What will home & trades cost?
Plumbers, electricians, builders, painters and roofers for repairs and renovations. 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.
23 services · indicative NZD ranges, GST-inclusive
Plumbing
Leaks, hot water, bathrooms and drainage.
- Fix a leaking tapDiagnose and repair or replace a dripping tap or mixer.$120–$350per job
- Hot water cylinder replacementRemove the old cylinder and supply and install a new one.$1,800–$4,500per job
- Unblock a drainClear a blocked sink, shower, toilet or gully trap.$150–$600per job
- Bathroom plumbing rough-inRough-in supply and waste for a new or renovated bathroom.$2,500–$7,000per job
- Install a new toiletRemove the old toilet and supply and install a new one.$250–$650per job
- Gas hot water (califont) installSupply and install a continuous-flow gas water heater.$2,000–$4,500per job
Electrical
Lighting, switchboards, EV chargers and fault finding.
- Install downlightsSupply and install LED downlights in an existing ceiling.$80–$180per item
- Switchboard upgradeReplace an old fuse board with a modern RCD switchboard.$1,200–$3,500per job
- EV charger installationInstall a home EV wall charger and dedicated circuit.$900–$2,500per job
- Electrical fault findingTrace and fix a tripping circuit or dead outlet.$95–$160per hour
- Install a ceiling fanSupply and install a ceiling fan, wired to a switch.$150–$450per item
- Electrical WOF (EWOF) inspectionElectrical warrant of fitness inspection for a rental or vehicle.$150–$400per job
Building & Carpentry
Decks, fences, doors and plasterboard.
- Build a deckDesign and build a timber or composite outdoor deck.$350–$900per m²
- Install a fenceSupply and build a new timber boundary fence.$120–$350per m²
- Gib / plasterboard repairPatch, stop and sand damaged interior wall or ceiling lining.$180–$700per job
- Hang an interior doorSupply and hang an interior door, including hardware.$150–$450per item
- Weatherboard repairReplace or repair damaged or rotten exterior weatherboards.$300–$1,500per job
Painting
Interior and exterior repaints.
How home & trades pricing works in New Zealand
Every range on this page is a curated New Zealand ballpark for a typical home & trades 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.
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