Flex Strata

    Getting and comparing contractor quotes

    Short answer

    Give every contractor the same written scope, ask for itemised quotes, and check licences and insurance before approving. Record which quote was chosen and why.

    Steps for your committee

    1. Write one clear scope of work.
    2. Send it to two or three contractors.
    3. Compare quotes item by item, not just the total.
    4. Check licence, public liability and workers compensation cover.
    5. Approve within your authority, or put it to a vote.

    Rules in your state

    Details such as notice periods and voting thresholds are set by each state's legislation.

    StateLegislationDisputes go to
    NSWStrata Schemes Management Act 2015NSW Fair Trading mediation, then NCAT
    VICOwners Corporations Act 2006Internal grievance process, Consumer Affairs Victoria, then VCAT
    QLDBody Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (and its regulation modules)Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management
    WAStrata Titles Act 1985State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)
    SAStrata Titles Act 1988 / Community Titles Act 1996South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
    TASStrata Titles Act 1998Recorder of Titles / Magistrates Court
    ACTUnit Titles (Management) Act 2011ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT)
    NTUnit Title Schemes Act 2009NT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT)

    When to get professional advice

    For large projects, consider a building consultant to write the scope and review quotes.

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    Last reviewed 2026-10-08. General information only — not legal advice.