About WhatCosts
WhatCosts is an independent price comparison platform that helps homeowners and consumers understand the real cost of services — from skip bin hire to solar installation, plumbing to painting, and everything in between.
Our Mission
Service pricing is opaque. Most providers don't list prices online, making it impossible for consumers to know if they're getting a fair deal. WhatCosts changes that by collecting, verifying, and publishing real pricing data across 47+ service categories in 5 countries.
How We Collect Data
Our AI-powered data collection system continuously monitors provider websites, industry reports, and public pricing information. Every data point is scored for confidence and freshness. We cross-reference multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
- Provider websites and published rate cards
- Industry association pricing surveys
- Government cost guides and fair trading data
- Community-submitted corrections (verified by AI)
Coverage
We cover 47+ service verticals across Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Each vertical includes national averages, city-specific pricing, provider comparisons, and cost calculators.
Our Commitment
- Independence — We are not owned by any service provider or marketplace
- Accuracy — All prices are estimates based on real market data, updated regularly
- Transparency — We show our methodology and confidence levels
- Free access — All pricing data is free to view, no account required
Important disclaimer
All prices on WhatCosts are estimates based on market research and publicly available data. Actual costs vary based on location, scope of work, materials, and individual provider pricing. Always obtain multiple quotes before hiring a service provider.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia.
ABN: 82 941 321 578
Questions? Get in touch.