Carpenter quoting app.
Quotes in under 30 seconds
Describe the job or upload a plan, and the AI prices framing, insulation, linings and labour in NZD at current New Zealand rates, with 15% GST already in the total.
Plans from A$29/mo · 7-day free trial, no credit card
What to put on the quote
- Decks where it is not possible to fall more than 1.5 m, even if the deck collapses, are exempt from building consent; higher decks need consent. Exempt decks must still comply with the Building CodeSource: Building Act 2004 Schedule 1 cl 24; s17
- Carpentry on a house's primary structure or weathertightness is restricted building work: done or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, who gives a Record of Work on completion of consented workSource: Building (Definition of Restricted Building Work) Order 2011 cl 5; Building Act 2004 ss84, 88
- Residential building work of NZ$30,000 or more (incl GST) needs a written, dated contract, plus the prescribed disclosure statement and checklist given firstSource: Building Act 2004 ss362D, 362F; Building (Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies) Regulations 2014 reg 4
- Implied warranties apply to all residential building work, written or oral, and defects notified within 12 months of completion must be remedied within a reasonable timeSource: Building Act 2004 ss362H–362I, 362Q
- Your GST number, with 15% GST shown; for jobs over NZ$200 the GST number is required on the taxable supply informationSource: IRD, taxable supply information and GST rate (ird.govt.nz)
- Label it a quote (a fixed price, binding once accepted) or an estimate, and state what is excludedSource: Consumer NZ, quotes and estimates
Typical rates
Estimates to sanity-check your own pricing, not quotes.
| Item | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter labour, per hour | NZ$77–$107 national average (Auckland NZ$95–$130); labour only, ex GST | TradieTools NZ 2026 rates (directory estimate) |
| New deck, all-in per m² | Typical NZ$600/m²; mid-range NZ$500–$900/m² (Auckland NZ$690, Wellington NZ$630, Christchurch NZ$600) | CheckMyBuilder deck cost, Jul 2026 (estimate, ex GST) |
| Treated pine deck, per m² | NZ$300–$500 | CheckMyBuilder deck cost, Jul 2026 (estimate, ex GST) |
| Hardwood deck (kwila, vitex), per m² | NZ$800–$1,300 | CheckMyBuilder deck cost, Jul 2026 (estimate, ex GST) |
| Composite deck, per m² | NZ$1,000–$1,500+ | CheckMyBuilder deck cost, Jul 2026 (estimate, ex GST) |
| Deck, labour and materials per m² (cross-check) | NZ$350–$700 | Unicorns NZ builder cost guide, 2026 (directory estimate; GST not stated) |
What's the best quoting app for carpenters in New Zealand?
Insta Quotes is an AI quoting app for New Zealand and Australian carpenters that turns a job description into an itemised, GST-ready quote in under 30 seconds; plans start at $29 AUD a month, billed in AUD even in New Zealand. A sample Insta Quotes carpenter quote itemises the job into framing, insulation, linings, joinery, compliance and labour lines.
How much does Insta Quotes cost for a carpenter in New Zealand?
Insta Quotes plans are billed in AUD: Tier 1 $29 AUD, Tier 2 $59 AUD and Tier 3 $99 AUD a month. New accounts start with a free 7-day trial, capped at 7 quotes in total rather than per month, with no credit card required, so carpenters in New Zealand can quote before paying.
How much should a carpenter charge per hour in New Zealand?
Carpenter labour, per hour in New Zealand: NZ$77–$107 national average (Auckland NZ$95–$130); labour only, ex GST (source: TradieTools NZ 2026 rates (directory estimate)). Rates vary by city and experience, so in Insta Quotes you set your own hourly rate and every quote is priced from it.
Is there a carpentry quote template for New Zealand?
Yes. Our New Zealand carpentry quote template guide walks through the layout line by line. In Insta Quotes the AI fills it in from a description of the job, priced in NZD with 15% GST as its own line and your GST number in the header, and every plan exports the quote as a PDF or Word document.
How do I write a quotation for carpentry work?
List the work by stage, such as framing, linings, hardware and fit-off, with materials and labour on separate lines. Name the timber species and treatment so two quotes can be compared, add 15% GST separately, then your exclusions and an expiry date. Insta Quotes builds that layout from a one-line description, and you edit whatever needs changing.
How do I quote a deck in New Zealand?
Describe the size, height, timber or composite, and board width, and the AI prices boards, subframe, fixings and labour as separate lines in NZD. Put stain or oil as an optional extra outside the total, and state in the exclusions box whether consent, engineering and removal of the old deck are included.
Where do I put my LBP number on a carpentry quote?
In the Notes & Payment Terms box on the quote. Insta Quotes prints your business name, contact details and GST number in the header automatically; your licence number and class go in the notes, so the client can see them on the PDF and check them before they accept the quote online.
Can I quote a carpentry job from a plan?
Yes, on Tier 2 and Tier 3. Upload a PDF plan or a site photo and the AI reads it into priced line items for you to check against the drawing. Tier 1 quotes from a typed or pasted description. Either way you set your own hourly rate and materials markup, so the price is yours.
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