Australia-Wide Construction Cost Estimating Services - Estimating Australia

At Estimating Australia, we provide cost-effective Construction Estimating Services for the Building and Construction Industry.

If you need an expert cost estimator for a new home, renovation, extension, commercial or civil project. Our team of dedicated, professional estimators will assist you each step of the way.

We have the experience you can trust to help make your project successful. Please don't take our word for it; look at our testimonials page or check our rates and see why so many builders keep coming back.

With over 30 years of experience and 5 Star Reviews within the building and construction industry, we provide estimating services that you can trust. With vast experience in all aspects of design, construction and business management, we can assist you with all your construction estimating needs.

Estimating Australia operates 100% online, supporting builders and developers across every state. Our secure digital workflow means you can send plans, receive detailed estimates and review BOQs from anywhere in Australia, without delays or site visits.

We haven't remained as Australia's most experienced estimators without knowing how to look after our customers. Find out what we can do for you and your business.

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We aim to provide a complete estimating solution for your building needs, and we adapt our building cost estimates to suit your business.

We take the time to listen and understand your project fully so that we can tailor-make an estimating solution that will be just right for your project. Our highly experienced team can provide accurate construction costs, on time, every time, that will save you money, stress and ensure you get the results you are after.

Don't wait, send us your plans now!

There are plenty of online estimators offering budget estimates and a short turnaround. But we believe estimating should be much more than that. That's why we offer a professional solution and we never settle for less than the highest quality in customer service and satisfaction. Need your estimate FAST?

Consider our Priority Turnaround Service.

For a small additional fee we can get your estimate completed within as little as 24 - 48hrs.

Call us now to find out how!

• Send your plans: Upload your PDF plans and project details via our online form.

• We prepare a detailed estimate: Trade-by-trade costing, BOQs and take-offs tailored to your project.

• Turnaround in days, not weeks: Priority options are available for urgent tenders.

• Fixed-fee pricing: Transparent pricing so you know your estimating costs upfront.

View our estimating rates on the Pricing & Rates page.

We support builders and developers in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and regional areas across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria with fully online estimating services.

Estimating Australia is proud to announce that we now offer project scheduling services using Construction Management Schedules or Gantt Chart Timelines.

A cost estimate is an integral part of any project, but ensuring the time frames that each project requires is equally essential. Missing project deadlines means unhappy clients and unprofitable projects. If you need to highlight critical paths or ensure you can reach project deadlines,

Estimating Australia has the specific knowledge, skills, and experience to assist your company in increasing your efficiency and completing your projects on time and within budget.

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• Residential builders and designers

• Commercial builders and developers

• Civil contractors and infrastructure firms

• Owner builders needing independent cost checks

Typical projects range from small renovations under $250k to multi-million-dollar commercial and civil developments.

Peter Irvin has over 30 years' experience in residential, commercial and civil construction across Australia. He's worked as a builder, project manager, and estimator, and now leads our team in preparing accurate, defensible construction cost estimates and BOQs for builders, developers, and owner-builders.

5-Star rated construction cost estimator trusted by builders across Australia.

Estimating Australia prepares detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) so builders, developers and owner builders can clearly understand every component of their project costs. A structured BOQ helps you compare subcontractor quotes, avoid scope gaps and keep your construction budget under control.

• Trade-by-trade breakdowns for materials and labour

• Structured BOQs that support tenders and bank funding

• Reduced cost surprises through clearer project scope

Learn more about our Bills of Quantities service.

• Data-driven pricing: All estimates use current local labour rates, supplier pricing and regional cost indexes.

• Construction-qualified team: Every estimate is prepared or reviewed by an experienced Australian builder, estimator or civil engineering professional.

• Accuracy clients rely on: Builders report fewer cost variations, tighter tender margins and more successful project wins when using our detailed BOQs and take-offs.

• Transparent methodology: We provide breakdowns and the logic behind the numbers, helping builders justify costs to clients, QSs, and banks.

• Full documentation: BOQs, take-offs, schedules and supporting files are delivered in a clear, professional format ready for tender submission.