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Why the homeowner needs a professional estimate
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Investing in your future: Why HBXL’s Estimating Service is worth every penny
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Need a hand tracking the latest prices of materials?
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Boost your building business: The power of professional estimators
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When to Outsource Your Estimating: Why HBXL Estimating Service is Your Best Choice
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Staying in the black: Small building firms that outsource their estimating
Why the homeowner needs a professional estimate
So why is a professional estimate so important? Building work is an expensive business in 2025. Your quotes cost more. And that’s not on you. It’s just a fact. It’s the reality of residential construction today. Materials cost more, labour costs more, insurance, tools, training—it all adds up. And yet, customers still expect highly competitive…
Investing in your future: Why HBXL’s Estimating Service is worth every penny
You don’t need me to say this, but winning work is the name of the game in the competitive residential building sector. Yet, let’s be realistic, not every quotation you send out will convert into a signed contract. But that shouldn’t put you off using a professional service every time. I know I’m bound to…
Need a hand tracking the latest prices of materials?
Quick question: How do you know you’re charging the right amount for materials? You might think you’ve got a good idea… And maybe you think you’re pretty good at keeping tabs of any shifts in prices, on a general level…? But do you know for definite, the current price of timber? How about sand? I’m…
Boost your building business: The power of professional estimators
Professional estimators can have a huge impact on a building business. As a small building firm in the UK, the key to your success lies in winning more valuable work. However, tackling complex projects can often feel daunting, and putting together accurate estimates can be a time-consuming and stressful process. This is where professional estimators…
When to Outsource Your Estimating: Why HBXL Estimating Service is Your Best Choice
To outsource your estimating can be a massive weight off your mind. In the construction industry, accurate and timely project estimates are crucial for securing jobs, managing budgets, and ensuring project success. However, estimating can be complex and resource-intensive. When you outsource your estimating tasks to the HBXL Estimating Service, you free up time and…
Staying in the black: Small building firms that outsource their estimating
Without wishing to sound dramatic, for some building firms pricing their building projects accurately isn’t only about profitability; it’s often the thin line between solvency and a financial nightmare. Insolvency is a concern that casts a shadow over many building firm owners, given the complex mix of costs, risks, and market fluctuations. That’s why many…
