Home Repair Pilot Blog
Independent insights on quotes, renovations and your rights — so you never get ripped off.
Not every bad quote is a scam — but some are deliberately structured to look competitive upfront and recover the difference through variations. These 7 red flags help you tell the difference.
A 50% deposit is illegal for residential building work in every Australian state. Maximum legal deposits range from 5% to 10% depending on your state and the contract value.
Melbourne bathroom renovations range from $8,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $60,000+ for a premium fit-out. But the price alone doesn't tell you if the quote is safe to sign.
Victorian law caps builder deposits at 5% for contracts over $20,000 and 10% for smaller jobs. Here's exactly what the Domestic Building Contracts Act says — and the red flags to watch for in your quote.