Cost estimation
Accurate cost estimates for homes, offices, factories and more, so you bid with confidence and avoid mistakes.
Services
Estimating Services for Every Trade
Cost estimates, quantity takeoffs and bid-ready pricing for residential, commercial, industrial and public projects across Australia. Send the whole job or only the trades you are bidding.
Core Estimating Services
The six ways we work with builders and contractors, from a one-off takeoff to an estimator dedicated to your company.
Building cost estimation
Know what your building will cost before you break ground, and stay on budget.
Construction estimation services
Detailed breakdowns that take the guesswork out of budgeting, with no unexpected costs.
Construction quantity takeoffs
Exact material quantities from your drawings. Order the right amount and stop paying for waste.
Freelance construction estimating service
Accurate, flexible cost estimates for any project. Whether you are a contractor or developer, we help you plan better and stay within budget.
Dedicated estimator for construction
An estimator assigned to your company from day one. We handle the numbers.
Estimates by Project and Bid Type
Residential, commercial, industrial and public work, from early budgets to bid-ready numbers.
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Residential construction estimating
Itemised costs that help homeowners and contractors stay on budget.
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Commercial construction estimating
Office buildings, retail spaces and more, priced in detail.
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Industrial construction estimating
Plazas, warehouses and processing plants.
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Preliminary estimates
Early-stage numbers for a budget before detailed planning.
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Public sector bid estimates
Estimates built to meet government contract requirements.
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Commercial bid estimates
Itemised bids for offices, retail and other commercial work.
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Residential bid estimates
Homes, renovations and multi-family builds.
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UFC/TIPS job order contract estimating
Estimates from unit price data for job order contracts.
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Xactimate estimating
Property damage and restoration estimates to insurance standards.
Trades We Estimate
Pick a trade to open a real sample estimate in Excel, or send the whole project and we will price every trade.
- Concrete sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Grading, excavation and dirt sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Masonry sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Roofing sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Waterproofing sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Lumber and carpentry sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Electrical sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Plumbing sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- HVAC sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Drywall and framing sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Painting sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
- Finishes sample estimate, Excel, opens in a new tab
Beyond the Estimate
Support for planning, scheduling, drafting and managing your project once the numbers are in.
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Estimating consultants
Expert cost advice from concept to completion.
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Construction drafting
Detailed drawings for planning, permitting and building.
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Material supplier coordination
We talk to your suppliers to cut delays and overruns.
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General contractor support
Help with timelines, budgets and sourcing materials.
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Project management
Keep cost, schedule and scope under control.
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CPM scheduling
Critical path schedules for construction projects.
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Engineering consulting
Technical support for engineering decisions.
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Architectural design and support
Design help and documentation for your project.
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Urban planning and development
Planning support for development projects.
What You Can Expect
A clear process from the first drawing to the final number.
2–3 days
Typical turnaround once you accept the quote and pay. Complex jobs can take a little longer.
Quote first
We review your drawings and send a price and proposed delivery date before any work starts.
Revision support
We stay available for revisions, clarifications and adjustments while you finalise your pricing.
NDA on request
Want your project kept confidential? Tell us and we will prepare a non-disclosure agreement.
Ready to Price Your Next Build?
Send your drawings and we will reply with a quote and a proposed delivery date. Estimates usually arrive within 2 to 3 business days of approval.