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Compare Inclusions Side-by-Side
What's included vs what costs extra
Builder A
Essentials
Builder B
Lifestyle
Builder C
Classic
2550mm Ceilings
Stone Benchtops
Ducted Air Con
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The hidden truth
Why Builders Look Cheaper Than They Really Are
The "from price" never tells the full story. Builders leave out different things — making apples-to-apples comparison almost impossible without a tool like this.
Builder A
Approx. $350k base estimate
Indicative driveway & aircon upgrades total around $14,500 extra
Builder B
Approx. $340k base estimate
Ceilings, stone & flooring add approximately $14,700; aircon and driveway extra
Builder C
Approx. $375k base estimate
All example inclusions included — compare like for like
Illustrative builders and estimated figures only — not real builder quotes or fixed upgrade prices. Costs and inclusions vary. Confirm current written pricing and specifications directly with your builder, suppliers and relevant trades.
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Compare Builders in 4 Simple Steps
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Select your region
Choose your building area — Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Sunshine Coast or beyond. We only show builders who actively service your location, so every comparison is relevant.
Pick builders to compare
Select two or more builders from your region. Choose an inclusion plan for each and our tool loads their actual standard inclusions — no guesswork, no generic descriptions.
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Every feature is shown side-by-side: what's standard, what's an upgrade, and what's not offered at all. Spot the hidden costs before you step into a display village.
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Hi, I'm Sarah
Why I Started Compare My Build
When I started looking at builders as a first-time home builder, one thing became pretty obvious — comparing them properly was harder than it should be.
Like most people, I initially looked at the advertised "from" price, but it didn't take long to realise that wasn't the whole story. What one builder includes as standard can be completely different to another, and the builder with the lowest starting price isn't necessarily giving you the best value.
That's where Compare My Build came from — somewhere you can compare builders and their inclusions side-by-side and get a clearer picture of what each one actually includes.
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Inclusion data is compiled from builder websites, published inclusion documents and specification sheets.
Regularly Reviewed and Updated
Builder information is reviewed as published documents change. Buyers should always confirm final details directly with the builder.
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