Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Quantity Surveyors in Kendal
Established in 2003, David Humphries & Associates is a specialist quantity surveying practice based in the North West of England. Our core team of experienced professionals works directly with clients to deliver construction projects that maximise value while meeting quality, time, and cost requirements. With over 25 years of combined experience in the North West region, our personnel have successfully managed diverse projects across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and heritage sectors. We prioritise direct client collaboration, ensuring access to expert advice and technical resources throughout every project phase. Our approach combines financial planning, procurement, and cost control expertise with a flexible methodology tailored to individual client needs.Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we uphold the highest professional standards in cost management and project delivery. Our repeat business rate of 90% reflects our commitment to integrity, creativity, and client satisfaction. We serve a wide range of clients including local authorities, developers, private clients, and charitable trusts, with the capability to operate nationwide when required. Our services span development appraisals, contract administration, life cycle costing, and construction management, ensuring comprehensive support for every project stage.
Services
Cost Planning
Project Monitoring
Contract Administration
Procurement Advice
Life Cycle Costing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in North West construction projects
- Our team works directly with clients for transparent communication
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Our flexible approach adapts to unique project requirements
- 90% of our business comes from repeat clients
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Cost Planning
We provide comprehensive cost planning services to ensure construction projects remain within budget while maximising value. Our RICS-regulated team uses accurate data and 25+ years of North West experience to deliver tailored financial strategies. Services include option appraisals, life cycle costing, and procurement advice for residential, commercial, and heritage sectors.
Project Monitoring
Our project monitoring ensures construction projects meet quality, time, and cost requirements through continuous oversight. We identify risks early, implement contingency plans, and provide real-time cost control advice. This service covers all project stages from initial appraisals to final delivery across diverse sectors in the North West and UK.
Contract Administration
We manage contract administration to ensure compliance with legal and quality standards throughout construction projects. Our services include drafting contractual agreements, change control management, and dispute resolution. This ensures smooth project delivery while protecting client interests across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Procurement Advice
Our procurement advice optimises contractor selection and supply chain management for construction projects. We provide expert guidance on procurement routes, tendering processes, and cost-effective solutions. This service supports clients in achieving value-for-money outcomes while maintaining quality standards across various project types.
Life Cycle Costing
We offer life cycle costing analysis to evaluate total project costs over their operational lifespan. This includes maintenance, operational, and decommissioning costs alongside initial construction expenses. Our approach helps clients make informed decisions about long-term investments in residential, commercial, and heritage buildings across the North West region.
Questions
What do quantity surveyors do?
Quantity surveyors manage costs and contracts for construction projects, ensuring value for money while meeting legal and quality standards throughout all project stages.
What sectors do you work in?
We operate across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, retail, industrial, and ecclesiastical sectors in the North West and nationwide.
How do you ensure project success?
We combine cost planning, risk management, and flexible approaches with 25+ years of local experience and RICS-regulated expertise to deliver successful outcomes.
Can you handle projects nationwide?
While based in Kendal, we have resources to manage projects across the UK when required, maintaining our high service standards.
What makes you different?
Our direct client collaboration, 90% repeat business rate, and tailored approach combining technical expertise with financial acumen set us apart.
