134 Quantity Surveyors in Australia
A quantity surveyor helps homeowners plan, measure and cost building work with detailed estimates and reports. They are often used before a renovation, extension, new build or property investment decision. They can also prepare tax depreciation schedules for eligible investment properties. Their work is useful when you want a clearer view of project costs, contract variations and building-related financial records. Every quantity surveyor listed here is an ABN-registered business from the Australian Business Register.
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What Does a Quantity Surveyor Do?
- Measure and quantify building materials and labour from plans or site visits
- Prepare cost estimates and budget advice for home building or renovation work
- Review plans and specifications to identify missing items or cost risks
- Prepare tender documents and compare builder quotes on an item-by-item basis
- Value completed work and variations during a project
- Prepare tax depreciation schedules for eligible investment properties
- Provide progress claims, cost reports and financial tracking for projects
- Help homeowners understand where project costs may change
When to Hire a Quantity Surveyor
- You are planning a renovation, extension or new build and want a clearer budget
- You have builder quotes and want them checked for missing items or uneven pricing
- You need help comparing tenders or contract inclusions
- You are managing variations and want to understand the cost impact
- You own an investment property and need a tax depreciation schedule
- You want independent cost advice before signing a building contract
Quantity Surveyor Licensing in Australia
No state licence; membership of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is the professional standard. Tax depreciation schedules must be prepared by a registered tax agent. Requirements can vary by state for related building work, so check the relevant state regulator register such as NSW Fair Trading, Building and Plumbing Commission VIC, QBCC, Building and Energy WA, Consumer and Business Services SA, CBOS Tasmania, Access Canberra or the NT Building Practitioners Board.
What Affects the Cost
Quantity surveyor fees depend on the type of job, the level of detail needed, the size and complexity of the property, whether site visits are required, and whether the work is for estimating, tender review, progress claims or tax depreciation. Always ask for three written, itemised quotes so you can compare scope, inclusions and report type before you decide.
How to Find a Good Quantity Surveyor
Look for a quantity surveyor with experience in the type of work you need, such as residential renovations, new builds, contract cost checking or tax depreciation schedules. Ask whether they are a member of AIQS, what is included in their report, whether they will inspect the property if needed, and how they handle variations or updated figures. Check the relevant state regulator register for any related builder licensing concerns if the job also involves building work.
Questions to Ask
- Are you an AIQS member?
- Have you worked on similar home projects before?
- What is included in your estimate or report?
- Will you inspect the property or work only from plans?
- How do you handle variations, omissions and updated costs?
- Can you provide the report in a format suitable for my purpose?
Red Flags
- Vague answers about what the report includes
- No experience with residential projects similar to yours
- Unwilling to provide a written, itemised quote
- Claims that tax depreciation schedules can be prepared without the right tax agent involvement
- Pressure to rely on verbal pricing only
- No clear explanation of how assumptions and exclusions are handled
Listings come from the Australian Business Register and each business's own website. Check licences and insurance before you hire.