What does a quantity surveyor do?
A quantity surveyor is a construction-cost specialist. For property investors, that expertise is essential: when your building's original construction costs aren't known, the ATO recognises quantity surveyors as appropriately qualified to estimate them for depreciation purposes. Getting those estimates right — and applying the correct effective lives and rates — is exactly what maximises your claim.
Why a qualified QS matters: tax depreciation is not something to gamble with. An unqualified or careless assessment can leave thousands of dollars in legitimate deductions unclaimed — or worse, expose you to problems with a non-compliant report. Every SJB schedule is prepared by qualified quantity surveyors with over 20 years' experience in the construction industry, and is fully compliant with current ATO legislation.
Experience you can count on
We are considered one of the premier specialist quantity surveying consultancies for tax depreciation. Our team's construction background means we understand buildings from the ground up — how they're built, what's inside them, and exactly which elements can be depreciated and at what rate. That depth of knowledge is what allows us to guarantee you the best possible, fully legitimate tax deduction.
A personal, family-run service
We're mum-and-dad investors ourselves — a family-run business, not a faceless corporate. You won't be bulk-processed through a system. Instead, you get genuine attention to detail, great value, and a QS who is on your side at every step. And we'll beat any competitor's written quote by 10%.