How much do tradies cost in Adelaide?

$110

avg plumber/hr

↑+1.5% this qtr

One of Australia's most affordable trade markets. Compare Adelaide SA prices across all 36 trades— prices verified April 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

1.4M

State

Cost vs Average

−8% vs national avg

Adelaide Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $74–$185 /hr↑+1.9% → Electrician $74–$140 /hr↑+1.2% → Kitchen Renovation $7,350–$18,400 total↑+2.6% → Bathroom Renovation $9,200–$18,400 total↑+2.2% → Painter $46–$92 /hr↑+1.2% → Air Conditioning $1,100–$2,300 installed↑+2.5% → Roofing $185–$460 per visit↑+2.3% → Fencing $69–$145 /m↑+3.3% → Solar & Battery $4,600–$7,800 installed↓-1.5% → Landscaping $51–$100 /hr↑+1.6% → Pest Control $165–$415 per visit↑+1.3% → Flooring $41–$100 /sqm↑+1.5% → Tree Removal $230–$735 per tree↑+1.8% → Garage Doors $1,100–$3,225 installed↑+1.1% → Pool Maintenance $92–$275 /month↑+1.4% → Concreting $69–$140 /sqm↑+2.2% → Carpet Cleaning $23–$46 /room↑+1.3% → Removalist $92–$165 /hr↑+1.7% → Hot Water System $735–$2,300 installed↑+2.0% → Retaining Wall $185–$415 /lm↑+2.4% → Tiling $32–$83 /sqm↑+1.5% → Rendering $28–$55 /sqm↑+2.0% → Decking $165–$320 /sqm↑+2.1% → House Cleaning $32–$74 /hr↑+1.6% → Handyman $46–$130 /hr↑+1.3% → Lawn Mowing $41–$92 per visit↑+1.0% → Carpenter $51–$120 /hr↑+2.0% → Locksmith $110–$275 per job↑+0.8% → Plastering $46–$110 /hr↑+2.2% → Gutter Cleaning $92–$260 total↑+1.2% → Skip Bin Hire $185–$330 per hire↑+1.7% → Window Cleaning $37–$74 /hr↑+1.0% → Insulation $11–$32 /sqm↑+1.8% → Pressure Washing $37–$92 /hr↑+1.3% → Bricklaying $41–$92 /hr↑+2.4% → Gas Fitting $92–$185 /hr↑+2.0% →

About Adelaide Trade Costs

One of Australia's most affordable capitals for trade work. Adelaide runs 8% below the national average — genuinely good value compared to any other Australian capital city.

The average Adelaide plumber charges $110/hr — 8% below the national average and 21% cheaper than Sydney. Adelaide's strong trade supply, lower cost of living, and well-established TAFE system produce consistent tradie numbers. The city's predominantly post-war housing stock (1950s–1980s brick veneer) is generally straightforward to work on, without the complications of Sydney's Victorian-era terrace homes or Melbourne's heritage overlays.

Getting multiple quotes in Adelaide almost always produces a useful price range — competition among local tradies is genuine and meaningful. Inner city suburbs like Norwood and Burnside run 10–15% above outer metro areas like Salisbury and Elizabeth.

Licensing & Regulations in SA

In SA, trade licensing is regulated by Consumer & Business Services SA. Before hiring any tradesperson in Adelaide, verify their licence at cbs.sa.gov.au. All plumbing, electrical, and building work over certain thresholds must be carried out by licensed professionals. Unlicensed work can void your home insurance and leave you without legal protection if something goes wrong.

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