I am an experienced drylining estimator who has many clients that are specialist dryliners, plasterers within the UK construction industry. The drylining estimates that are prepare are measured accurately and have detailed rate breakdowns.
My drylining experience is extensive. For Instance I have worked for two large drylining firms in the South West for a combined total of five years. Both companies won large drylining contracts generally in the £1m+ range. This was during my employed career.
My task’s were as today as a Quantity Surveyor / Drylining Estimator. Therefore I have worked with Lafarge, British Gypsum and Knauf drylining products. Nowadays the modern drylining business also offers Metsec, Screed, Plastering and Render.
Drylining Estimator
Life within drylining is never boring. First fix is generally without drama, however second fix after the M&E companies have finished their works can be a challenge.
Then of course there is the constant battle with damage / repairs due to MEWPS and other items.
One of the biggest expenses in drylining is waste. The amount of plasterboard waste is extensive. Waste can be a constant battle for drylining companies and if this problem can be solved or minimized a big cost saving can be achieved. Generally we allow for 10% waste within our rates. In addition to allowing an approximate estimate of £0.50 per m2 for the labour to clear the waste to skips. I have actually seen one company that had plasterboard delivered in special sizes. This was to avoid the second plasterboard cutting to the soffit. Waste should be recycled and re-used for sustainability.
We produce rate breakdown summary’s for every item priced. Therefore our drylining clients can give our rate breakdowns to their site team. For Instance to the Quantity Surveyor who can then manage the project budget successfully.
We try to be as detailed as possible with our estimates, as we believe this is exactly what our clients expect.
