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4 steps before construction starts

Already have house plans but not sure what it will really cost? We handle everything from the first estimate to signing the contract — budget confidence, time saved, less risk

11–21days from sending your plans to being ready to sign
01STEP

Initial estimate

Based on total usable area multiplied by HUBMAO’s standard rates

You receive an initial budget range to plan ahead

Duration1–2 days
02STEP

Takeoff & BOQ

A full quantity takeoff from your construction drawings

💰 Service fee / deposit from 3,000 THBStarting price — the actual fee depends on the building’s size and complexity

You receive a complete, detailed BOQ to compare prices and plan your budget precisely

Duration7–14 days
03STEP

Value Engineering

Adjust quantities up or down, or swap materials, so the project fits your budget and preferences

You get the best-balanced options for budget, quality and design

Duration3–5 days
04STEP

Sign the construction contract

Construction begins with HUBMAO’s professional team

All service fees are 100% credited back against construction

Ready tostart

100% credited back
against construction when you build with us

*Only the Takeoff & BOQ fee and deposit are credited — so the takeoff costs you nothing extra

TransparentFully verifiable
Detailed & completeAccurate
Budget under controlNo overruns
Professional teamWith you at every step

A BOQ is what really prevents budget blowouts

A contractor who quotes one lump sum without a BOQ is a homeowner’s biggest risk — nobody can check what that price includes or leaves out.

Compare prices fairlyWith a BOQ, several contractors quote on the same item list — compare them line by line
Know upfront what’s excludedItems often added later — land filling, fences, utility meters — are clear from the start as included or not
Plan your finances for realKnowing the quantity and unit price of every item lets you forecast payment stages and cash flow accurately

Further reading (in Thai): What is a BOQ and why check every line before signing · Construction cost per m² 2026 · Unit prices: masonry, fencing, tiling

What clients ask most

How much does a takeoff & BOQ cost?

HUBMAO’s takeoff and BOQ service starts at 3,000 THB, priced by building size and drawing complexity. If you decide to build with us, this fee and the deposit are credited back 100% against construction.

How many days does a takeoff & BOQ take?

The quantity takeoff and BOQ take about 7–14 days depending on the size and complexity of the drawings. Before that there is a 1–2 day initial estimate, and afterwards 3–5 days of value engineering — about 11–21 days in total before signing.

I already have house plans — can I hire you for construction only?

Yes. This service is designed specifically for clients who already have plans. We start with an initial budget estimate from your drawings, then do a full quantity takeoff and BOQ before quoting for construction — and you can use the BOQ to compare prices with other contractors too.

What is value engineering — does it lower quality?

Value engineering means finding ways to reduce cost without reducing the value you want — for example trimming unnecessary quantities, switching some materials to a grade that performs similarly for less, or simplifying details to make construction easier. We present these as options with the price difference so you decide; we never cut the spec on our own.

If I don’t build with HUBMAO, do I still keep the BOQ?

Yes. Once the service fee is paid, the BOQ belongs to you and you can use it to compare prices with other contractors. The 100% credit of the service fee only applies if you build with us.

What does “100% credited back” mean?

It means the takeoff and BOQ fee plus any deposit you paid are deducted in full from the first construction payment if you decide to build with HUBMAO — so the takeoff adds no extra cost at all.

Send us your plans to look at first

Send your drawing files (PDF / DWG / photos of the plans) with the approximate usable area — we’ll give you a free initial budget range within 1–2 days, with no cost at this stage.