Australian estimating guides

Clearer quotes start here.

Browse 60 practical guides for defining a job, checking metric quantities and presenting a quote your client can follow.

166 guides

Floors & finishes

Tile flooring estimating guide

Flooring calculator for tile: separate area, boxes and layout details for Australia projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Create a tradie quote

Make the quote structure clear before exporting for Australia projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Should a builder’s quote be itemised?

An itemised contractor quote makes the agreed work, quantities, allowances and exclusions easier to compare. Ask for enough detail to understand what the total buys and how changes will be priced; the necessary contractual terms depend on your project.

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Painting & plasterboard

Interior painting estimating guide

Estimating interior painting costs: wall area, coats and preparation for Australia projects. Compare measured quantities, cost drivers, a worked calculation and the matching completed estimate PDF.

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Practical estimating decisions with worked examples. Each trade guide links to an itemized PDF sample you can inspect before building your own estimate.

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