Building quotes are the most complex in the trades.
Multiple stages, subcontractors, materials, and unknowns.
But the builders who win work consistently have one thing in common: clear, detailed quotes.
Why building quotes fail
- **Vague scope** — customers don't understand what's included
- **Missing items** — forgotten stages or materials
- **No exclusions** — scope creep destroys margins
- **Slow turnaround** — customers choose faster responders
How to quote building jobs that win
1. Break the job into stages
- Demolition and site prep
- Structural work
- Rough-ins (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
- Plastering and finishing
- Final fit-off
2. Itemise materials and labour separately
Customers trust itemised quotes more than lump sums.
3. Write clear exclusions
State what's NOT included:
- Council approvals
- Engineering
- Landscaping
- Painting (if separate)
4. Include assumptions
- Access conditions
- Working hours
- Site facilities
The fastest way to quote building jobs
Instead of spending days on quotes:
- Describe the job scope
- Let AI structure the quote
- Review and adjust
- Send a professional PDF
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