Canberra cost report · by category
The cost of carpentry & cabinetry jobs in Canberra
Custom joinery, cabinets, stairs and built-ins. In Canberra, these jobs typically run 6% higher than the national average. Here's what the 8 most common cost — indicative ranges to size up your job before you post.
8
jobs priced
$3,975
typical (median)
$160
from
Carpentry & Cabinetry jobs, most to least expensive
1
Staircase
$6,890
Usually $850 – $31,800 · per item
2
Cabinet maker
$5,300
Usually $850 – $31,800 · per linear metre
3
Custom joinery
$5,300
Usually $850 – $26,500 · per linear metre
4
Balustrade
$4,770
Usually $955 – $14,840 · per linear metre
5
Custom furniture
$3,180
Usually $530 – $12,720 · per item
6
Custom wardrobe
$3,180
Usually $740 – $13,780 · per linear metre
7
Handrails
$2,120
Usually $425 – $10,600 · per linear metre
8
Carpenter
$955
Usually $160 – $8,480 · per hour
Indicative Australian ranges from our cost-guide dataset — a starting point, not a quote. See the full national report for methodology, or get real local quotes before you commit.
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