Cost guide
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Based on real quotes from vetted tradies on Connect, updated every hour. Ballparks, not quotes — post the job for real numbers. While Connect is new, most trades show NZ ballparks; real Connect quotes take over as they come in.
Water BlastingTypical driveway, deck or house exterior$450$250 – $900 incl. GSTBallparkLawn MowingTypical one visit$80$50 – $160 incl. GSTBallparkDeckingTypical new 20–40 m² deck$14,000$8,000 – $28,000 incl. GSTBallparkRoofingTypical re-roof or major repair$18,000$2,500 – $35,000 incl. GSTBallparkPaintingTypical interior or exterior repaint$9,000$3,000 – $22,000 incl. GSTBallparkPlumbingTypical callout to cylinder replacement$1,200$250 – $4,500 incl. GSTBallparkElectricalTypical callout to switchboard upgrade$1,000$200 – $5,000 incl. GSTBallparkTree ServicesTypical pruning or a tree removal$1,200$400 – $4,500 incl. GSTBallparkFencingTypical boundary fence 20–40 m$6,000$2,500 – $14,000 incl. GSTBallparkHouse WashingTypical whole house soft wash$550$300 – $1,100 incl. GSTBallparkHandymanTypical half day to two days$450$150 – $1,500 incl. GSTBallparkCleaningTypical one clean$350$120 – $900 incl. GSTBallparkConcretingTypical driveway, path or slab$9,000$3,000 – $22,000 incl. GSTBallparkBricklaying & BlocklayingTypical wall or repair$8,000$2,000 – $25,000 incl. GSTBallparkLandscapingTypical garden makeover$12,000$2,500 – $45,000 incl. GSTBallparkRemovalsTypical house move$1,300$400 – $4,000 incl. GSTBallparkWindow CleaningTypical inside and out$250$120 – $600 incl. GSTBallparkInsurance RepairsTypical storm, flood or leak repair$8,000$1,500 – $40,000 incl. GSTBallparkBuildersTypical renovation or extension$35,000$5,000 – $150,000 incl. GSTBallparkInsulationTypical ceiling and underfloor$3,500$1,500 – $7,000 incl. GSTBallparkHeatingTypical heat pump or fire installed$4,000$2,500 – $12,000 incl. GSTBallparkPest ControlTypical one treatment$300$150 – $800 incl. GSTBallparkTilingTypical bathroom or floor area$5,000$1,500 – $14,000 incl. GSTBallparkPlasteringTypical stopping a room to a whole house$3,500$800 – $10,000 incl. GSTBallparkAppliance RepairsTypical callout and repair$280$120 – $650 incl. GSTBallparkExcavationTypical digger and operator$3,500$800 – $15,000 incl. GSTBallparkShedsTypical garden shed to double garage$15,000$3,000 – $45,000 incl. GSTBallparkPool MaintenanceTypical service visit$180$90 – $1,200 incl. GSTBallparkAsbestos RemovalTypical testing to cladding removal$5,000$1,500 – $20,000 incl. GSTBallparkGlass BalustradesTypical deck or stair balustrade$9,000$4,000 – $20,000 incl. GSTBallparkGlass RepairsTypical pane or screen$600$250 – $2,500 incl. GSTBallparkFlooringTypical re-floor a house$7,000$2,500 – $18,000 incl. GSTBallparkGarage DoorsTypical repair to new door$2,500$400 – $6,000 incl. GSTBallparkWaterproofingTypical deck, wet area or basement$5,000$1,500 – $15,000 incl. GSTBallparkLocksmithsTypical callout and locks$280$120 – $900 incl. GSTBallparkRetaining WallsTypical wall 10–25 m$14,000$4,000 – $45,000 incl. GSTBallparkFoundationsTypical foundation for a new build$55,000$20,000 – $130,000 incl. GSTBallparkProperty MaintenanceTypical one visit$170$90 – $850 incl. GSTBallparkSeptic & WastewaterTypical pump-out to a new system$520$250 – $38,000 incl. GSTBallparkWater Tanks & PumpsTypical tank clean to a new tank$550$250 – $8,500 incl. GSTBallparkDrainlayingTypical a run of drain$3,800$900 – $20,000 incl. GSTBallparkScaffoldingTypical scaffold around a house$4,500$1,200 – $15,000 incl. GSTBallparkGutters & SpoutingTypical clean to a full replacement$2,800$250 – $9,000 incl. GSTBallparkGasfittingTypical bottle changeover to a gas fire$900$200 – $8,000 incl. GSTBallparkRubbish RemovalTypical a load or a bin$500$150 – $1,100 incl. GSTBallparkKitchensTypical supplied and installed$30,000$8,000 – $85,000 incl. GSTBallparkBathroomsTypical refresh to a full renovation$36,000$8,000 – $85,000 incl. GSTBallparkJoinery & CabinetmakingTypical a run of built-in joinery$6,000$1,500 – $25,000 incl. GSTBallparkDriveways & SealingTypical chipseal or asphalt driveway$7,000$2,500 – $25,000 incl. GSTBallparkCurtains & BlindsTypical a houseful, made to measure$3,500$400 – $12,000 incl. GSTBallparkCarpet CleaningTypical a houseful of rooms$300$150 – $800 incl. GSTBallparkChimney & Fire ServicingTypical sweep to a flue replacement$300$150 – $2,800 incl. GSTBallparkHeat Pump ServicingTypical per unit$280$150 – $900 incl. GSTBallparkArchitectural DesignTypical concept to consent drawings$15,000$1,500 – $70,000 incl. GSTBallparkStructural EngineeringTypical design and a producer statement$4,500$1,000 – $20,000 incl. GSTBallparkSurveyingTypical boundary peg to a subdivision$3,400$1,200 – $45,000 incl. GSTBallparkBuilding InspectionsTypical a pre-purchase report$850$250 – $1,600 incl. GSTBallpark
Prices are incl. GST for a typical residential job and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are estimates for planning, not quotes. Working out materials? See the calculators. Comparing quotes? Read how to compare tradie quotes.