The Digital Build Broker™ · Independent · Nationwide
From quote to scored report in 48 hours.
Five steps. One independent score across 5 categories. Zero builder kickbacks. We score — you decide.
Purchase your report
Choose 2-Quote ($222) or 3-Quote ($333). One-off payment via secure checkout. No subscription, no upsell, no ongoing fees.
Upload your builder quotes or tenders
You receive a private submission link by email. Upload each quote or tender as a PDF, plus a few details about your build (state, build type, target budget, your priorities).
Each quote scored across 5 categories
Each builder quote or tender gets scored across the 5 BuildScore categories: Price & Value, Inclusions, Contract Clarity, Timeline, and Reputation. We flag what's included, what's an allowance, and what's not. Then you take the scored report to your conveyancer, lender, or builder for their specific advice — we score, you decide.
Traffic-light scoring across 5 categories
Each builder is scored Green / Blue / Red across Price & Value, Inclusions, Contract Clarity, Timeline, and Reputation. You see which builder scored highest in each category — and the notes behind every score.
Full PDF report delivered within 48 hours
You receive an 8-page PDF (9 pages for 3-quote reports). Side-by-side comparison, a decision framework with per-category leaders, and the things to clarify with your conveyancer or builder before you sign.
Common questions
Quick answers, no fine print.
What does BuildScore actually check in my builder quote?
We score your builder quote or tender across five categories: price and value, inclusions and allowances, contract clarity and risk, timeline, and builder reputation. We flag every provisional sum, every allowance, and every contract term that could change what you actually pay after signing. We compare your inclusions list against the industry-standard inclusion categories (site costs, driveway, fencing, flooring, appliances, landscaping, colour selections), then deliver a full traffic-light scored PDF. You see what is included, what is excluded, what sits behind an allowance, and the contract terms worth raising with your conveyancer before you sign.
What is a Rise and Fall contract term?
Rise and Fall is a contract term that allows the builder to adjust the contract price after signing if certain costs change — typically materials, labour, or government fees. It is different from a fully fixed-price contract. Provisional sums and allowances can have a similar effect on the final figure. BuildScore™ flags every Rise and Fall term, provisional sum, and allowance we find in your quote or tender under the Contract Clarity score, so you can raise them with your conveyancer or building solicitor before signing. We don't interpret your specific contract — we score what's in it.
What is a provisional sum and why does it matter?
A provisional sum is an estimated dollar amount in your builder quote or tender for work that hasn't been fully priced yet — most commonly site costs, but also things like landscaping, flooring or kitchen upgrades. The number you see in the quote is not the number you will pay. If the actual cost comes in higher, you wear the difference. Provisional sums are the single biggest cause of build budget blowouts in Australia. A quote heavy with provisional sums looks competitive on paper but can cost you $20,000–$60,000 more once construction starts. We score every provisional sum in your quote and tell you which ones are realistic and which are red flags.
Are house and land packages fixed price?
Not always — and "fixed price" rarely means what you think it means. A house and land package is usually two separate contracts: one for the land (fixed) and one for the build (often not). The build contract may include provisional sums for site costs, allowances for finishes, Rise and Fall contract terms, and exclusions like driveway, fencing and landscaping. Many marketed "from $X" prices assume a flat block, no rock, no extra setbacks, and basic finishes. BuildScore™ checks what is actually fixed, what is an allowance, and what is excluded — so the headline price is broken down into what you will really pay.