Independent Australian Cost Guides
Updated September 2026

Is your quote fair?

Pick the job, type the quote, get a verdict against WTD's price registers for your city. Free, instant, no sign-up.

What kind of quote is it?

Residential covers home jobs. Commercial covers business premises. Professional covers services like lawyers, accountants and agencies.

Which trade quoted you?

No match — try another word, or switch segment above.

What's the job?

Tap the closest match. The faint band is the typical range from WTD's register.

What did they quote?

Total including GST, as written on the quote.

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    How we price this

    Every verdict compares your quote with the low, typical and high figures in WTD's price register for that exact job. There are 85 registers behind this tool — one per trade or profession — each built from published rate cards, industry bodies and our own quote sampling, and verified in September 2026.

    Residential and commercial figures are scaled to your city with the same multipliers the cost guides use; a handful of trades carry their own city rows instead. Professional fees come from the tier bands on each profession's guide, quoted ex GST because that is how firms quote them.

    A quote under the low figure is not automatically a bargain: check what is excluded. A quote above the high figure can be justified by access, materials or urgency, but it deserves a second opinion before you sign.

    Common questions

    How does the Quote Checker work?

    You choose the job and city, type the quote, and we place it against the register's low, typical and high band for that job. The verdict line tells you where it sits and what to do next.

    Is a 'high' quote always bad?

    No. Difficult access, premium materials, urgent timing or a larger scope all push a fair price above the typical band. Ask for an itemised quote and compare like for like.

    How often is the pricing data updated?

    Each register carries its own verified date, shown under your verdict. Registers are reviewed monthly and re-verified when the market moves; this release is verified September 2026.

    Should I always go with the cheapest quote?

    Not on price alone. Very low quotes often exclude materials, call-out fees or disposal, and can signal an unlicensed operator. Use the verdict to ask better questions, then choose on scope and licence.

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