Trades recommendation in ACT

The other topic wasn't very popular and I do have a lot of questions so I hope you don't mind the new topic.

I am starting the process of owner builder. Still looking for a block and sent a few offers around already.

I have contacted a few Quantity Surveying companies to estimate the cost of building my house. I had only one quote at $2200 offer for the job so far. What did you pay?

Once I get the manual labor estimate from the quantity surveyor it would be easier to discuss with the tradie

If someone can recommend some tradesmen in ACT I would be great !

I am looking for tradies that turn up on time and do a proper job and won't leave the job hanging. I am ready to pay slightly more than builder rate for a competent tradie (without getting ripped off) and if I could get a few recommendation to get started that would be greatly appreciated and I would love to chat to someone having built recently in Canberra too !

If you loved working with someone let me know

Hi, I recently had my build costed for just over $1000. Qcost consultants at North Sydney. Good efficient service. Good luck, Bruce.

Thank you, I was actually charged more than double apparently... or maybe it is the dreaded Canberra tax