ASAQS Standard System of Measuring Building Work (Southern Africa)
Bills of Quantities for Lesotho, done in minutes
Enormous Buildings turns your dimensioned floor plans into a complete, priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for Lesotho — using the ASAQS Standard System of Measuring Building Work (Southern Africa) standard that local quantity surveyors, contractors and lenders expect, priced in LSL (L), with every rate source-cited.
What your Lesotho BoQ includes
- Preliminaries
- Substructure & foundations
- Superstructure & walling
- Roofing
- Internal finishes
- Services (plumbing & electrical)
- External works
| Description | Unit | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation trench excavation | m³ | 22.0 |
| Mass concrete strip foundation, C20 | m | 46.0 |
| 230mm masonry walls, common bond | m² | 168.0 |
| Reinforced concrete lintels over openings | m | 24.0 |
| Roof trusses & covering | m² | 142.0 |
| Internal plaster & finishes | m² | 380.0 |
Rates and totals are priced in LSL when you generate your own BoQ.
How it works in Lesotho
Lesotho — frequently asked
What BoQ format is used in Lesotho?+
Lesotho uses the ASAQS Standard System of Measuring Building Work (Southern Africa) standard. Your bill is generated in that exact format, priced in LSL.
What currency is my BoQ priced in?+
Every rate and total is priced in LSL (L), the currency used in Lesotho. You can also choose any other currency at generation.
How much does it cost?+
Generating and previewing is free. Unlocking the full Bill of Quantities (BoQ) costs 1% of the estimated building cost, paid in your own currency.
How long does it take?+
A typical analysis for a Lesotho project completes in a few minutes — versus the days or weeks a manual takeoff takes.
Can a quantity surveyor or contractor rely on it?+
The bill is grouped by trade and every unit rate carries a source, so a Lesotho QS or contractor can check each figure. Treat it as a fast, auditable first-pass.