Melbourne Trade Cost Guides
How much does it actually cost to hire a tradesperson in Melbourne? These guides cover real AUD price ranges, Victorian licensing requirements, and what to watch for — so you can get quotes with confidence.
Cost of Plumbing in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
A licensed plumber in Melbourne charges $100–$160 per hour during business hours. Emergency callouts run $150–$300 plus labour. Drain clearing averages $180–$400 and hot water unit replacement costs $1,200–$3,500 installed.
View pricing →Cost of an Electrician in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Licensed electricians in Melbourne charge $90–$150 per hour. Powerpoint installation runs $120–$300. Switchboard upgrades cost $1,200–$3,500. EV charger installation averages $900–$2,200.
View pricing →Cost of HVAC & Air Conditioning in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Split system air conditioning in Melbourne costs $1,500–$4,500 installed. Ducted refrigerated AC runs $9,000–$18,000 for an average home. Service callouts average $130–$220. Gas ducted heater installation costs $3,500–$7,500.
View pricing →Cost of Roofing in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Roof replacement in Melbourne costs $14,000–$30,000 for a tiled re-roof and $12,000–$25,000 for Colorbond. Roof restoration (clean, repoint, recoat) runs $4,000–$8,000. Emergency repairs $300–$900.
View pricing →Cost of Landscaping in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Lawn mowing in Melbourne runs $50–$100 per visit. Full landscape design and installation starts at $8,000. New turf laid costs $25–$45 per square metre. Tree removal averages $400–$3,500 depending on size and access.
View pricing →Cost of Home Renovation in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Kitchen renovations in Melbourne average $25,000–$80,000. Bathroom renovations cost $18,000–$45,000. Full ground-floor extensions start at $250,000. Domestic Building Insurance is mandatory for any work over $16,000.
View pricing →Cost of Painting in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Professional interior painting in Melbourne costs $25–$50 per square metre of wall. A 3-bedroom home averages $4,500–$9,000. Exterior painting runs $6,000–$15,000 for a standard weatherboard or rendered home.
View pricing →Cost of Flooring in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Flooring installation in Melbourne runs $80–$150 per sqm for hybrid plank, $130–$220 for engineered timber, and $130–$280 for tile — fully installed. Hybrid plank is the most popular choice for renovations due to its waterproof core and quick install.
View pricing →Cost of House Cleaning in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Regular house cleaning in Melbourne costs $120–$280 per visit for a standard home. One-off deep cleans run $250–$550. End-of-lease (bond clean) cleaning averages $300–$700 depending on home size and condition.
View pricing →Cost of Moving in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Local moves in Melbourne cost $130–$200 per hour for a 2-person crew with a truck. A standard 3-bedroom home averages $700–$2,000 for a local move. Interstate moves are priced by cubic metre or backloading rates.
View pricing →Cost of Pest Control in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
A single pest control treatment in Melbourne costs $180–$450. Annual termite inspections run $250–$600. Termite treatment averages $2,500–$7,000 depending on chemical or bait system used. Wasps, ants, spiders are typically $200–$400 per visit.
View pricing →Cost of Windows & Doors in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
New aluminium window installation in Melbourne averages $600–$1,500 per window installed. Double-glazed timber sash windows run $1,500–$3,500 each. Full-house replacement runs $15,000–$45,000. Front entry door replacement averages $1,800–$5,000.
View pricing →Cost of Concrete in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Concrete driveway installation in Melbourne costs $90–$160 per sqm for a plain broom finish. Exposed aggregate runs $130–$220 per sqm. Stamped concrete costs $160–$280 per sqm. A standard double driveway (50 sqm) runs $5,000–$11,000.
View pricing →Cost of Fencing in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Treated pine fence installation in Melbourne costs $90–$180 per linear metre installed. A standard residential fence of 30 linear metres runs $2,700–$5,400. Hardwood paling fencing averages $150–$280 per metre. Colorbond steel fencing is $90–$180 per metre.
View pricing →Cost of Home Service Trades in Melbourne (2025 Price Guide)
Home service trade costs in Melbourne vary by specialist. Appliance repair runs $130–$400. Plaster repair averages $250–$900. Garage door service costs $180–$550. Always get at least two written quotes and verify insurance.
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