"The estimate arrived the next morning — line by line, no jargon. It saved us from a builder quote that was $42k over."
Elena Whitcombe
Homeowner · Bondi
Renovation estimating designed
around confidence, not guesswork.
Professional renovation estimating that combines experienced estimators with intelligent technology — so homeowners and builders can make informed decisions before construction begins.
500+
Projects
98%
Client Satisfaction
24 Hour
Fast Turnaround
6+
Years Experience
— Who we are
An estimating studio built on the quiet discipline of accuracy.
Renovation Estimating is an independent Australian firm serving homeowners, architects, and builders who value clarity over surprises. Every estimate is produced by a senior estimator, digitally measured, and reviewed against real trade rates from your suburb.
"A renovation begins the day the numbers make sense."
— Featured Renovations
Projects estimated with intention.
Kitchen
Paddington, NSW
Bathroom
Toorak, VIC
Extension
Fremantle, WA
Whole Home
Byron Bay, NSW
Bedroom
Hawthorn, VIC
Outdoor Living
Noosa, QLD
— Estimating Services
Editorial-grade estimates for every stage of a renovation.
01 / 05
Kitchen Renovations
Cabinet takeoff, benchtop specification, appliance and services allowance — priced against your suburb's current trade rates.
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Bathroom Renovations
Waterproofing, tiling, plumbing, joinery and fittings itemised so nothing quietly drifts over budget.
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Extensions
Structural steel, roof, cladding and services — coordinated with your architect's documentation.
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04 / 05
New Builds
Full quantity takeoff for detached homes, from site works to final finishes, with staged cash-flow forecast.
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05 / 05
Builder Reviews
Independent second opinion on builder quotes — line by line — to protect your investment.
Create Account— Renovation Journey
Five deliberate steps from first call to construction-ready.
- Step 01
Consultation
We listen to the vision, scope, and constraints before touching a number.
- Step 02
Planning
Drawings, specifications, and inclusions are mapped into a structured brief.
- Step 03
Digital Takeoff
Every wall, tile and fixture is measured on-screen with certified software.
- Step 04
Estimate
A transparent, itemised report delivered inside 24 hours.
- Step 05
Construction Ready
You approach builders with confidence — and a truthful budget.
— Technology Experience
Intelligent tools, quietly at work.
Our estimators pair decades of on-site experience with cloud-based takeoff, live trade-rate databases, and structured reporting — so the numbers you receive are current, defensible, and beautifully presented.
- Digital Quantity Takeoff
- Trade Cost Analysis
- Professional Reports
- Project Breakdown
Project 218 · Bondi
Estimate Summary
OverviewTradesReport
Total
$186,420
Trades
17
Sq m
184
— Before & After
The difference an accurate estimate makes.
Before
After
An honest estimate sets the tone for every decision that follows — material choices, staging, and the trades who get to build with confidence rather than compromise.
— Why clients trust us
A quieter kind of confidence.
Built on clarity, not compromise.
Four principles that guide every estimate we deliver.
01
Independent Advice
100%
Independent
We're not a builder. We're a second, unbiased set of eyes on every quote and specification.
02
Transparent Pricing
0
Hidden costs
Fixed fees, line-item reporting. You always see how the number is built.
03
Local Knowledge
AU
Wide coverage
Trade rates and supplier prices calibrated to your suburb, not a national average.
04
Fast Delivery
24h
Turnaround
Most estimates returned within 24 hours of receiving drawings and scope.
— What we estimate
Every room. Every trade. Every line.
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living Room
Outdoor
Extension
Garage
New Home
— Numbers that matter
500+
Projects estimated
98%
Client satisfaction
6+
Years of practice
24h
Standard turnaround
— Client Testimonials
Spoken by the people who commissioned them.
"Renovation Estimating are the quiet backbone of our practice. Every project starts with numbers we can trust."
Marcus Halloran
Builder · Newcastle
"Their reports are so cleanly presented that clients understand every decision. It's changed how we sell renovations."
Anh Pham
Architect · Melbourne
— Frequently Asked
Answers, before you ask.
Most estimates are returned within 24 hours of receiving your drawings and scope of works. Larger new builds may take 48–72 hours.
Drawings help, but aren't required. We can work from sketches, existing plans, or a detailed brief and provide a preliminary estimate.
Yes. We quote a fixed fee before any work begins, and it never changes without your written approval.
We operate Australia-wide. Trade rates are calibrated to your suburb using our live cost database.
Absolutely. Independent builder-quote reviews are one of our most requested services.
