Advanced Estimating Construction Cost Estimating · NSW

What We Do

We prepare detailed, itemised construction cost estimates for residential projects across NSW. From full take-offs to trade-by-trade breakdowns and D.A. cost reports, we aim to give builders, tradies and owner-builders the information they need to plan and manage their build budget.

We're a small, dedicated team, so you deal directly with the person preparing your estimate, not a call centre or a queue. You get a real point of contact who knows your project and can answer your questions properly.

And we make ourselves available. From your first enquiry through to delivery, we're easy to reach and quick to respond, so you're never left waiting or wondering where things are at.

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Our Difference

Detailed Estimates and Clear Communication

We aim to combine detailed estimates, competitive fees and responsive customer service. Our focus is on providing clear, itemised information to support your own decision-making on your project.

We understand that prompt and reliable communication matters. We aim to respond to enquiries as quickly as we reasonably can, and to keep you informed throughout the estimation process.

Our estimators draw on industry experience to review the information and plans provided and prepare itemised estimates tailored to your project. Estimates are intended as a guide to assist your planning and should be read together with the assumptions and notes provided with each estimate.

Sample Estimate

Sample estimate — first page Sample estimate — cost summary page
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D.A. Cost Estimate Reports

We prepare the cost summary report councils require for your Development Application, measured from your plans, in your council's format, and ready for the NSW Planning Portal.

Why use us

  • Prepared to each council's template and lodgement requirements
  • Most residential reports within a few business days
  • Accepted below the threshold where a registered QS is required
  • Measured from your drawings, with assumptions in writing

What you get

  • Itemised cost summary report
  • Prepared to your council's template
  • Lodgement-ready for the NSW Planning Portal
  • A clear, documented basis for your DA budget
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How It Works

1

Send Your Plans

Email us your drawings and a short brief on the project. PDF, DWG or sketches, whatever you have to hand.

2

Get a Fee Proposal

We review what you've sent and reply with a fee, scope and turnaround time so you know what to expect before anything starts.

3

We Prepare the Estimate

We measure your plans and prepare a detailed, itemised costing, broken down line by line so you can see exactly what's included

4

Receive Your Estimate

Your estimate is delivered as a PDF plus a working Excel version you can edit and reuse.

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Contact Us

Send your plans and a short brief, and we'll reply with a fee, scope and turnaround time.

info@advancedestimating.com.au Email Us

We work primarily by email so our estimators can stay focused on the work and avoid marketing calls and spam. Once engaged, clients are welcome to contact us by both phone and email.

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Why an Estimate Matters

A detailed estimate turns a rough idea into numbers you can plan around, before you commit money on site.

  • Set a realistic budget Know what the build is likely to cost before you commit, so there are fewer surprises down the track.
  • Compare quotes with confidence An itemised estimate gives you a benchmark to check builder and trade quotes against, line by line.
  • An itemised costing on paper You receive a clear, line-by-line costing prepared from your plans that you can use however your project requires.
  • See where the money goes Trade-by-trade costings, based on the plans provided, show how the figures break down across the build.