Guides

A builder's quote is often one number covering weeks of work. Here's what to look for before you sign.

A general sense of what a callout fee usually looks like across common home-service trades, so an unusual one stands out.

Parts and labour, warranty on the fix, and whether it's a once-off or a sign of something bigger — what to look for before you approve plumbing work.

Compliance certificates, parts versus labour, and what's actually being tested — what to look for before electrical work goes ahead.

Parts type, labour hours, and unexplained fees — the details on a repair quote that decide whether the price makes sense.

Insurance, payment terms, and what's not itemised — what to check on a removals quote before you book a moving date.

Fixed fee or time-based billing, disbursements, and scope — what to check on a legal fee quote before you instruct.