Owner-build likeyou've done it before.Even if you haven't.

Even better. The best time to use Bildr is before you spend a dollar on trades. Plan, budget, and timeline first — then build with confidence. The system is designed to front-load everything you need to know before the money starts moving.

Benchmarked against current trade rates in your area, adjusted for your build type, size, finishes, and site conditions. We cover all Australian states and territories. Always confirm specific figures and compliance requirements with your local council or certifier.

You spend 2–3 hours chatting with Bildr AI during The Walkthrough — no calendar, no consultant, just a conversation. It asks about your plans, block type, soil classification, council area, state, finishes, cladding, roof type, site access. By the end, the AI knows your build inside out. The plan it produces is a direct reflection of that conversation — not a template, not a guess.

That's exactly who this is built for. You're just having a conversation — the AI asks the questions, you give plain English answers. You don't need to know what an N20 slab is. Bildr does. The whole point is expert-level outputs from non-expert inputs.

Yes. Bildr supports owner-builders in every Australian state and territory. Budget benchmarks are adjusted for your area, and compliance checklists are generated based on your state's requirements. Always confirm current requirements with your local council or certifier.

A QS typically charges $2–5K inc. GST for a static PDF that doesn't update as your build evolves. Bildr is a $699 setup fee (inc. GST) plus $149/month (inc. GST) for founding members — a live system that adapts as you build, with AI capabilities no report can match. It's not cheaper because it's less. It's cheaper because software scales in ways people don't.

30-day money-back guarantee. If you complete The Walkthrough and your build plan isn't genuinely useful for managing your build, email billing@bildr.au within 30 days for a full refund of your $699 setup fee. Your $699 founding price (normally $999) also includes your first month free — ongoing subscription is $149/month from month two (normally $189), cancel your monthly subscription anytime from your dashboard. Founding price locked for life. All prices inc. GST. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Encrypted in transit and at rest, stored on secure cloud infrastructure. The Bildr team does not access your project data, conversations, or financial information during normal operations — only the AI accesses your data to deliver the service. We will only access your account with your explicit consent (e.g. for support), for security purposes, or where required by law. We never sell or share your data with third parties.

Regulations vary by state and evolve over time. Bildr generates compliance checklists based on your state and build type. We update our reference data as rules change — but always confirm current requirements with your local council or certifier before relying on them.

In most Australian states, yes — if your build exceeds a certain value (typically $10K–$20K). NSW requires an Owner-Builder Permit for work over $10,000. VIC requires a Certificate of Consent. QLD requires a licence for work over $11,000. SA, WA, and TAS each have their own thresholds and processes. Bildr's compliance tracker flags what's required for your state and build type, but always confirm with your local council.

Typical owner-builds range from $1,500–$3,500 per square metre depending on your state, site conditions, finishes, and build type. A standard 3-bedroom home might cost $350K–$600K as an owner-builder vs $450K–$800K+ through a licensed builder. Bildr generates a detailed line-by-line budget estimate during The Walkthrough based on your specific build — not generic averages.

Absolutely. Knockdown rebuilds are one of the most common owner-builder projects. Bildr covers every stage — from demolition and site clearing through to slab, frame, lockup, fit-out, and handover. The AI generates a week-by-week timeline with trade dependencies specific to your KDR, and the budget includes demolition costs that are often underestimated.

Spreadsheets don't know what a framing quote should cost. Generic project management tools don't understand construction staging or trade dependencies. Bildr is purpose-built for owner-builders — it generates your budget from a conversation about your actual build, checks trade quotes against AI benchmarks, tracks compliance by state, and gives you a 24/7 AI advisor who knows your project inside out. It's the difference between a blank page and an expert co-pilot.

Everything. Demolition, site prep, earthworks, slab, framing, roofing, brickwork/cladding, windows and doors, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, plasterboard, tiling, cabinetry, benchtops, painting, flooring, landscaping, driveways, fencing, council fees, certifier fees, insurance, temporary facilities, and contingency. Over 40 line items, each benchmarked to current rates in your area and adjusted for your specific build.