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Landscaping quote in Surry Hills.
A rough guide for Surry Hills is about $13,450 for 50m² paving + 10m retaining + 30m² turf, supplied + installed inc GST, with most estimates between $8,500 and $21,950. Every job is different. These are estimates: regional prices adjusted a little for local house prices, not quotes from local tradies. Tradies, quote your landscape jobs in Karven from your phone.
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for 50m² paving + 10m retaining + 30m² turf, supplied + installed inc GST
Surry Hills, on the ground
Landscaping in Surry Hills: a rough guide.
Estimates for typical Sydney jobs, including GST, supplied and installed. Your job could land anywhere on this range, or outside it.
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Concrete pavers sit at the bottom of the range; natural stone (bluestone, granite, travertine) lifts paving cost 50 to 150% on materials.
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Retaining walls over 1m generally need an engineer-stamped design in NSW + Victoria. The design fee is $400 to $900 on top of materials and install.
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Sir Walter Buffalo is the standard turf. Premium varieties (Empire Zoysia, TifTuf) add roughly 20% to the per-m² supply cost.
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Drip irrigation on garden beds runs $25 to $45 per linear metre installed including the tap timer; sprinkler systems are a different rate.
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Landscaping prices in Surry Hills.
Quick answers on what landscape jobs might cost in Surry Hills. These are estimates, not quotes.
How much does a landscape job cost in Surry Hills?
A rough guide for Surry Hills is about $13,450, with most estimates between $8,500 and $21,950. It covers 50m² paving + 10m retaining + 30m² turf, supplied + installed inc GST. It's an estimate from regional prices, not local quote data. Every job is different. Larger spans, premium finishes and hard access push you toward the top end; straightforward swaps and standard specs sit near the bottom.
What affects the landscape jobs price in Surry Hills?
Five things move the number most: scope (size, span, thickness), material grade, site access (driveway, levels, parking for a truck), labour rate set by the crew you pick, and any compliance work specific to the Sydney council.
Are these prices including GST?
Yes. Every figure on this page is GST-inclusive, supplied and installed. A written quote from a GST-registered tradie should show the total including GST.
How quickly can I get a written quote for a landscape job in Surry Hills?
Most tradies can give you a written quote within a few days of seeing the job.
Do Surry Hills landscape jobs need council approval?
Garden + paving + turf jobs are usually exempt in NSW. Retaining walls over 1m and any structural / drainage changes typically need a development application and engineer-stamped plans. If a permit or compliance check is needed, ask for it to be listed on the quote, so there are no surprise costs after the job starts.
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