Professional quantity surveying support for trades and contractors.
VirtualQS is designed to free you up from most of the quantity surveying paperwork and claim back your evenings. Let us handle the admin so you can focus on the tools and your team.
Built for tradies and contractors like you
BuildersMate is your dedicated, outsourced solution for precise estimating, compliant contracts, and cash flow protection. We handle the numbers and paperwork, so you can focus on building quality projects and managing your team.
Reclaim your time
Stop working late on estimates. We handle the paperwork, you spend time with your family.
Contract clarity
Get indemnity-backed contract reviews and dispute resolution support to protect your business.
Cashflow certainty
Ensure every payment claim and variation is Construction Contracts Act compliant and paid on time.
Know your profit
Understand your true overheads and forward workload to make smarter, more profitable business decisions.
Why you need TradiesMate
You're a skilled contractor, but you're constantly stuck doing desk work. You’re spending precious hours on quantity take-offs, tenders, and contracts—time that should be spent on the tools, running the site, or with your family.
If that wasn't enough, relying on external Quantity Surveyors has been unreliable or led to bad experiences.
TradiesMate fixes this. We are your reliable, expert virtual quantity surveying and contract compliance partner.
Precision right from the project start
Your profitability starts with accuracy. We provide the essential technical services that save you time and eliminate costly mistakes in the crucial early stages of every job.
Pricing concrete and carpentry
Get fast, reliable, and precise trade measures (take-offs) so you know exactly what to order and price.
Programme of works (timelines)
Develop a clear project roadmap to manage client expectations and track progress effectively.
Tender / estimate preparation
Quickly generate professional, accurate documentation to win more work at the right margin.
Financial protection & legal compliance
This is where BuildersMate minimises risk and secures your revenue. We ensure every financial interaction with the client is legally sound and fully compliant, helping you get paid for the work you complete.
Contract preparation & review: We prepare robust contracts and review client contracts to mitigate risks before you start.
CCA compliant payments: We prepare Construction Contracts Act complaint payment claims to ensure your cash flow is protected and reliable.
Variation & final accounts: We handle Contract compliant variation submissions and Contract compliant final accounts so you are paid for every change and close-out is seamless.
Strategic Business Growth
Don't just manage projects—manage your future. BuildersMate helps you step back and gain critical insight into the health and direction of your entire operation.
Business Assessments:
Know your overheads, understand your operating costs, and stop leaving money on the table.
Business Planning:
Consolidate your project timelines into a clear forward workload plan to manage capacity, hiring, and future growth confidently.
Flexible payment options
Choose a payment model that best suits your project timeline and cash flow. The more commitment you offer, the greater the financial benefit.
Pay as you need
Charged at a flat rate of $185p/h. Send your requirements to receive a quote. Pay a 70% deposit and the balance on completion. Card payments only.
Project specific
For support (from contract to final account), fees are calculated as 2.5% of the Contract Total (at any given time).
Monthly budget
You commit to a minimum monthly budget for displayed hourly rate. Any unused hours roll over to the next month. Paid in advance.
Subscription model
Our most committed model. You pay a negotiated 6 or 12 month pre-pay fee with incentives for longer commitment. Paid in advance.
FAQ's about TradiesMate
Find answers to what matters most about our QS services
Consort works best when you want direct collaboration with our team on complex projects. BuildersMate suits builders who need speed and clarity in their quotes. TradiesMate is built for trades who want to handle pricing themselves without the fuss.
Our tools are built on years of field experience and real data from thousands of jobs. Every calculation is precise because we know what happens when estimates go wrong on site.
Yes. Start with one option and move to another as your needs change. We built them to work together, not against each other.
Consort includes hands-on support from our team. BuildersMate and TradiesMate are designed to be straightforward, but we're here if you need help getting started.
Pick the option that fits your work, explore the details, and reach out. We'll walk you through it from there.
Get in touch
Book a free 15 minute call with us to see if our services are right for you.