Laundry Renovation Quote Template
Free laundry renovation quote template. Covers cabinetry, benchtop, trough, tiling, plumbing, and electrical for a complete laundry makeover.
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Or try it on the web →This laundry renovation quote template is for builders and cabinet makers pricing small-to-medium domestic jobs. It covers the basics, from cabinetry to tapware. Most tradies get tripped up on two things: underestimating the cost of moving plumbing even 300mm, and forgetting to price waterproofing to standard. A simple laundry can quickly become unprofitable if you don't account for the plumber's time to chase pipes or the membrane required for a new floor waste. This template helps you price those items correctly from the start.
How to Price the Real Cost Drivers in a Laundry Reno
Your final price isn't just the Kaboodle flatpack from Bunnings. Labour is the biggest variable. A plumber's call-out and first hour is around $250, plus $120 per hour after that. Moving a washing machine waste pipe is often a half-day of cutting, chasing, and making good. Always add a 15% waste factor on tiles, more for complex patterns. A simple laminate benchtop might be $300, but a 20mm engineered stone top for the same space will start at $800 from a stonemason. Keeping track of these supplier costs in real-time with an app like QuoteMate prevents margin loss on the job.
Forgetting These Items Will Cost You Money
Demolition and waste disposal are the most common omissions. A small skip bin hire costs at least $300, and you need to factor in your labour to fill it. If the house is pre-1990, you must allow for asbestos testing on wall linings. Waterproofing is another big one. If you're adding a floor waste, the whole floor and wall junctions must comply with AS 3740. That means priming, applying two coats of membrane like Davco K10 Plus, and installing bond breakers in all corners. Also, remember to price for painting and patching the walls where old cupboards were removed. It all adds up.
Materials Included
- Laundry cabinetry (base and overhead)
- Benchtop (laminate or stone)
- Laundry trough and tapware
- Wall and floor tiles
- Plumbing rough-in and connections
- Electrical (GPOs and lighting)
Quoting Steps
- 1Measure laundry layout and plumbing positions
- 2Design cabinetry and select materials
- 3Choose trough, tapware, and benchtop
- 4Add tiling for floor and splashback
- 5Include plumbing and electrical work
- 6Quote demolition, installation, and finishing
Frequently Asked Questions
Moving a drain 500mm can cost more than the new trough. Budget for at least 3-4 hours of a plumber's time plus materials. This usually involves cutting the wall or slab to re-route pipework. Expect to add between $500 and $900 to the plumbing bill for this change, before any wall repairs are done.
Yes, if it has a floor waste. Australian Standard AS 3740 requires waterproofing for the full floor and relevant wall junctions in that case. For a laundry without a floor waste on a ground-floor slab, it's not mandatory but is good practice. For any laundry in an apartment or on a second storey, waterproofing is always required.
For a typical 1.5 metre laundry bench, a pre-made laminate top from Bunnings will cost around $200-$250 off the shelf. A basic 20mm engineered stone top for the same space, supplied and installed by a stonemason, will start around $750. It’s a significant jump in material cost you need to quote accurately.
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