Our Preliminary Estimating Services help you plan industrial and large-scale projects with confidence across Australia. We provide clear and realistic cost direction before detailed design or construction begins. You understand quantities, systems, labour requirements, and overall scope early. This helps you control budgets, reduce financial risk, and avoid costly surprises later in the project lifecycle. You make informed decisions and stay in control of your project direction from the very beginning.
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4+ years of perfection in every project.
With a presence in 50+ global locations.
We have supported a wide range of projects across Australia using preliminary estimating. Our work covers different facility types, regional conditions, and early-stage development requirements. This helps contractors, owners, and EPC teams assess feasibility and plan large-scale projects with clarity and confidence.
Outsourcing your preliminary estimates to COMET Estimating ensures homeowners and builders across Australia get the clarity and control they need from the start. We help you get a clear sense of your project’s costs so you can manage your budget and avoid surprises before breaking ground.
TRADES WE COVER
Preliminary estimating considers all major trades involved in industrial and large-scale projects. This helps identify scope early and prevents gaps during later design stages.
MEP systems are critical to industrial operations and require early cost clarity. Preliminary estimating helps identify service scope, coordination needs, and system allowances before design is finalised.
Industrial equipment and process systems involve specialised requirements. Early estimating helps assess installation scope, access needs, and cost impact accurately.
Structural steel and concrete form the backbone of industrial facilities. Preliminary estimates help plan quantities, load requirements, and construction sequencing early.
Civil works influence site readiness and access. Early estimating helps assess excavation, grading, and ground preparation requirements clearly.
The building envelope protects industrial operations. Preliminary estimating supports early planning for roofing, wall systems, and weather protection.
Internal areas support operations and maintenance. Early estimates help plan layouts, finishes, and service coordination with clarity.
Foundations and equipment bases require precise planning. Preliminary estimating helps assess load support, footing sizes, and integration requirements early.
Specialised installations involve higher technical risk. Early estimating helps identify scope, access needs, and cost allowances.
External works connect facilities to site infrastructure. Preliminary estimates help plan drainage, utilities, and access works accurately.
Temporary works support construction activities. Early estimating helps account for access systems, safety provisions, and temporary support needs.
Share concept drawings, early layouts, specifications, or project details. Even incomplete information is acceptable at this stage.
We review the information and provide a clear quotation outlining scope, timelines, and deliverables. No confusion. No hidden terms.
Once approved, we begin preliminary estimating. We review quantities, systems, and early scope assumptions carefully.
You receive a detailed preliminary estimate within the agreed timeframe. It supports feasibility checks, budgeting, and early decision-making.
We focus on early-stage requirements. This improves understanding of concept designs and technical needs.
Early clarity helps avoid costly changes later. You understand cost direction before committing further.
Our estimates support funding discussions, approvals, and investment decisions.
We communicate clearly and deliver on time, helping projects move forward smoothly.



Benefit from modern software, updated rates, and precise takeoffs that give you a competitive edge.
Preliminary estimating helps you fully understand your project before detailed design begins. You receive a complete view of the entire scope, including quantities, trade requirements, and initial planning aspects. This clarity empowers you to plan your budget with confidence and avoid costly surprises later. With a clear preliminary estimate, you know exactly what your project entails at the outset. This reduces uncertainty, improves early-stage planning, and gives you control over your commercial development.
Preliminary estimating helps you plan jobs clearly and price them accurately early on. By understanding quantities, scope, and coordination needs before design and construction begin, you can streamline the tendering, scheduling, and site planning processes. With accurate preliminary estimates, your workload becomes more manageable. You reduce last-minute changes and avoid confusion on-site, allowing you to focus on delivering the project rather than dealing with preventable issues. Every detail is carefully reviewed so that your efforts are well-spent.
“The preliminary estimate gave us clear budget direction before final design. It helped us decide whether to proceed.”
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