Australian trade cost guides
Explore cost guides for every trade, then drill into a postcode for local pricing, suburb context, and Founding Member details.
Use these guides to understand typical price ranges, compare postcodes, and connect with verified tradies on Trusted Tradie Network.
Each category guide covers common job types, what drives cost up or down, and how to compare quotes. Postcode pages add local context for suburbs like Sydney and Perth.
How to use these guides
- Pick a trade category (for example Plumber, Electrician, or Bathroom renovation).
- Review typical job ranges and price factors.
- Open a postcode page for local pricing and suburb context.
- Post a job to receive free quotes from matching tradies.
What these guides include
- Typical min–max price ranges for common jobs
- Factors that change the final quote
- Local postcode context and Founding Member details where available
- FAQs homeowners ask before hiring
Browse by trade
Choose a trade to see postcode-level cost guides and local Founding Member details.
Antennas / Satellite
Antennas / satellite cost guide
Typical Antennas / satellite costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Appliance repair
Appliance repair cost guide
Typical Appliance repair costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Arborist / tree removal
Arborist / tree removal cost guide
Typical Arborist / tree removal costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Asbestos removal
Asbestos removal cost guide
Typical Asbestos removal costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation cost guide
Typical Bathroom renovation costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Blinds, awnings & shutters
Blinds, awnings & shutters cost guide
Typical Blinds, awnings & shutters costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Bricklayer
Bricklayer cost guide
Typical Bricklayer costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Builder / extensions
Builder / extensions cost guide
Typical Builder / extensions costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Cabinetmaker / kitchens
Cabinetmaker / kitchens cost guide
Typical Cabinetmaker / kitchens costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Carpenter
Carpenter cost guide
Typical Carpenter costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Carpet & upholstery cleaning
Carpet & upholstery cleaning cost guide
Typical Carpet & upholstery cleaning costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Cleaning
Cleaning cost guide
Typical Cleaning costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Concreter
Concreter cost guide
Typical Concreter costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Data & network cabling
Data & network cabling cost guide
Typical Data & network cabling costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Decking
Decking cost guide
Typical Decking costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Electrician
Electrician cost guide
Typical Electrician costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Excavation / earthmoving
Demolition / Excavation cost guide
Typical Demolition / Excavation costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Fencing
Fencing cost guide
Typical Fencing costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Flooring
Flooring cost guide
Typical Flooring costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Garage doors
Garage doors cost guide
Typical Garage doors costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Gas fitter
Gas fitter cost guide
Typical Gas fitter costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Glazier
Glazier cost guide
Typical Glazier costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Gutter cleaning / pressure washing
Gutter cleaning / pressure washing cost guide
Typical Gutter cleaning / pressure washing costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Handyman
Handyman cost guide
Typical Handyman costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
HVAC / air conditioning install
HVAC / air conditioning install cost guide
Typical HVAC / air conditioning install costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Insulation
Insulation cost guide
Typical Insulation costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Landscaping / gardening
Landscaping / gardening cost guide
Typical Landscaping / gardening costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Locksmith
Locksmith cost guide
Typical Locksmith costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Painter
Painter cost guide
Typical Painter costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Paving / stonemason
Paving / stonemason cost guide
Typical Paving / stonemason costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Pest control
Pest control cost guide
Typical Pest control costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Plasterer
Plasterer cost guide
Typical Plasterer costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Plumber
Plumber cost guide
Typical Plumber costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Pool servicing & maintenance
Pool servicing & maintenance cost guide
Typical Pool servicing & maintenance costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Removalists
Removalists cost guide
Typical Removalists costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Rendering
Rendering cost guide
Typical Rendering costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Restumping / underpinning
Restumping / underpinning cost guide
Typical Restumping / underpinning costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Retaining walls
Retaining walls cost guide
Typical Retaining walls costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Roofer / roof restoration
Roofer / roof restoration cost guide
Typical Roofer / roof restoration costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Rubbish removal
Rubbish removal cost guide
Typical Rubbish removal costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding cost guide
Typical Scaffolding costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Security systems / CCTV
Security systems / CCTV cost guide
Typical Security systems / CCTV costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Septic / wastewater
Septic / wastewater cost guide
Typical Septic / wastewater costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Shopfitting
Shopfitting cost guide
Typical Shopfitting costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Skylights / roof windows
Skylights / roof windows cost guide
Typical Skylights / roof windows costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Solar installer
Solar installer cost guide
Typical Solar installer costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Swimming pool construction
Swimming pool construction cost guide
Typical Swimming pool construction costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Tiler
Tiler cost guide
Typical Tiler costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Waterproofer
Waterproofer cost guide
Typical Waterproofer costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Window cleaning
Window cleaning cost guide
Typical Window cleaning costs, common job ranges, price factors, and local postcode guides.
Price factors
- • Urgency and after-hours work
Frequently asked questions
How are cost guide prices calculated?
Ranges are based on published Australian cost guides from trade marketplaces, trades directories and consumer research sites, cross-checked against multiple sources and reviewed quarterly. As jobs are completed on Trusted Tradie Network, real quote data will be added. Ranges are guides only; your final price depends on scope, access and site conditions.
Can I get quotes for my postcode?
Yes. Choose your trade and postcode, then post a job to receive quotes from matching tradies in your area.
Why do prices vary by suburb?
Labour demand, travel time, parking/access, and local material costs all differ between suburbs and states.