Quoting guides for builders
11 guides on pricing builders work in Australia — what to measure, what it costs in 2026, and what to put in the quote so the job stays profitable.
- BuildersHow to Quote a Bathroom Renovation in AustraliaA bathroom is a small room hiding a lot of trades. Here's how to quote a bathroom renovation so waterproofing, plumbing and the hidden nasties are all priced before you commit to a number.
- BuildersHow to Price a Kitchen Renovation in AustraliaA kitchen is the priciest room in the house and the easiest to underquote. Here's how to price a kitchen renovation across cabinetry, stone, appliances and labour so the number holds and your margin's in there.
- BuildersHow to Quote a Granny Flat Build in AustraliaA granny flat is a full house build in miniature — slab, frame, lock-up, fit-out and every service connection. Here's how to quote one by stage so nothing's missed and the progress payments protect you.
- BuildersHow to Quote a Laundry Renovation in AustraliaA laundry is a wet area with cabinetry, plumbing and tiling packed into a tiny footprint. Here's how to quote a laundry renovation so the scope is tight, the trades are covered and your margin survives.
- BuildersHow to Quote a Patio Extension in AustraliaA patio looks like posts and a roof — until you're pricing footings, a wind rating and a council permit. Here's how to quote a patio extension so the materials, labour and approvals are all in the number.
- BuildersWhat to Charge for a Shed Build in AustraliaA shed kit looks like a fixed price on a supplier's website — until you add the slab, the site prep and the council paperwork. Here's how to quote a shed build so the whole job is covered and your margin holds.
- BuildersHow to Quote Bathroom Waterproofing ComplianceWaterproofing is a small part of a bathroom reno by area and a huge part by risk. Here's how to quote it to AS 3740 so the job passes inspection, holds for years, and never comes back as a callback.
- BuildersHow to Quote Insulation Installation in AustraliaInsulation looks like a simple per-metre job until the roof space shrinks, the old batts need removing and the client wants the wrong R-value. Here's how to quote insulation installation so access, materials and labour are all priced in.
- BuildersHow to Quote an Outdoor Kitchen Build in AustraliaAn outdoor kitchen is a full build hiding behind a benchtop — cabinetry, appliances, and gas, water and power run out to an exposed spot. Here's how to quote one so the services and site work don't sink your margin.
- BuildersHow to Get More Building LeadsA builder doesn't need more enquiries — a builder needs three or four serious ones a year. Here's where genuine building leads come from, and how to qualify them before you spend a week estimating for nothing.
- BuildersHow to Do a Material Take-OffA material figure is a quantity times a price, and it's almost always the quantity that's wrong. Here's how to do a take-off you can stand behind, set a waste allowance from your own jobs, and get it into a quote that still makes money.