What does it cost? 2026 price guides

Honest, up-to-date cost ranges for common jobs across Australia.

Plumbing

Blocked Drain Clearing cost ($150–$600)
Blocked Toilet Repair cost ($120–$350)
CCTV Drain Inspection cost ($250–$600)
Drain Relining cost ($500–$4,000)
Hot Water System Repair cost ($180–$700)
Hot Water System Installation cost ($900–$3,500)
Heat Pump Hot Water Installation cost ($1,800–$5,000)
Burst Pipe Repair cost ($200–$900)
Water Leak Detection cost ($250–$700)
Pipe Relining cost ($500–$5,000)
Tap Repair & Installation cost ($90–$350)
Toilet Repair & Installation cost ($120–$600)
Gas Fitting cost ($150–$1,200)
Gas Leak Detection & Repair cost ($150–$800)
Backflow Prevention Testing cost ($90–$300)
Emergency Plumber (24/7) cost ($150–$1,000)
Rainwater Tank Installation cost ($800–$5,000)

Electrical

Power Point Installation cost ($120–$400)
Switchboard Upgrade cost ($800–$2,500)
Safety Switch Installation cost ($150–$500)
House Rewiring cost ($3,000–$15,000)
Electrical Fault Finding cost ($120–$500)
Downlight Installation cost ($60–$150)
LED Lighting Upgrade cost ($200–$1,500)
Ceiling Fan Installation cost ($120–$400)
EV Charger Installation cost ($800–$2,500)
Home Battery Installation cost ($6,000–$15,000)
Solar Panel Installation cost ($4,000–$12,000)
Solar Panel Repair cost ($150–$2,000)
Data & Network Cabling cost ($150–$1,500)
TV Antenna Installation cost ($150–$600)
Smoke Alarm Installation cost ($100–$600)
Appliance & Oven Wiring cost ($120–$500)
Emergency Electrician (24/7) cost ($150–$800)

Carpentry

Decking Construction cost ($200–$450)
Deck Repair & Restoration cost ($300–$3,000)
Pergola & Patio Construction cost ($2,000–$12,000)
Door Installation & Repair cost ($120–$800)
Skirting & Architrave Fitting cost ($15–$45)
Framing & Structural Carpentry cost ($1,000–$20,000)
Built-In Wardrobes & Joinery cost ($800–$6,000)
Timber & Laminate Flooring cost ($35–$120)
Floor Sanding & Polishing cost ($30–$70)
Subfloor & Stump Repair cost ($1,500–$15,000)
Staircase Construction & Repair cost ($1,500–$12,000)
General Carpentry Repairs cost ($80–$120)
Timber & Composite Cladding cost ($80–$200)

Smart Home

Smart Home Automation Setup cost ($500–$10,000)
Smart Lighting Installation cost ($200–$2,000)
Video Doorbell Installation cost ($100–$400)
Smart Lock Installation cost ($150–$600)
CCTV & Security Camera Installation cost ($600–$4,000)
Alarm System Installation cost ($500–$3,000)
Smart Hub & Controller Setup cost ($150–$1,500)
Voice Assistant Setup cost ($100–$600)
Home Network & Wi-Fi Setup cost ($150–$1,500)
Home Theatre Installation cost ($500–$8,000)
TV Wall Mounting cost ($100–$400)
Smart Blinds & Motorised Curtains cost ($300–$4,000)

Heating & Cooling

Split System Air Conditioner Installation cost ($600–$3,000)
Split System Air Conditioner Repair cost ($150–$800)
Ducted Air Conditioning Installation cost ($8,000–$20,000)
Ducted Air Conditioning Repair cost ($200–$1,500)
Air Conditioner Service & Clean cost ($100–$350)
Air Conditioner Regas cost ($150–$600)
Evaporative Cooling Installation cost ($3,000–$8,000)
Evaporative Cooling Service cost ($120–$500)
Ducted Gas Heating Installation cost ($4,000–$12,000)
Gas Heater Service & Repair cost ($120–$500)
Exhaust Fan Installation cost ($150–$500)
Emergency Air Conditioning Repair cost ($200–$1,000)

Roofing & Gutters

Roof Repair cost ($200–$2,000)
Roof Restoration cost ($2,500–$8,000)
Roof Replacement cost ($8,000–$30,000)
Metal & Colorbond Roofing cost ($50–$120)
Tile Roof Repair cost ($200–$1,500)
Roof Painting cost ($2,000–$6,000)
Gutter Installation cost ($40–$100)
Gutter Replacement cost ($1,000–$5,000)
Gutter Cleaning cost ($120–$500)
Gutter Guard Installation cost ($30–$80)
Downpipe Installation & Repair cost ($100–$800)
Skylight Installation cost ($500–$2,500)
Roof Leak Detection cost ($150–$600)
Storm Damage Roof Repair cost ($300–$8,000)

Painting

Interior House Painting cost ($1,500–$8,000)
Exterior House Painting cost ($3,000–$15,000)
Ceiling Repair & Painting cost ($300–$2,000)
Feature Wall & Decorative Painting cost ($200–$1,200)
Fence Painting & Staining cost ($300–$2,000)
Deck Staining & Oiling cost ($300–$1,800)
Wallpaper Installation & Removal cost ($300–$2,500)
Commercial Painting cost ($2,000–$50,000)
Protective & Epoxy Coatings cost ($40–$120)

Building & Renovation

Bathroom Renovation cost ($15,000–$35,000)
Kitchen Renovation cost ($15,000–$45,000)
Laundry Renovation cost ($5,000–$15,000)
Home Extension & Addition cost ($50,000–$400,000)
Granny Flat Construction cost ($90,000–$250,000)
Wall & Floor Tiling cost ($45–$120)
Waterproofing cost ($500–$3,000)
Regrouting & Tile Sealing cost ($300–$1,500)
Leaking Shower Repair cost ($400–$2,500)
Rendering cost ($30–$90)
Plastering cost ($300–$3,000)
Gyprock & Plasterboard Installation cost ($30–$80)
Demolition cost ($3,000–$40,000)
Asbestos Removal cost ($1,000–$15,000)
Splashback Installation cost ($300–$2,500)

Concreting & Paving

Concrete Driveway cost ($65–$150)
Concrete Slab cost ($70–$160)
Exposed Aggregate Concrete cost ($90–$160)
Decorative & Stencilled Concrete cost ($80–$160)
Polished Concrete Floors cost ($80–$200)
Paving cost ($60–$150)
Concrete Cutting & Removal cost ($40–$100)
Concrete Kerbing & Edging cost ($30–$80)

Landscaping & Gardening

Lawn Mowing cost ($40–$120)
Garden Maintenance cost ($50–$90)
Hedge Trimming cost ($80–$600)
Turf Laying cost ($15–$40)
Synthetic Turf Installation cost ($60–$120)
Irrigation & Sprinkler Installation cost ($800–$5,000)
Tree Removal cost ($300–$5,000)
Tree Lopping & Pruning cost ($200–$2,000)
Stump Grinding & Removal cost ($100–$800)
Arborist Reports & Care cost ($250–$900)
Fencing Installation cost ($80–$350)
Retaining Walls cost ($150–$600)
Landscape Design & Construction cost ($5,000–$80,000)
Pool Fencing & Compliance cost ($1,500–$8,000)
Pool Maintenance & Cleaning cost ($60–$200)
Automatic Gate Installation cost ($1,500–$8,000)

Pest Control

General Pest Control cost ($150–$350)
Termite Inspection cost ($200–$500)
Termite Treatment cost ($500–$4,000)
Termite Barrier Installation cost ($1,500–$5,000)
Cockroach Control cost ($120–$350)
Ant Control cost ($120–$350)
Spider Control cost ($120–$350)
Rodent Control cost ($150–$600)
Possum Removal & Proofing cost ($200–$700)
Bee & Wasp Removal cost ($120–$450)
Bed Bug Treatment cost ($300–$1,500)
Flea Treatment cost ($150–$400)

Cleaning

House Cleaning cost ($35–$60)
End of Lease (Bond) Cleaning cost ($250–$800)
Carpet Cleaning cost ($80–$350)
Window Cleaning cost ($100–$400)
Pressure Washing cost ($150–$700)
Oven Cleaning cost ($80–$250)
Tile & Grout Cleaning cost ($150–$600)
Commercial Cleaning cost ($40–$80)
Post-Construction Cleaning cost ($300–$1,500)
Solar Panel Cleaning cost ($120–$400)
Upholstery Cleaning cost ($80–$400)
Strata & Common Area Cleaning cost ($200–$2,000)

Removals & Rubbish

House Removals cost ($120–$200)
Furniture Removal & Delivery cost ($80–$400)
Interstate Removals cost ($1,500–$8,000)
Rubbish Removal cost ($100–$600)
Skip Bin Hire cost ($250–$800)
Mattress & Furniture Disposal cost ($60–$250)
Office Relocation cost ($1,000–$15,000)
Deceased Estate Clearance cost ($400–$4,000)

Security, Glass & Locks

Emergency Glazier (Broken Window) cost ($150–$800)
Window Glass Replacement cost ($150–$900)
Shower Screen Installation cost ($400–$2,000)
Glass Splashback Installation cost ($400–$1,800)
Mirror Supply & Installation cost ($150–$1,000)
Emergency Locksmith (Lockout) cost ($120–$400)
Lock Change & Installation cost ($100–$500)
Lock Rekeying cost ($80–$350)
Security Door & Screen Installation cost ($300–$1,500)
Flyscreen Repair & Replacement cost ($40–$200)

Appliance Repair

Washing Machine Repair cost ($120–$450)
Clothes Dryer Repair cost ($120–$400)
Dishwasher Repair cost ($120–$400)
Fridge & Freezer Repair cost ($150–$500)
Oven Repair cost ($120–$450)
Cooktop & Stove Repair cost ($120–$450)
Rangehood Repair cost ($100–$400)
Garage Door Repair cost ($150–$700)
Garage Door Installation cost ($1,000–$4,000)
Small Appliance Repair cost ($80–$300)

Commercial Trades

Office Fit-Out cost ($20,000–$500,000)
Shopfitting cost ($20,000–$300,000)
Office Partitioning cost ($3,000–$60,000)
Commercial Electrical cost ($500–$50,000)
Commercial Plumbing cost ($500–$40,000)
Signage Manufacture & Installation cost ($500–$20,000)
Scaffolding Hire & Erection cost ($800–$10,000)
Line Marking cost ($500–$8,000)
Commercial Fire Services cost ($200–$5,000)

Inspections & Compliance

Building Inspection cost ($300–$700)
Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspection cost ($400–$900)
Dilapidation Report cost ($400–$1,200)
Pest Inspection cost ($250–$500)
Electrical Safety Inspection cost ($150–$400)
Gas Compliance Inspection cost ($120–$350)
Smoke Alarm Compliance Check cost ($80–$200)
Asbestos Inspection & Report cost ($300–$800)
Home Energy Assessment cost ($200–$800)
Pool Safety Inspection cost ($150–$400)