Construction Estimations FAQs

Material costs can substantially affect the overall expenses of building a house. Choosing materials, such as high-end finishes or rare woods, can increase costs.

Additionally, the availability and transportation of materials, influenced by factors like global market conditions and local supply chains, can also impact the budget. Strategic planning and alternative material selection can help manage these costs effectively.

Labour costs are a significant portion of the total cost of building a house. The factors that can influence them include the build’s location, project complexity, and worker demand. High demand or a shortage of skilled labour in a particular location can increase labour costs.

The cost to build a house per square meter varies a lot based on location. It depends on things like labour, materials, and fees. Talk to builders or use our cost calculator for Sydney to get accurate numbers.

You can save costs when building a house by opting for a simpler design, choosing cost-effective materials, managing the project efficiently, and ensuring thorough planning to avoid unexpected expenses. Hiring skilled workers can prevent expensive errors and keep the project within budget.

No, the Duo Tax Construction Cost Calculator only estimates building and construction costs. Land prices need to be considered separately and added to the construction cost for a comprehensive budget.

Many things affect how much a building costs. These include the design, materials, location, rules, challenges, and size. These elements can significantly impact the overall cost and should be considered in the initial planning stages.

Yes, we can. We can use architectural drawings to create cost plans based on budget and value. If you’re a home builder, we can provide effective cost planning to achieve realistic estimates.

The other benefit is that our quantity surveyors can constantly monitor your project and help identify overspending at an early stage to take prompt action.

Once detailed plans and data are submitted, quantity surveyors can provide cost reports and accurate estimations. The calculator is designed to provide you with an estimate based on the data you provide. 

Yes, we can. We can work closely with architectural drawings to prepare elemental cost plans as well as detailed cost plans with consideration for budget and value. If you’re a home builder, we can provide effective cost planning to achieve realistic estimates. The other benefit is that our quantity surveyors can constantly monitor your project and will help identify overspending on your budget at an early stage to be able to take prompt action.

Construction Estimations

Quantity surveyors are qualified to provide cost reports and accurate estimations once detailed plans and data have been submitted. The cost calculator is designed to provide you with an estimate based on the information provided.

While every effort is made to ensure data and information are up to date, the calculators are for indicative purposes only and should not be used for any purpose other than an estimation of the average cost. If you’d like an accurate estimation, get in touch with the Duo Tax team for a free estimate from a quantity surveyor.

This includes generally uncovered areas of floor space, such as:

• Balconies
• Verandahs
• Porches and patios
• Walkways

This includes generally covered areas of floor space, such as:

• Staircases
• Garages
• Attics
• Basements
• Lift shafts

Our construction cost calculator is based on gross floor area. This is the total floor area that’s fully enclosed across all floor levels. This should be measured based on the external measurement of the building to account for the thickness of the walls.