How much do tradies cost in Hobart?

Australia's most affordable capital for home services. Compare Hobart TAS prices across all 36 trades— prices verified April 2026 with data from 90+ Australian sources.

Population

0.25M

State

TAS

Cost vs Average

−10% vs national avg

Hobart Trade Cost Guides

Plumber $72–$180 /hr↑+2.0% → Electrician $72–$135 /hr↑+1.3% → Kitchen Renovation $7,200–$18,000 total↑+2.8% → Bathroom Renovation $9,000–$18,000 total↑+2.4% → Painter $45–$90 /hr↑+1.3% → Air Conditioning $1,075–$2,250 installed↑+2.7% → Roofing $180–$450 per visit↑+2.5% → Fencing $68–$145 /m↑+3.5% → Solar & Battery $4,500–$7,650 installed↓-1.5% → Landscaping $50–$99 /hr↑+1.7% → Pest Control $160–$405 per visit↑+1.4% → Flooring $40–$99 /sqm↑+1.6% → Tree Removal $225–$720 per tree↑+1.9% → Garage Doors $1,075–$3,150 installed↑+1.2% → Pool Maintenance $90–$270 /month↑+1.5% → Concreting $68–$135 /sqm↑+2.3% → Carpet Cleaning $22–$45 /room↑+1.4% → Removalist $90–$160 /hr↑+1.8% → Hot Water System $720–$2,250 installed↑+2.1% → Retaining Wall $180–$405 /lm↑+2.6% → Tiling $32–$81 /sqm↑+1.7% → Rendering $27–$54 /sqm↑+2.2% → Decking $160–$315 /sqm↑+2.2% → House Cleaning $32–$72 /hr↑+1.7% → Handyman $45–$125 /hr↑+1.4% → Lawn Mowing $40–$90 per visit↑+1.1% → Carpenter $50–$115 /hr↑+2.1% → Locksmith $110–$270 per job↑+0.9% → Plastering $45–$110 /hr↑+2.3% → Gutter Cleaning $90–$250 total↑+1.3% → Skip Bin Hire $180–$325 per hire↑+1.8% → Window Cleaning $36–$72 /hr↑+1.0% → Insulation $11–$32 /sqm↑+2.0% → Pressure Washing $36–$90 /hr↑+1.4% → Bricklaying $40–$90 /hr↑+2.5% → Gas Fitting $90–$180 /hr↑+2.2% →

About Hobart Trade Costs

Tasmania's capital is Australia's most affordable city for home services, running 10% below the national average. The trade-off: Hobart has the smallest tradie pool of any Australian capital, meaning lead times are longer and availability tighter than the prices suggest.

Hobart plumbers average $108/hr — 10% below the Brisbane baseline. The city's strong heritage housing stock (colonial-era sandstone, Victorian weatherboard, Federation homes) in Battery Point and North Hobart requires tradies with specialist heritage skills, who command a 15–20% premium over standard residential rates. For standard modern homes, Hobart offers genuinely excellent value.

Book at least 3–4 weeks ahead for any Hobart trade job — the small market means popular tradies fill their calendars quickly, particularly in the busy summer renovation season (December–February).

Licensing & Regulations in TAS

In TAS, trade licensing is regulated by Consumer, Building & Occupational Services TAS. Before hiring any tradesperson in Hobart, verify their licence at cbos.tas.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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