1. Our Services

Renovation Estimating provides construction estimating services for residential renovations, additions and new builds across Australia. Our services may include Preliminary Estimates, Construction Estimates, Production Estimates, renovation estimates, new-build estimates, construction cost estimates, trade-by-trade cost breakdowns, quantity and rate estimates, budget and comparison estimates, review of existing builder estimates, and other estimating and cost-planning services agreed with you.

The specific scope, inclusions, fee and estimated completion timeframe for each project will depend on the service selected and the information provided to us.

2. Requests and Quotes

When you submit an enquiry or request a quote, you agree to provide information that is accurate, complete and sufficiently detailed for us to assess your requirements.

A quote may be based on plans and drawings, project specifications, scope of works, site or project information, the type of estimate requested, and project size and complexity.

If the scope changes or substantially more work is required, we may revise the fee and/or timeframe and will communicate material changes where reasonably practicable.

3. Project Information and Plans

To prepare an estimate, you may provide project plans, drawings, specifications, photographs, schedules, project addresses and other relevant information.

You are responsible for ensuring that all information supplied to us is accurate, complete and current. We are not responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, outdated or misleading information supplied by you or a third party on your behalf.

4. Estimating Services

Our estimates are prepared based on the information available to us and the scope of the service selected.

Depending on the estimate type, an estimate may include construction quantities, trade costs, labour, allowances, supervision, builder’s margin and other cost information.

An estimate is intended to assist with budgeting, quoting, planning and decision-making and is not a guarantee of final construction cost. Actual costs may vary due to material prices, labour rates, supplier pricing, site conditions, design changes, project scope, regulatory requirements and market conditions.

5. Completion Timeframes

We will provide an estimated completion timeframe when you engage our services. Standard and urgent estimating timeframes vary according to project type, size and complexity.

Same-day or urgent services are subject to availability and receipt of all required information. Any timeframe provided is an estimate only unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

6. Fees and Payments

The applicable fee will be communicated before work commences. Unless otherwise agreed, payment is required before estimating work commences.

Fees are based on the agreed scope; additional work outside that scope may incur additional fees; fees are payable in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise; and GST will be applied where required by law.

Payment confirms acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and the agreed scope.

7. Changes to the Project Scope

If you request changes after work has commenced, we may revise the fee and/or timeframe.

Changes may include revised plans, additional areas, additional trade breakdowns, additional reports, changes to the estimate type or substantial new information.

Material additional costs will be advised before proceeding where reasonably practicable.

8. Revisions and Corrections

If you identify an error directly attributable to an error or omission made by us, contact us as soon as reasonably possible.

We will review the issue and, where appropriate, correct the estimate.

Corrections do not include changes resulting from new or revised plans, scope changes, new information supplied after completion, requested changes, market pricing changes or supplier/subcontractor pricing changes.

9. Customer Materials

Plans, drawings, photographs, specifications, documents and other materials you provide remain your property or the property of the relevant rights holder.

You grant us the limited right to access, copy, process and use those materials only as reasonably necessary to provide the requested services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests.

You warrant that you have the necessary rights and permissions to provide those materials to us.

10. Confidentiality

We will take reasonable steps to keep confidential information provided by you confidential and will only disclose it where reasonably necessary to provide services, use relevant service providers, obtain professional advice, comply with law, protect our rights or interests, prevent fraud or misuse, resolve disputes, or respond to lawful government requests.

These obligations do not apply to information that is public, independently developed, lawfully obtained elsewhere, or required to be disclosed by law.

11. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in our website, branding, estimating templates, systems, processes, reports, methodologies, software, content and other materials created or owned by Renovation Estimating remain our property or the property of the applicable rights holder.

Subject to payment, you receive a limited right to use completed estimates or reports for your own business or project purposes.

You must not resell our reports as a standalone service, reproduce our proprietary templates or methodologies, copy or commercially exploit website content, reverse engineer our systems, or remove proprietary notices without written consent.

12. Website Use

You must use our website lawfully and responsibly.

You must not use it for unlawful purposes, attempt unauthorised access, introduce viruses or malware, interfere with website security or operation, scrape or reproduce substantial website content without permission, reverse engineer functionality, misuse forms or upload features, or transmit fraudulent, misleading or unlawful material.

13. Estimates Are Not Guarantees

Our estimates are prepared using available information, estimating methodologies, technology, market information and professional experience.

An estimate is not a fixed construction price, builder’s quote, contract price or guarantee that a project can be completed for the estimated amount. Actual costs may differ.

You remain responsible for independently confirming final prices, quotations, contracts, specifications and commercial arrangements with builders, contractors, suppliers and other relevant parties.

14. No Building or Professional Advice

Unless expressly agreed otherwise, our estimating services do not constitute building certification, engineering, architectural, quantity surveying, legal, financial or tax advice, construction supervision, building inspection or site assessment services.

Obtain appropriate professional advice where required.

15. Third-Party Information and Pricing

Our estimates may rely on market rates, supplier information, industry data, software, estimating tools and other third-party information.

While we aim to use reliable and current information, we cannot guarantee third-party information is always accurate, complete or current.

Supplier and subcontractor pricing may change after an estimate is prepared.

16. Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our website and estimating services are provided on an “as available” basis.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free; that website information will always be current or complete; that an estimate will exactly match final construction cost; that a builder, contractor or supplier will accept or rely upon an estimate; or that use of our services will result in a particular financial, commercial or construction outcome.

Nothing excludes any guarantee, condition, warranty or right that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian law.

17. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability arising from our services will be limited, at our option, to re-supplying the relevant services or refunding the amount paid for those services.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss, loss of profit, business opportunity, revenue or other economic loss arising from use of our website or reliance on our services.

18. Indemnity

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold Renovation Estimating harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, costs and reasonable expenses arising from your breach of these Terms, misuse of our website or services, materials supplied by you that infringe third-party rights, unlawful or negligent use, or violation of applicable laws.

This does not apply to the extent the relevant loss was caused by our own negligence, unlawful conduct or breach of a non-excludable obligation.

19. Privacy

We collect and handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy laws.

Personal information may be collected, used and disclosed for providing services, processing enquiries, managing projects, communicating with you, processing payments, maintaining systems and complying with legal obligations.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information.

20. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications or services. These are not controlled by Renovation Estimating.

We are not responsible for their availability, content, security, privacy practices or accuracy.

Third-party services may have separate terms and privacy policies.

21. Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to our website or services if you breach these Terms, provide fraudulent or misleading information, use services unlawfully, interfere with our systems, fail to make required payments, if required by law, or where suspension is reasonably necessary to protect our business, systems or users.

Termination does not affect rights or obligations accrued before termination.

22. Force Majeure

We will not be responsible for delays or failure to perform obligations where caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, fire, flood, severe weather, power or telecommunications failures, internet or hosting outages, cybersecurity incidents, government actions, industrial disputes, supplier or third-party service interruptions or other events outside our reasonable control.

23. Assignment

You may not transfer or assign your rights or obligations under these Terms to another person or entity without our prior written consent.

We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations where reasonably necessary in connection with a business sale, restructuring, merger, acquisition or other corporate transaction.

24. No Waiver

If we do not immediately enforce a right or provision under these Terms, this does not mean that we have waived that right.

Any waiver must be expressly provided in writing.

25. Severability

If any provision is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, it will be read down or severed to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

26. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our services, business practices, technology or legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on this website with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use after publication constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by law.

27. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any applicable quotation, service agreement, order, Privacy Policy or other written agreement between you and Renovation Estimating, constitute the agreement concerning the relevant services.

If a specific written agreement signed by both parties conflicts with these Terms, the specific written agreement prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.

28. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws applicable in New South Wales, Australia.

You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and courts entitled to hear appeals from them.

29. Contact Us

The Renovation Estimating Company
Phone: +61 411 962 584
Email: leanne@renovationestimating.com.au
ABN 88 626 795 257
Address: 50 Yeo Street, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
Website: renovationestimating.com.au
Business locations: Neutral Bay, NSW and Perth, WA