Costus

Smart Data for
Smart Contractors

Real labour rates, material costs, m² benchmarks, budget insights — all for a low cost subscription.

Subscribe Price Smarter. Price Wiser.

Four live data tools built for efficiency and precision.

Chargeable m²
Rate

Instantly see accurate cost per square metre, customised to your project specs.

Labour & Material Benchmarks

Current market averages help you stay competitive and negotiate smarter.

Trade Profit Comparison

Clear insights into how labour and material margins vary across trades.

Real-time m² Estimate

Results adjust based on your local, trade type, and inputs — live.

Smart Data. Confident Decisions.

COSTUS is built to take the guesswork out of cost estimation. Whether you're pricing a new project or reviewing figures, our guided process helps you calculate accurate rates — fast.

Input Project
Details

Choose your trade, location, construction type, and project scale. The streamlined process guides you quickly.

Get Instant
Pricing

Receive key metrics—labour rates, material margins, chargeable m²—without delay.

Plan and Share
Smarter

Export, print, or share your figures. Recalculate anytime for budgeting, tenders, or negotiations.

real-time data, smart calculations, and a seamless experience

Built for contractors
fast, accurate, usable.

Designed for contractors, COSTUS delivers real-time data, smart calculations, and a seamless experience — helping you plan faster, plan smarter, and boost profitability.

Real-Time Data
Decisions backed by the latest market info.

Always Updated
Stay ahead with constant rate refreshes and feature additions.

Mobile-First Simplicity
Designed for work on-site or on the move, not just behind a desk.

What Contractors Are Saying

COSTUS is helping contractors work smarter—from accurate estimates to streamlined project planning. Here’s what our users have to say.

“Using Costus has cut our tender prep by half—we’re quoting jobs faster with tighter margins.”

UK Electrical Contractor

“The live rates help us justify costs to clients without scrambling quotes.”

UK M&E Contractor

Always Within Reach

Smart cost data at your fingertips — helping you plan costs, stay competitive, and deliver with confidence.

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COMIING

SOON

Accurately estimate costs per square metre based on project specifics.