Know Your Planning Rules &
Fair Trade Costs Before You Build
Independent Australian construction data. Find out if your project requires a Council DA and calculate benchmark labor and material costs in your LGA.
Retaining Walls
Concrete Slabs & Driveways
Fencing & Boundary Walls
Decking & Patios
Explore All Trade Categories
Calibrated pricing benchmarks and statutory exemption codes for 14 trade categories.
Browse Planning Rules by State & Territory
Access localized DA threshold matrices mapped across Australian local government areas.
Legislative Verification
Rules reflect statutory thresholds: NSW SEPP 2008, VIC Building Regs 2018 (Schedule 3), QLD QDC MP 1.2, and WA R-Codes. We monitor municipal council adjustments quarterly.
Fair Work Wage Benchmarks
Labor baselines incorporate Building and Construction General On-site Award [MA000020] CW3 rates loaded with superannuation, insurances, and overheads.
Consumer Licensing Audits
We document state licensing limits ($5,000 threshold in NSW; $10,000 with VBA in Victoria) to protect consumers from unlicensed operators.