Australian Home Services Cost Guides
We aggregate pricing from 90+ sources across Australia and distil it into clear, independent cost guides for every home service.
Real costs. No guesswork.
What's the Damage?
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How Our Cost Guides Work
Aggregate
We pull pricing from 90+ sources — trade marketplaces, industry bodies, government data, and individual tradies.
Cross-check
Every price is verified across sources and adjusted with city-specific modifiers for local conditions.
Publish
Clear guides with ranges, cost factors, and tips — reviewed and updated monthly.
Multi-source data
We aggregate pricing from trade marketplaces, industry bodies, and government sources — never relying on a single data point.
City-adjusted pricing
Every city guide uses a location modifier based on local cost of living, trade demand, and market conditions.
Independent & unbiased
We don't employ tradespeople and accept no payment from service providers. Our only goal is accurate pricing for homeowners.
Updated monthly
Prices are reviewed monthly against current market data. Last updated April 2026.
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How We Calculate Costs
Our prices are compiled from publicly available quotes, industry rate guides, and data from Australian service marketplaces. We cross-reference pricing from multiple sources and adjust for city-specific cost-of-living factors. Our guides are independently produced — we don't employ tradespeople and have no commercial relationship with any service provider. Data is reviewed and updated monthly. Read our full methodology →
How Much Do Australian Tradies Cost in 2026?
Whether you're comparing plumber costs in Sydney, getting a handle on electrician prices in Melbourne, or planning a kitchen renovation anywhere in Australia — What's The Damage? gives you the verified numbers before you call anyone. We cover 36 trade and home service categories across 12 major Australian cities, with all prices updated monthly from 90+ independent sources.
The most common trades Australians search for include plumber costs ($80–$180/hr nationally), electrician costs ($80–$130/hr), air conditioning installation ($1,500–$4,500 for a split system), and roof replacement ($8,000–$40,000 depending on size and material). For renovation budgets, our kitchen renovation cost guide ($15,000–$35,000 for mid-range) and bathroom renovation cost guide ($20,000–$35,000 for mid-range) are among the most used on the site.
Tradie prices vary significantly by city. Sydney and Darwin are the most expensive markets — typically 15–18% above the national average — while Adelaide and Hobart are consistently the most affordable, running 5–8% below. Our city-specific guides for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide give you location-adjusted prices for every trade. Whatever the job, our data helps you spot a fair quote — and walk away from an inflated one.