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Underpinning cost in Tasmania
Most homeowners pay $9,350 – $15,500 (mid-range, typical $12,000, including GST), 4% below the national average.
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Price levels in Tasmania
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,100 $7,100 – $11,800 | $3,016 | $5,267 |
| Mid-range | $12,000 $9,350 – $15,500 | $3,619 | $7,249 |
| Premium | $16,000 $12,500 – $20,800 | $4,825 | $9,728 |
Why prices in Tasmania are different
Labour makes up about 33% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Tasmania cost about 13% 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 4% below the national figure.
Tasmania ranks 8 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
Next to it in the price ranking
| Underpinning cost in Queensland | $12,500 |
| Underpinning cost in Victoria | $12,500 |
| Underpinning cost in South Australia | $12,200 |
| National average | $12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does underpinning cost in Tasmania?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,000 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $9,350 and $15,500. A basic job is about $9,100 and a premium one about $16,000.
Is underpinning more expensive in Tasmania than the national average?
Tasmania: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 33% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Tasmania cost about 13% 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 4% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Tasmania?
About 33% 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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