These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) set out the basis on which Costable (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides services to our clients (“you”, “your”). By purchasing or using our services, you agree to these Terms.
1. About Us
Costable is an independent, fully remote quantity surveying and cost consultancy service based in the UK. We provide cost reviews, feasibility checks, tender pricing, and related advisory services.
Contact: Hello@Costable.co.uk
2. Scope of Services
We provide independent advisory services only.
Services include: reviewing builder quotes, providing feasibility cost checks, preparing cost breakdowns/BOQs, and tender pricing support.
We do not provide project management, site inspections, design services, or legal/contractual advice.
Our advice is based solely on the information you provide to us. We do not verify the accuracy of drawings, specifications, or contractor quotes.
Our fixed-price services are based on standard drawing sets and the information supplied at the time of booking. If your project includes a more complex or bespoke element (for example, detailed structural drawings, multiple revisions, or a full commercial tender pack), we’ll assess the documents and offer a bespoke quotation tailored to your specific needs.
This ensures we can dedicate the right level of detail and time to your project while keeping all costs transparent and agreed in advance.
3. Delivery Times
Quote reviews are typically completed within 1–2 working days.
Tender pricing reports are typically completed within 3–5 working days (fast-track 48h option available at an additional cost).
Timeframes start once we have received all required documents and payment.
We will always aim to meet stated timescales but cannot be held liable for delays caused by incomplete information or external factors.
4. Payment Terms
Fees are fixed and published on our website or agreed in writing.
Payment is due in advance unless otherwise agreed.
Once work has started, fees are non-refundable (except where covered by our guarantee – see Section 7).
We reserve the right to withhold delivery of reports until full payment has been received.
5. Client Responsibilities
You must provide accurate and complete information, including all relevant drawings, specifications, and contractor quotes.
You remain responsible for all project decisions, including contractor selection, materials, design choices, and contract terms.
You accept that our reports are advisory only and do not replace independent legal, contractual, or technical advice.
6. Limitations of Liability
Our reports are for guidance only. We do not guarantee final project costs or builder performance.
We accept no liability for:
Errors, omissions, or changes in documents supplied by you or third parties.
Cost variations due to site conditions, design changes, market fluctuations, or builder actions.
Any disputes between you and contractors, suppliers, or third parties.
Our liability in any case is strictly limited to the amount you paid for the relevant service.
7. Guarantee (If Applicable)
Where stated, we may offer a guarantee such as: “If we do not find savings equal to or greater than our fee, you do not pay.”
This applies only if expressly included in your service confirmation.
To claim, you must notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving the report and provide evidence of alternative verified pricing.
Our sole liability will be to refund or credit our fee; no further compensation is due.
8. Confidentiality
We treat all documents and information you provide as confidential and will not share them with third parties without your consent (except as required by law).
You agree not to share our reports publicly or with competitors without written consent.
9. Intellectual Property
All reports and documents we prepare remain the property of Costable until payment is received in full.
Once paid, you receive a licence to use the report for your own project purposes only.
Reports may not be resold, reused, or repurposed for other projects without our consent.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Hello@Costable.co.uk
Costable Ltd