Get accurate quotes in days, not weeks
Know exactly what to ask for — and what it should cost — before you pick up the phone.
Whether you've been researching for weeks or have no idea where to begin — Sparky has you covered.
Free for small jobs · $9.50 for bigger projects
How it works
From “I need a tradie” to a professional brief in three simple steps.
Tell us about your job
You don't need to know the technical terms. Just describe what's going on. Sparky asks the right follow-up questions and translates your answers into what tradies need to hear.
Get your professional brief
Get a detailed brief with a realistic budget range so you know what's fair before anyone gives you a quote. No more sticker shock or guessing if you're being overcharged.
Send it to tradies
Share your brief with 2–3 tradies and get quotes you can actually compare. Because every tradie is quoting on the same scope, you'll know exactly who's offering the best deal.
Why homeowners use Sparky
Feeling unprepared when the tradie starts asking questions
Walk in with a professional scope of work
No idea if $2,000 or $5,000 is the fair price
Know the realistic budget range before you call
Putting it off because you don't know where to start
Get started in 5 minutes, even with zero knowledge
Wildly different quotes with no way to compare
Every tradie quotes on the same scope — apples to apples
Free for small jobs · $9.50 for bigger projects
Start Your Brief →See what you get
Free for small jobs under $1,000. Just $9.50 for bigger projects. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Switchboard Upgrade
House | Sydney, NSW
Replace existing ceramic fuse board with a modern RCD-protected switchboard. Current board has no safety switches and is non-compliant with AS/NZS 3000.
Based on Sydney metro pricing, Feb 2026
Small jobs under $1,000
Free to try · Only pay if the brief is useful
Compare: hours of Googling, phone tag with tradies, and potentially overpaying by thousands — or get a professional brief that does it all.
Common questions
A job brief is a professional document that outlines the scope of work, estimated budget range, key decision points, and compliance requirements for your trade job. Think of it as a detailed spec sheet that helps tradies give you accurate quotes.
Our budget ranges are based on real pricing data from licensed tradies across Australian metro areas. They are updated regularly and account for materials, labour, and common variations. Most users find the final quote falls within our estimated range.
No. You can start creating your brief immediately without an account. We only ask for payment when your brief is ready — no signup, no friction.
Sparky covers eight trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, tiling, waterproofing, and air conditioning. These cover the most common home renovation and repair jobs across Australia.
Yes! Briefs for smaller jobs (under $1,000 budget) are completely free — no payment required. For bigger projects, it's a one-time $9.50.
If the brief doesn't meet your expectations, contact us and we'll refund your $9.50. No questions asked.
That job is not going to
sort itself
Whether you've been researching for weeks or putting it off for months — get a professional brief in 5 minutes and finally feel prepared.
Sparky helps homeowners scope electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, tiling, and waterproofing work. We are not licensed tradies and this is not a substitute for professional advice. Always use licensed professionals for your trade work.