Ensuring the Scope Matches Your Expectations
Your Second Opinion on Construction Quotes, Terms and Outcome
Why Get a Second Opinion?
Protect yourself from costly mistakes and disputes
💰 Save Money
✅ Know What You're Getting Into
🚩 Avoid Red Flags
Identify overpriced work, unnecessary additions, and negotiate better deals with confidence.
🚩 Avoid Red Flags
✅ Know What You're Getting Into
🚩 Avoid Red Flags
Spot warning signs of unreliable contractors, problematic contracts, and potential disputes.
✅ Know What You're Getting Into
✅ Know What You're Getting Into
✅ Know What You're Getting Into
Understand exactly what you’re signing up for and feel confident about your choice of trade.
Our Services
Expert construction insights for confident decisions
📊 Quote / Invoice Analysis
📊 Quote / Invoice Analysis
📊 Quote / Invoice Analysis
Pricing reasonableness, scope completeness, materials, and timeline feasibility.
🧭 Red Flag Detection
📊 Quote / Invoice Analysis
📊 Quote / Invoice Analysis
Unrealistic pricing, missing scope, payment schedule concerns, contract clause issues.
🧠 Expert Opinions
📊 Quote / Invoice Analysis
🧠 Expert Opinions
Negotiation strategies, alternatives, questions to ask contractors and decision guidance.
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How it works
Complete checkout and you’ll receive an email with a secure link to upload your quote (and any extra details you’d like us to consider)
Our team analyses your document and addresses your concerns with our opinion. Your review will be completed within 48 business hours of receiving your complete submission.
We’ll email our plain-English opinion with a clear recommendation and simple next steps. (One clarification email is included.)
Are you overthinking things?
These are the questions we hear most often from our clients
🤔 “Does something seem off to you?”
🤔 “Does something seem off to you?”
🤔 “Does something seem off to you?”
We'll give you an impartial second opinion.
📋 “What does this mean”
🤔 “Does something seem off to you?”
🤔 “Does something seem off to you?”
We’ll translate tradie‑speak so you understand what’s being said and what it means.
Don't Agree Until You're Confident
Get an experience-based second opinion before making your decision. We’ll review your quote/invoice/T&Cs and give you practical insights so you know what matters and what to ask.
🏆 Helpful Hints For Every Job
Smart practices that can save you time, money, and headaches
📷 Document Everything
💰 Never Pay Large Amounts Upfront
💰 Never Pay Large Amounts Upfront
Take photos before, during, and after. Keep records of communications, changes and payments.
💰 Never Pay Large Amounts Upfront
💰 Never Pay Large Amounts Upfront
💰 Never Pay Large Amounts Upfront
Legit tradies don't need big deposits. Avoid paying in full before work begins.
📝 Get Everything in Writing
💰 Never Pay Large Amounts Upfront
📝 Get Everything in Writing
Document all changes, costs and timelines to avoid disputes.
🔎 Check References
⚖️ Understand Your Rights
📝 Get Everything in Writing
Call recent customers and read reviews from multiple sources.
⏱️ Don't Rush Decisions
⚖️ Understand Your Rights
⚖️ Understand Your Rights
Good tradies won’t pressure you to sign immediately. Compare quotes and credentials.
⚖️ Understand Your Rights
⚖️ Understand Your Rights
⚖️ Understand Your Rights
Know your cooling-off period, warranty rights and dispute options in your state.
🛡️ Verify Insurance Coverage
🛡️ Verify Insurance Coverage
🛡️ Verify Insurance Coverage
Request current certificates and call the insurer to confirm coverage is active.
📐 Understand the Scope
🛡️ Verify Insurance Coverage
🛡️ Verify Insurance Coverage
Be clear on what’s included and what’s not. Ask about potential extras.
✨ Trust Your Instincts
🛡️ Verify Insurance Coverage
✨ Trust Your Instincts
If it feels off or too good to be true, get a second opinion.
Before You Sign: Essential Checks
Always verify these details through official channels
✅ Tradie Verification
📑 Contract Essentials
📑 Contract Essentials
- Valid tradie license for your state/territory
- Current public liability insurance
- Workers compensation insurance
- ABN and business registration
- Trade-specific qualifications and certifications
📑 Contract Essentials
📑 Contract Essentials
📑 Contract Essentials
- Detailed scope of work and materials
- Clear timeline and completion dates
- Payment schedule tied to milestones
- Warranty and defects liability period
- Variation and dispute resolution procedures
National Resources
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Australian Building Codes Board
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Official Industry Governance & Consumer Protection
Connect with your state or territory’s official construction
New South Wales (NSW)
New South Wales (NSW)
New South Wales (NSW)
Phone: 13 32 20
Victoria (VIC)
New South Wales (NSW)
New South Wales (NSW)
Phone: 1300 55 81 81
Queensland (QLD)
New South Wales (NSW)
Western Australia (WA)
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Western Australia (WA)
Western Australia (WA)
Western Australia (WA)
Phone: 1300 30 40 54
South Australia (SA)
Western Australia (WA)
South Australia (SA)
Consumer & Business Services SA
Phone: 131 882
Tasmania (TAS)
Western Australia (WA)
South Australia (SA)
Consumer, Building & Occupational Services Phone: 1300 654 499
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Phone: 13 22 81
Northern Territory (NT)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Phone: 1800 019 319
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer
In Our Opinion provides professional opinions based on 20+ years of construction industry experience.
Our services are NOT:
- Legal advice or legal representation
- Financial advice or investment guidance
- Professional engineering or architectural assessments
- Building inspections or compliance certifications
- Warranty or guarantee of contractor performance
Our reviews are opinions based on industry experience and should be considered as one factor in your decision‑making process. For legal disputes, financial planning, or technical building matters, please consult with appropriately licensed professionals.
Always verify contractor licenses, insurance, and compliance with local building codes through official channels listed above.
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