Our ballpark service provides a straightforward cost breakdown, giving you an average price for building the home you envision.
Estimating
RBN’s estimating services streamline cost planning for construction projects, ensuring they remain on track, on budget and profitable. Using BuildXact software, RBN provides detailed line-by-line breakdowns for your residential and commercial builds. All estimates include trade pricing, combined with exclusive RBN supplier prices for building materials. We’ve made estimating the cost of the construction project just about as simple as it can be.
Josh Lambert
"RBN Mates is a great community, we use it for discounts, access to legal advice and heaps more"
Adrian Duscas
"RBN held my hand from start to finish and were super helpful in helping me cut out so much time."
James Roney
"Being able to send RBN a draft with all the information before a submission is fantastic!"
RBN estimating service
Quick Estimate
$450
- Basic cost breakdown
- Save your time
- Quick summary to qualify the clients before full estimate
- Fast turnaround time for quick estimate
Single Story
$990
Our single storey service provides a detailed, line-by-line breakdown for your single-level residential builds.
- Exclusive RBN supplier prices for building materials
- Structural costs included
- Turnaround time approx. 7 business days
Double Story
$1390
Our double storey service delivers a comprehensive, line-by-line breakdown for building your multi-level home.
- Exclusive RBN supplier prices for building materials
- Includes engineering needs
- Turnaround time approx. 7 business days
Multi Unit
Contact us
Our multi-unit service provides a detailed, line-by-line breakdown tailored to multi-unit residential developments.
- Designed for developers
- Exclusive RBN supplier prices for building materials
- Turnaround time approx. 7 business days
Our service includes
Ball Park Estimates
This is a 90%-complete estimate for checking the feasibility of a client’s plans. Use this to vet which projects are worth pursuing at all.
Total estimates
This estimate includes absolutely all materials and hardware, all laid out in a clear spreadsheet so you know precisely what you need and what it costs.
Up-to-date prices
Our unique database updates supply prices every month, guaranteeing that you’re getting the most up-to-date estimates possible. Update your estimates whenever you need.
Prices for our estimate services
Estimating plays a critical role in preconstruction. Use it alongside our other precon services, and you’ll be set for everything.
Our preconstruction services
You can use our estimating services whenever and however you like. But integrate it with our other services, and you’ll have a smooth and efficient workflow: draft > ballpark estimate > revisions > total estimate > procurement.
Drafting
We can help you create detailed construction drawings for your projects. We can work with you and your client to ensure the project is built on design and on budget.
Town planning
Alongside our estimates, we’ll also connect you with experienced advisors who will guide you through the town planning process to create a successful outcome.
Contracts
Once you’re approved for a project, we’ll help you protect your business and your rights with our comprehensive builder’s contract.
Procurement
We’ll do your procurement for you. Yes, really. Thanks to our estimates, we know exactly what you need, and we’ll source it from our suppliers at mate’s rates.
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"RBN's Estimating services have truly transformed our budgeting process. Their detailed and accurate estimates give us the confidence to bid competitively and manage costs effectively. This has been a crucial factor in maintaining our profitability."
Blair Hudson
Director, Hudson Building Co.
How this all works
We’re always happy to jump on a call and answer any questions. But if you’d rather just use your off-hours to rest, relax and collapse in front of the TV, just send through a text or email with your queries.
Explain your project
Give us all the paperwork and details you have.
Get your ballpark estimate
Use this to filter out the most profitable projects.
Get your detailed estimate
Use this to convince clients, secure projects and begin procurement.
Want us to walk you through it? No worries.
We’re always happy to jump on a call and answer any questions. But if you’d rather just use your off-hours to rest, relax and collapse in front of the TV, just send through a text or email with your queries.
Hear it from your Mates
We’re proud to say that our RBN Mates have made our services a regular first step in their own workflows. A few have taken the time to tell you all about it.
Adrian Duscas
,
Grand Seal
Meet Adrian Duscas, one of RBNs Preferred Builders.
James Roney
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Templ Constructions
Meet James Roney, one of RBN Preferred Builders
Josh Lambert
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Prominent Builders
Meet Josh Lambert, one of our RBN Preferred Builders
Get started today
Upload your project documents and plans here to get started. We will be in touch soon if we need more details to complete your estimation. If you have any questions, please phone or text - we're here to help.