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Turn basic measurements into a clear, editable materials baseline—before you request or compare contractor quotes.

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Check the quote before opening the calculators.

Four focused checks cover completeness, red flags, allowances and variations. Then continue into the 21 live planners below.

Before signing · 4 minConstruction Quote Completeness Checklist

Check whether a contractor quote contains the information needed for a clear decision.

Before signing · 4 minQuote Red-Flag Checker

Identify terms and omissions that deserve clarification before you accept a quote.

Money · 3 minProvisional Sum Calculator

See how an allowance changes when the actual cost, markup and VAT become known.

Site records · 5 minVariation Order Checklist & Register

Record a scope change, its cost, time impact and approval status before work proceeds.

21 live planners · Choose your next decision

Materials, money and site records—in one place.

Project basket

Measure the paved area

LengthmWidthm

Set the specification

Paving densityblocks/m²Use the supplier's stated coveragePaving wastage%Specified compacted base depthmmNo universal default—enter the approved depth for the soil and loadBedding depthmmJointing sand ratekg/m²Varies with block and joint profile

Check: Base material is currently excluded. Enter the approved compacted depth if it forms part of the project specification.

Calculated on this device. No measurements are uploaded.

Live planning estimate

Paving materials

TS v1.0

Measured paving area24,00 m²

Material	Quantity
SurfacePaving blocks26,4 m² including wastage	1 320blocks
FoundationCompacted base materialNo universal default—enter the approved compacted depth	0,00m³ loose allowance
BeddingBedding sandIncludes loose conversion and 5% handling allowance	0,72m³ loose allowance
JointsJointing sandConfirm joint width and supplier coverage	132,0kg
EdgesPotential edge restraintReduce for edges already restrained by walls or kerbs	20,0linear m

Assumptions used

10,0% paving wastage
50 blocks per m²
Base material excluded until an approved depth is entered
25 mm bedding layer
5,0 kg jointing sand per m²
Rectangular area with no deductions or falls included

Scope items to clarify in the quote

Ground preparation and excavation
Disposal of excavated material
Approved sub-base and compacted depth
Drainage, finished falls and edge restraints
Cutting, wastage and final cleanup

Planning estimate only—not a structural design, quotation or purchase instruction. Confirm site conditions and manufacturer data.

Combined project basket

One baseline across every work type.

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The useful next step

A materials list is a baseline—not proof that a quote is complete.

Once contractors respond, TrueScope can check scope clarity, arithmetic, allowances, exclusions and commercial risk in the documents they provide.

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