MyBuildAlly vs hiring a quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyors provide detailed, professional cost advice. For a typical residential job, MyBuildAlly gives you an independent second opinion on the quote in a few minutes, and tells you what to settle before you sign.
A fast, automated first check at a fraction of the cost.
Side-by-side comparison
Speed
MyBuildAllyResults in a few minutes
Quantity surveyor1–3 weeks turnaround
Cost
MyBuildAllyFree estimate, £10 per project for the full analysis
Quantity surveyor£500–£2,000+ per project
Availability
MyBuildAllyOnline at any hour, no appointment
Quantity surveyorOffice hours, appointment needed
Quote review
MyBuildAllyUpload any builder quote for an automated, independent read
Quantity surveyorDetailed manual review of specifications
Scope gap detection
MyBuildAllyCommon missing items flagged automatically
Quantity surveyorExpert knowledge identifies all gaps
Best for
MyBuildAllyResidential projects, quick second opinion
Quantity surveyorLarge/complex projects, formal valuations
When to use which
Use MyBuildAlly when...
- You want a quick sanity check on a builder's quote
- Your project is a standard residential extension or renovation
- You need results now, not in two weeks
- Your budget doesn't stretch to £500+ for a QS
Use a QS when...
- Your project exceeds £200,000 in value
- You need formal contract documentation
- The build involves complex commercial elements
- You require expert witness or dispute resolution
Many homeowners use MyBuildAlly as a first step to understand their quote, then engage a quantity surveyor if the project warrants it.
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