Fully Insured for Your Peace of Mind
We carry full Professional Indemnity insurance. When we give you technical advice or handle a tender, you’re backed by our cover. It’s one less thing for you to worry about.
2 Decades of Industry Expertise
We aren’t just office people. We’ve got two decades of hands-on experience in the trade. We know that the real work happens on-site, but the money is made (or lost) in the paperwork. We help you protect your margins and stay compliant.
Your Professional “Second Man”
Think of us as your off-site office manager. Whether it’s a house extension in Witney or a commercial refit in Abingdon, we provide the professional infrastructure usually only seen in big firms, but tailored for a one-man band or a small crew.
About us
Based in Oxford, Altus Building Services acts as the professional backbone for small builders and subcontractors across Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley, and the Home Counties.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in estimating, quantity surveying, and site safety, we know that your time is best spent on-site, not buried in paperwork. By managing your estimating, tendering, quantity surveying, planning drawings, and complex Health & Safety documentation, we get you away from the desk and back to what you do best: delivering quality craftsmanship.
While we bring deep commercial expertise to the table, we specialize in residential projects where precision is everything. We provide the professional infrastructure that empowers local trades to scale efficiently, stay compliant, and win more work. At Altus, we are dedicated to raising industry standards by giving small businesses the elite-level back-office support usually reserved for major contractors.
Our Services: Taking the Weight Off Your Shoulders
Stop spending your evenings on spreadsheets and your weekends on quotes. Let Altus Building Services handle the paperwork and technical bits so you can get off the desk, back on the tools, and home in time for dinner.
Professional Tendering
Don’t lose out on a job just because your bid didn’t look “official” enough. We create high-quality, professional tender documents that win over clients and show you mean business.
Quantity Surveying
We keep a sharp eye on the costs from start to finish, managing the money so you don’t get any nasty surprises at the end of the project.
Estimating & Pricing
Stop “guesstimating.” We provide accurate cost breakdowns and material take-offs so you can quote with confidence, knowing exactly what your profit margin is before you buy the first bag of cement.
Planning & 3D Drawings
Need to show a client what the finished job will look like? Or need technical plans for approval? We create precision drawings and 3D visuals that get projects moving fast.
H&S Without the Headache
RAMS, risk assessments, and method statements are a pain, but they’re non-negotiable. We handle the complex health and safety paperwork to keep you legal and your workers safe on-site.
Back-Office Project Support
Our comprehensive administrative infrastructure manages the vital paperwork behind the scenes, leaving you free to focus on quality on-site delivery.
Our areas of expertise
Altus Building Services excel in residential quantity surveying, tendering, planning drawings, and H&S documentation. We support small builders across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and the Home Counties with expert project support delivered with professionality and precision.
Precision Estimating and Tendering
We excel at securing profitable work by providing highly accurate quantity surveying and competitive tenders. Our detailed cost analysis ensures your bids are professional, realistic, and structured to win more contracts.
Expert Planning and Technical Drawings
We bridge the gap between initial concept and construction. Our team produces detailed planning drawings, including 3D visualisations, and the technical documentation required to streamline approvals, ensuring your projects move forward without administrative delays.
Comprehensive Health and Safety Compliance
We specialize in protecting small builders by managing complex H&S documentation and site safety requirements. Our expertise ensures your business remains fully compliant with the latest regulations, providing safety and peace of mind.
Your Local Partner Across Oxfordshire
Based in the heart of Oxford, Altus Building Services is perfectly positioned to support small builders and subcontractors throughout Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley. Our central location allows us to provide responsive, expert back-office support to construction firms operating in thriving hubs such as Abingdon, Witney, Bicester, and Didcot. By understanding the local planning landscapes and regional market rates, we offer a distinct advantage to tradespeople navigating the unique demands of the Oxford area.
Our expertise extends across the entire Oxfordshire territory, supporting residential and commercial projects for specialist trades and local builders alike. Whether you are managing a renovation or a larger development, our 20 years of industry knowledge ensures your surveying, planning, and safety documentation meet the specific professional standards required.
Precision Support for Small Builders and Tradespeople
Altus Building Services is the secret weapon for small builders and subcontractors who want to scale up without getting buried in paperwork. We handle the technical heavy lifting so you don’t have to; From pin-sharp Estimating, Quantity Surveying and Tenders to professional Planning & 3D drawings and Health and Safety documentation Altus has you covered!
By plugging our 20 years of industry expertise directly into your business, we make sure every project is built on a rock-solid foundation of financial clarity and technical precision. We don’t just do spreadsheets; we provide the vital compliance infrastructure needed to survive and thrive in 2026.
We take the administrative weight off your shoulders. Our mission is simple: we streamline your workflow and kill the “desk work” so you can spend your time where it makes money—on-site, delivering the high-quality craftsmanship your clients expect.
What are you waiting for?
Stop chasing paperwork and start winning more jobs; Let’s get your next project on the right track. Contact us now!