- Bathroom renovation cost in NZ (2026)A mid-range bathroom renovation in NZ costs about $18,000 to $35,000, more in Auckland. Costs by part, consent rules and which work needs a licensed tradie.
- Double glazing cost in NZ (2026)Double glazing a three-bedroom home is quoted at about $20,000 to $35,000 in Auckland. Per-window prices, retrofit versus replacement and consent rules.
- Fence cost per metre in NZ (2026)A 1.8 m timber paling fence costs about $160 to $310 per metre in NZ including GST, Colorsteel $180 to $380. See pool fence, gate and repair costs and who pays.
- Flooring cost in NZ (2026)Carpet runs about $25 to $190 a square metre before fitting in NZ, with fitting around $20 a square metre. Vinyl, laminate, timber and polishing compared.
- Heat pump installation cost in NZ (2026)A single high-wall heat pump costs about $3,000 to $5,000 installed in NZ, ducted $8,000 to $16,000 and up. Sizing, running costs, subsidies and consents.
- Hot water cylinder replacement cost in NZ (2026)A new hot water cylinder in NZ typically costs $2,000 to $4,500 installed. See prices for electric, gas continuous flow and heat pump systems, plus running costs.
- House cleaner cost in NZ (2026)NZ house cleaners charge about $25 to $55 an hour, or $150 to $330 per job for a general clean. Deep and end of tenancy cleans explained, with sources.
- House painting cost in NZ (2026)Painting a standard NZ house costs about $7,000 to $15,500 outside and $5,000 to $15,000 inside. See prep, coats, lead paint rules and a worked example.
- How much do tradies charge in NZ? (2026)NZ tradies charge about $40 to $150 an hour depending on the trade, with call-out fees from $80 to $280. Hourly rates, GST and quotes explained, with sources.
- Kitchen renovation cost in NZ (2026)A mid-range kitchen renovation in NZ costs about $25,000 to $45,000, more in Auckland. What drives the price, consent rules and licensed trade work.
- Movers cost in NZ (2026)Movers in NZ typically charge about $160 an hour for a truck and two movers. A local 3 bedroom move is $960 to $2,560 in labour. See long-distance prices.
- Reroofing cost in NZ (2026)A full reroof in NZ typically costs $90 to $200 per m2 installed, or about $15,000 to $30,000 for a standard house. Prices, consent rules and asbestos checks.
- Solar panels cost in NZ (2026)A 5kW solar system costs about $11,500 and a 6kW about $13,000 installed in NZ, including GST. Batteries, extras, consent and who must do the wiring.
- Spouting replacement cost in NZ (2026)Spouting replacement in NZ costs $40 to $80 per metre for PVC and $70 to $120 for Coloursteel, or $2,000 to $7,000 a house. Cleaning and consent too.
- Switchboard upgrade and rewiring cost in NZ (2026)A switchboard upgrade costs about $1,500 to $5,000 and a full house rewire about $10,000 to $25,000 in NZ. Signs of old wiring, licences and certificates.
Checking a tradie
- How to check a builder's LBP licence in NZCheck a builder or roofer on the free MBIE Licensed Building Practitioner register before restricted building work starts. Licence classes, paperwork, red flags.
- How to check a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer in NZCheck a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer on the free PGDB public register. Licence types, certifying vs licensed, supervision and gas certificates.
- How to check an electrician is registered in NZCheck an electrician on the free EWRB public register before they start. Registration vs practising licence, licence ID, and the certificates you should get.
Choosing a tradie
- How to choose a builder in NZCheck a builder's LBP licence, get a written quote and contract, ask the right questions and know your rights if the work goes wrong. NZ checklist.
- How to choose a plumber in NZCheck a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer on the PGDB register, get a written quote, know which certificates to ask for and where to complain.
- How to choose a roofer in NZCheck a roofer's LBP licence and Roofing class, get a written quote, ask about asbestos and consents, and know your rights if the roof work fails.
- How to choose an electrician in NZCheck an electrician's licence ID on the EWRB register, get a written quote, ask for the right certificate and know your rights if the work goes wrong.