Plan your next home improvement.
Know what it costs. Make your place better.
Explore Australian home projects, estimate a budget and compare up to three quotes. Keep the whole job in one place as your plans change.
Browse by category
445 projects across 24 categories. Small fittings, practical checks and whole-home changes.
Popular project guides
Start with a single idea and see what's involved.
Roller blinds
Compare ready-made and custom blinds, blockout or sunscreen fabrics, and fitting options.
Explore the costs →Replace power points
Plan safe like-for-like replacement of tired, damaged or outdated electrical outlets.
Explore the costs →Ceiling fan installation
Compare a replacement at an existing light point with adding a completely new fan location.
Explore the costs →Replace a kitchen sink
Compare drop-in, undermount and farmhouse sinks without overlooking plumbing changes.
Explore the costs →Paint a bedroom
Compare professional painting scopes including preparation, coats and trim.
Explore the costs →Garage door replacement
Compare sectional, roller and tilt garage doors, including automation.
Explore the costs →Project guides
Scope the work, make a budget and find out what to ask before you book a trade.
- Double glazing
- Ceiling insulation
- Split-system air conditioning
- Heat pump hot water
- Solar panel installation
- Home battery installation
- Hybrid flooring
- Vinyl flooring
- Replace carpet
- Paint a bedroom
- Kitchen cabinet replacement
- Replace a kitchen sink
- Built-in wardrobes
- Bathroom vanity replacement
- Bathroom silicone resealing
- Replace a toilet
- Timber or composite deck
- Replace fencing
- Garden paving
- Minor roof repair
- Gutter replacement
- Roller blinds
- Curtains and tracks
- Replace power points
- LED downlight installation
From first idea to a home plan
Scope & Spend is an independent planning resource. Ten calculators start with source-linked ranges; other worksheets need your own budget inputs. Estimates do not replace written quotes or licensed professional advice. See how we select and use published prices.