What will building & renovation cost?
Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, fences and the bigger home projects. Pick a service below for an instant, AI-powered price range based on real New Zealand jobs - then post it and pay safely into escrow.
12 services · indicative NZD ranges, GST-inclusive
Interior renovation
Kitchens, bathrooms and interior linings.
- Kitchen renovationFull kitchen replacement including cabinetry and benchtop.$15,000–$40,000per job
- Bathroom renovationStrip-out and full bathroom refit including waterproofing.$12,000–$30,000per job
- Plastering & GIB stoppingHang, stop and sand plasterboard ready for paint.$35–$70per m²
- TilingSupply and lay wall or floor tiles including grouting.$70–$160per m²
- Flooring installationSupply and lay timber, laminate, vinyl or carpet flooring.$50–$180per m²
- Built-in wardrobe fit-outDesign and install a built-in wardrobe or storage system.$800–$4,000per job
Outdoor building
Decks, fences, retaining and concrete.
- Deck buildDesign and build a timber or composite deck.$350–$700per m²
- FencingSupply and install timber, metal or composite fencing.$120–$320per m
- Retaining wallBuild a timber or block retaining wall.$300–$750per m²
- Concrete drivewayPrepare and pour a concrete driveway or path.$120–$250per m²
- Carport / pergola buildDesign and build a carport or outdoor pergola.$3,500–$15,000per job
- Exterior cladding installInstall new weatherboard, brick-look or panel cladding.$120–$350per m²
How building & renovation pricing works in New Zealand
Every range on this page is a curated New Zealand ballpark for a typical building & renovation job of that kind, expressed in NZD and inclusive of GST. Ranges are deliberately indicative - two jobs with the same name can price very differently once access, materials, urgency, and the provider's experience are factored in. The estimator sharpens a range to your specific job, and the final price is always agreed with the operator before any money moves.
When the job is agreed, the safest way to pay is into escrow: the customer funds the payment up front, the money is held on trust in NZD, and it is released only when the work is approved. No deposits vanishing, no invoices chased.
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