Quantity Surveyors
Section 94 (Section 7.11)
Quantity Surveying Reports
At Tate & Sons, we specialise in preparing Section 94 (now Section 7.11) Quantity Surveyor Cost Reports required for development applications submitted to councils across New South Wales.
Our reports meet all local council requirements and are prepared by qualified, registered and experienced quantity surveyors.
If you are submitting a DA and have been asked to provide a Section 94 or 7.11 cost report to determine your infrastructure contributions, our team can assist with a prompt, professional and fully compliant service.
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Tate & Sons is an established and accredited quantity surveying firm with extensive experience in preparing cost reports for development applications throughout NSW.
Our reports are:
Compliant with NSW Council and IPART guidelines;
Prepared by AIQS and RICS accredited quantity surveyors;
Delivered quickly to meet DA submission timeframes;
Fixed fee with no hidden costs; and
Accepted by councils across Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast and regional NSW.
We work with developers, architects, planners and project managers to ensure smooth DA lodgements and timely approvals.
When is a Section 94 or Section 7.11 Report Required?
Most local councils in NSW require a Section 94 cost report when the estimated development cost exceeds:
$500,000 - a registered quantity surveyor must prepare the report
Under $500,000 - some councils may accept a detailed builder’s estimate
The threshold varies by council, so it is important to confirm requirements early in the DA process. These reports are commonly required for:
Townhouse and multi-unit developments
Commercial and retail buildings
Childcare centres and community facilities
Industrial warehouses and mixed-use projects
How Section 94 / Section 7.11 Reports Provide Value
Our cost reports do more than just meet council compliance. They provide added value throughout your development process:
Ensure compliance with DA lodgement requirements to prevent application delays
Allow councils to assess development contributions with confidence
Reduce risk of under or overestimated levies that may impact project feasibility
Support bank financing and feasibility modelling with a certified cost breakdown
Strengthen planning proposals and development justifications
Provide transparency for clients, project partners and financial stakeholders
Can be used in conjunction with quantity surveying budgets and staged drawdowns
Satisfy tender documentation or funding milestones where certified costs are required
Recognised by lenders, architects and certifiers as an authoritative construction cost opinion
Common Projects We Quote
Townhouses and dual occupancies
Unit blocks and boarding houses
Retail centres and medical clinics
Warehouses and light industrial units
Places of worship and childcare centres
Renovations and extensions triggering DA thresholds
Accepted by Councils Across NSW
Our cost reports are accepted by councils including:
City of Sydney
Blacktown
Inner West
Parramatta
Campbelltown
Newcastle
Central Coast
Northern Beaches
Canterbury Bankstown
And all other regional and metro councils across NSW
Our Services
We build trust with clients, developers, builders, contractors and owners.
Quantity Surveying
Chartered and accredited quantity surveyors specialise in providing cost appraisals at all stages of construction including funding valuations & tax depreciation reports.
Estimating
We offer full estimation, quotation and work-winning services for our clients. Compiling detail takeoffs to increasing the win rate & profitability of tenders, with in built construction rate libraries.
Dispute Resolution
We guide our clients through alternative dispute mechanisms. Our team provides quantum, construction, technical and delay expert investigation, reports and expert witness services .
Contract Solutions
We enable our clients to have a team of construction contract experts. Reducing financial liability and risk and increasing cost certainty in high risk contracts through contract negotiations.
Procurement & Planning
Assisting clients with advanced sequencing programming work construction activities, and providing strategic procurement assistance in finding value for money on all trades.
Contract Management
Acting as Superintendent, PQS and employers agent for a variety of clients as the third party to construction contracts. Ensuring strong commercial acumen when administering contracts.
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We Provide Exceptional Solutions for our Clients
Our services provides our clients with the ability to have an experienced commercial and financial department, providing them with cost certainty throughout the duration of the project.
Serving 20 Years
Our team have over two decades of experience working at all levels and sectors within the industry. The team consists of quantity surveyors, estimators, project managers and programmers.
Financial and Contractual Advice
Extensive experience working with all types of construction contracts and scopes and in depth knowledge of construction law. You can rely on our experts guidance through a variety of commercial issues.
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Chartered and Accredited
We Create Buildings
Through our successful procurement, management and delivery of multiple projects nationwide. We have a detailed scopes of works and regional cost libraries for all construction projects in all sectors, from residential to infrastructure. See below typical average elemental building costs analysis based on our in house data.
*fluctuations may apply depending on the project and industry - percentages based of typical residential/commercial schemes
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Finishes
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