Construction Cost Estimator — Detailed Costing & BOQs

Construction Cost Estimator — Detailed Costing & BOQs

Estimating Australia is a specialist construction cost estimator providing detailed costings, BOQs and take-offs for builders, developers and owner-builders across Australia.

With more than 30 years' experience in residential, commercial and civil construction, we help you price projects accurately, win more tenders and protect your margin.

If you're ready to outsource your construction cost estimating so you can spend more time running sites and less time on spreadsheets, our team can help.

We combine deep practical experience with leading estimating software and live local price data to produce precise, defensible cost estimates you can rely on.

Free up your time. Start each project with confidence. Make the most of your available budget.

Call today on to fast-track your project!

Fast Professional Building Estimates

We understand how critical speed and accuracy are when you're pricing work.

Our construction cost estimator service is designed for busy builders who need detailed, dependable numbers without weeks of delay.

• Accurate construction costs, delivered on time.

• Priority turnaround for urgent tenders (24-48 hours for eligible projects).

• Clear documentation ready for client presentations, bank funding and internal approvals.

Whether you're pricing a new home, a multi-unit development or a complex commercial job, we'll tailor the level of detail and reporting to suit how you run your business.

Why Builders Trust Our Construction Cost Estimates

• Data-driven pricing: We combine live local supplier pricing, regional cost indexes, and current labour rates to keep your estimates aligned with real market conditions.

• Construction-qualified team: Every estimate is prepared or reviewed by an Australian construction professional with hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and civil projects.

• Transparent methodology: Our BOQs and take-offs clearly show the structure and logic behind the numbers, helping you justify costs to clients, quantity surveyors, and lenders.

• Fewer surprises on site: Builders using our estimates report fewer variations, fewer cost blowouts, and better control of project cash flow.

• Professional documentation - Estimates, BOQs and schedules are delivered in a clear, consistent format that's easy to share with clients, subcontractors and finance partners.

What Services Do We Provide?

Our team of skilled, experienced construction cost estimators provides a full suite of estimating services for builders, developers and owner-builders:

• Residential construction estimating

• Commercial construction estimating services

• Civil construction estimating services

• Preliminary estimates

• Bill of quantities

We can adapt our construction cost estimates to your labour rates, preferred suppliers and project types so you get pricing that reflects how you actually build.

Give us a call on to see how we can help increase the success of your construction project.

How Our Construction Cost Estimation Service Works

• Send your plans and brief: Email us your drawings, specifications and any tender documentation, or upload them via our online contact form.

• Fixed-fee proposal: We review your project and provide a precise, fixed-fee quote for the estimate, BOQ and any additional outputs you require.

• Detailed estimating: Our team completes a trade-by-trade take-off and cost build-up using your preferred rates, where provided, or our national pricing database.

• Deliverables supplied: You receive your estimate, BOQ and supporting schedules in PDF and/or CSV formats, ready to use for tenders, internal approvals and client presentations.

• Follow-up support: If you have questions about any line item or need to re-scope parts of the project, we're available to talk through the numbers and update the estimate where required.

We Are Ready To Help

Did you know that we are the #1 rated building cost consultancy firm in Australia? We have partnered with some of the industry's leading construction firms to ensure the success of some of Australia's most recognisable projects.

Meet your deadlines with our streamlined services.

We provide a 100% online service. Stay safe, but stay productive and in control! Would you like to discuss your project with the industry's most respected construction cost estimator? Give us a call today on .

Would You Like To Explore Our Rates?

• How much does it cost for a construction cost estimate for a new home?

• What are the rates for a commercial build cost estimate?

Visit our estimating rates page to discover our latest rates for all construction cost estimates.

We have a helpful form that will help you identify the exact prices for your unique project. If you would like a custom service, please don't hesitate to contact us on for a detailed fee proposal.

We work with a broad range of clients across various industries, including builders, architects, renovators, subcontractors, and major construction companies.

Meet Your Construction Cost Estimator

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

Peter's combination of on-site experience, commercial insight and disciplined estimating processes is a key reason so many clients return to Estimating Australia for project after project.

Australia's Best Online Construction Cost Estimator

No matter what type of project, we have the expertise, industry experience and construction insights.

Some of our recent projects include residential apartments, townhouses, storage developments, retaining walls, eco-friendly green homes, warehouse developments and residential extensions.

Our highly detailed building cost estimates and take-offs provide you with the data and clarity you need to make informed decisions.

We offer complete solutions for your construction estimating services. Our estimates account for a wide range of factors to ensure you can make the most of your budget.

We have a comprehensive understanding of modern construction methods for all trades, including plastering, painting, tiling, flooring, carpentry, shop-fitting, office fit-outs, glazing, joinery and gyprocking.

As we use A-grade estimating software, we can help you compete to win tenders on competitive jobs with class-leading documentation.

We do the hard work for you.

What is a building cost estimator?

What is a Bill of Quantity (BOQ)?

As the highest-rated construction estimating service in Australia, we provide local solutions for clients in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

Thanks to our state-of-the-art national database and industry resources, we can provide you with accurate costing estimations for your unique location.

By allowing us to handle your costing, you can focus on the other important aspects of your project.

One reason we are confident our results will impress is that they have been specifically designed to suit the Australian Trades Industry.

We take pride in our uncompromising standard of professionalism.

Should You Use An Online Construction Cost Estimator?

You get what you pay for!

There are many free options for estimating building costs online. Unfortunately, these are limited in scope and do not have access to live local data.

So it is important that you take note of this important point from Australia's leading construction cost estimator:

The successful formula for repeatable, quality cost estimates is a combination of experience, commercial intellect, and the right tools for the project at hand. Cost estimating is more than just numbers; it is both an art and a science. But, most importantly, it requires a strong dose of structure and discipline. Never underestimate the value that experience brings to the table!'

We are passionate about what we do.

The success of your project is vital to us.

It is our goal to help you make the most of your budget, secure tenders and complete your construction projects on time and on budget. It is this dedication to the success of our clients' projects that has enabled us to establish a reputation as the premier construction cost estimation service in Australia.

How Does Our Construction Cost Estimation Service Work?

Give us a call or email us your plans.

We will provide a fixed-price estimate based on your specifications. Our team will provide you with the completed documentation in an easily shareable PDF or CSV file.

Check out a sample of a Full Estimate here. (Full Estimate Sample)
Check out a sample of a Preliminary Estimate here. (Sample Preliminary Estimate)
Check out a sample of a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) here. (Sample BOQ)
Marked Up Drawings can be supplied on request. (Sample 3D Take Off)

Please NOTE: These are samples; each estimate is unique and will vary to some degree.

Contact us and let's get started on your project today!