When an audit makes sense
- Work has stopped because of a dispute with your contractor.
- Your contractor says he underquoted and wants new rates or more money.
- You have paid a large share of the contract but the work doesn't look that far along.
- You are about to change contractors and need to know exactly what has been done and what is left.
- The contract is vague, with no measurement method, escalation or termination terms.
What the audit covers
| Item | What you receive |
|---|---|
| Bill of quantities | A full BOQ from the approved drawings, specification and site conditions |
| Measurement of completed work | Physical measurement of everything done so far, with observations on quality and workmanship |
| Valuation at contract terms | The measured percentage complete, and what that work is worth under the contract you signed |
| Remaining work at market rates | What is left, quantified and priced at current Lahore material and labour rates |
| Financial reconciliation | The value of work done compared with the payments made, so the financial position is clear |
| Independent report | Measurements, BOQ, rates, findings and the options available, in one document |
Two numbers matter most: what the completed work is worth under your contract, and what finishing it would cost at today's rates. Kept separate, they turn an argument into a decision.
How it works
- A short call to understand the project, the contract and the dispute.
- A fixed-fee proposal with the scope, timeline and fee in writing.
- Document review: drawings, contract, payment records and any bills from the contractor.
- Site measurement, with your contractor or his representative invited to attend.
- BOQ and valuations, then a draft report shared with both parties for factual comments.
- Final report, usually about 9 working days after we have the documents and site access.
Independent means independent
We measure and value what is there. Some findings may favour you and some may favour your contractor, and that balance is what gives the report weight with both of you. We take no commission from contractors or suppliers, and we don't recommend contractors for the remaining work.
I spent fifteen years on the other side of this table: pricing jobs, running sites and writing bills. I know how a rate is built and how a bill grows. Now that knowledge works for the person paying.
For the thinking behind this, read your contractor says he underquoted: what now?