QS4AU · Chartered QS (MRICS) · Sydney 23-division pricing framework

Price the job. Quote it. Then administer it.

QS4AU Builder Pro takes a NSW builder from first estimate through a professional quote and into the job itself — variations, revised contract value and progress claims. Approval pathway, BASIX, BAL, site class, Long Service Levy and HBCF are built into the pricing, and your subscription includes the complete QS4AU Sydney Professional Price Book — all 23 divisions.

A$79/month · Full 23-Division QS4AU Sydney Price Book access included while subscribed · Cancel any time.

QS4AU Builder Pro · Sydney
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QS4AU Builder PRO
Estimator
Breakdown
Quote
Claims
📍 Sydney site settings
Western Sydney CDC BAL-12.5 Site class M
Select job type
🛁Bathroom
🍳Kitchen
🏠Granny flat
🪵Deck
🏗️Extension
Wet area waterproofing (AS 3740)$2,100 ✏️
Builder's margin15% ✏️
Estimated range — AUD excl. GST, incl. HBCF
Low
$143k
Mid
$213k
High
$325k
🏅Chartered QS (MRICS) built and maintained — easy to use, practically focused
📍Sydney metro rates + built-in NSW regional index
📋27 job types covered
💲AUD, GST shown separately
📱Works on site from your phone

Use the real app on two real jobs

The sample is QS4AU Builder Pro itself, with Granny flat and Exterior repaint open. No sign-up. Load the worked example and click through every tab, or price your own job from scratch.

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Sydney site settings and estimate

Set the region, approval pathway, BAL and site class, answer the scope questions and get a Low / Mid / High range. Change a setting and every row re-prices.

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Breakdown and Price Book links

Change any quantity, rate, PC sum or your margin, with LSL and HBCF added below it. Every line shows its QS4AU Sydney division and section; in the sample you see the headings, subscribers open the full rate tables.

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Client quote

Fill in your business, licence number and client details and generate the quotation, including the Home Building Act notices for work over $5,000.

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Variations, claims and saved projects

Cost a variation, watch the revised contract value update, generate a draft progress claim and save the project in your browser.

The other 25 job types are shown but locked. Anything printed from the sample is marked SAMPLE. When you’re ready, the Subscribe button in the sample brings you straight back here.

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From first site visit to the final progress claim

Set the site once, pick the job, build the estimate, turn it into a client-ready quote — then keep the commercial side of the job together after it's won.

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Set the site & answer scope questions

Choose the region, approval pathway, Bushfire Attack Level and AS 2870 site class, then one of 27 job types. Answer a handful of questions — size, spec, existing conditions.

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Get a line-item breakdown

Every row is referenced to a QS4AU Sydney division and section. Adjust quantities, rates and PC sums to your suppliers, add your margin — Long Service Levy and HBCF are added for you.

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Generate the client quote

Set your price, add your licence number, client, scope, exclusions and payment terms. The quote carries the Home Building Act notices when the job is over $5,000. Print or save as PDF.

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Track the job after acceptance

Record variations with full cost build-ups, keep a live revised contract value, and prepare draft progress claims with retention, prior certified amounts and 10% GST.

The NSW costs that usually get missed are already in

One settings panel re-prices every row of the estimate. Change the site, and the numbers follow.

Approval pathway

Exempt, CDC or DA + CC — certifier, council and documentation costs follow the route, per job or overridden for the site.

Bushfire (AS 3959)

BAL-LOW to BAL-FZ adds the Division 23 uplift to the envelope cost, plus BAL glazing, ember screens and gutter guards where they apply.

Site class (AS 2870)

Class A to P adjusts slabs, footings and piers from the moderately reactive (M) base.

Regional index

Sydney metro, CBD, North Shore, Western Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Blue Mountains, regional and Far West NSW.

Long Service Levy & HBCF

The 0.25% levy (works from $250,000) and HBCF premium (residential work over $20,000) are added below the builder margin.

Compliance prompts

BASIX, AS 3740 waterproofing, AS 3660.1 termite management, AS 1926.1 pool barriers and asbestos testing in pre-2004 homes are priced in.

27 job types, ready to go

Common Sydney and NSW residential renovation, alteration, services and external-work jobs — each linked to the relevant QS4AU Sydney divisions.

🧱 Wall removal
🏠 Re-roof
⛰️ Retaining wall
🏘️ Cladding replacement
🪟 Window & door replacement
🛁 Bathroom renovation
🚿 New ensuite / bathroom
🍳 Kitchen renovation
🧺 Laundry renovation
🪵 Deck / pergola
🌿 Fencing
🚗 Driveway / paths
🏳️ Carport
🖌️ Interior repaint
🎨 Exterior repaint
🪵 Flooring replacement
🚪 Interior doors
🌡️ Insulation & energy upgrade
❄️ Air conditioning
☀️ Solar PV & battery
🏗️ Extension / alterations & additions
🏡 Granny flat (secondary dwelling)
🚙 New garage / studio
🪜 Attic / loft conversion
🏊 Swimming pool
💧 Balcony & waterproofing remediation
🧱 Facade refresh — render over brick

A practical commercial workflow — before and after the quote is won

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Division-referenced line items — adjustable by you

Every row carries its QS4AU Sydney division and section. Tap the badge to open the Price Book at that section. Specialist and composite allowances are clearly marked and must be checked against current project pricing.

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Editable quantities, rates & margin

Change any quantity, rate or PC sum to match the real scope and your suppliers. Set your builder margin. Answer "Not sure" and the Low and High figures widen to cover every possible answer.

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Full QS4AU Sydney Price Book included

All 23 divisions, readable online while you're subscribed — including Division 22 Waterproofing and Wet Areas, and Division 23 Bushfire, Termite and BASIX Compliance.

Included while subscribed
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Professional quote generator

Your business, licence number, client, scope, inclusions, exclusions, validity and payment terms. A pre-print checklist confirms quantities, approvals and Home Building Act requirements before it goes out.

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Variation register

Cost each change in labour, materials, plant and preliminaries, add overhead and profit, record the written instruction and status. Approved variations flow into the revised contract value. Print the full register as PDF.

Post-quote administration
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Progress claim engine

Claim by % complete or stage payments (deposit capped at 10%), less retention and prior certified amounts, plus GST. Built to help you organise the numbers before checking against your contract and the NSW Security of Payment Act.

Post-quote administration
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Save projects A, B, C…

Save every job in your browser — estimate, breakdown, quote, variations and claims — and pick up where you left off. Nothing is sent anywhere.

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Maintained rate base

A central rate-control layer tied to the 23-division framework lets QS4AU apply division or global updates after each pricing review without rebuilding the job logic.

October 2026 Sydney base · updateable

What changes when you stop estimating from memory

Traditional quoting QS4AU Builder Pro
Estimate from memoryStructured estimate, division by division
BAL, site class and approvals guessed or forgottenSydney site settings re-price every row
LSL and HBCF added late, or not at allAdded automatically below your margin
Hours later, back at the officeMinutes, on site
Hand-written notesProfessional quote with Home Building Act notices
Variations scattered through texts and emailsVariation register feeding a live revised contract value
Progress claims recalculated separatelyDraft claims from the current contract position
"Not a generic price list. The pricing base is the QS4AU Sydney 23-division Professional Estimating Framework, adapted into practical builder job workflows."

Simple, predictable pricing

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QS4AU Builder Pro subscription
A$79/month

One focused subscription for Sydney and NSW builders and renovators.

Included with your subscription:
Full access to the QS4AU Sydney Professional Price Book — all 23 divisions — for as long as your subscription is active.
  • All 27 job types
  • Sydney site settings — region, approval pathway, BAL and site class
  • NSW Long Service Levy and HBCF added automatically
  • Full line-item breakdown, adjustable on site
  • Professional quote generator and PDF output
  • Variation register with approved-value tracking
  • Progress claims by % complete or stage payments
  • QS4AU Sydney Price Book — all 23 divisions — included while subscribed
  • Periodic rate updates and new job types as added
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A$79/month. Price Book access is included while subscribed. Cancel any time. No lock-in. Questions? Get in touch.

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Prefer email? mcprice@qs4au.com

Subscribe, log in with this month’s password, start estimating

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Subscribe

Complete the A$79/month subscription at checkout.

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Get this month’s password

Log in to your Payhip members’ area. The app link and this month’s password are pinned there. The password changes on the 1st of each month.

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Estimate, quote and claim

Set your Sydney site, price the job, issue the quote, then track variations and claims. Open the 23-division Price Book whenever you need more detail.

A$79/mo

Common questions

Who is this for?

Sydney and NSW residential builders, owner-operators, renovation and alteration specialists, maintenance builders and related trades who need a practical way to price common jobs, issue professional quotes and keep variations and progress claims organised once the job is won.

How accurate are the rates?

The pricing base is the QS4AU Sydney Professional Price Book v1.2 — 23 divisions, Sydney metropolitan, October 2026, AUD excluding GST. Rates are professional estimating assumptions, not quotations. Builder margin is separate. Check current supplier and subcontractor prices and site conditions before you issue a final quote.

Can I use it outside Sydney?

Yes, within NSW. The built-in regional index covers the Central Coast, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Wollongong, the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands, regional NSW and Far West NSW, and applies to every row.

Does it handle BASIX, bushfire and HBCF?

Yes. BASIX certificates and glazing, BAL uplifts under AS 3959, AS 3660.1 termite management, the NSW Long Service Levy and HBCF insurance are priced in where they apply. Fees and levies change, so confirm them with the relevant authority before quoting.

Does my subscription include the full Price Book?

Yes. An active subscription includes the complete QS4AU Sydney Professional Price Book — all 23 divisions — readable online for as long as the subscription is active.

Is this legal advice?

No. The app prompts you on Home Building Act 1989 and Security of Payment Act requirements, but you remain responsible for your contracts, approvals and claims. Get advice from your quantity surveyor or lawyer on disputed or high-value matters.

How do I cancel?

Cancel in your Payhip account, or email mcprice@qs4au.com before your next billing date. No lock-in.

Is there a New Zealand version?

Yes — QS4NZ Builder Pro is priced in NZD on the QS4NZ 21-division framework. See the QS4NZ Builder Pro page.

Price it. Quote it. Track the changes. Claim the work.

One focused workflow for NSW estimating, quoting and the commercial administration that follows.

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A$79/mo · QS4AU Sydney Price Book included while subscribed · Cancel any time

Estimates are an aid to quoting and do not replace your own professional judgement, site inspection, or contractual and statutory responsibilities as the builder.