Darwin cost report · by category
The cost of renovations & building jobs in Darwin
Extensions, rendering, cladding and structural work. In Darwin, these jobs typically run 8% higher than the national average. Here's what the 94 most common cost — indicative ranges to size up your job before you post.
94
jobs priced
$8,640
typical (median)
$325
from
Renovations & Building jobs, most to least expensive
1
Home renovation
$97,200
Usually $16,200 – $432,000 · priced per m²
2
House cladding
$27,000
Usually $2,160 – $86,400 · priced per m²
3
Underpinning
$19,440
Usually $5,400 – $54,000 · priced per item
4
House rendering
$14,040
Usually $5,400 – $34,560 · priced per m²
5
Acrylic Render
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
6
Asbestos Fence Removal
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
7
Asbestos Inspection
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
8
Asbestos Roof Removal
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
9
Bagging
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
10
Balcony Waterproofing
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
11
Blockwork
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
12
Boundary Survey
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
13
Brick Fence Building
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
14
Brick Fireplace
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
15
Brick Pointing
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
16
Brick Repairs
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
17
Building Certification
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
18
Building Dispute Advice
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
19
Building Inspection
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
20
Building Material Supply
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
21
Building Survey
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
22
Cafe / Hospitality Fitout
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
23
Caulking
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
24
Cement Render
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
25
Cladding Repair
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
26
Concrete Supply
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
27
Construction Certificate
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
28
Cosmetic Renovation
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
29
Damp Course Injection
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
30
Development Application
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
31
Development Application Advice
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
32
Dilapidation Report
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
33
Emergency Asbestos Removal
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
34
Energy Rating Assessment
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
35
Extension & Renovation
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
36
Extension Design
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
37
Extension Drafting
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
38
Extension Engineering
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
39
External Cladding Installation
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
40
Fibre Cement Cladding
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
41
Foundation Repair
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
42
Garage / Carport Plans
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
43
Garage Build
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
44
Garage Demolition
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
45
Granny Flat Build
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
46
Heritage Architect
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
47
Home Extension
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
48
Home Extension Design
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
49
House Demolition
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
50
House Underpinning
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
51
Identification Survey
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
52
Internal Strip-Out
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
53
Kitchen & Bathroom Reno Package
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
54
Knockdown Rebuild
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
55
Land Survey
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
56
Mould & Damp Treatment
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
57
New Home Build
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
58
New Home Design
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
59
New Home Drafting
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
60
Occupation Certificate
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
61
Office Fitout
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
62
Partial Demolition
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
63
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
64
Quantity Surveying
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
65
Render Repair
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
66
Renovation Project Management
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
67
Residential Architect
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
68
Residential Project Management
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
69
Restumping / Reblocking
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
70
Retail Shop Fitout
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
71
Rezoning Advice
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
72
Rising Damp Treatment
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
73
Scaffold Erect & Dismantle
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
74
Scaffold Hire
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
75
Second Storey Addition
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
76
Shower Waterproofing
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
77
Stone Flagging
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
78
Stone Restoration
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
79
Stone Wall Building
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
80
Structural Engineering Report
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
81
Subfloor Damp Proofing
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
82
Timber Cladding
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
83
Timber Supply
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
84
Town Planning Advice
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
85
Waterproofing Repairs
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
86
Whole Home Renovation
$8,640
Usually $430 – $86,400 · priced per job
87
Demolition
$7,560
Usually $1,620 – $37,800 · priced per m²
88
Stonemason
$6,480
Usually $540 – $37,800 · priced per m²
89
Bricklayers
$4,860
Usually $325 – $32,400 · priced per m²
90
Rendering
$4,860
Usually $430 – $23,760 · priced per m²
91
Asbestos removal
$4,320
Usually $1,620 – $21,600 · priced per m²
92
Scaffolding
$4,320
Usually $865 – $16,200 · priced per item
93
Damp proofing
$3,780
Usually $540 – $17,280 · priced per linear metre
94
Waterproofing
$3,025
Usually $540 – $12,960 · priced per m²
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.
More Darwin categories
Plumbing & Gas
Taps and leaks, hot water, gas fitting and drainage.
Electrical & Solar
Wiring, lighting, solar, smart home and appliances.
Heating & Cooling
Air conditioning, heating, ventilation and insulation.
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Renovations, splashbacks, tiling and fit-outs.
Carpentry & Cabinetry
Custom joinery, cabinets, stairs and built-ins.
Painting & Decorating
Interior and exterior painting, plaster and finishes.
Flooring
Timber, laminate, carpet and floor finishes.
Roofing & Gutters
Roof repairs, restoration, guttering and skylights.
Windows, Doors & Glass
Doors, glazing, screens, shutters and glass.
Landscaping & Gardens
Gardens, lawns, trees, concreting and retaining walls.
Outdoor & Structures
Decks, patios, fencing, sheds, carports and pools.
Cleaning & Home Services
Cleaning, pest control, rubbish removal and handyman.
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