What trades cost in Australia
The 2026 tradie price guide. Typical GST-inclusive ranges for 235 kinds of job across 18 trades, adjusted by state, with the rules and rates that set the price. Indicative, not quotes: the only exact price is the one a tradie gives you after seeing the job.
Plumbing costs
$90 to $5,000 · 17 jobs
- Backflow Prevention Testing $90–$300
- Blocked Drain Clearing $150–$600
- Blocked Toilet Repair $120–$350
- Burst Pipe Repair $200–$900
Electrical costs
$60 to $15,000 · 17 jobs
- Appliance & Oven Wiring $120–$500
- Ceiling Fan Installation $120–$400
- Data & Network Cabling $150–$1,500
- Downlight Installation $60–$150
Carpentry costs
$15 to $20,000 · 13 jobs
- Built-In Wardrobes & Joinery $800–$6,000
- Deck Repair & Restoration $300–$3,000
- Decking Construction $200–$450
- Door Installation & Repair $120–$800
Smart Home costs
$100 to $10,000 · 12 jobs
- Alarm System Installation $500–$3,000
- CCTV & Security Camera Installation $600–$4,000
- Home Network & Wi-Fi Setup $150–$1,500
- Home Theatre Installation $500–$8,000
Heating & Cooling costs
$100 to $20,000 · 12 jobs
- Air Conditioner Regas $150–$600
- Air Conditioner Service & Clean $100–$350
- Ducted Air Conditioning Installation $8,000–$20,000
- Ducted Air Conditioning Repair $200–$1,500
Roofing & Gutters costs
$30 to $30,000 · 14 jobs
- Downpipe Installation & Repair $100–$800
- Gutter Cleaning $120–$500
- Gutter Guard Installation $30–$80
- Gutter Installation $40–$100
Painting costs
$40 to $50,000 · 9 jobs
- Ceiling Repair & Painting $300–$2,000
- Commercial Painting $2,000–$50,000
- Deck Staining & Oiling $300–$1,800
- Exterior House Painting $3,000–$15,000
Building & Renovation costs
$30 to $400,000 · 15 jobs
- Asbestos Removal $1,000–$15,000
- Bathroom Renovation $15,000–$35,000
- Demolition $3,000–$40,000
- Granny Flat Construction $90,000–$250,000
Concreting & Paving costs
$30 to $200 · 8 jobs
- Concrete Cutting & Removal $40–$100
- Concrete Driveway $65–$150
- Concrete Kerbing & Edging $30–$80
- Concrete Slab $70–$160
Landscaping & Gardening costs
$15 to $80,000 · 16 jobs
- Arborist Reports & Care $250–$900
- Automatic Gate Installation $1,500–$8,000
- Fencing Installation $80–$350
- Garden Maintenance $50–$90
Pest Control costs
$120 to $5,000 · 12 jobs
- Ant Control $120–$350
- Bed Bug Treatment $300–$1,500
- Bee & Wasp Removal $120–$450
- Cockroach Control $120–$350
Cleaning costs
$35 to $2,000 · 12 jobs
- Carpet Cleaning $80–$350
- Commercial Cleaning $40–$80
- End of Lease (Bond) Cleaning $250–$800
- House Cleaning $35–$60
Removals & Rubbish costs
$60 to $15,000 · 9 jobs
- Deceased Estate Clearance $400–$4,000
- Furniture Removal & Delivery $80–$400
- House Removals $120–$200
- Interstate Removals $1,500–$8,000
Security, Glass & Locks costs
$40 to $2,000 · 10 jobs
- Emergency Glazier (Broken Window) $150–$800
- Emergency Locksmith (Lockout) $120–$400
- Flyscreen Repair & Replacement $40–$200
- Glass Splashback Installation $400–$1,800
Appliance Repair costs
$80 to $4,000 · 10 jobs
- Clothes Dryer Repair $120–$400
- Cooktop & Stove Repair $120–$450
- Dishwasher Repair $120–$400
- Fridge & Freezer Repair $150–$500
Commercial Trades costs
$200 to $500,000 · 9 jobs
- Commercial Electrical $500–$50,000
- Commercial Fire Services $200–$5,000
- Commercial Plumbing $500–$40,000
- Line Marking $500–$8,000
Inspections & Compliance costs
$80 to $1,200 · 10 jobs
- Asbestos Inspection & Report $300–$800
- Building Inspection $300–$700
- Dilapidation Report $400–$1,200
- Electrical Safety Inspection $150–$400
Waste & Environmental costs
$15 to $150,000 · 30 jobs
- Asbestos Waste Disposal & Transport $500–$6,000
- Battery & Solar Panel Recycling $150–$5,000
- Bin Cleaning & Sanitising $80–$1,200
- Bulk & Hard Waste Collection $350–$4,000
How we research prices
Each range reflects what Australian businesses typically quote for that job in the capital cities, GST-inclusive, for a standard residential job with reasonable access, reviewed September 2026. State figures apply a cost index for each capital. Where a guide states a rule or a rate, the source is shown beside it. We do not copy figures from other quote websites.
Each trade guide lists the government, standards and industry-body pages its rules and rates were read from, and links the exact page. Pages are re-checked when award rates change on 1 July and when a state changes a licence or levy. If you find a figure that is out of date, reply to any email from us or write to hello@bluecollarnews.com.au and we will fix it.