Australia's most advanced construction estimating platform

Construction Estimating Made Smarter, Faster & More Accurate.

Estimating Online helps Australian builders, contractors and quantity surveyors create professional construction estimates using an advanced estimating platform with pre-loaded cost databases, Rapid Estimate Pro, Elemental Estimation and expert estimating services.

  • Australian Construction Experts
  • 10,000+ Cost Items
  • 5,500+ Recipes
  • Trusted by Builders Australia Wide
Blueprint
Level 02
Estimate
$1,284,500
Margin 18.4%
BOQ Items
Structural steel420
Concrete G32186
Cladding92
Progress
Rapid Estimate · 74%
Estimate Engine
$10B+
Projects Estimated
10,000+
Construction Cost Items
5,500+
Construction Recipes
2,500+
Australian Builders Supported
Why Estimating Online

Everything you need to estimate with confidence

A complete platform combining a powerful estimating engine with Australian construction data and expert support.

Rapid Estimate Pro

Prepare accurate estimates quickly using intelligent estimating workflows.

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Elemental Estimation

Generate detailed Bills of Quantities with complete trade pricing.

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Pre-loaded Construction Database

Access thousands of Australian construction cost items and recipes immediately.

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Builder Templates

Ready-to-use estimating templates for residential construction.

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Australian Estimating Experts

Receive support from experienced local estimators.

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Digital Cost Control

Manage margins, markups, contingency and supplier pricing with complete flexibility.

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How it works

From blueprint to professional estimate in five steps

A guided, digital workflow purpose-built for Australian construction.

01
Register Your Account

Start your free trial and access the estimating platform.

02
Upload Your Plans

Upload construction drawings or project details.

03
Rapid Estimate Pro

Generate an accurate qualifying estimate within minutes.

04
Elemental Estimation

Create a detailed Bill of Quantities with trade-level pricing.

05
Export & Deliver

Export branded PDF quotations or integrate with your PM software.

Estimating services

Professional estimating, backed by powerful software

Combine expert-led services with an estimating engine designed for Australian builders.

Rapid Estimate Pro

Fast, qualifying estimates in minutes.

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Elemental Estimation

Detailed BOQs with full trade-level pricing.

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Rapid Tools

Automations that speed up every workflow.

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Bill of Quantities

Structured BOQ exports for tenders and clients.

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Trade Pricing

Live Australian rates for trades and materials.

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Construction Templates

Residential templates ready to configure.

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Technology

Built for Modern Construction Estimating

The Estimating Online platform combines a powerful estimating engine with Australian construction data, real-time pricing and digital workflows that help builders produce professional estimates faster than ever.

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Live
Estimate Total
$1,284,500
+18.4% margin
BOQ Items
1,248
Across 22 trades
Confidence
97%
Rapid Estimate Pro
Trade breakdown
Structural82%
Finishes64%
Services48%
Site works34%
Cost trend
Last 7 months
MayJunJulAugSepOctNov
10,000+ Cost Items
5,500+ Construction Recipes
Australian Pricing Database
BOQ Generation
Rapid Estimate Pro
Elemental Estimation
PDF Proposal Generator
Builder Integrations
What we can estimate

Any residential project, any trade

From full residential builds to single-trade estimates — the platform adapts.

Residential Homes
Renovations
Extensions
Developments
Bathrooms
Kitchens
Laundry
Trade Estimates
Why builders choose us

A platform designed around how Australian builders actually work

Reason 01

Australian estimating specialists

Local knowledge, local rates, local support — every estimate reflects the reality of building in Australia.

  • Local estimator network
  • Regional cost variance
  • Compliance-aware pricing
Estimator Network
Sydney skyline
Sydney
Experts20
Melbourne skyline
Melbourne
Experts24
Brisbane skyline
Brisbane
Experts28
Perth skyline
Perth
Experts32
Adelaide skyline
Adelaide
Experts36
Gold Coast skyline
Gold Coast
Experts40
Reason 02

Professional construction database

10,000+ cost items and 5,500+ recipes maintained by experienced estimators, ready to drop into any project.

  • Live updates
  • Trade-level detail
  • Configurable rates
Construction Database
Concrete N32 supply & place$362
Colorbond roof — Trimdek$118
Plasterboard 10mm — hung/set$44
Timber framing — 90x45 MGP10lm$9.20
Reason 03

Faster estimating workflows

Rapid Estimate Pro delivers qualifying estimates in minutes; Elemental Estimation produces detailed BOQs at speed.

  • Minutes not days
  • Reusable templates
  • Automated recipes
Workflow speed
180× faster
Traditional72 hrs
TakeoffPricingReviewDeliver
Rapid Estimate Pro24 min
Auto
Time saved71h 36m
Memberships & Pricing (ex GST)

Plans that scale with your building business

All plans include a 14-day free trial plus rotating promotional offers. A membership fee increase is flagged for 2026.

Essentials
$1,280/yr

For solo builders and owner-operators starting out.

  • Unlimited Rapid Pro Estimations
  • Live price library with recipes
  • Branded PDF quotes
  • Adjustable builder's fees
  • 3 user seats
  • Email & phone support
  • Buy estimates from $200
Most popular
Small Builder
$1,780/yr

For growing teams that need full BOQ exports and templates.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Kitchen / laundry / bathroom templates
  • Full BOQ export
  • Full cost control
  • Advanced client mode
  • PM-software import
  • Dedicated training
Advanced
$3,280/yr

For established builders with complex rate structures.

  • Everything in Small Builder
  • 6+ detailed templates
  • Master rate / header control
  • Buy estimates from $400
All plans include

14-day free trial, rotating promotional offers, and Australian-based support.

Prices exclude GST. A 2026 membership fee increase is flagged.
About Estimating Online

Built by Builders. Designed for Builders.

Estimating Online was created to simplify the construction estimating process for Australian builders. Combining professional estimating knowledge with advanced digital technology, the platform enables builders to estimate projects faster, improve accuracy and win more work.

Founded
Built by builders, for builders

A platform born from the frustration of slow, manual estimating.

Platform
Rapid Estimate Pro launched

Qualifying estimates delivered in minutes, not days.

Database
10,000+ cost items curated

A pre-loaded Australian construction database, live-updated.

Today
Trusted Australia wide

Thousands of builders using Estimating Online every day.

Testimonials

Trusted by builders across Australia

"Estimating Online has completely transformed the way we quote. What used to take three days now takes an afternoon — and the accuracy is better than anything we've used before."
James Whitfield
James Whitfield
Director, Whitfield Residential Builds
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Join builders across Australia using Estimating Online to create professional estimates with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.