Civil Engineer · 10 Years Experience
Quotes Done
Right. In 24
Hours.
Professional cost estimates for home renovations, extensions and new builds — backed by a decade of real construction experience. Know your costs before you commit.
24HR
Turnaround
10+
Yrs experience
$0
First estimate
100%
Reno focused
Simple process
What you send — what you get
Send your plans or photos. We do the numbers. You know exactly what your renovation will cost.
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Don't have drawings yet? That's OK — we have a drawing service too. We'll create your floor plans and permit-ready docs from scratch. See drawing samples →
01
Plans or drawings
PDF, CAD, photo or rough sketch — anything works.
02
Project location
Suburb or address for local material costs.
03
Scope of work
Extensions, kitchens, bathrooms — tell us what needs costing.
04
Site photos
Optional but helpful for renovations and unusual sites.
05
Receive & quote
Accurate takeoff and cost breakdown in your inbox within 24 hours.
Sample output
A full professional estimate
Every renovation estimate includes accounting codes, full scope, quantities, material costs, labour and profit margin — all editable, with your own branding.
| Acct Code | Scope / Description | Qty | Unit | Unit Cost | Materials | Labour | Margin | Total (inc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📁 DIVISION 01 — STRUCTURAL FRAMING | ||||||||
| STR-001 | 90mm Stud Framing — Internal walls | 186 | LM | $7.00 | $1,302 | $560 | 20% | $2,234 |
| STR-002 | Timber Top Plate 90×45mm | 94 | LM | $7.00 | $658 | $280 | 20% | $1,130 |
| STR-003 | LVL Beam 200×63mm — Header | 8.4 | LM | $62.00 | $521 | $320 | 20% | $1,009 |
| Division 01 Subtotal | $2,481 | $1,160 | $4,373 | |||||
| 📁 DIVISION 02 — WALL LINING & INSULATION | ||||||||
| LIN-001 | Plasterboard 13mm — Walls | 84 | sheets | $27.00 | $2,268 | $1,680 | 22% | $4,816 |
| LIN-002 | Cornice & Set — Ceiling perimeter | 62 | LM | $7.00 | $434 | $248 | 20% | $818 |
| LIN-003 | Insulation Batts R2.5 — Wall cavity | 52 | m² | $15.00 | $780 | $416 | 20% | $1,435 |
| LIN-004 | Acoustic Batts R2.0 — Ceiling | 38 | m² | $13.50 | $513 | $304 | 20% | $982 |
| Division 02 Subtotal | $3,995 | $2,648 | $8,051 | |||||
| 📁 DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE & FOOTINGS | ||||||||
| CON-001 | Strip Footings — Perimeter 300×600 | 18.6 | m³ | $210.00 | $3,906 | $2,400 | 25% | $7,882 |
| CON-002 | Slab on Ground 100mm + mesh | 48 | m² | $85.00 | $4,080 | $1,920 | 22% | $7,320 |
| Division 03 Subtotal | $7,986 | $4,320 | $15,202 | |||||
| OVH-001 | Overhead & contingency (5%) | — | — | — | — | — | $1,381 | |
| TOTAL ESTIMATE (inc. GST) | $14,462 | $8,128 | 21% | $29,007 | ||||
Drawing & design service
Permit-ready drawings & 3D renders
Professional floor plans, elevations, sections and electrical plans — everything your council submission needs, delivered fast.
Automated lead generation
Your leads — running 24/7
While you're on the tools, your lead machine is online — scraping contacts, sending emails, creating content and posting to groups automatically.
Email Scraping
We scrape emails from Facebook renovation groups, Gumtree, local builder directories and real estate networks — qualified homeowner leads delivered to your dashboard daily.
mike.t@buildex.com.auFB Group
sarah.k@homecare.netGumtree
abc.builders@gmail.comDirectory
jdevelop@linkpro.com.auLinkedIn
Updated 6 mins ago+12 today
Automatic Email Outreach
Personalised follow-up emails go out automatically at the right time — new lead intros, quote follow-ups, invoice chasers and review requests.
To: mike.t@buildex.com.au · Sent 09:14am
👋 Quote ready — deck + pergola, Sunbury
Hi Mike, your quote for the deck and pergola is attached. Happy to adjust scope or schedule a call…
⚡ Auto-sent · New lead trigger
To: johnson@email.com · 48hr follow-up
📬 Following up — Quote #QM-041
Just checking in on the quote we sent. We're ready when you are — reply here or call direct…
⚡ Auto-sent · 48hr timer
Automatic Content Creation
AI-generated posts, project showcases and before/after content written in your voice — ready to post. Keeps your social profiles active without lifting a finger.
AB
Ace Builds Pty Ltd
Facebook Page · Just now
🏡 Just completed a stunning kitchen + living extension in Sunbury — on budget & 2 days early. Thinking of renovating? Get a free estimate today 👇
Generated from job data⚡ Auto-created
Auto-Posting to Groups
Posts your content automatically to Facebook community groups, home renovation groups and local community pages — on a weekly schedule, hands-free.
Melbourne Home Renovators✓ Posted
Sunbury Community Board✓ Posted
VIC Home Improvement Groups✓ Posted
Craigieburn Home Renos⏳ Queued
Next post: Tuesday 9am4 groups active
Complete home builder system
Your complete dashboard
One place to see everything — pipeline, tasks, revenue chart, Gantt schedule and Kanban board. When a client signs a contract, the job automatically moves to BIDS.
Quotes sent
14
↑ 4 this week
Win rate
68%
↑ 12% vs last mo
Overdue invoices
$0
All auto-chased
Google reviews
4.9★
23 auto-collected
Revenue & Profit — Last 8 months ■ Revenue ■ Profit
Revenue
Profit
Tasks + Add task
✓
Follow up Mike T. quoteMED✓
Send Johnson invoiceHIGHOrder framing timberHIGH
Schedule site inspectionMED
Request Google review — Smith jobLOW
Upload permit docsMED
Pipeline snapshot
Leads
7
new contacts
Quoting
4
in progress
Bids 🏆
3
contracts signed
Active
5
on site
Won
9
this quarter
Pricing
Three ways we help homeowners & builders
Pick the level that suits your business. Start small, scale up.
01 — Entry service
Takeoff & Estimate
Accurate material quantities, labour and full cost breakdown for your renovation or new build — know exactly what it costs before you start.
$150–$250
per job · first one FREE
- 24hr turnaround, Excel format
- Accounting codes per division
- Extensions, kitchens, bathrooms & more
- Labour + material + profit breakdown
Most popular
02 — Retainer
Builder Admin Pack
Automated lead generation, email scraping from renovation groups, quote follow-ups and invoice chasing — all running on autopilot.
$400
per month · recurring
- Daily lead scraping — renovation groups & Gumtree
- Auto email outreach to new leads
- Quote follow-up automation
- Invoice chasing — auto-sent
- Weekly lead reports
03 — Design service
Drafting & 3D Renders
Professional permit-ready layout drawings and photorealistic 3D renders — everything your council submission and client presentation needs.
$300–$800
per project · scope dependent
- Floor plans & site layout sheets
- Permit-ready drawings (council format)
- Photorealistic 3D exterior renders
- Interior 3D walkthroughs
- PDF & CAD deliverables
04 — Premium
Full Builder System
Your complete back-office — quoting, scheduling, lead gen, content creation and full project dashboard. Built once, runs itself.
$2,000
setup + $500/mo maintenance
- Everything in Admin Pack
- Content creation & auto-posting
- Full Kanban + Gantt dashboard
- Scheduling + review automation
- Quote templates + safety docs
Who we are
A real estimator,
not software
G'day — I'm Jason Ella, a civil engineer with 10 years of professional estimating experience. I started Quoting Mate because homeowners and builders deserve accurate estimates fast — without being overcharged or surprised mid-project.
I speak construction. I know what a job actually costs. And I deliver faster than anyone you've worked with before.
Based in Melbourne. Available Mon–Sat.
10+
Yrs estimating
24HR
Turnaround
$0
First estimate
100%
Reno focused
📞 0478 636 050
ABN 90 661 636 838
"
Got my estimate back in under 12 hours. Quoted the job same day and won it. This is exactly what I needed.
— Homeowner, Melbourne
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No commitment. Send your plans or photos and see what a professional renovation estimate looks like — delivered in 24 hours.
ABN 90 661 636 838 · Melbourne VIC · Mon–Sat