Cost report · by category
The cost of carpentry & cabinetry jobs
Custom joinery, cabinets, stairs and built-ins. Here's what the 8 most common carpentry & cabinetry jobs typically cost in Australia — indicative ranges to size up your job before you post.
8
jobs priced
$3,750
typical (median)
$150
from
Carpentry & Cabinetry jobs, most to least expensive
1
Staircase
$6,500
Usually $800 – $30,000 · per item
2
Cabinet maker
$5,000
Usually $800 – $30,000 · per linear metre
3
Custom joinery
$5,000
Usually $800 – $25,000 · per linear metre
4
Balustrade
$4,500
Usually $900 – $14,000 · per linear metre
5
Custom furniture
$3,000
Usually $500 – $12,000 · per item
6
Custom wardrobe
$3,000
Usually $700 – $13,000 · per linear metre
7
Handrails
$2,000
Usually $400 – $10,000 · per linear metre
8
Carpenter
$900
Usually $150 – $8,000 · 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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