When working with commercial proposals, you often come across different estimates, i.e. both in the regulatory framework of TER or FER, and with various types of calculations.
As a rule, the customer wants to understand the true cost of these works; if he is a private person, then calculations according to the Gosstroy method are advisory, not mandatory.
The estimator who checks commercial proposals must have a good knowledge of the “work market” in a given region. The cost of work is different everywhere and is very different, for example, in the capital and regions.
This difference is very significant and in such situations it is better to calculate using the resource method. The cost of materials in this region is based on the consumption standards of Gosstroy GESN and labor costs (persons/hours) for the work. Standard hours are also in the GESN collection or in the estimated prices, and everywhere the norms of labor costs per unit are indicated. measurements. I offer two cost estimates for detailed consideration.
Options for calculating estimates
The first option for calculating the estimate
The estimate was made according to the Gosstroy method in territorial prices of St. Petersburg using the base-index method using indices. The materials are taken from the Stroitsen collection at current prices and are not indexed. Reconstruction coefficients are also applied.
The second option for calculating the estimate
Estimate No. 2 was made at negotiated prices. Let us carefully examine this version of the estimate. This is not the entire estimate, but only the work on installing gypsum plasterboard partitions. It can be seen from the item numbers that the contractor deliberately put them in such an order that everything in the set of prices was not very readable.
The cost of work according to the estimate was 6,500,000 rubles.
At first glance, everything in estimate No. 2 seems clear. You can see the cost of work, materials, transportation costs, overhead costs per unit. measurements.
But everything is not as simple as it seems at first glance
If you look at the resource estimate sheet No. 1 made in TER, then all materials are presented in accordance with the standards for this type of work, but without VAT.
The materials accepted in the resource estimate are taken from Stroitsen’s collection, which have already been transferred from the wholesale price to the estimate. The estimated price is the wholesale price increased from 3 to 6 percent for the delivery of material from the place of purchase to the place of installation, because it is not taken into account in the prices for work, but is taken into account in the material according to the pricing methodology of the State Construction Committee.
Therefore, the cost of materials is 686 x 1.18 = 810 rubles, and this does not count discounts from the contractor purchasing the material for large quantities from one supplier.
From Estimate No. 2 (contractual estimate) we see that the cost of materials is accepted as a rounded 1115 rubles, but there is also Tr. p 15%.
1115+15%Tr.r.=1,283 rub.
We compare the cost of materials from estimate No. 2 and estimate No. 1
We compare the cost of materials in Estimate No. 2 and Estimate No. 1, and it turns out 1,283-810 = 473 rubles, which is significantly higher than in Estimate No. 1, and for large volumes these are overpaid costs.
Although all materials can be taken much cheaper than in Estimate No. 1 Ter. , because in the Stroitsen collection the average prices for the city.
Let's look at the salary
Cost of work according to Estimate No. 2 RUR 1,255+ Overhead costs And Estimated profit 1255+377=1632 rub.
In estimate No. 1 Salary + N.expenses. and Estimated profit will be 527+529+266x1.18=1560 rubles.
The difference is small, but for large volumes it is quite significant. 1632-1560=72 rub.
But that is not all
Let's carefully analyze the wages in Estimate No. 2
Labor costs according to GESN according to Estimate No. 1 are 3.39 people/hour.
If we take the average prevailing salary in a given region in construction not from official sources, then it is 40,000 rubles.
40,000 rubles/22/8=227.27 and then multiplied by 3.39 hours/hours, you get 770.45 rubles and then add 30%, you get 1002 rubles, and the contractor stated 1650 rubles.
The difference will be 648 rubles. All this must be looked at carefully, because these prices are negotiable.
As the saying goes, “one sells and the other buys.” The difference in cost between Estimate No. 1 and Estimate No. 2 will be 2,381 -2,914 = 533 rubles. per 1 sq.m.
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of 2381 rubles. – this is not a panacea. In this region you can easily negotiate and reduce the cost by 20-25%.
If our calculations and wishes are useful, then we have not wasted our time. If you have any questions, write. We will try to resolve these issues.
"National Expert Center" offers professional services for conducting non-state examination of design estimates and construction costs. After checking and analyzing the estimates by our experts, you receive accurate and reliable information about the estimated cost of the project, taking into account your special requirements and the possibility of placing an urgent order.
NEC LLC is an organization accredited to conduct non-state examination of estimate documentation. We carry out the necessary tasks in accordance with the criteria defined by current legislation and the contract concluded with the customer.
Why do you need an examination of construction estimates?
Estimate examination is almost always mandatory during construction. Errors made when applying coefficients and others can cause financial losses. The planning, distribution and efficiency of capital investments depend on the reliability of determining the cost of construction of an object. First of all, an independent examination of the estimate is necessary for an investor who invests his money and wants to get a high result from his investment.
Who carries out the examination of design and estimate documentation?
More than 200 certified experts from the National Expert Center are ready to conduct a thorough check of the estimate for you, paying close attention to each section. Having accumulated extensive experience in evaluating the estimate documentation of complex projects, they will accurately identify all the shortcomings and give clear, detailed recommendations for eliminating them.
Legitimacy of expert assessment of the estimated cost
The conclusion of an independent examination of the estimate documentation issued to you is in all cases legitimate. The exception is for projects for the implementation of which budget funds are allocated (even with partial funding).
The scope of services for checking the reliability of the estimated cost includes 2 assessment options:
- We evaluate how correctly the prices and coefficients were used in the calculations.
- We check whether the contract prices fully correspond to market realities.
The first version of the estimate examination involves checking the compliance of the application in calculations of prices and coefficients established by the relevant government bodies and the professional community.
The second option is an examination of the estimated cost to determine whether the prices given in the estimate coincide with the market prices.
The non-state examination of estimate documentation includes the following work:
- checking the accuracy of the volumes and composition of work according to sections of the estimate documentation for the construction of the facility;
- assessment of the volume of work performed directly on site, their compliance with the provided certificates;
- determining compliance with the actual construction conditions, design and contractual conditions of the contract, prices for work performed, applied coefficients and calculations performed;
- checking the accuracy of the indicated cost of construction equipment and materials compared to average market indicators for the construction period;
- calculating the remaining volumes and assessing the estimated cost of the unfinished object;
- analysis of the quantity and cost of mechanisms and machines used;
- checking for the need to perform additional work specified in the estimate;
- preparation of recommendations on the content and composition of estimate documentation.
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What mistakes are most often made when preparing construction estimates?
Many years of experience in reviewing construction estimates have allowed us to identify a list of the most common errors found in these documents. It includes:
- Inflated labor costs and the number of machine days, unreasonably high costs for the purchase of equipment and materials, transport services, etc.
- Incorrect calculation of overheads and other costs, planned costs, and various coefficients.
- Wrong choice of analogue objects.
- Accrual cost tion using mixed prices, that is, prices that were adopted in different years.
- Overestimation of project deadlines, which leads to an increase in costs moves to pay for seconded and rotational workers.
- Overestimation of labor costs.
Conclusion of examination of estimate documentation
Based on the results of the examination of the estimate, a conclusion is drawn up. It includes the following information:
- Brief description of the background information.
- List of comments and proposals for design solutions.
- General conclusions drawn by the experiment ertom based on the results of studying the estimate.
- Recommendations for adding and/or reworking design solutions.
- Conclusion on deviation or object approval.
It takes several days for the expert to draw up a conclusion. The finished document is approved by the head of the expert company.
The result of the examination of the estimated cost of construction
The expert report displays all violations, inaccuracies and errors identified in the documents submitted for analysis, and provides recommendations to eliminate them. The result of such an independent examination of estimates is a conclusion on the cost in regulatory (or market) estimated prices, in accordance with the approved design and estimate documentation, regulatory documents and the requirements of territorial building codes at the location of the facility.
Timing of the estimate examination
The time required to conduct an expert assessment depends on the size of the estimate and the complexity of the project. The minimum period is 5-7 days, the maximum is 30 days.
Cost of examination of estimate documentation
By analogy with the timing, the cost of the service will be determined. It may be affected by your special requirements for results and the urgency of checking the estimate. Based on the results of the work performed, you receive a report (conclusion), in which all the requested information is presented as completely and clearly as possible.
Each project is individual, as are the customer's requirements. Therefore, the cost of non-state examination of estimate documentation in each specific case is determined separately.
The price of the service for checking construction estimates in our company depends on the source documentation you have on which the estimates were developed. Depending on its type, quality and volume, you can use one or another price list.
PRICE LIST No. 1
To check estimates with high-quality initial data
Use this price list if you have a clear, competent and final specification, bill of quantities or defective report for the estimates produced
| Name of works and services | Unit measurements | Cost, in rubles** |
| position* | 100 | |
| estimate | 3 000 |
PRICE LIST No. 2
To check estimates with unclear initial data
Use if you have separate drawings, BTI plans, photographs, unclear scope of work and blurred volumes for the estimates prepared
| Name of works and services | Unit measurements | Cost, in rubles** |
| Checking estimates for all types of construction and installation work | position* | 100 |
| Checking estimates for all types of design and survey work (for a design section or a line determined by one formula) | 200 | 5 000 |
PRICE LIST No. 3
To check estimates if there is a project
| Name of works and services | Unit measurements | Cost, in rubles** |
| Checking the estimate for the construction of a building with an area of up to 100 m2 | estimate | 10 000 - 15 000 |
| Checking the estimate for the construction of a building with an area of 100 to 250 m2 (sections AR and KR) | estimate | 15 000 - 25 000 |
| Checking the estimate for the construction of a building with an area from 250 to 1,000 m2 (sections AR and KR) | estimate | 25 000 - 35 000 |
| Checking the estimate for the construction of a building with an area of over 1,000 m2 (sections AR and KR) | estimate | by agreement |
PRICE LIST No. 4
To check estimates in the absence of initial data
Suitable if you have a project (except for a draft) as initial data for the estimates produced.
| Name of works and services | Estimated cost of the object or work | Cost, % |
| Checking estimates for all types of construction and installation work | up to 5 million rubles | 0,5 |
| Checking estimates for all types of construction and installation work |
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Why is it necessary examination and analysis of construction estimates an independent expert?
The estimate, or design and estimate documentation, is the main part of the project, a document for financing construction and concluding contract agreements. The total cost of any construction as a whole consists of the estimated cost of individual objects, structures, buildings, work and costs, which are determined by calculations - estimates of the volume of work and other project data, in accordance with current standards, prices, rates and tariffs, which are constantly inflated by contractors organizations.
The main overestimation of the cost of construction begins at the initial stage, when the Customer is provided with a project and the conclusion of a construction contract with the provision of an estimate. As the practice of “Safety and Reliability” shows, the average overestimation of the estimated cost when renovating apartments is 7–20 thousand dollars, country houses – 15–60 thousand dollars. Before signing a Contract, we strongly recommend that you contact an independent technical supervision expert or at least undergo a telephone consultation with a specialist, especially since we provide it free of charge. You can really save these huge amounts.
And even if you overpay two or three times, you may not protect yourself from poorly performed repairs if an independent expert has not reviewed the estimate provided by the Contractor. Very often, the estimate columns indicate only the general names of the materials used, such as: putty, gypsum plaster, primer, etc., without indicating the manufacturer, which allows the Contractor to use any material, in most cases cheap and low-quality. Many foremen cheat by buying a couple of bags of expensive mixture for a project, as they say, “show off” the gullible Customer, but in reality they use a mixture several times cheaper than stated.
A huge number of Customers, having signed an agreement for a certain amount, are still forced to incur additional costs. This is due to the fact that the Contractor provided the Customer with an incomplete estimate, which, naturally, turned out to be cheaper than the proposals of competitive companies. As a result, upon completion of the main contract, a large number of additional works appear, which the Customer is forced to pay out of despair.
An estimate is a document that, first of all, should help you plan expenses and assess your capabilities. We conduct it as a professional examination and analysis of estimates, and we draw up estimates before starting any type of work, be it the construction of buildings or their reconstruction, carrying out repair work of any volume and complexity, finishing work, etc.
We work according to this principle:
1 You dial our number and ask questions that are important to you, and we give comprehensive answers to them.
2 After analyzing your situation, we determine a list of questions that our experts should answer. An agreement for the examination and analysis of construction estimates can be concluded either in our office or directly at your site.
3 We will come to you at a time convenient for you and conduct an examination, examination and analysis of construction estimates.
After carrying out the work, using special instruments (destructive and non-destructive testing), you will receive a written construction and technical report, which will reflect the results of the examination and analysis of the construction estimate, conclusions and recommendations.
The cost of examination and analysis of construction estimates ranges from 15,000 rubles.
The time frame for receiving the conclusion is from 3 working days.
The cost of conducting an examination and analysis of construction estimates is fully justified, because as a result of a full inspection, the party can receive all the necessary and comprehensive information about the quality of the estimate. If we talk about the cost of conducting an inspection, then it all depends on the type of work, the type of object, its location, the scope of work and other objective factors that directly affect pricing.
It is the most critical stage in the design and preparation of construction, reconstruction or major repairs. Such verification is especially important if the customer is a state budgetary, government agency or private investor. Checking the estimate documentation allows you to analyze how promising the investments in the project will be.
In some construction organizations checking estimate documentation carried out by existing internal services. As a rule, in this case there is an entire estimate and contract department, which is engaged not only in drawing up estimates, but also in fully checking them. In large construction companies, the number of employees in such departments can exceed several dozen people, and their work, being quite responsible, is highly paid.
If the customer is an investor whose construction activity is not the main one, or he is involved only in the implementation of part of the project, maintaining an estimate department is usually unprofitable. In such cases, it is more profitable to involve third-party organizations that carry out expert examination of estimate documentation at a professional level. These include our company “Forensic Expertise and Research”, which is accredited to check and analyze estimate documentation for budgetary (state) institutions of any level.
Each non-standard project is individual and has its own characteristics, so we will consider only some parameters of the analysis of estimate documentation.
Checking individual cost estimates without reference to the project
When ordering this type analysis of cost estimates, the main task of specialists is to check it for correctness of preparation, while the features of a particular project do not matter. This check, as a rule, is necessary in order to determine the maximum starting cost of work when conducting a tender, competition, auction, or submitting a request for quotation bids. In this case, checking the estimate documentation without reference to the project will include:
- Analysis of the correct use of unit prices. It is checked whether the directory of unit prices for a specific construction or repair project was selected correctly. For example, when designing a residential building, an estimate maker may mistakenly use a collection of prices for the construction of an industrial facility.
- Checking for duplication of prices in the estimate. Almost all prices from the estimate collection include several types of work. And there are cases when engineers include several prices in the estimate, the work of which is repeated. For example, when laying tiles, you must first install the sheathing - this operation is already included in the unit price for installing a metal tile roof. However, an unscrupulous estimator may include the installation of sheathing in the estimate as a separate item. In this case, the customer will pay double the cost for installation of the sheathing if the error is not identified.
- Checking limited costs. Contractors often inflate the estimated cost, and quite legally - at the expense of limited costs. These are the costs of carrying out architectural supervision, installing temporary buildings and structures, and working in the winter. And only professional experts can exclude them from the estimate. And for the investor, this means savings of up to 10% of the total budget.
Over many years of working with budgetary and state-owned enterprises, our specialists have managed to develop a unique methodology for analyzing budget estimates, which allows for relatively small amounts of money to verify significant volumes of estimate documentation, which makes the company Forensic Expertise and Research LLC an indispensable partner in the service of controlling expenditures and utilization of budget funds.
Examination of design and estimate documentation is the most important step in the transition from the planning stage directly to the implementation of construction work. Often, the fate of success or failure during construction and reconstruction depends on the correct preparation of design and estimate documentation. The examination of design and estimate documentation represents a certain procedure for examining the package of documents necessary to begin construction. This set of measures for analyzing documentation is prescribed by regulations and developed in strict accordance with the technical specifications, the requirements of the initial permitting documentation, norms and rules valid on the territory of the Russian Federation. Design documentation is a large set of documents, including calculations of all systems that the planned facility will include. Project documentation has four main stages of preparation:
- Development of a preliminary design. Produced to obtain initial permitting documentation.
- Development of the construction project itself. The main stage of planning construction work.
- Preparation of working documentation - all papers necessary for construction and installation activities.
- Preparation of a working draft. This stage combines the previous two. Combining the second and third stages is possible when designing simple objects. When planning large complex buildings or structures, the preparation of working and design documentation is carried out separately and sequentially.
State examination is carried out at the second stage - during the preparation of a set of project documents. Non-state examination can be carried out at any stage of documentation preparation, depending on the subject of the study.
The examination of design and estimate documentation is of particular importance in the field of urban planning. Just a few years ago, non-state examination of design and estimate documentation was assigned an optional, insignificant role. However, currently the Government of the Russian Federation is making significant efforts to support non-state expertise to create an alternative institute for design expertise. The goal of these events is, in a global sense, to develop the Russian economy by creating competition in the market and developing expertise in the country. The development of non-state examination of design and estimate documentation largely contributes to the elimination of excessive bureaucratization and “nepotism” of traditional state examination. State examination of design documentation is carried out in order to establish the safety of the designed building or structure and its compliance with the requirements of technical regulations. When carrying out construction using budgetary funds, mandatory control of the estimated cost is carried out in order to determine the reliability of calculations, the efficiency and expediency of spending budgetary funds.
Non-state examination of design and estimate documentation is also carried out with the aim of assessing the economic feasibility of the project, the social significance of the planned building, as well as establishing the compliance of the project with the requirements of urban planning regulations. In each specific case of a non-state examination, the subject of the research is clearly defined. The subject of the examination is included in the contract concluded by the customer of the examination with the accredited organization. Here is a partial list of questions that may be the subject of research:
- Financial feasibility and economic attractiveness of the planned structure.
- Social significance of the planned facility.
- Social significance of the planned construction (provision of jobs, costs included in the estimate for insurance of workers, social support for families of workers, etc.).
- Compliance of design documents with the requirements of the engineering safety of the facility.
- The accuracy of the estimate calculations.
- Compliance of design documents with the requirements of regulations in the field of construction.
In most cases, the examination of design and estimate documentation is carried out by several experts - experienced specialists in the field of construction, planning, installation work, law, management and economics. Experts are required to have specialized knowledge in their subject area, which gives them the right to conduct research. An increasing volume in the total amount of analysis of design and estimate documentation is allocated to the share of non-state expertise. The examination of design and estimate documentation, as a rule, is divided into two large stages - examination of the design part and a thorough study of the estimates. Examination of design documents is a mandatory stage of any construction. Due to errors made in the preparation of design documents, a completed facility may not be put into operation. An examination of a construction project reveals errors, inaccuracies, miscalculations, and will also help to avoid cost overruns due to the choice of the wrong construction financing scheme. The study of estimates is carried out to verify the correctness of spending funds. Only a very experienced specialist in the field of examination can detect excessive waste of funds. Often, correctly executed documents contain serious errors in calculating the cost of construction and drawing up estimates. Improper documentation during construction can result in serious penalties.
In what cases is examination of design and estimate documentation necessary?
Expertise of design and estimate documentation is resorted to in cases where errors were made during the preparation of documentation or their presence is suspected. Here is a sample list of situations when such research should be conducted:
- The question arises about the compliance of the design work carried out with the requirements of regulations.
- The volumes of planned costs, associated costs, price conversion factors taking into account inflation, and total costs were incorrectly determined.
- It is required to calculate the cost of construction in mixed, base, current or forecast prices.
- Cases of incorrect determination of construction deadlines, which leads to a resulting unjustified increase in costs (due to increased costs for labor, rental of construction equipment, etc.).
- It is necessary to establish whether the cost and volume of completed design work correspond to the technical specifications, design objectives, as well as the requirements of the initial permits and contract documents.
According to the methodological documentation (which is advisory in nature), the calculation of construction costs can be carried out in the following types of prices:
- The base price level is considered to be 2000 (according to the FSNB-2001 as amended in 2014)
- Current prices. Prices valid at the time of calculation of construction costs. They are also called actual or current prices.
- Projected prices. Prices that are expected to be valid at the time the estimated amount of work is completed.
In addition, the calculation of construction costs can be made in mixed prices - meaning that the calculation is carried out in Russian prices and in prices valid in some other country. Similar calculations are made if materials, equipment or labor are supplied from abroad. All calculations using various prices are extremely complex and must be carried out by qualified specialists to avoid significant losses, as well as sudden shortages in the construction budget. Incorrectly calculated prices may have consequences in the form of penalties from inspection organizations. The complexity of calculations and the serious consequences of mistakes are another argument in favor of conducting an examination of design and estimate documentation.
Legal support for the examination of design and estimate documentation
The Town Planning Code of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2004 for the first time prescribed the possibility of conducting a non-state examination of design and estimate documentation. Article 50 of the Town Planning Code states that the person (or persons) preparing project documentation may apply to a non-governmental organization for an examination. Conducting a non-state examination is accompanied by the conclusion of an agreement. An organization conducting a non-state examination of design and estimate documentation must be accredited in a certain manner, which is established by the Government of the Russian Federation.
The next step in approving the legality of non-state examination of design and estimate documentation was the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2008, enshrined under number 1070. The Decree approved the following documents attached to the Urban Planning Code:
Regulations on the procedure for conducting non-state examination. This provision has now ceased to apply. Instead, the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 31, 2012 is now in force.
Rules for accreditation of legal entities for the right to conduct non-state examination of design and estimate documentation. These rules were adjusted by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of April 12, 2012.
The accreditation rules determine the directions of non-state examination of design and estimate documentation, which can be carried out by a legal entity that has received accreditation. Later, the Ministry of Regional Development of Russia issued an Order containing a list of areas of activity for specialists in the examination of design and estimate documentation:
- Land planning schemes.
- Architectural solutions and volumetric planning.
- The area of constructive solutions.
- Organization of the construction process.
- Water supply, drainage and sewerage systems.
- Gas supply.
- Electrical systems, automated systems, alarm systems.
- Electricity supply and electricity consumption.
- Environmental issues.
- Fire safety area.
- Ensuring sanitary and epidemiological safety.
Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated November 28, 2011 No. 337-FZ made the following changes to the Urban Planning Code: establishing a procedure for accreditation of legal entities for the right to conduct non-state examination of design and estimate documentation, defining the procedure for maintaining the state register of organizations conducting non-state examination of design and estimate documentation. In addition, the law determined the procedure for certification and re-certification of persons for the right to draw up expert opinions, the procedure for maintaining a state register of certified (re-certified) persons.
Currently, the regulations for conducting non-state examination of design and estimate documentation are determined by the Town Planning Code of the Russian Federation with all the amendments made.
Questions answered by a specialist in the field of examination of design and estimate documentation
- Are prices and coefficients used correctly when preparing estimates?
- Does the volume of work performed correspond to the design and estimate documents?
- Are the mixed prices calculated correctly?
- Are calculations at reference prices consistent with calculations at current prices?
- Are the construction deadlines determined correctly?
- Does the cost of design work correspond to the assigned design specifications?
- Does the design documentation comply with regulatory requirements?
- Will the money be spent wisely?
- Are you spending too much on related expenses?
- Were there any mistakes or miscalculations made during the preparation of the package of project documents?
- What is the financial feasibility of the project?
- What is the social significance of the planned construction?
- What is the economic attractiveness of constructing the planned building or structure?
The list of suggested questions is not exhaustive. If other questions arise, it is advisable to seek advice from an expert before scheduling an examination.
Cost and terms
Forensic examination
A forensic examination is carried out as determined by the court. To appoint an examination to our organization, it is necessary to submit a petition for the appointment of an examination and attach to it an information letter indicating the details of the organization, the possibility of carrying out an examination on the questions raised, the cost and duration of the study, as well as the candidacy of experts indicating their education and work experience. This letter must be certified by the seal of the organization and the signature of its head.
Our specialists prepare an information letter within one working day, after which we send a scanned copy of it by email. Also, if necessary, the original letter can be picked up at the office of our organization. As a rule, the court does not require the original information letter; it is enough to provide a copy of it.
The service for compiling an information letter is provided for free.
Extrajudicial research
Extrajudicial research is carried out on the basis of a contract with 100% prepayment. The agreement can be concluded with both a legal entity and an individual. To conclude an agreement, it is not necessary to be present at the office of our organization; in this case, the sending of all documents, including the expert opinion, will be carried out using the services of postal operators (Dimex, DHL, PonyExpress), which will take no more than 2-4 working days.
Review of expert opinion
A review is necessary in cases where it is necessary to challenge the conclusions of the examination carried out in order to then conduct a repeat study. The conditions for concluding a contract for reviewing are exactly the same as for out-of-court research.
Receiving written expert advice (certificate)
The certificate is not a conclusion, it is of an informational nature and contains answers to questions that do not require a full study, but allow one to assess the feasibility of conducting a full examination.
The conditions for concluding a contract for a certificate are exactly the same as for an out-of-court research.
Obtaining preliminary expert advice
Our specialists are ready to answer any of your questions regarding the conduct of judicial and extrajudicial examinations, assess the feasibility of conducting an examination, provide assistance in formulating research questions, advise on the possibility of conducting a particular analysis, and much more.
Consultation is carried out on the basis of a written request.
To do this, you need to fill out an online application form (or send us a request by e-mail), where you should describe the circumstances of the case in as much detail as possible, formulate the goals that need to be achieved with the help of the examination, preliminary questions, and, if possible, attach all possible documents and descriptions of objects.
The more detailed you are about the circumstances of the case, the more productive the expert’s assistance will be.
Additional services
Reducing the examination period by half
30% to cost
Departure of an expert within the city of Moscow to inspect objects, select samples for research, participate in a court hearing or other events requiring the presence of an expert
Departure of an expert within the Moscow region
Departure of an expert to other regions of Russia
Transport and travel expenses
Preparation of an additional copy of the expert opinion
Legal advice on issues not related to the conduct and appointment of examinations
from 5,000 rub.
Drawing up a statement of claim
Examples of carried out examinations
Frequently asked questions
There is a trial going on regarding the division of property acquired during the marriage; in my case, an examination of the house was carried out. Before my marriage, I was given a house of 68 m2 on a plot of 13 acres (after marriage, I privatized the land for myself), during my marriage, my deed of gift was covered with bricks and the foundation was strengthened, a 2nd floor was built, in the end it became 176.1 m2. The ex-wife claims 1/2 of the entire house and land. The expert divided the house into 2 parts, as if he had already decided without a trial that there would be a division in half. Should the expert have taken into account the gift agreement?
When answering the question, the expert did not take into account the fact that part of the property belongs to you and is not subject to division, since the questions were posed to him incorrectly. The expert himself does not have the right to determine what area is subject to division, since this is a legal issue; the court should have indicated in the questions that part of the house is subject to division, and not the entire house.
