Step 1 of 11Project Pathway
Live Project Estimate
Building your project profile. Complete the project size and specification to activate your live planning range.
Activates after Specification

Welcome to the Project Estimator.
Let’s bring your project into focus.

You may already have drawings, or you may only know the kind of home, development or commercial space you want to create. Either way, this guided estimator will help you understand a realistic preliminary budget and what TIDAL recommends you do next.

Whether you have drawings or are just getting started, use this guided estimator to understand a realistic preliminary budget and your recommended next step.

Your Project. Expertly Delivered.
No obligation. Takes only a few minutes to build your preliminary project range.
Start wherever you are. You do not need completed drawings or even an exact square footage. Early-stage clients can build the estimate from their room and project requirements.
Understand the budget as you plan. Your live planning range updates as specification, features, site conditions and other cost-sensitive choices are selected.
Leave with a clearer next step. Your final assessment explains the major budget drivers and whether the project should move into design, drawing review or formal pricing.
A quick note before you begin

This tool provides a preliminary planning estimate only. It is not a quotation, tender, valuation, contract price or commitment by TIDAL. Final pricing depends on drawings, engineering, site conditions, approvals, specifications, measured quantities, current labour and material rates, and complete scope verification. Structural or specialist items that cannot be reliably estimated online may be identified for separate TIDAL review.

By starting the estimator, you acknowledge that the result is a preliminary planning range and not a formal quotation.

What are you planning?

Choose the pathway that best matches your project. Residential and commercial projects use different estimating logic.

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ResidentialSingle-family homes, additions and residential construction.
Homes & residential projects
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Apartments & TownhousesMulti-unit residential developments, apartment buildings and townhouse projects.
Multi-unit residential development
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CommercialOffices, retail, restaurants, medical, warehouse and commercial fit-outs.
Commercial construction & fit-out
Residential Pathway

Tell us about the project.

Start with the project location and current design stage.

Choose the closest listed area. If your project location is not shown, select Other / Not Listed.
Early ConceptNo detailed drawings yet. Wider planning range.
Preliminary DrawingsPlans exist but scope/specification may still change.
Detailed / Approved PlansMore defined information and tighter range.
Residential Pathway

Size and building configuration.

Enter the combined project area across all floors. Do not enter only the ground-floor footprint.

Not sure of your square footage yet? That is normal at the early planning stage. Tell us the rooms you want and TIDAL will suggest a realistic total covered area to use for preliminary budgeting.
Office, study, TV room, playroom, home gym or other enclosed room. Do not count bedrooms.
TIDAL Suggested Home Size 1,550–1,900 sq ft Suggested from your room programme and building height.
Single StoreyGround floor only.
Two StoreysGround + first floor.
Three+ StoreysHigher structural and logistics complexity.
Residential Pathway

Select the finish level.

Choose the overall quality and specification level that best reflects the project you have in mind.

BareCore building works with minimal finishing allowances.
StandardBalanced residential specification and finishes.
LuxuryHigher-grade finishes, fixtures and detailing.
IconicHighly customized architectural and premium specification.
Residential Pathway

Architecture and building form.

Two homes with the same floor area can have very different construction complexity.

SimpleRegular footprint and conventional openings.
ContemporaryCleaner rooflines, larger openings and detailing.
ComplexCantilevers, multiple volumes and significant detailing.
BespokeHighly customized architecture.
Hip / GableConventional pitched roof.
Mono-PitchSingle-slope contemporary roof.
Concrete RoofFlat/suspended reinforced concrete roof.
Mixed / Feature RoofMultiple roof forms.
9–10 ftTypical residential ceiling height.
10–12 ftHigher walls and service drops.
Some Double HeightFeature void or tall room.
Extensive Double HeightMultiple tall-volume areas.
Residential Pathway

Interior features.

Bathrooms, kitchens and built-ins are some of the most cost-intensive spaces in a home.

Standard KitchenFunctional residential kitchen.
Kitchen + IslandAdded cabinetry, stone and services.
Large / PremiumLarger footprint and upgraded cabinetry.
Main + SecondaryAdditional wet/dirty kitchen.
MinimalLimited fixed cabinetry.
Kitchen FocusKitchen plus limited additional built-ins.
Kitchen + WardrobesBuilt-in bedroom storage.
Extensive Built-insClosets, vanities, feature walls and joinery.
Residential Pathway

Windows, cooling and technology.

Large glazing systems and upgraded building services can materially affect the budget.

Standard WindowsTypical residential window sizes.
Larger Modern OpeningsMore aluminium and glass area.
Floor-to-CeilingExtensive full-height glazing and sliders.
Architectural GlazingPremium systems and feature glazing.
Provision OnlyElectrical/drainage allowance only.
BedroomsSplit units to bedroom areas.
Full House Split ACBedrooms plus major living spaces.
Central / ConcealedDucted or concealed system.
StandardConventional lighting and power.
EnhancedMore circuits, outlets and feature lighting.
Smart-ReadyStructured smart-home provisions.
Full Smart HomeIntegrated controls and automation.
Residential Pathway

External works and lifestyle features.

These items sit outside the basic building benchmark and are estimated separately.

NoneNo pool.
SmallCompact residential pool.
MediumTypical family pool.
Large / CustomFeature pool or complex form.
None / ExistingNo major new hardscape.
SmallShort driveway / parking pad.
MediumTypical residential driveway.
LargeExtended paving or major hardscape.
None / ExistingNo new perimeter works.
Simple FenceBasic fence and gate.
Block WallStandard masonry perimeter treatment.
Architectural + GateFeature walling and automated gate.
Residential Pathway

Site and structural indicators.

Straightforward site conditions are priced automatically. Complex structural items are flagged for review.

Generally FlatNormal earthworks assumed.
Moderate SlopeSome additional site/structural work.
Steep / ComplexHigher site and structural complexity.
Good AccessNormal truck/material access.
Limited AccessRestricted delivery or work space.
Difficult AccessSignificant logistics constraints.
Residential Pathway

Budget and contact details.

We'll compare your target budget against the preliminary model and generate a project estimate reference.

Self-Funded / CashProject funded directly by the owner or company.
Bank / Construction LoanLender-controlled stages, valuations or drawdowns.
Investor / Developer FundingFunding from investors, partners or development capital.
Corporate / Business FundingCompany budgets, purchase orders or internal payment cycles.
Mixed FinancingCombination of owner funds, lending or investor capital.
Not Finalized YetFinancing route is still being evaluated.
Please complete your name, WhatsApp/phone, email and accept the preliminary estimate notice.
Residential Estimate

Your preliminary project estimate.

A client-facing planning summary based on the information entered.

Your project has been assessed.
Estimated Construction Budget
TTD $0 – $0
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Most clients start with a quick consultation so TIDAL can review the project stage, budget and next step before more time or money is committed.

Your Project Snapshot

The estimate has been shaped by this project profile.

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Project Readiness

A practical assessment of how close the project is to the next major construction decision.

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ASSESSING Project readiness is being assessed

Recommended Next Steps

Your next steps are based on the current stage of your project.

Estimate Confidence

The level of available design information controls how tightly an early budget can be defined.

PLANNING RANGE
Early-stage planning estimate

Key Budget Drivers

Top factors influencing the current estimate.

Only the strongest adjustments are shown here for a quick summary.

Selected Project Features

A summary of the major features currently reflected in the estimate.

Budget Review

Financing & Delivery Approach

Your financing method can affect contract phasing, payment administration, procurement timing and the documentation required during construction.

Self-Funded Project

What This Estimate Means

What is included in the preliminary range
The estimated project cost includes materials, labour, project management, standard certifications and inspections associated with the selected construction scope.
Important: This estimator is for preliminary budget planning only. It does not constitute a quotation, contract price, tender, valuation or commitment by TIDAL Construction Management & Procurement Limited. Final pricing is subject to drawings, engineering, site conditions, approvals, specification, quantities, current material/labour rates and confirmation of the complete scope of works. Items specifically flagged for manual review are excluded from the instant estimate range.