Free Australian renovation calculators, rate guides, and planning tools
Every tool below runs on real 2026 Aussie pricing data. Free, no signup, no fluff. Answer 3-6 questions and get realistic numbers before you sign a contract.
Cost Calculators
How much does your project actually cost in 2026? Instant estimators for the six most-common Australian renovations.
Want the full picture? Read our cost guides for bathrooms, kitchens, interior painting and roof painting.
Bathroom Renovation Cost
Real 2026 prices for small, medium, and luxe bathroom renos.
Open toolKitchen Renovation Cost
Cabinet, benchtop, and appliance pricing by kitchen size.
Open toolFlooring Cost
Hybrid, laminate, timber, carpet - per m2 all-in prices.
Open toolHouse Painting Cost
Interior and exterior painting quotes by house size.
Open toolHome Extension Cost
Ground-floor extensions, second storeys, and granny flats.
Open tool NewPool Cost
Fibreglass vs concrete vs vinyl, plus fencing and heating.
Open toolTrade Rate Guides
What do tradies charge per hour and per job? Metro and regional rates plus instant job estimators for six trades.
Electrician Rates
$95-140/hr metro, $80-120 call-out. Job estimator included.
Open tool NewPlumber Rates
$100-150/hr metro. Blocked drain, hot water, gas fitting.
Open tool NewCarpenter Rates
$75-110/hr metro. Deck, pergola, wardrobe, and door pricing.
Open tool NewPainter Rates
$55-85/hr metro. Interior, exterior, cabinet spray pricing.
Open tool NewTiler Rates
$70-100/hr metro. Bathroom, splashback, waterproofing.
Open tool NewLandscaper Rates
$65-95/hr metro. Turf, retaining walls, paving, irrigation.
Open toolEnergy & Systems
Solar, batteries, hot water and ducted AC. What actually pays back on your Aussie power bill in 2026.
Solar Payback Calculator
System cost after STC, annual savings, payback for your state.
Open toolBattery Payback Calculator
Federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate + state incentives.
Open tool NewHot Water System Cost
Gas vs electric vs heat pump vs solar, all 8 states, state rebates.
Open tool NewDucted AC Cost
Reverse cycle install + 10-year running cost by climate zone.
Open toolPlanning Tools
Track your timeline, budget, and materials. All three save to your browser or account so nothing gets lost.
Compliance & Quotes
Do you need council approval? Are your quotes fair? Two tools for the decisions that matter most.
“The single biggest thing that saves renovators money isn't finding a cheap tradie - it's getting a second quote and comparing it properly. Two of these tools do just that.”