Tiling
- Floor tiles and wall tiles
- Feature and mosaic tile
- Waterproofing links
- Grout and silicone
ASMM / ANZSMM · Tiling & Floor Coverings · NPWC 13 FF
Tiling & Floor Coverings Estimating
Floor and wall tiling, carpet, vinyl and timber measured in m² with wastage shown
Floor finishes are measured by area but priced by material, pattern, substrate preparation and waterproofing. Tile layouts, borders, level changes and transitions all add cost that a flat m² rate ignores.
We measure each room from the finishes plan, separate each material and substrate prep, and return a schedule with wastage, adhesives, trims and labour.
m² by materialPer room and finish
AS 3958.1Ceramic tiling
Wastage shownPattern-adjusted
Trims countedThresholds and edges
Deliverables
What You Actually Receive
| Deliverable | Format | Detail level |
|---|---|---|
| Floor finishes | Excel, m² | By material, room and substrate |
| Wall tiling | Excel, m² | Wet areas, splashbacks and feature walls |
| Skirtings and trims | Excel, m | Timber, tile and vinyl skirtings; edge trims |
| Substrate preparation | Excel, m² | Grinding, levelling and primers |
| Adhesives and grout | Excel, kg / bags | By tile size and area |
| Priced estimate | Excel + PDF | Supply and installation, with GST on its own line |
Australian Framework
How This Work Fits Into the Australian Standards
Every estimate is structured to the trade sections used for tendering and to the elements used for early cost plans, so one set of quantities serves both.
| Trade section (ASMM / ANZSMM) | Element (NPWC / AIQS) |
|---|---|
| Plastering / Tiling / Floor Covering / Painting | 13 FF Floor Finishes |
Scope Coverage
Floor Finish Work We Measure
Every surface people walk on.
Timber & laminate
- Solid and engineered timber
- Floating floors
- Underlay and sound control
- Skirting
Carpet & vinyl
- Broadloom and carpet tile
- Sheet and plank vinyl
- Safety flooring
- Stair nosings
Polished & seamless
- Polished concrete
- Epoxy and resin floors
- Sealers and densifiers
- Joints
Preparation
- Levelling screeds
- Grinding and shot-blasting
- Primers and moisture barriers
- Existing floor removal
Our Process
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How We Prepare Your Estimate
Five steps from your drawings to a tiling and floor coverings number you can defend in a scope review.
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Scope review
An estimator reads the floor finishes plan, finishes schedule, tile layouts and the floor covering specification before touching a takeoff tool, and lists every assumption, exclusion and missing item as a query for you to confirm. Nothing is priced on a guess.
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Digital measurement
Quantities are measured digitally in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff, in metric: square metres of floor and wall finish by material, lineal metres of skirting, trims and thresholds. Each measurement sits on a named layer, so the marked-up PDF you receive is a visual audit trail.
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Pricing
We price the quantities using current Australian supplier quotes, subcontract rates and published benchmarks such as Rawlinsons, adjusted for your postcode and state. If you give us your own rates or a preferred supplier schedule, we use those.
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Senior QA review
Before anything is sent, a second estimator compares the takeoff with the drawings and verifies the measuring rules, deductions, wastage allowances and productivity assumptions.
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Delivery
Excel and PDF files reach your inbox within one to two days for standard jobs. One round of changes is included, and we remain available for tender queries and scope questions after the tender.
Tooling
Software We Work In
You do not have to hold a licence for these tools. We do the measuring with them and hand over the results.
Bluebeam Revu
Measuring, marking and comparing drawings on screen.
PlanSwift
Takeoffs made from ready-built assemblies, with quantities you can export.
On-Screen Takeoff
Layer-based measuring on big commercial drawing sets.
Rawlinsons-benchmarked rates
Up-to-date Australian unit rates, compared with supplier and subcontractor quotes.
Microsoft Excel
The final file, set out to match your cost codes and trade sections.
If you use Buildsoft, CostX, Estimate One, Procore or your own template, let us know and we will prepare the file so it imports straight in.
Turnaround & Pricing
Cost and Delivery Time
We quote a fee for each project before starting, in AUD excluding GST. We never bill by the hour, and you are never charged more than the quote.
Small / residential scope
24 hoursSingle houses and renovations.
Typical fee A$350 to A$850
Mid-size commercial
24 to 48 hoursOffices, retail and apartments.
Typical fee A$850 to A$1,800
Large / complex
48 to 72 hoursHospitals, schools and developments.
Typical fee A$1,800 to A$3,600
Monthly takeoff package
OngoingA set number of estimates every month, with your jobs placed first in the queue.
Flat monthly rate from A$2,200/mo
Cost vs. Capacity
Why Builders Hand Tiling & Floor Coverings Estimating to Us
A full-time estimator is a salary, super, software seats and training. A tiling and floor coverings takeoff from us is a per-project cost that only appears when you are actually tendering.
- No software licences. Takeoff and cost-data subscriptions cost thousands of dollars per user each year. With us, you use ours.
- Tender more, more selectively. Most builders do not lose jobs through bad pricing. They lose them because they run out of time to reach enough tenders before closing.
- Site time stays site time. Items get overlooked when estimating at 9pm after a long day on site.
- Independent accuracy check. Even builders with in-house estimators use us to sanity-check large or unfamiliar tiling and floor coverings scopes before they submit.
- Moves up and down with how busy you are. Five takeoffs in a busy month and none in a slow one. You never carry a fixed cost.
Who We Work With
Made for Anyone Pricing Floor Finishes
Tilers and floor layers
m² and trim takeoffs.
Builders
Allowances and subcontract checks.
Fit-out contractors
Finish packages.
Suppliers
Material counts.
Developers
Per-unit finish costs.
Interior designers
Cost feedback.
Sample Output
Sample Line Items
Every estimate has this much detail: quantities tied to elements and measured in metric, never lump sums.
| Item | Unit | Qty | Material | Labour | Total |
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| 600 x 600 porcelain floor tiles | m² | 212.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Wall tiles, bathrooms | m² | 168.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Carpet tiles | m² | 320.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Timber skirting | m | 420 | $ | $ | $ |
| Floor preparation and levelling | m² | 212.0 | $ | $ | $ |
These example items show only the layout and units. They do not come from a client project.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do you allow for wastage?
Yes, we state an allowance that depends on the layout and tile size.
Do you cover polished concrete?
Yes, by m² and grind level.
Do you include waterproofing?
We link it to the waterproofing scope.
Do you price by room?
Yes, sorted by room, level and material.
Which states and territories do you cover?
Every one. Prices are set for your project postcode and state, so a job in Darwin and a job in Melbourne get their own unit costs instead of one national average.
What does it cost?
A fee is quoted per project, in AUD excluding GST, before any work starts. You approve it in writing first. There is no hourly billing and no invoice larger than the quote.
How fast is turnaround?
Standard scopes ship in 24 to 48 hours. Large packages take 48 to 72 hours. If you are against a closing time, say so when you upload and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.
Are my project details kept confidential?
Yes. We keep drawings, specifications and tender figures private, and if you prefer we will sign your NDA before we receive any documents.
Ready to Get Started?
Ready for Your Next Tiling & Floor Coverings Tender?
Send your drawings along with a short note on what the job covers. A fee and delivery date come back the same working day, and the finished estimate follows within one to two days of your approval.