Live Cost Index updated. Material velocity is currently -4.2%. Quotes are now more accurate.
Use our Live Research to check your builder's quote. We show you the safe market rate for 2026 so you can hire with confidence.
How it works: Select your trade and state below. Our AI scans current costs to show you the Safe Zone.
💡 Note: PRINT E-QUOTE (Save to PDF) to keep these rates for your records.
Our AI references localized trade rates across Australia to verify your project's labour value. Note: This index covers labour only.
Heads up: This estimate is for labour only and does not include materials. For a full cost estimate, PDF engage forms, and to connect with vetted trades, visit our individual trade pages.
Industry Standard vs. Buildsurety LiveEstimate Savings
| Trade Category | Industry Base | LiveEstimate Rate |
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Every trade category on this platform undergoes a rigorous 12-point national compliance check. We verify ABNs, trade licenses, and public liability insurance in real-time before they appear in our index.
Our rates are not static. We track $750B+ in annual Australian trade transactions to ensure the "LiveEstimate" reflects today's actual market price, not last year's.
AI-driven cost modeling eliminates "guesswork" by analyzing thousands of site-specific variables.
Direct contractor connections. No hidden middleman fees or mandatory payment locks.
Return to the master list to check pricing for other renovation or repair tasks.
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