Pricing
Honest pricing on real Perth rates. Send us the plans, we review them and confirm the price and lead time before we start. No hidden fees, no lock-in contract, no minimum spend.
You Know the Fee Before We Start
Some jobs are quick and some take real time to work through, like working out the roof timber on a house. So every job starts the same way: send us the plans, we review them, then confirm the price and lead time with you before a line is measured. For residential work we generally stick to the fees below. That price stands for the agreed scope.
| Type of Job | How It Is Priced |
|---|---|
| Residential single storey estimation takeoff, one trade only | $400, confirmed once we have reviewed the plans |
| Residential double storey estimation takeoff, one trade only | $550, confirmed once we have reviewed the plans |
| Residential multi-trade, house bill of quantities or unit developments | Reviewed and priced per job once we have the plans |
| Commercial jobs | 1% of the job value, or a fixed fee, depending on the scope and the timeframe |
How We Compare
Why an external estimator stacks up against in-house staff or an offshore takeoff shop.
| Factor | Perth Construction Estimating | In-House Estimator | Offshore Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Structure | Pay per job, price agreed before we start | Full-time salary plus on-costs | Low headline rate, rework costs hidden |
| Local Knowledge | Perth WA rates, councils, subbies | Depends on the hire | None, generic national data |
| Turnaround | 24hr residential, 2-3 days commercial | Variable, depends on workload | Slow, time zones and handover delays |
| Direct Contact | Ring us anytime to discuss the numbers | Internal liaison overhead | Email only, timezone delays |
| Accuracy on WA Rates | Priced on current local supply data | Depends on the person hired | Poor, generic national rates |
| Plan Revisions | Free when the plans change | Their time, your wage bill | Often charged as a new job |
What You Are Actually Paying For
An estimate is not a spreadsheet you buy. It is the hours somebody spends reading your drawings properly, checking the scale, querying what is missing and pricing it against rates that are current in Perth this month.
That is why we quote per job instead of publishing a rate card. A single slab and a five-trade commercial fit-out are not the same piece of work, and pretending they are is how people end up paying for a number they cannot rely on.
You get the price before we start. If the scope moves, we stop and talk to you first.
What Drives the Cost
Pricing depends on several things. The larger and more complex the job, the longer it takes to estimate. We review your plans and confirm the price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Job Size
A small residential slab takes less time to measure than a large commercial site. Bigger jobs cost more to estimate.
Complexity
A straightforward residential slab is faster than a multi-trade commercial fit-out with structural elements and complex finishes.
Turnaround Urgency
Rush jobs cost more because we prioritise your work and may need to defer other estimates. Standard residential turnaround is 24 hours.
Number of Trades
A single-trade concreting job costs less to estimate than a full building project with five or more trade schedules.
Detail Level
A high-level feasibility estimate costs less than a detailed bill of quantities ready for tender submission.
Document Quality
Clear, to-scale plans with full specifications are faster to work with than rough sketches or hand-drawn detail.
No Risk, No Pressure
Price Agreed Before We Start
We agree the fee before we start. If the scope grows, we quote the extra before we continue.
No Lock-In
No contract. No minimum spend. No exclusivity. Use us when you need us, walk away anytime.
Honest Go or No-Go
If a job does not stack up or the margins do not add up, we tell you. We would rather lose the fee than burn your profit.
Questions About Pricing
Per-job pricing is clearer for you. We review the plans and confirm the price and lead time before we start, so there are no surprises. A simple residential slab takeoff costs less than a complex commercial tender, and we price accordingly.
It depends on the scope. A residential single storey takeoff for one trade is generally $400, and a double storey is $550. Multi-trade residential, house bills of quantities and unit developments are reviewed and priced per job. Commercial jobs are 1% of the job value or a fixed fee, depending on the scope and timeframe. Send us the plans and we confirm the price and lead time before we start.
If scope changes during the estimate, we talk to you first. The original quote stands for the agreed scope. If the scope expands, we provide a new quote before continuing.
No. One-off jobs stay one-off. If you use us regularly, there is no minimum spend, no exclusivity, and no long-term contract. You are free to work with us when it suits you.
We keep our pricing simple and fair. Regular clients get priority on turnaround and direct access to our team, but we do not discount the per-job rate.
If something does not look right, ring us. We will review the figures and talk through anything that doesn't add up.
Want to know more? See how the estimating process works or read about the estimating team.
Get a Quote Off Your Plans
Send us your plans and we will take it from there. You get the price before we start, 24-hour turnaround on most residential jobs, and no lock-in contract.