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Underpinning cost in Queensland
Most homeowners pay $9,700 – $16,200 (mid-range, typical $12,500, including GST), in line with the national average.
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Price levels in Queensland
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,550 $7,450 – $12,400 | $3,402 | $5,267 |
| Mid-range | $12,500 $9,700 – $16,200 | $4,083 | $7,249 |
| Premium | $16,700 $13,000 – $21,700 | $5,444 | $9,728 |
Why prices in Queensland are different
Labour makes up about 36% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Queensland cost about 1% less than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
Queensland ranks 5 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does underpinning cost in Queensland?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,500 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $9,700 and $16,200. A basic job is about $9,550 and a premium one about $16,700.
Is underpinning more expensive in Queensland than the national average?
Queensland: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 36% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Queensland cost about 1% less than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Queensland?
About 36% at the mid-range level, around 96 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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