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Underpinning cost in South Australia
Most homeowners pay $9,500 – $15,800 (mid-range, typical $12,200, including GST), 2% below the national average.
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Price levels in South Australia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,300 $7,250 – $12,100 | $3,186 | $5,267 |
| Mid-range | $12,200 $9,500 – $15,800 | $3,823 | $7,249 |
| Premium | $16,300 $12,700 – $21,200 | $5,097 | $9,728 |
Why prices in South Australia are different
Labour makes up about 35% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Australia cost about 8% 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 2% below the national figure.
South Australia ranks 7 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 South Australia?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,200 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $9,500 and $15,800. A basic job is about $9,300 and a premium one about $16,300.
Is underpinning more expensive in South Australia than the national average?
South Australia: 2% below the national average. Labour makes up about 35% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Australia cost about 8% 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 2% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in South Australia?
About 35% 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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