NZ renovation and building costs: every project in one table
Independent price ranges for the 28 most common building and renovation projects in New Zealand, compiled from published NZ pricing guides and industry sources and reviewed July 2026. We do not sell renovations, so these figures have no reason to flatter anyone. Each project links to a full guide with cost drivers, consent requirements and the questions worth asking before you sign.
Estimate your project: cost, consent fees and timing in one answerPick project, region and finish; add your council for its consent fee and median processing time.| Project | Budget | Mid-range | Premium | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renovations | ||||
| Kitchen Renovation | $15,000 to $25,000 | $25,000 to $45,000 | $45,000 to $90,000 | $35,000 |
| Bathroom Renovation | $8,000 to $15,000 | $15,000 to $35,000 | $35,000 to $70,000 | $22,000 |
| Full House Renovation | $80,000 to $150,000 | $130,000 to $250,000 | $250,000 to $500,000 | $190,000 |
| Paint a House Interior | $1,800 to $4,500 | $6,500 to $14,000 | $14,000 to $35,000 | $9,000 |
| Install a Heat Pump | $2,200 to $3,800 | $3,800 to $7,500 | $8,500 to $25,000 | $4,000 |
| Rewire a House | $8,500 to $18,000 | $18,000 to $32,000 | $32,000 to $75,000 | $22,000 |
| Replumb a House | $10,000 to $18,000 | $16,000 to $28,000 | $28,000 to $55,000 | $18,000 |
| Retrofit Double Glazing | $4,000 to $10,000 | $10,000 to $25,000 | $25,000 to $60,000 | $16,000 |
| Install Insulation | $1,500 to $3,000 | $2,400 to $5,500 | $8,000 to $20,000 | $4,000 |
| Extensions & additions | ||||
| House Extension | $2,500/m² to $3,000/m² | $3,000/m² to $4,000/m² | $4,000/m² to $5,500/m² | $3,500/m² |
| Second-Storey Addition | $200,000 to $275,000 | $275,000 to $350,000 | $350,000 to $480,000 | $300,000 |
| New builds & dwellings | ||||
| Build a House | $2,500/m² to $3,000/m² | $3,000/m² to $4,000/m² | $4,500/m² to $6,500/m² | $3,250/m² |
| Granny Flat / Minor Dwelling | $30,000 to $90,000 | $150,000 to $250,000 | $250,000 to $350,000 | $220,000 |
| Exterior & structural | ||||
| Recladding | $135,000 to $220,000 | $190,000 to $400,000 | $400,000 to $550,000 | $300,000 |
| Build a Deck | $300/m² to $500/m² | $500/m² to $900/m² | $900/m² to $1,500/m² | $600/m² |
| Build a Garage | $22,000 to $38,000 | $42,000 to $70,000 | $75,000 to $160,000 | $55,000 |
| Paint a House Exterior | $6,500 to $12,000 | $12,000 to $22,000 | $22,000 to $45,000 | $14,000 |
| Replace a Roof | $90/m² to $180/m² | $180/m² to $280/m² | $280/m² to $500/m² | $200/m² |
| Lay a Concrete Driveway | $120/m² to $160/m² | $160/m² to $240/m² | $240/m² to $400/m² | $180/m² |
| Build a Fence | $3,500 to $6,500 | $7,000 to $15,000 | $15,000 to $40,000 | $6,000 |
| Build a Retaining Wall | $400/m² to $700/m² | $700/m² to $1,500/m² | $1,500/m² to $3,500/m² | $900/m² |
| Landscape a Section | $6,000 to $16,000 | $18,000 to $45,000 | $50,000 to $200,000 | $22,000 |
| Build a Carport | $4,500 to $9,000 | $10,000 to $22,000 | $24,000 to $50,000 | $12,000 |
| Hire Scaffold | $1,500 to $4,500 | $5,000 to $14,000 | $15,000 to $50,000 | $7,000 |
| Install Solar Panels | $7,000 to $10,000 | $10,000 to $18,000 | $20,000 to $35,000 | $13,000 |
| Build a Swimming Pool | $35,000 to $60,000 | $60,000 to $110,000 | $110,000 to $250,000 | $75,000 |
| Asbestos Removal | $1,000 to $4,000 | $4,000 to $15,000 | $15,000 to $40,000 | $7,000 |
| House Demolition | $15,000 to $25,000 | $25,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $70,000 | $30,000 |
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How costs vary by region
The table above shows national figures. Labour rates and site costs move them roughly like this:
| Region | vs national figure |
|---|---|
| Auckland | around 25% higher |
| Wellington | around 7% higher |
| Christchurch | around 2% lower |
| Regional NZ | around 8% lower |
Where these numbers come from
Each range is compiled from published New Zealand pricing: renovation company cost guides, industry pricing pages and quantity-surveying data, cross-checked against at least three sources per project and refreshed when published pricing moves. Every project guide lists its sources and its own review date. Figures are estimates for budgeting, not quotes: your site, spec and access can move any project outside these ranges. Most recent review: July 2026.
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