Early Cost Clarity Before You Commit

Before detailed design begins, it is important to understand whether a project is financially viable. A Concept Feasibility Estimate provides an early-stage cost assessment to help guide planning, budgeting, and development decisions.

At Leighton Rowe, we prepare high-level feasibility estimates based on concept designs, preliminary information, and current market conditions — helping clients establish realistic budget expectations before committing to further project costs.

What is a Concept Feasibility Estimate?

A Concept Feasibility Estimate is an early-stage construction cost assessment prepared before detailed documentation is available.

Using concept drawings, preliminary floor areas, project assumptions, and market benchmarks, a Quantity Surveyor (QS) develops an indicative project cost range to help assess development feasibility and budget alignment.

The purpose of the estimate is to provide reliable early cost guidance before significant time, design, and capital commitments are made.

What’s Included?

Our feasibility estimates typically include:

● Preliminary material and labour allowances

● High-level elemental cost breakdowns

● Key assumptions and exclusions

● Early risk and contingency considerations

● Budget guidance for concept design decisions

Reports are prepared in a clear and commercially focused format to support early project planning and decision-making.

Why is it Important?

Projects that proceed without realistic early-stage cost advice often encounter budget pressure as design documentation develops.

A professionally prepared feasibility estimate helps clients:

● Assess project feasibility before major commitments

● Establish realistic budget expectations

● Support investment and funding decisions

● Identify potential cost risks early

● Reduce the likelihood of redesign and budget overruns

Best Suited For

Concept Feasibility Estimates are commonly used for:

● Early-stage planning

● Development feasibility studies

● Site acquisition assessments

● Preliminary budgeting

● Concept design reviews

These reports provide an important financial reference point before progressing into detailed design and procurement.

Why Choose Leighton Rowe?

Leighton Rowe provides independent and commercially focused feasibility estimating tailored to each project’s scope, objectives, and development strategy.

Our team delivers:

● Independent early-stage cost advice

● Clear and professionally structured reporting

● Risk-aware budgeting guidance

● Accurate market-based cost assessments

Our Quantity Surveyors combine construction knowledge with commercial insight to help clients make informed project decisions from the outset.

Early Cost Clarity for Better Project Outcomes

A professionally prepared Concept Feasibility Estimate helps clients understand likely project costs before major financial and design commitments are made.

By engaging Leighton Rowe early in the planning process, clients gain clearer budget direction, improved feasibility insight, and greater confidence when making development and investment decisions.