Independent quantity surveying · Sussex, London & the South East

Know your costs.
Build with clarity.

Practical quantity surveying and commercial management for residential developers, contractors and private clients. From the first cost plan to the final account, BuildSight helps you make informed decisions and keep commercial risk in view.

Independent advice · Defined commercial responsibility · Founder-led service
Illustrative contemporary residential home representing BuildSight’s residential construction focusResidential construction · South East England
Who we help

Commercial support shaped around your project.

Whether you're testing an opportunity, preparing to build or managing work on site, BuildSight provides the cost information and commercial support needed at that stage.

01 / DEVELOPERS

Residential developers

Feasibility budgets, tender comparisons, procurement and ongoing cost reporting for small and regional development businesses.

02 / CONTRACTORS

Housebuilders & contractors

Estimating, subcontract procurement, valuations and commercial administration when you need dependable additional capacity.

03 / PRIVATE CLIENTS

Private clients

Clear cost advice for building a home or undertaking a substantial renovation, helping you understand budgets and assess quotations.

Our services

Commercial support at every stage.

From early cost advice to contract administration and final accounts, BuildSight offers individual commissions or ongoing appointments.

Cost planning & estimating

Understand likely build costs and develop a practical budget.

Procurement & contracts

Manage tenders, appointments and contract administration.

Commercial management

Stay informed through reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.

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Project experience

Experience across residential construction.

From individual homes to multi-unit developments, BuildSight draws on residential construction experience gained by its founder through previous roles.

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01 / Bespoke homes

One-off homes and bespoke new build

Experience across private residential projects where clear cost planning, procurement and commercial visibility help clients move forward with confidence.

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02 / Apartment developments

Multi-unit and apartment schemes

Commercial experience across multi-unit developments where coordination, package procurement and disciplined cost reporting are central to delivery.

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About BuildSight

Experienced judgement. Personal service.

BuildSight Limited is an independent quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy founded by Harvey Wheatley and based in Eastbourne.

Harvey’s experience spans regional and national housebuilding, residential development and smaller contractor environments. He has worked with Thakeham Homes, Sigma Homes, Crest Nicholson and independent developers and contractors, gaining first-hand experience of commercial decisions throughout project delivery.

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Working with BuildSight

A straightforward appointment, built around what you need.

There is no fixed package you have to fit into. We can agree a clearly defined one-off commission or ongoing involvement as the project develops.

01 / DISCUSS

Tell me about the project

Share where you are in the process, the information available and the commercial questions you need answered.

02 / AGREE

Define the scope

We agree the scope, deliverables, programme and a clear fee proposal before any work starts.

03 / DELIVER

Receive clear advice

You'll receive practical outputs, explained in plain English, with relevant assumptions and risks made visible.

Let's talk

Tell us about your project.

Whether you need one piece of cost advice or ongoing commercial support, we can discuss a suitable appointment.

Discuss your project

Or email harvey@buildsight.co.uk