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What does joinery & cabinetmaking cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 1 November 2026

Typical a run of built-in joinery

$6,000

Most jobs land between $1,500 and $25,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

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Joinery & Cabinetmaking

Built-in joinery

Estimated installed price

$5,300

Most jobs like this land between $3,300 and $8,500, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$950–$2,300 per lineal metre

Built-in wardrobe, 3 m$950–$2,300 per lineal metre$2,850–$6,900
Measure, deliver and install$400–$1,600
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Design, making it, the hardware, delivery and fitting.

Not included: Making good the walls and floor, painting the room, and electrical inside the units.

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What drives the price

Length and height of the run, melamine versus painted versus veneer, drawers and soft-close hardware, and how level the walls and floor are.

Example jobs

Built-in wardrobe, 3 m$3,000–$7,000
Full-height storage wall, 4 m$5,500–$12,000
Laundry fit-out$3,500–$8,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does joinery & cabinetmaking cost in NZ?

A typical a run of built-in joinery is around $6,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $1,500 and $25,000. Length and height of the run, melamine versus painted versus veneer, drawers and soft-close hardware, and how level the walls and floor are.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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