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Get labour-only industry guide rates for common services before requesting quotations from local providers.
These guide rates are reference information only. They are not provider quotations, fixed retail prices, or booking/payment amounts.
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General carpentry for timber repairs, framing, doors, trim, shelving and other fitted or freestanding items. Excludes structural engineering, major load-bearing alterations and regulated electrical or plumbing work.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Electrical services for fault finding, fittings, outlets, switches, lighting and other domestic or light-commercial electrical work. Mains wiring, panels, new circuits and permit-controlled work require an appropriately qualified provider and must not bypass utility or safety controls.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Made-to-measure and fitted woodwork such as cabinets, doors, wardrobes, counters, shelving and detailed timber finishes. Excludes structural engineering and regulated electrical or plumbing connections unless separately handled by an appropriate provider.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Construction and repair of ordinary block, brick and concrete features, including small walls, steps, paths and surface repairs. Structural, foundation, retaining-wall and permit-controlled work requires appropriate design, assessment and approvals.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Interior and exterior surface preparation and painting for homes and ordinary commercial spaces, including minor filling and finishing. Excludes specialist hazardous-coating removal, major structural repairs and high-risk access unless specifically assessed and safely provided.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Plumbing services for leaks, blocked drains, fixture installation, pipe repairs and routine water-supply or drainage work. Work involving major alterations, permits or specialist systems should be assessed and completed by an appropriately qualified provider.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Installation, replacement and repair of wall and floor tiles, including ordinary surface preparation, grouting and finishing. Excludes structural substrate repair, waterproofing design and plumbing alterations unless separately assessed by an appropriate specialist.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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Welding and metal-fabrication services for suitable repairs, gates, railings, frames and custom metal items. Structural, pressure-system or safety-critical welding requires the appropriate competence, specifications and approvals, and hazardous work must not be performed in unsafe conditions.
Effective period: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
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