How much do tradies cost in Adelaide?

$110

avg plumber/hr

↑+4.5% year on year

One of Australia's most affordable trade markets. Compare Adelaide SA prices across all 41 trades— prices verified October 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

1.4M

State

SA

Cost vs Average

−8% vs national avg

Adelaide Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $74–$185 /hr↑+4.5% → Electrician $74–$140 /hr↑+5.7% → Kitchen Renovation $7,350–$18,400 total↑+4.8% → Bathroom Renovation $9,200–$18,400 total↑+4.6% → Painter $37–$92 /hr↑+4.6% → Air Conditioning $1,100–$2,300 installed↑+4.6% → Roofing $185–$460 per visit↑+5.6% → Fencing $74–$175 /m↑+5.1% → Solar $4,325–$9,200 installed↓-0.9% → Landscaping $51–$100 /hr↑+4.6% → Pest Control $165–$415 per visit↑+4.5% → Flooring $41–$100 /sqm↑+3.9% → Tree Removal $230–$735 per tree↑+5.8% → Garage Door $1,100–$3,225 installed↑+5.6% → Pool Maintenance $120–$275 /month↑+4.6% → Concreting $69–$140 /sqm↑+6.0% → Carpet Cleaning $28–$55 /room↑+4.5% → Removalist $110–$200 /hr↑+5.9% → Hot Water System $735–$2,750 installed↑+4.8% → Retaining Wall $185–$415 /lm↑+5.4% → Tiling $37–$83 /sqm↑+4.3% → Rendering $28–$55 /sqm↑+5.1% → Decking $165–$320 /sqm↑+4.1% → House Cleaning $32–$74 /hr↑+4.9% → Handyman $46–$110 /hr↑+4.6% → Lawn Mowing $41–$92 per visit↑+4.6% → Carpenter $51–$120 /hr↑+4.2% → Locksmith $110–$275 per job↑+4.4% → Plastering $46–$110 /hr↑+4.6% → Gutter Cleaning $92–$370 total↑+4.5% → Skip Bin $160–$290 per hire↑+6.0% → Window Cleaning $37–$74 /hr↑+4.5% → Insulation $11–$32 /sqm↑+4.6% → Pressure Washing $37–$92 /hr↑+4.7% → Bricklaying $41–$110 /hr↑+5.0% → Gas Fitting $92–$185 /hr↑+4.6% → Builder $2,500–$5,000 /sqm↑+4.5% → Glazier $300–$800 per window↑+4.6% → Granny Flat $110,000–$210,000 total↑+5.1% → Patio $8,500–$30,000 total↑+5.4% → Pool Construction $50,000–$110,000 total↑+5.4% →

Commercial trade costs in Adelaide

Fitting out or maintaining business premises in Adelaide? These guides cover commercial rates.

Commercial cost guides in Adelaide: asbestos removal · backflow testing · commercial air conditioning · commercial cleaning · commercial electrician · commercial fitout · commercial flooring · commercial garage doors · commercial painting · commercial pest control · commercial plumbing · commercial roofing · commercial security · fire safety compliance · line marking · scaffolding.

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. Plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed tradespeople, and building work needs a licensed builder under rules that vary by state and territory. Unlicensed work can leave you without home warranty cover if something goes wrong.

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