What should the job actually cost?

Call-out fees usually apply, and emergency or after-hours work costs more.

• Unblock a drain $150–$500
• Fix a leaking or dripping tap $120–$300
• Replace a toilet suite · plus the toilet $300–$900
• Replace a hot water system · electric / gas / heat pump $1,800–$4,500
• Install a new dishwasher connection $150–$400
• Detect & repair a hidden leak $300–$1,500

Anything fixed-wired has to be done by a licensed electrician. No exceptions.

• Add a power point (GPO) $150–$350
• Install or replace a light fitting $100–$300
• Install downlights (per light) $80–$150
• Install a ceiling fan $150–$400
• Upgrade a switchboard $800–$2,500
• Install a safety switch (RCD) $120–$300

Prep makes the price. Patching, sanding and undercoats add up, but they make it last.

• Repaint a single room $400–$1,000
• Repaint a 3-bed home, inside $3,500–$8,000
• Paint a house exterior $4,000–$12,000
• Paint a feature wall $150–$400

Timber choice (treated pine vs hardwood vs composite) shifts the price a lot.

• Build a 20m² timber deck $6,000–$12,000
• Hang or replace an internal door $150–$450
• Build custom shelving $300–$1,500
• Install skirting & architraves (per room) $300–$900

Waterproofing is a must in wet areas and should be done by the book.

• Retile a bathroom $2,000–$5,500
• Tile a kitchen splashback $400–$1,200
• Tile a living-area floor (per m²) $45–$100
• Re-grout a bathroom $300–$800

Split-system installs depend on the unit size and the run to the outdoor unit.

• Supply & install a split system · plus the unit $600–$1,500
• Service / clean a split system $120–$300
• Install ducted air-conditioning $8,000–$18,000

Height, pitch and access drive the cost, and safety gear is non-negotiable.

• Clean & repair gutters $200–$600
• Fix a roof leak $250–$1,000
• Roof restoration $3,000–$8,000
• Replace a metal roof $8,000–$20,000

Site prep and removal of the old surface is often the biggest line item.

• Lay new turf (per m²) $10–$25
• Lay paving (per m²) $60–$120
• Build a retaining wall (per m²) $250–$700
• Garden makeover (small yard) $3,000–$10,000