatsApp and email with itemized quantities, rates, amounts, and total project cost.
What You Get
Everything included with your BOQ and cost estimation service
Pricing Plans
Transparent pricing for BOQ preparation. Custom quotations for large commercial or multi-block projects.
Basic
Residential G or G+1 — civil work only
- ✓Earthwork, PCC, RCC quantities
- ✓Brickwork and plaster area
- ✓Approximate material quantities
- ✓Civil work cost estimate
- ✓Excel BOQ + PDF summary
- ✓1 revision included
- ✓5 working day delivery
Standard
G+1 / G+2 residential — complete BOQ
- ✓Complete civil & structural quantities
- ✓Finishing work (flooring, painting, false ceiling)
- ✓Electrical work estimation
- ✓Plumbing work estimation
- ✓Market rates for your city applied
- ✓Cost per sqft analysis
- ✓Material quantity summary (cement, steel, bricks)
- ✓Contractor comparison template
- ✓2 revisions included
- ✓7 working day delivery
Premium
G+2 & above / commercial / detailed rate analysis
- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Detailed rate analysis per item
- ✓External / site work BOQ
- ✓Material brand specifications
- ✓Contractor tender document
- ✓Payment milestone schedule
- ✓Contingency and overhead analysis
- ✓3 revisions included
- ✓Priority 5-day delivery
Large commercial, industrial, or multi-block project? WhatsApp us for a custom quote
Frequently Asked Questions
A BOQ is a detailed document listing all construction work items with their quantities, unit rates, and total cost — covering earthwork, RCC, brickwork, plaster, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing, and all other items. It is prepared by a quantity surveyor using architectural and structural drawings.
A BOQ helps you: (1) Know total construction cost before starting, (2) Compare multiple contractor quotes item-by-item, (3) Plan material procurement accurately, (4) Create milestone-based payment schedules, (5) Get construction loans from banks, and (6) Detect contractor overcharging or duplicate billing.
Share: (1) Architectural floor plans with dimensions, (2) Structural drawings (if available), (3) Elevation drawings, (4) Your location (city/town — for market rates), and (5) Specification sheet if available. If you only have a rough sketch, we can prepare an approximate estimate.
With complete drawings: accuracy within 5–10% of actual construction cost. With sketch/partial drawings: approximately 10–20%. Actual costs may vary based on contractor margin, site conditions, rate fluctuations, and material quality chosen.
Civil work (earthwork, PCC, RCC, brickwork, plaster, waterproofing), finishing work (painting, tiling, false ceiling, woodwork), electrical work (wiring, switchboards, DB), plumbing work (supply, drainage, fixtures), external work (boundary wall, driveway), and summary report.
Small residential house (G+1): Basic BOQ — 3–5 days, Standard complete BOQ — 5–7 days. Larger or commercial projects: 7–12 working days. Express delivery (2–3 days) available at additional charge.
Yes — that is a primary use of BOQ. Share the itemized BOQ with multiple contractors and get item-wise quotes from each. This gives a genuine apples-to-apples comparison, protects you from inflated lump-sum quotes, and helps you select the best contractor at a fair price.
Yes — residential houses (G to G+3), commercial shops and offices, industrial buildings, warehouses, institutional buildings (schools, clinics), hotels, and interior fit-out projects. Commercial projects typically have more complex MEP requirements — our team handles these comprehensively.
Yes — BOQ in Excel (.xlsx) with all items, quantities, units, rates, and amounts. A summary PDF is also provided for sharing with contractors or banks. The Excel file allows you to update rates as per local market prices. Both delivered via WhatsApp and email.
Starting at ₹2,999 for a basic G or G+1 residential house (civil work only). Standard complete BOQ (civil + finishing + electrical + plumbing) for G+1 house: ₹5,999. Premium BOQ with detailed rate analysis for G+2 or commercial projects: ₹9,999. WhatsApp us with your drawings for an exact quotation.
You May Also Need
Architectural Drawing & Design
Floor plan, 2D drawing, AutoCAD — for home or commercial building.
3D Elevation Design
3D exterior design for home or building — visualize before construction.
Structural Drawing
RCC structural drawings — column, beam, slab — licensed structural engineer se.
Building Plan Approval
Building map approval from municipal corporation — complete assistance.
Need a Detailed BOQ & Construction Cost Estimate?
Share your floor plan on WhatsApp — our quantity surveyor will respond within 5 minutes with guidance and a quotation.