Estimated Development Cost Reports & Cost Summary Reports
Accurate DA Reports for all NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports - Fast Turnaround - Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports - All NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports - Fast Turnaround - Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports - All NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports - Fast Turnaround - Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports - All NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports - Fast Turnaround - Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports - All NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports - Fast Turnaround - Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports - All NSW Councils
Cost Summary Reports - Fast Turnaround - Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports - All NSW Councils
EDC & Council Cost Estimates - A Brief Word
Estimated Development Cost & Cost Summary Reports
We prepare NSW Council DA Cost Estimates, Cost Summary Reports and Estimated Development Cost Reports (EDC) for submission via the NSW Planning Portal for DA, CDC & CC submission. All reports are compliant with Council and NSW Department of Planning requirements for all project types.
We also provide quantity surveying and construction cost estimating services across metropolitan and regional NSW, supporting homeowners, architects, builders, project managers and owner's representatives.
Our core expertise includes residential (family and luxury homes), new builds, extensions, renovations and small-medium commercial projects. No project is too small.
About CPP Quantity Surveyors
We are expert cost estimators and quantity surveyors servicing projects across NSW and Australia.
This website focuses specifically on our Council DA Cost Estimates, EDC and Cost Summary Report services.
For more information about our company and the full range of services we offer, please visit our main website.
About Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports for DA
When lodging a Development Application (DA) via the NSW Planning Portal or directly with Council, most NSW local councils require Registered Quantity Surveyor’s Cost Summary Reports or Estimated Development Cost Reports (EDC) to be included. This also applies to Complying Development Certificates (CDC) and Construction Certificates (CC).
These reports are used by councils to determine the project’s value, which is necessary for calculating development fees and contributions.
As certified and registered Quantity Surveyors with the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), we are qualified to prepare compliant cost reports in line with your council’s required format and guidelines.
If you’d like a quote, need a report prepared for your DA, CDC or CC submission, or require estimating services for your project, please click below or get in touch with us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does it take to prepare EDC & cost summary reports?
3. Do you have to inspect the site to prepare Council DA Cost Estimates?
1. How long does it take to prepare EDC & cost summary reports?
In most cases, we can prepare reports for residential dwellings within three business days. The exact timeframe will be confirmed in our fee proposal
If you need a faster turnaround, feel free to call us on (02) 9629 3495 — we’ll do our best to fit it in for you.
2. How are your fees structured?
3. Do you have to inspect the site to prepare Council DA Cost Estimates?
1. How long does it take to prepare EDC & cost summary reports?
Every project and quantity surveying service is unique, so our fees vary depending on the size and scope of work.
As a guide, NSW Council EDC Reports and DA Cost Summary Reports start from $660 for a standard single-storey house.
3. Do you have to inspect the site to prepare Council DA Cost Estimates?
3. Do you have to inspect the site to prepare Council DA Cost Estimates?
3. Do you have to inspect the site to prepare Council DA Cost Estimates?
In 99% of cases — no site visit is required. We can usually obtain all the necessary information from the DA documentation. If anything is unclear, we’ll get in touch with the architect directly.
A site inspection may only be needed for other types of quantity surveying reports, such as those prepared for NCAT or cost-to-complete assessments.
4. What is included in the report?
5. OK. I am ready. How do I get started with Quantity Surveyor DA Cost Estimate Reports?
3. Do you have to inspect the site to prepare Council DA Cost Estimates?
We prepare the Estimated Development Cost Reports (EDC) & Cost Summary Reports in accordance with your council guidelines, requirements & format:
- Reviewing the plans which are to be submitted as part of the DA, CDC or CC;
- The preparation of an estimate generally in accordance with the Australian Cost Management Manuals from the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors;
- Calculating the development costs in accordance with the definition of the Local Council or NSW Dept of Planning Circular PS24-002, as applicable.
- The inclusion of GST in the calculation;
- Measurement of Gross Floor Areas in accordance with the Method of Measurement of Building Areas in the AIQS Cost Management Manual Volume 1, Appendix A2.
- Populating and signing the forms required by Council, if applicable
5. OK. I am ready. How do I get started with Quantity Surveyor DA Cost Estimate Reports?
5. OK. I am ready. How do I get started with Quantity Surveyor DA Cost Estimate Reports?
5. OK. I am ready. How do I get started with Quantity Surveyor DA Cost Estimate Reports?
The easiest way to get started is by clicking the link below and filling out the form. Don’t forget to attach your drawings so we can accurately quote your project.
Once we receive your request, we’ll typically respond the same day with a quote. If you're happy with it, you can follow the simple instructions to accept — it’s quick and easy.
After that, we take care of the rest… until it’s time to send you that pesky invoice. Too easy!
Prefer to do things the 20th-century way with a phone call or email? No problem — just give us a call on (02) 9629 3495 or email contact@cppqs.com.au.
We look forward to hearing from you.
– CPP Quantity Surveyors
6. Do you populate the council DA cost estimate / cost summary report forms?
5. OK. I am ready. How do I get started with Quantity Surveyor DA Cost Estimate Reports?
5. OK. I am ready. How do I get started with Quantity Surveyor DA Cost Estimate Reports?
Yes – we handle all of this for you.
We complete and sign the required forms, including our AIQS member number.
Please note: some councils don’t provide specific forms, but in those cases, we supply a compliant report in a generic format that meets their requirements.
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