Every quantity measured from your PDF, DWG or BIM drawings, with units, locations and drawing references for each line item.
About Our Firm
Construction Estimating Services for Australian Builders & Contractors
Full-scope cost estimates for residential, commercial and civil projects, quantified to Australian standards with current state-based rates.
- CSI / NATSPEC-aligned trade breakdowns
- Labour, material, plant and preliminaries
- Excel BOQ plus marked-up plans
- 24–48 hour turnaround on most trades
- AIQS / NATSPEC-aligned outputs
- Current rates for every state and territory
What's included
Full quantity takeoff
Excel BOQ and cost plan
A trade-by-trade bill of quantities with labour, material, plant, preliminaries, margin and GST clearly separated.
Marked-up plans
Your drawings returned with measurements annotated, so you can trace every figure back to the plan.
Scope, inclusions and exclusions
A clear written scope so you and your client know exactly what the number covers, and what it doesn’t.
How it works
01
Send Your Plans
Upload drawings, specs and any addenda through our contact form.
02
Get A Fixed Quote
We confirm scope and a fixed fee before any work begins, no surprises.
03
We estimate
A dedicated estimator completes the takeoff and pricing within 24–48 hours.
04
Review and refine
You receive the BOQ and marked-up plans, with one round of free revisions.
Project types we estimate
- New homes, duplexes and townhouses
- Extensions and renovations
- Multi-residential and apartments
- Offices, retail and hospitality fitouts
- Warehouses and industrial sheds
- Civil, landscaping and external works
Project types we estimate
We’re a dedicated estimating firm, not a side service. Our estimators work full-time on Australian projects, using PlanSwift, Cubit and Bluebeam with current Rawlinsons and state-based rates. You get consistent, defensible numbers without the cost of an in-house estimator.
- Fixed fees confirmed before we start
- One free round of revisions
- Strict confidentiality on plans and pricing
- Available for per-project or monthly retainer work
What You Receive
Deliverables you can hand straight to a client
Every job is returned as a clean, review-ready package, not a raw spreadsheet dump. You can drop it into a tender submission or client report with minimal reformatting.
- Excel BOQ with formulas intact and trade summaries
- PDF summary sheet suitable for client or bank submission
- Colour-coded marked-up drawings for full traceability
- Rate and assumption notes so numbers can be defended
- Optional CSV export for your accounting or ERP system
Software, standards and data we use
PlanSwift & Cubit
Digital takeoff from PDF, DWG and BIM models with auditable measurement layers.
Bluebeam Revu
Markups and comparison sets to catch drawing revisions and addenda.
Rawlinsons & live rates
Published rate data blended with current supplier and subcontractor pricing.
NATSPEC & AIQS aligned
Trade breakdowns structured to recognised Australian conventions.
Elemental cost planning
Feasibility and concept estimates by element for early-stage decisions.
Secure file handling
Confidential storage, NDAs on request, and we never tender against clients.
Simple, fixed-fee pricing
Fees are agreed in writing before we start, based on scope and drawing complexity. Indicative ranges below, send your plans for an exact figure.
Full trade estimate
From $650
- All trades priced
- Preliminaries & margin
- 48 hour turnaround
Trusted by builders across Australia
“Turnaround is the reason we stay. Plans in Monday, priced estimate Wednesday, tender submitted Thursday.”
Daniel W.
— Head Contractor, VIC
“The BOQ structure matches how we buy work, so we can go straight out to subbies without rebuilding it.”
Priya S.
— Builder, NSW
“Detailed, consistent and defensible. Our bank accepted the cost plan without a single query.”
Mark T.
— Developer, QLD
Construction Estimating Services || Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are your estimates?
Our estimates typically land within a ±5% accuracy band against final tendered costs, provided the documentation is reasonably complete.
How long does it take?
Single-trade work is usually back within 24 hours; full trade estimates within 48 hours. Urgent tenders can often be prioritised.
What if the drawings change?
Send the revised set and we compare it against the original. One round of revisions is included free; large scope changes are re-quoted.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. We handle every set of plans confidentially and will sign your NDA on request. We never tender against our own clients.
Which states do you cover?
All of Australia. Rates are applied per state and territory so pricing reflects the local market, not a national average.
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Ready for an accurate estimate?
Get in touch today and receive a priced estimate back within 24 to 48 hours.