When a trade job becomes a project quote
How to decide whether your job is a repair, a scheduled trade job or a larger project that needs quotes — and how to brief each one.
Key takeaways
- Repairs and simple installations need speed; projects need a clear brief.
- Multi-trade work, approvals and custom finishes usually mean a project.
- A written scope makes project quotes comparable.
Small requests need speed
Repairs, maintenance, lock changes, appliance faults and simple installations usually work best as standard trade requests. Describe the symptom, add photos and give a timing window.
Signs it is a project
Treat it as a project request if any of these apply:
- More than one trade needs to be coordinated
- Council, strata or building approvals may be needed
- Walls, wet areas or structures are being changed
- You are choosing finishes, fixtures or custom joinery
- The work will take more than a few days
How to brief a project
State the result you want, rough dimensions, what must stay, timing, budget context and any plans or inspiration images you have permission to share. Say what is fixed and what is flexible.
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