09 · professional services # Quantity surveyors in Auckland ## Summary **Quantity surveyors** (Professional services). Cost estimates, budgets and cost control for building projects. NZIQS keeps a Registered Quantity Surveyor directory. Quantity surveying is not otherwise licensed, so ask for experience on similar projects. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What quantity surveyors do Quantity surveyors measure plans, estimate costs, prepare tender documents and track costs during construction. **You usually need them for:** Larger renovations and new builds where you need an independent cost plan, a tender comparison or progress claim checks. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Design and consent** 2. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire NZIQS keeps a Registered Quantity Surveyor directory. Quantity surveying is not otherwise licensed, so ask for experience on similar projects. ### Official links * [NZIQS: Registered Quantity Surveyor directory](https://nziqs.co.nz/NZIQS/NZIQS/Membership/Reg-QS-Directory.aspx) ### Questions to ask * Which stage will you estimate: concept, consent or tender? * Will you review builders' quotes and progress claims? * How is your fee charged? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Quantity surveyors in Auckland ### We're adding quantity surveyors soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing quantity surveyors in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=quantity-surveyors#claim) No quantity surveyors listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do quantity surveyors do? Quantity surveyors measure plans, estimate costs, prepare tender documents and track costs during construction. When do I need a quantity surveyor? Larger renovations and new builds where you need an independent cost plan, a tender comparison or progress claim checks. How do I check a quantity surveyor? NZIQS keeps a Registered Quantity Surveyor directory. Quantity surveying is not otherwise licensed, so ask for experience on similar projects. What should I ask a quantity surveyor before hiring? 1. Which stage will you estimate: concept, consent or tender? 2. Will you review builders' quotes and progress claims? 3. How is your fee charged? Do I need a quantity surveyor for a house project? Not always, but for larger or complex projects an independent cost plan helps compare builders' quotes like for like and keep costs under control. ## Related trades * [Architects, designers and draughtspeople](/trades/architects-designers/) * [Structural and geotechnical engineers](/trades/engineers/) * [Building surveyors and pre-purchase inspectors](/trades/building-surveyors/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)