As of October 2026, published cost guides put a standard full bathroom renovation in Sydney at about $15,000 to $40,000, most kitchens at roughly $15,000 to $50,000, and a ground-floor extension at about $2,500 to $5,000 per square metre, according to What’s The Damage and hipages figures reported by Canstar and Savings.com.au. Smaller jobs run from about $150 to $500 for gutter cleaning (Airtasker) up to about $4,500 to $12,650 for a tiled roof restoration. The tables below list every range we publish, with its unit, source and date.
- Standard full bathroom renovation, Sydney: about $15,000 to $40,000; premium jobs can pass $60,000 (What’s The Damage; hipages via Savings.com.au, October 2026).
- Kitchen renovation, Sydney: roughly $15,000 to $50,000 for most jobs (Canstar citing hipages; What’s The Damage, October 2026).
- Ground-floor extension, Sydney: about $2,500 to $5,000 per m²; second storey about $250,000 to $600,000 for the whole project (What’s The Damage).
- Sydney trade rates: carpenters about $63 to $150 an hour, handymen about $57 to $140 an hour, tilers about $57 to $115 an hour (What’s The Damage, October 2026).
- All figures are indicative only; a written quote after a site visit is the only price that counts.
How much do renovations cost in Sydney in 2026?
It depends on the job. A gutter clean can cost a few hundred dollars, while a second storey can cost hundreds of thousands. This page puts every price range we publish in one place, so you can see the likely spread before you call anyone.
How to read the tables:
- Every figure is copied from a published cost guide, compiled on 20 October 2026. We have not added our own estimates.
- Each row names its source and the date that source gives. Some sources are a few years old, and we say so.
- What’s The Damage Sydney figures include GST. Other sources do not always say.
- "National" means an Australia-wide figure. Sydney prices often sit higher.
- The Notes column points to our detailed guide or service page for that job.
These are not MyTradeCrew prices and they are not quotes.
Renovation costs: bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and extensions
Whole-room and whole-project costs come first. Where the sources disagree, both are shown.
| Job | Indicative range | Source and date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom renovation, standard full job | $15,000 to $40,000; premium or complex jobs can pass $60,000 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026); hipages via Savings.com.au (Jan 2026) | See Bathroom Renovation Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Bathroom renovation by tier, Sydney | Basic $11,500 to $23,000; mid-range $23,000 to $40,250; premium $40,250 to $63,250; luxury $63,250 to $92,000 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026, incl. GST) | See Bathroom Renovation Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Bathroom renovation, national | Cosmetic $8,000 to $15,000; standard $15,000 to $35,000; major over $35,000 | hipages via Savings.com.au (Jan 2026) | National figures run below the Sydney guide |
| Kitchen renovation, national | $15,000 to $40,000 (budget $15,000 to $25,000; mid-range $25,000 to $35,000; luxury $35,000 to $40,000 and up) | Canstar citing hipages (Jul 2026) | See Kitchen Renovation Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Kitchen renovation by tier, Sydney | Cosmetic $9,200 to $23,000; mid-range $28,750 to $51,750; premium $51,750 to $92,000; luxury $80,500 to $172,500 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026, incl. GST) | See Kitchen Renovation Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Laundry renovation | $5,000 to $30,000 (refresh to full rebuild) | Three Birds Renovations (Jul 2025); CO-architecture (2026), national | See Laundry Renovation Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Ground-floor extension | $2,500 to $5,000 per m² (typical about $3,500 per m²); about $100,000 to $200,000 for 40 m² | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | National: $2,000 to over $4,000 per m² (Budget Direct, Jul 2026). See Home Extension Cost Sydney: Ground Floor vs Second Storey |
| Second-storey addition | $250,000 to $600,000 for the whole project (typical about $380,000) | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | National: $1,850 to $3,500 per m² simple, up to $15,000 per m² complex (Budget Direct citing hipages). See Home Extension Cost Sydney: Ground Floor vs Second Storey |
| Built-in wardrobe | $1,000 to $5,000 each in Sydney; premium custom joinery from about $6,000; $1,110 to $3,010+ per linear metre nationally | Airtasker (Feb 2025) | See Custom joinery in Sydney |
| Internal staircase | $4,000 to $8,000 standard, supplied and installed; $15,000 to $25,000 for steel-stringer or open-riser designs | Aussie Stairs (Aug 2026), national | See Staircase installation in Sydney |
| Office fitout | About $2,600 per m² average in Sydney; about $3,011 per m² nationally for a moderate fitout | Cushman & Wakefield (2026); JLL (2026) | See Office fitouts in Sydney |
Indicative only. Sources are listed at the end of this page. Your price depends on your property, scope and finishes.
What do the parts of a bathroom or kitchen cost?
Item costs help you see where the money goes, and which choices move the total most. These are typical Sydney ranges from What’s The Damage.
| Item | Indicative range | Room | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing rough-in | $2,300 to $5,750 | Bathroom | Moving fixtures adds cost |
| Waterproofing | $805 to $4,025 | Bathroom | See Leaking Shower Repair Sydney: Signs, Fixes and 2026 Costs |
| Floor and wall tiling | $3,225 to $8,600 | Bathroom | Large or stone tiles take longer |
| Vanity, supplied and installed | $575 to $4,025 | Bathroom | |
| Frameless shower screen | $920 to $2,875 | Bathroom | |
| Toilet | $460 to $1,375 | Bathroom | |
| Freestanding bath, installed | $1,725 to $5,750 | Bathroom | |
| Heated towel rail | $400 to $1,375 | Bathroom | |
| Strip-out and rubbish removal | $1,150 to $3,450 (bathroom); $1,150 to $4,600 (kitchen) | Both | |
| Custom cabinetry | $13,800 to $40,250 | Kitchen | Often 30% to 40% of the budget (Canstar) |
| Benchtop | Laminate $920 to $2,875; stone $2,875 to $10,350 | Kitchen | Engineered stone banned since 1 July 2024 |
| Splashback | Tiles $460 to $2,875; glass $920 to $2,075 | Kitchen | |
| Appliance package | $3,450 to $11,500 | Kitchen | |
| Plumbing | $1,725 to $5,750 | Kitchen | Moving the sink or dishwasher adds work |
| Electrical | $1,725 to $4,600 | Kitchen | Induction cooktops can need new circuits |
| Flooring | $46 to $140 per m² | Kitchen |
Source: What’s The Damage Sydney bathroom and kitchen guides (updated October 2026). See /guides/bathroom-renovation-cost-sydney/ and /guides/kitchen-renovation-cost-sydney/.
For laundries, CO-architecture (2026, national) puts moving the tub or washing machine at about $1,500 to $5,000 for plumbing and drainage, cabinetry at about $2,500 to $7,000 or more, and an exhaust fan at about $300 to $800 or more.
Roofing and gutter costs in Sydney
Roof jobs are priced by the whole roof, by the square metre or by the metre of gutter. Check which unit a quote uses.
| Job | Indicative range | Source and date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof restoration, tiled roof | $4,600 to $12,650 (Sydney); $4,500 to $11,000 (national) | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026); Canstar citing hipages (Jul 2026) | See Roof Restoration Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Roof restoration, metal roof | $3,450 to $8,600 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Roof Restoration Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Roof restoration per m² | Concrete tile $22 to $42; terracotta $35 to $55; metal $30 to $45 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Two-storey homes add roughly 15% to 25% for access |
| Ridge caps | Repoint only $1,000 to $2,500; full rebed and repoint $2,500 to $6,000 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Roof Restoration Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Remove and refit solar panels | $700 to $2,000 | What’s The Damage Sydney; Canstar | Often left out of roof quotes |
| Roof painting, tile roof | $15 to $35 per m²; about $2,875 to $6,900 for a standard three-bedroom home | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Top4 national guide: $35 to $80 per m² (Feb 2026). See Roof Painting Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Roof painting, Colorbond or metal | $20 to $40 per m²; about $2,500 to $5,500 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Roof Painting Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Roof pressure clean only | $300 to $800 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | |
| Roof repairs | Spot repairs $200 to $500 (national); Sydney minor repairs $290 to $920, tile replacement $345 to $1,150, reflashing $300 to $800 | Canstar citing hipages (Jul 2026); What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Roof repairs in Sydney |
| Roof inspection | $150 to $300, sometimes taken off the final job | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | |
| Gutter replacement, single-storey house | $2,525 to $5,750 incl. downpipes; $3,400 to $6,200 for 50 m of Colorbond quad and four downpipes | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026); Yakka Labour (Oct 2026) | See Gutter Replacement Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Gutters per metre, installed, single storey | Zincalume quad $40 to $70; Colorbond quad or OG $45 to $85; Colorbond half-round or square line $55 to $95; aluminium $55 to $100; copper $150 to $300 | Yakka Labour (Oct 2026) | See Gutter Replacement Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Gutter cleaning | $150 to $500 per job (median $275); Sydney $200 to $400; single storey $150 to $280; two storey $220 to $450 | Airtasker (Aug 2026) | See Gutter cleaning in Sydney |
Indicative only. Height, pitch, access, roof condition and asbestos testing on older roofs change the price.
Outdoor costs: decks, pergolas, retaining walls, driveways and fences
Outdoor jobs depend heavily on the site. Slopes, rock, drainage and machine access often move the price more than the material.
| Job | Indicative range | Source and date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck per m², installed | Treated pine $205 to $400; merbau $345 to $630; spotted gum $400 to $690; composite $320 to $630 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Deck Building Cost Sydney: Per m², Timber vs Composite |
| Hardwood deck, total | 15 m² $5,750 to $11,500; 25 m² $9,200 to $18,400; 40 m² $14,950 to $29,900 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Deck Building Cost Sydney: Per m², Timber vs Composite |
| Deck extras | Elevated frame +$57 to $205 per m²; full stair flight $1,150 to $5,200; balustrade $170 to $520 per lineal metre; removing an old deck $23 to $63 per m² | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Approval rules: Do I Need Council Approval for a Deck in NSW? 2026 Rules |
| Pergola | $1,000 to $7,000 (median about $4,000) | Airtasker (Jun 2024), national | See Pergola builders in Sydney |
| Carport | Kit $1,000 to $5,000 supply only; custom single about $6,000; custom double $20,000 or more | Canstar citing hipages (2026), national | See Carport builders in Sydney |
| Retaining wall per lineal metre | Timber sleeper $230 to $520; concrete sleeper $345 to $690; block $345 to $860; sandstone $400 to $805; boulder $290 to $690; gabion $345 to $920 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | See Retaining Wall Cost Sydney: 2026 Prices & NSW Approval Rules |
| Retaining wall, total | 5 m x 0.5 m $1,150 to $3,225; 10 m x 1 m $2,875 to $8,050; 15 m x 1.5 m $5,750 to $17,250 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Engineering certificate $575 to $2,300 extra |
| Concrete driveway per m² | Plain $86 to $170; coloured $110 to $230; exposed aggregate $140 to $230; stencilled $140 to $230 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026, incl. GST) | See Concrete Driveway Cost Sydney: 2026 Prices per m² by Finish |
| Concrete driveway, 40 m² | Plain $3,000 to $6,900; exposed aggregate $5,500 to $10,350 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Removing old concrete $34 to $115 per m² plus tip fees |
| Fencing per metre, installed | Colorbond $70 to $130 (average about $104); timber $130 to $350 | Airtasker (Aug 2026); ServiceSeeking (2026), national | See Fence installation in Sydney |
| Cladding per m², installed | $40 to $250 | TradeHeroes (May 2026), national | See Cladding installation in Sydney |
Indicative only. Approvals, engineering, drainage and removal of old structures are often priced separately.
Structural, damp, water damage and demolition costs
These jobs depend on what is found on site, so published ranges are wide. For some, we found no reliable published figure, and we say so.
| Job | Indicative range | Source and date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| House demolition, NSW | $15,000 to $40,000; asbestos removal usually extra | Domaine Homes (Apr 2025); an older Airtasker guide lists $11,000 to $17,500 for Sydney (Aug 2024) | See House demolition in Sydney |
| Water damage restoration | $150 to $6,000 per job (median about $2,160); pumping out clean water from about $155 to $270 | Airtasker (Dec 2023), national | See Water damage restoration in Sydney |
| Rising damp treatment | About $300 per metre of wall; a terrace up to about $10,000; severe cases more | PropertyUpdate (Jul 2023) | See Rising damp assessment in Sydney |
| Bathroom waterproofing, membrane only | $500 to $1,000; complex jobs up to $4,000; $35 to $60 per m² | Airtasker (Mar 2023), national | Fixing a leak costs more. See Bathroom waterproofing in Sydney |
| Shower regrout | $280 to $640 per job (median about $449) | Airtasker (Oct 2026), national | See Leaking Shower Repair Sydney: Signs, Fixes and 2026 Costs |
| Geotechnical soil report | $575 to $2,875 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Listed for retaining walls |
| Underpinning | No reliable published figure found | None | Price follows the engineer’s design. See Underpinning in Sydney |
| Pool removal | No reliable published figure found | None | See Pool removal in Sydney |
Indicative only. Several sources here date from 2023, so expect current quotes to be higher.
Windows, floors and tiling costs
Glazing is priced per window, and tiling labour per square metre. Tiles themselves are usually extra.
| Job | Indicative range | Source and date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New double glazed window, installed | $600 to $2,000 or more per window | NSW Climate and Energy Action (checked Oct 2026) | See Double Glazed Windows Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Retrofit double glazing into existing frames | $400 to $1,200 per window (typical $750) | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026, incl. GST) | See Double Glazed Windows Cost Sydney: 2026 Price Guide |
| Replace a failed double glazed unit | $300 to $1,200 per window (typical $600) | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | |
| Whole-home double glazing | $8,000 to $40,000 (typical $18,000) | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026) | Jobs over $20,000 need HBC cover |
| Floor tiling, labour only | $46 to $105 per m² (typical about $69) in Sydney; $35 to $65 per m² nationally | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026); Airtasker (Oct 2026) | See Tilers in Sydney |
| Wall and other tiling, labour only | Walls $46 to $115 per m²; large-format $69 to $125 per m²; outdoor $57 to $125 per m² | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026, incl. GST) | Removing old tiles $23 to $63 per m² |
| Timber floor installation | No reliable published figure on our site yet | None | See Timber floor installation in Sydney |
Indicative only. Tiles, levelling, waterproofing and patterns add to tiling costs.
What do tradies charge per hour in Sydney?
Small jobs are often charged by the hour, with a minimum charge. These are the hourly rates we publish.
| Trade | Hourly rate | Other prices | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $63 to $150 an hour (typical about $98) in Sydney; $45 to $80 an hour nationally | Door rehang or repair $100 to $300; skirting $20 to $55 per lineal metre | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026, incl. GST); Airtasker (Jun 2024). See Carpenters in Sydney |
| Handyman | $57 to $140 an hour (typical about $105) | Minimum charge $92 to $170 per visit; typical Sydney job $240 to $320; half day $300 to $600 | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026); Airtasker (Jun 2026). See Handyman services in Sydney |
| Tiler | $57 to $115 an hour | Floor tiling $46 to $105 per m², labour only | What’s The Damage Sydney (Oct 2026). See Tilers in Sydney |
We do not yet publish hourly rates for plumbers or electricians. Two sources for the same trade can differ because of their dates and data.
What drives renovation costs in Sydney?
Scope is the biggest driver, then the site and the finishes. These factors come up again and again in the cost guides we cite:
- Layout changes: moving plumbing, walls or drainage costs far more than keeping things where they are.
- Size: bigger jobs cost more in total, but small jobs often cost more per square metre because set-up costs are fixed.
- Materials and finishes: stone versus laminate, or spotted gum versus treated pine, can double an item’s price.
- Height and access: What’s The Damage says a two-storey home adds roughly 15% to 25% to a roof restoration for access and scaffolding.
- Site conditions: slopes, rock, clay soils, tight side paths and poor drainage add labour.
- The age of the home: houses built or renovated before 1990 may contain asbestos, and hidden water damage is common once old tiles come off.
- Approvals and professionals: certifier, council, engineering and soil report fees are often left out of quotes.
- Apartments: lift bookings, parking, protecting common areas and set work hours add cost.
Why do renovation cost ranges vary so much?
Because the sources measure different things. A range is a summary of many jobs, not a price for yours.
- Scope: one guide’s "restoration" or "renovation" may include more work than another’s.
- Location: national figures often run below Sydney figures. Our kitchen and driveway tables show this clearly.
- Date: some sources are from 2023, while others were verified this month.
- Units: per job, per square metre, per lineal metre and per hour can’t be compared directly.
- Tax: What’s The Damage Sydney figures include GST. Others may not say.
When sources disagree, we show both rather than averaging them. Treat the gap as a sign of how much your own job could vary.
How do I calculate my renovation cost?
There is no reliable one-click renovation cost calculator, because every home is different. You can still build a sound budget range from the tables above in a few steps.
- Write down the scope: which rooms, what stays, what moves and which finishes you want.
- Find the matching row above, and note its unit: per job, per m², per lineal metre or per hour.
- Measure your job in the same unit, then multiply by the low and high figures to get a range.
- Add the extras listed in the Notes column and our detailed guides, such as removal, approvals, engineering or asbestos testing.
- Add a buffer for surprises. Three Birds Renovations suggests setting aside 10% to 20%.
- Check which NSW rules apply. Over $5,000 you need a written contract, and over $20,000 your builder needs HBC cover.
- Get written quotes from licensed trades to replace your estimate with real prices.
Example of the arithmetic: 20 metres of zincalume quad gutter at $40 to $70 per metre (Yakka Labour) gives $800 to $1,400 for the gutter alone. Downpipes, removal of the old gutters and any fascia repairs come on top. This is a planning figure, not a quote.
How do I get accurate renovation quotes?
Give every trade the same written brief and ask for an itemised written quote after a site visit. The NSW Government suggests giving at least three contractors the same information, listing brand names and models, and attaching plans.
- Ask each trade to mark items as included, excluded or an allowance.
- Ask how each allowance (prime cost item or provisional sum) was worked out.
- Ask what happens if they find hidden damage, rock or asbestos.
- Get every change agreed as a signed written variation.
- Check the licence and, for work over $20,000, the HBC certificate before you pay.
In NSW the deposit can be no more than 10%, and on work over $20,000 the builder cannot take any money until they have given you a Home Building Compensation certificate.
Our guides on choosing a builder (/guides/how-to-choose-a-builder-sydney/), comparing quotes (How to compare renovation quotes without missing the expensive bits) and home warranty insurance (Home Warranty Insurance NSW: How to Check HBC Cover) go into more detail.
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Frequently asked questions
Are renovation costs higher in Sydney than the national average?
Often, yes. In the guides we cite, What’s The Damage’s Sydney ranges for kitchens, bathrooms and driveways sit above the national figures from hipages and the same publisher’s Australia-wide guide. An older Airtasker guide also expected NSW bathroom costs to run about 5% to 15% above the national average. Use Sydney figures for a Sydney budget where they exist.
Do these renovation prices include GST?
The What’s The Damage Sydney figures say they include GST. Other sources, such as Airtasker, Canstar and Budget Direct, do not always say. When you compare a quote with these ranges, check whether the quote is shown with or without GST. NSW contract and licence thresholds of $5,000 and $20,000 are measured including GST.
How much contingency should I add to a renovation budget?
Three Birds Renovations suggests setting aside 10% to 20% for surprises. Older homes need more care, because hidden water damage, old wiring or asbestos often shows up only once walls, floors or tiles come off. Keep the buffer separate from your quote so you know what is left.
What is a prime cost item or provisional sum in a quote?
A prime cost (PC) item is a placeholder amount for something you have not chosen yet, such as tapware or tiles. A provisional sum is an estimate for work that can’t be priced exactly yet. If the real cost is higher, your final price goes up, so ask how each amount was worked out.
How current are these renovation prices?
We compiled this page on 20 October 2026. Each row shows the date its source gives, from 2023 to October 2026. Prices change over time, and older figures may be lower than current quotes. Check the date in each row, and always rely on a written quote for your actual job.
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