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What does scaffolding cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 1 November 2026

Typical scaffold around a house

$4,500

Most jobs land between $1,200 and $15,000.

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

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Scaffolding

Scaffolding

add up the walls it has to go around

Estimated installed price

$4,700

Most jobs like this land between $3,400 and $6,800, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$38–$75 per m²

Scaffolding, 90 m²$38–$75 per m²$3,420–$6,750
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Delivery, erecting it, the hire for the period, engineering tags and taking it away.

Not included: Extra weeks beyond the period quoted, alterations once it is up, and permits for scaffold on a footpath.

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What drives the price

Face area and height, how many weeks it stays up, edge protection and shrink wrap, and whether the ground is level. Extra weeks are charged on top of the quoted period.

Example jobs

Single-storey repaint, 4 weeks$3,000–$6,000
Two-storey re-roof with edge protection$6,000–$12,000
Small gable end, 2 weeks$1,200–$2,500

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does scaffolding cost in NZ?

A typical scaffold around a house is around $4,500 incl. GST, with most jobs between $1,200 and $15,000. Face area and height, how many weeks it stays up, edge protection and shrink wrap, and whether the ground is level. Extra weeks are charged on top of the quoted period.

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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