Accurate Painting Quantity Surveying Services

in New Zealand

We calculate surface areas from your plans and finish schedules so you can quote smarter, avoid missed scope, and match product requirements.

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Why Getting Painting Quantities Right Matters From Day One

Quote Every Surface with Confidence

We calculate coverage by room and surface type so you can quote without missing internal walls, ceilings, trims, or features.

Account for Heights, Layers, and Coating Systems

We measure from full-height drawings and include primer, basecoat, and topcoat if specified.

Match Product Coverage to Real Dimensions

Avoid overordering or underestimating based on supplier specs and surface spread rates.

Keep BOQs and Schedules in Sync

Our takeoffs align with your plan annotations and finish schedules for clarity and compliance.

Speed Up Quoting and Ordering

Structured quantities grouped by area and finish type help you move fast when pricing or sourcing.

Why Use a QS for Painting Work?

  • Avoid overpricing or underquoting
  • Gain full clarity on material usage and coverage areas
  • Compare multiple painter quotes with transparency
  • Improve project planning and budgeting accuracy
  • Reduce wastage and disputes during execution
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is included in a Painting Take Off?

A painting take-off includes surface area measurements, paint quantities, type of finishes, prep work needed, number of coats, and tools required—everything needed to plan the job accurately.

Can I use this estimate to place orders with suppliers?

Yes, our estimates are supplier-ready. You’ll get clear quantities and specifications that make ordering paint and materials quick and easy.

What format will I receive the estimate in?

You’ll receive your estimate in a clean, easy-to-read PDF—organised by area or room, with totals and notes for clarity.

How do you calculate Paint wastage?

We allow for standard wastage based on surface type, number of coats, and access conditions—typically between 5–15% to ensure you don’t run short.

How long does it take to get a Painting QS?

Turnaround is usually 1–2 working days, depending on project size. We’ll confirm your timeline once we’ve reviewed your plans or scope.

Do you also estimate labour for Painting?

Yes, we include estimated labour hours based on surface area, complexity, and job conditions—helping you plan timeframes and costs better.

Testimonials

Big Estimate is so easy to work with and they are extremely helpful. In the building industry there is always an emergency, and we need to get quantities ASAP. All I need to do is email Big Estimate and ask if its possible to put a rush on a job and they get it done. I highly recommend using Big Estimate for any of your estimating needs. You will not be disappointed!!

Bowers Brothers Concrete Ltd. – Brandy Lomas

Big Estimate has built strong relationships with the construction companies we work with, effectively becoming an extension of our own team. Their expertise and support have been instrumental in our success. I highly recommend Big Estimate to any construction company looking to streamline their processes and improve efficiency.

Makuch Roofing – Jonathan Makuch

Big Estimate helps us a lot in terms of an accurate quantifying in a timely manner. It has made a profound impact on our business through increased efficiency which enables GForce to be involved in increased number of tenders, especially for commercial and new builds projects. Big Estimate has been awesome and reliable, as they are quick to provide us with project quantification, which has a very high level of accuracy. we strongly recommend Big Estimate as a partner when it comes to QS and understanding client’s expectations and goals. Professionalism and an in-depth understanding of client needs. Accuracy and quick response times in relation to provided deadlines.

GFORCE – Efendi Napitupulu

Engaging with Big Estimate,who had more resources enabled us to complete our submissions on time. Yes has enabled us to price multiple projects at the same time and not have to delay tender submissions.The ability it offers our company to focus on project delivery as opposed to project quantification. How thorough the Quantification is, picking up on all the contradictions in plans and enabling us to cover these off in tags when pricing projects.

BEEJAY’S – Robert Van Der Scheer

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