Most homeowners receive multiple quotes and pick the cheapest. What they don’t realise is they’re not comparing prices — they’re comparing completely different scopes of work, allowances, and assumptions. In this episode, we break down what actually goes into a builder’s quote, why “free” quotes carry hidden costs that get passed on somewhere, and what a single-page contract can cost you when things go wrong mid-build.
If you’re planning any building or renovation project, this episode will change how you read a quote.
Key Timestamps
02:37 Where does quoting time actually go?
03:27 Charging for quotes equals transparency
05:22 Why prices always seem to blow out
09:32 Hugh The scope of works is everything
10:52 The danger of one page contracts
12:16 Paul Why bathrooms expose everything wrong with vague quotes
14:19 Paul A $500 vanity vs a $5,000 vanity
15:13 How supplier timing can affect your final cost
16:35 Provisional sums, prime costs and future price rises
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New Realm Homes in Victoria – https://newrealmhomes.com.au
Independent Building Solutions in Canberra – https://www.ibscanberra.com.au
Matt Auld Builder in Victoria – https://mabuilder.com.au
Wayne Prestone in Victoria – https://prestonbuilders.com.au
