Before you accept a renovation quote, find out what the price may not be telling you.
Designed for substantial, architect-led residential renovations.
The plans can look complete.A builder’s price can look fixed.Important scope, allowances, exclusions and assumptions can still be unresolved.
OverSea’s Renovation Quote X-Ray independently reviews your quote against the plans and your expectations so you know what to confirm before committing.
Renovation Quote X-Ray
An independent, homeowner-side analysis before you accept a builder’s quote.We examine your builder’s quote alongside the available plans, specifications and project information to identify:
work that appears missing or unclear
inconsistencies between the quote and the plans
exclusions, assumptions and provisional allowances
selections or decisions being deferred until construction
potential exposure to variations, delays or misunderstanding
questions that should be answered in writing before you proceed
This is not a cost estimate or a line-by-line check of every quantity. It's a structured review of whether the plans and supporting documents describe the renovation you believe you are buying.
What you receive
Quote X-Ray Report
A concise, independent assessment containing:1. Readiness findingReady to discuss signing
Confirm before signing
Material gaps remain2. Priority findings
The scope gaps, inconsistencies and unresolved matters most likely to affect cost, timing or outcome.3. Questions for your builder
A prioritised list of specific questions and clarifications to have answered in writing.4. Recommended next steps
What should be resolved now, what may require specialist advice and what can reasonably wait.5. Video walkthrough
A private recorded explanation of the principal findings, followed by a 20-minute review call.Your review is normally delivered within 5 business days after all required documents are received.
Who's it for
The Renovation Quote X-Ray is designed for homeowners with architect-prepared plans and builder pricing for a substantial residential renovation who:
have received a builder’s quote or proposal
have plans, specifications or a written project brief
are approaching a major financial or contractual commitment
want an independent perspective before proceeding
are concerned that the documents may not tell the whole story
It's particularly suited to substantial residential renovations where unclear scope can become expensive once construction begins.It is not a building inspection, quantity survey, technical compliance assessment or legal review of the building contract.It's not intended for stand-alone kitchen or bathroom upgrades, cosmetic refreshes, maintenance work or minor renovations.
Investment
Renovation Quote X-Ray
$495 including GST
A fixed-price, independent analysis of one builder’s quote and the principal documents describing your renovation.Includes:
review of the builder’s quote, plans and key specifications
written Quote X-Ray Report
prioritised questions for your builder
private video walkthrough of the findings
20-minute review call (Australia-wide) or meeting (Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
delivery within five business days
no ongoing commitment
Before you proceed, we'll confirm that your project and document package fit the fixed scope.If the project is unusually large or complex, any variation to the scope or fee will be explained and agreed in advance.
Why OverSea
Independent by designNo commissions or commercial ties to architects, builders or suppliers.Homeowner-side onlyThe review is undertaken from your position as the person funding and living with the project.Engineering-ledStructured analysis of scope, assumptions, interfaces and project exposure.Direct renovation experienceGrounded in firsthand experience of architect-led residential design and renovation projects.
About
Mark BrownleyFounder & Principal AdviserMark is a professional engineer and experienced major-projects executive.He brings the disciplined thinking used to test complex project proposals to residential renovations (including his own), helping homeowners see what's resolved, what remains uncertain and what should be clarified before significant capital is committed.OverSea is based on the Mornington Peninsula and can review projects throughout Australia online.
Request a Quote X-Ray
Before you accept a builder’s quote, find out whether the scope is clear and what should be resolved before you commit.To check whether the Quote X-Ray is suitable for your project, tell us:
where the project is located
the approximate renovation value
where you are in the quoting process
which documents you currently have
You don't need to attach your plans or quote to the first enquiry. We'll confirm whether the service is suitable and explain what to send next.Email: [email protected]Phone: 0427 787 011