Sydney cost report · by category
The cost of carpentry & cabinetry jobs in Sydney
Custom joinery, cabinets, stairs and built-ins. In Sydney, these jobs typically run 10% 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
$4,125
typical (median)
$165
from
Carpentry & Cabinetry jobs, most to least expensive
1
Staircase
$7,150
Usually $880 – $33,000 · per item
2
Cabinet maker
$5,500
Usually $880 – $33,000 · per linear metre
3
Custom joinery
$5,500
Usually $880 – $27,500 · per linear metre
4
Balustrade
$4,950
Usually $990 – $15,400 · per linear metre
5
Custom furniture
$3,300
Usually $550 – $13,200 · per item
6
Custom wardrobe
$3,300
Usually $770 – $14,300 · per linear metre
7
Handrails
$2,200
Usually $440 – $11,000 · per linear metre
8
Carpenter
$990
Usually $165 – $8,800 · 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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