Expert Builder Services
Indicative Project Cost Estimate
Understand what your project is likely to cost before going to tender or comparing builder quotes.
Our independent, experience-based estimate uses your tender-ready architectural plans, available engineering documentation and project information to prepare an indicative project cost based on current industry averages, typical building rates and realistic allowances.
It is designed to help homeowners establish realistic expectations, identify major cost areas and better understand builder quotes when they arrive.
This is a practical builder-perspective estimate and not a formal quantity surveyor's report.
Each standard cost estimate accepts up to 30 pages of documents in total per submission.
Please submit the most relevant tender-ready architectural plans, engineering documents and inclusions or specifications. Where possible, combine the documents into one PDF before uploading.
If the project documentation exceeds 30 pages, contact us before purchasing so we can confirm which documents are required.
Choose Your Project Size
Projects from 0–200 m²
$750 AUD
Suitable for new homes, extensions and residential projects with a total project floor area of up to 200 m².
- Review of up to 30 pages of submitted project documents
- Review of tender-ready architectural plans
- Review of available engineering documentation
- Indicative cost breakdown across major building categories
- Current industry average rates and realistic allowances
- Key assumptions and guidance notes
- Written estimate summary
Projects from 201–500 m²
$990 AUD
Suitable for larger homes and residential projects with a total project floor area between 201 m² and 500 m².
- Review of up to 30 pages of submitted project documents
- Review of tender-ready architectural plans
- Review of available engineering documentation
- Indicative cost breakdown across major building categories
- Current industry average rates and realistic allowances
- Key assumptions and guidance notes
- Written estimate summary
Projects Over 500 m²
Custom Quote
For projects over 500 m² or projects with unusual complexity, multiple buildings or significant specialist works, please contact us for a tailored quote.
How It Works
Choose your project size
Select the pricing option that matches the total project floor area shown on your plans.
Complete checkout and submit your documents
Complete the secure checkout and provide your tender-ready architectural plans, available engineering documentation and any inclusions or specifications.
A standard submission can include up to 30 pages of project documents in total.
Receive your written estimate
We review the supplied project information and prepare an indicative cost breakdown with key assumptions and guidance notes.
What Your Estimate Includes
- An independent, experience-based project cost estimate
- Review of up to 30 pages of supplied project documents
- An indicative cost breakdown across major construction categories
- Allowances based on current typical industry rates
- Identification of important assumptions and potential cost risks
- Guidance notes to help you understand the estimate
- A written summary to assist when reviewing builder quotes
- A clearer understanding of whether the plans align with the intended budget
What We Need From You
- Tender-ready architectural plans
- Available engineering plans and details
- Inclusions or specifications, if available
- Site information or reports, if available
- Project location
- Any known owner-supplied items or special requirements
- A maximum of 30 pages of documents in total per standard submission
Please provide the most relevant documents. If your documents exceed 30 pages, contact us before purchasing so we can confirm what should be submitted.
Submitting Your Documents
Please submit up to 30 pages of the most relevant project documents. This may include your architectural plans, engineering documentation, inclusions, specifications and available site information.
Where possible, combine the documents into one PDF before uploading.
If your documentation exceeds 30 pages, please contact us before submitting it so we can confirm which documents are required.
Ready to Understand What Your Project May Cost?
Choose the pricing option that matches your project size and complete the secure checkout to get started.
This service provides an indicative, experience-based project cost estimate using the documents and information supplied. It is not a formal quantity surveyor's report, fixed-price building quote, tender or guarantee of the final construction cost. Actual prices may vary depending on the final design, site conditions, location, product selections, market conditions and builder pricing.