Veterinary Practice Construction: Quantity Surveying & Costing

Efficient and proactive quantity surveying/cost controls are at the heart of every good veterinary practice construction project. This process enables projects to be completed on time and within budget. Agrarian offers an extensive and thorough quantity surveyor service for veterinary practices as well as other areas like equestrian, agricultural and commercial projects.

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Our 20+ years of experience in these fields give Agrarian a unique perspective to ensure that we can offer some of the best possible quantity surveying and costing services in these sectors. Agrarian understands where and when costs need to be reduced or when spending a little more initially can save so much further down the line with the project. We work closely with all the stakeholders to ensure everyone is satisfied and the project meets the demands of the client.

Agrarian can tailor their service package for a client depending upon the overall project parameters and the client's needs. This could take the form of compiling a comprehensive bill of quantities for a project or perhaps a more hybrid version where a performance specification is compiled to ensure there is clarity in what a client wants and what we need to get the contractors to tender for and ultimately build. Clarity for all the parties involved is vital.

Quantity Surveying and Costing for Veterinary Practice Builds

Quantity Surveying and Costing is an important part of the overall project process, which includes the management of the financial and contractual aspects of the building project. This can be taken from the initial consultation of the project all the way to the completed handover stage. Our role is to make sure the building project is conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner that both the client and all relevant stakeholders will be happy with. Quantity surveying for veterinary practices can be a complex task; however, Agrarian has refined and mastered this process over the past 20+ years.

We have worked closely with some of the biggest names in the veterinary world, from suppliers of materials like radiation protection or infectious disease protection, to professional and experienced contractors. This experience and in-depth knowledge of how a veterinary building project comes together give Agrarian the advantage of being able to see the bigger picture and knowing when it is best to reduce spending on certain items or when it is best to apportion costs so as to prevent the client/project from incurring greater costs further down the line. These insights and experience built up after completing many veterinary projects mean that Agrarian can provide a client with some of the best quantity surveyor services and builder cost controls for any veterinary design and building project.

"We are very happy with the service received, Peter was great throughout, very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They explained the process and kept us updated throughout."

— Alice, Axe Valley Veterinary Practice
“Would be more than happy to have Agrarian again for any future project work, or to recommend to others. The exotic wards especially have been an excellent addition.”

— Sarah, Byre Veterinary Surgery
"The final design solution that was constructed has helped the clinical team and the business; we are happy with the service provided by Agrarian."

— Nick, Cliffe Vets

Bill of Quantities Compilation

A bill of quantities compilation is a detailed and itemised list of items/activities needed to build the project; this list provides the contractor/builder a full understanding of costs for them to price against, so that an accurate veterinary building works cost is obtained. This can be anything from materials, labour, professional services, or general day-to-day costings. A detailed and precise bill of quantities allows for a better understanding of the overall costs and where the client’s money will be spent, as well as giving the different contractors the ability to give a more competitive bid during the tender process.

Agrarian has some of the best knowledge of veterinary building work pricing, and we are constantly working with suppliers of all kinds to gauge current market pricing and sentiment, ensuring all items in our bill of quantities compilation are cost-efficient and up to date with modern veterinary practice building work pricing.

We also know that most people outside the construction sector might find this part of the process daunting when reading a bill of quantities compilation for the first time, as it can be a lengthy document with considerable information. This is why we make sure that every item on our bill of quantities compilation can be fully understood by the client and all relevant stakeholders, whilst maintaining high amounts of detail, to ensure that no misunderstandings or confusion occur throughout the veterinary building project.

Contract Tendering Services

Contract tendering for veterinary work is the process of inviting, evaluating and awarding contractual opportunities to building contractors or suppliers. This involves the creation and/or collection of all necessary tender documents, such as building control technical approved drawings, bills of quantities and any project-specific specifications.

Once the contract has been awarded, signed and issued, this will form the framework by which all relevant parties adhere to the contract throughout the entire veterinary building process. Tendering for a veterinary practice is a more complex task compared to regular commercial or residential tendering, as it requires a vast amount of knowledge that is unique to the veterinary sector, especially if the building works are being carried out in an open practice. This is why Agrarian, with its experience, can offer some of the best tendering services for any veterinary building project. With this experience, we understand when tendered costs are realistic and which are on the more optimistic side. This ensures that the client and its stakeholders will receive the best possible veterinary building works pricing whilst maintaining the high standards we expect from all our veterinary building projects.

4 Steps to Work With Agrarian

We start by understanding your needs, your expectations, and your constraints: from site limitations and budget to clinical workflows and future growth plans.
Our team translates your needs into layouts, specifications, and visuals, refining each decision around minimal disruption & long-term operational efficiency.
We will make planning & building control applications, RPA compliance and Practice Standards Scheme requirements, so that every stakeholder is aligned, allowing approvals to land on time without surprises.
From construction oversight to final handover, we coordinate trades, troubleshoot on-site, and provide support throughout each project, ensuring both time and cost controls are in place and followed.

From first conversation to final handover, our process is designed to keep you informed, in control and confident at every stage. Here’s what to expect.

Why Choose Agrarian Veterinary Architecture?

Agrarian was first established in October 2000. We started with residential projects. Over time our knowledge and experience grew. We now offer services in areas such as Equestrian, Commercial, Veterinary and many more. Agrarian is committed to offering the best service available and will work closely with clients and developers to ensure an efficient, seamless and desirable outcome.

From small animal clinics and referral hospitals to livestock barns and equestrian arenas, we design and deliver facilities built around the animals, workflows, and people that use them.
Briefing, design, costing, planning, building control, on-site delivery, and project and construction management all sit under one roof. Making it that much easier to go from concept to completion.
We know what RCVS Practice Standards demand, how infection control influences material choices, when and where different levels of radiation protection are required, what drainage an equestrian arena actually needs, and how a modern livestock building should flow.

The Agrarian Difference

- Lack of veterinary and equestrian expertise in designs
- Poor Practice Standards Scheme knowledge
- Workflows are ignored in the design
- Lack of radiation requirements and infection control understanding
- Budget overruns mid-build
- Fragmented supplier handovers
- Generic commercial templates reused

- Sector specialists, not generalists
- Regulatory compliance knowledge (RCVS PSS – aligned design principles)
- Clinical workflows shape every layout
- Reduce staff movement inefficiencies
- Operational performance design thinking
- Transparent costing, no surprises
- One accountable team, start to finish
- Solutions made for the client, no box-cutting of templates

Book a Consultation for Quantity Surveying & Project Costing Today!

Contact our team to book an initial free consultation with our specialist quantity surveyors today to discuss how we can help you with your veterinary construction project costing and budget controls.

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