Cost guides
What does it actually cost?
Straight answers on what Australian trade work really costs in 2026. honest ranges, what drives the price, and a worked example. When you're ready for a real number, every guide links to a calculator that builds a tailored quote in minutes.
- Updated 2026-06-03
How much does decking cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Treated pine, hardwood or composite. Here's what a new deck actually costs per square metre in 2026, what pushes the price up, and how to get a real number.
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How much does tiling cost per m² in Australia?
Labour, tile supply, waterproofing and removal all stack up. Here's what tiling really costs per square metre in 2026, and how to price your own job.
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How much does an electrician cost in Australia?
Call-out fees, hourly rates and common job prices, from a single power point to a full rewire, plus what licensing and compliance certificates mean for you.
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How much does fencing cost per metre in Australia?
Colorbond, timber paling or glass pool fencing. Here's the real per-metre cost in 2026, what pushes it up, gates and removal included, and how to price your run.
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How much does concreting cost per m² in Australia?
Plain, exposed aggregate, coloured or stamped. Here's what concreting really costs per square metre in 2026, what drives the price, and how to size your own slab or driveway.
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How much does house painting cost in Australia?
Per square metre, per room, or whole-house. Here's what interior and exterior painting really costs in 2026, why prep and access drive the price, and how to budget yours.
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How much does a plumber cost in Australia?
Call-out fees, hourly rates and common job prices, from a leaking tap to a new hot water system, plus why emergency and diagnostic work needs a site visit before a real price.
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How much does plastering & gyprock cost in Australia?
Hanging and setting plasterboard, ceilings, cornice and patch repairs all price differently. Here's what plastering really costs in 2026, and why there's usually a minimum call-out.
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How much does a new roof or re-roof cost in Australia?
Colorbond re-roof, tile re-roof, restoration or new guttering. Here's what roofing really costs per m² in 2026, why re-roofs are a range until inspection, and how to budget yours.
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How much does a carpenter cost in Australia?
Hourly rates and common job prices for wardrobes, flooring, pergolas and door hanging, plus the state licence thresholds that decide whether your job needs a licensed carpenter.
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How much does a garage door cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Single panel-lift, double sectional or roller. Here's what a new garage door actually costs installed in 2026, what pushes the price up, and how to get a real number.
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How much does a front entry door cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Solid timber, pivot or a door with sidelights. Here's what a new front entry door actually costs supplied and installed in 2026, and how to get a real number.
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How much does landscaping cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Turf, paving, retaining walls and garden beds. Here's what landscaping actually costs per m² and per project in 2026, what drives the price, and how to get a real number.
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How much does a retaining wall cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Timber sleeper, concrete sleeper, besser block or rock. Here's what a retaining wall really costs per square metre of wall face in 2026, and what pushes it up.
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How much does a carport cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Single, double or attached. Here's what a carport really costs in 2026, what pushes the price up, council approval included, and how to get a real number.
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How much does a pergola cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Open timber, aluminium or louvred roof. Here's what a pergola really costs per square metre in 2026, what pushes the price up, and how to get a real number.
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How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Budget, mid-range or high-end. Here's what a bathroom renovation really costs in 2026, what pushes the price up, and how to get a real number for your job.
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How much does a concrete driveway cost in Australia? (2026 guide)
Plain, coloured, exposed aggregate or stencilled. Here's what a concrete driveway really costs per square metre in 2026, and what pushes the price up.
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How much does it cost to rewire a house in Australia? (2026 guide)
Full or partial rewire. Here's what rewiring a house really costs in 2026, what pushes the price up, the signs you might need one, and how to get a real number.
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