Renovation Cost Sydney 2025 – Get Your Free Guide here
Calculate your renovation cost Sydney 2025 with our comprehensive yet simple guide.
Are you planning to renovate your home in 2025? Before diving in, take the time to estimate how much you’ll need to budget for a complete makeover that turns your vision into reality. Our guide below contains all the costs you wish to factor in for your home renovation in Sydney.
What do I need to budget for a renovation in Sydney?
You’ll be walking away with a good understanding of how much you realistically need to budget for the following:
- renovation costs and
- planning and design fees
But before you start, type in your name and email address below. You will receive this guide as a PDF to download, as well as any updates on renovation costs as they occur.
How much does a full home renovation cost?
Look at the table below and sum up the cost of all the rooms you wish to redo.
Renovation Cost Sydney 2025 by Room
| ROOM | BASIC | MID-RANGE | HIGH END |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 28 to 45K | 45 to 75K | 75 to 130K |
| Butlers Pantry | 14 to 20K | 20 to 30K | 30 to 45K |
| Bathroom | 25 to 30K | 30 to 45K | 45 to 90K |
| Powder Room | 15 to 20K | 20 to 25K | 25 to 50K |
| Laundry | 15 to 20K | 20 to 35K | 35 to 60K |
| Flooring per m2 | 90 to 130 | 130 to 210 | 210 to 400 |
This assumes that qualified, licensed builders and tradespeople carry out the renovation.
Besides that, depending on the sort of room you wish to refurbish, your renovation cost varies drastically. For example, a square meter of a bathroom is much more expensive than a square meter of a living room to redo. If you need help with the interior design of your space, we are here to help.
How much does the relocation of walls add to the cost?
Have you always dreamed of open-plan living? Now, it’s time to consider removing or relocating some interior walls to give you this continuous flow throughout the house.
You might wish to check out various photos of some of our completed projects:
• Harbourside apartment renovation
• Family Home Renovation in Lane Cove
• Family Home Extension in Epping
Furthermore, learn how much this may add to the cost in the table below.
If you carry out structural work and/or some window locations, you need to obtain a building permit for your project. In this case, you can either get a Development Application (DA) through the Council or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) with a private certifier. Rest assured, our team of building designers will handle the process of obtaining a building permit for you if required.
Besides that, the building permit triggers additional planning and design fees to your renovation cost Sydney, as shown below.
| SERVICE | BUILDING PRO | COST / FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Construction cost | Builder | 15 to 110K |
| Land survey | Surveyor | 3 to 5K |
| Drawings | Building Designer or Architect | 5 to 30K |
| Engineer’s plan | Structural Engineer | 4 to 10K |
| DA or CDC | Council or Private Certifier | 3 to 8K |
| Interior Design | Interior Designer | 10 to 28K |
Add these amounts to the renovation costs per room from above.
Changing the layout of your space can take up a fair bit of your budget. Having said that, it can also completely transform your home and boost the return on investment when it comes to selling your place. Subsequently, it’s worthwhile exploring this option.
Read further to learn about what the expenses included.
House renovation cost Sydney 2025
Most importantly, we assume qualified, licensed builders and tradespeople do all the work in this renovation cost table. Therefore, GST is included in those prices.
Subsequently, with advanced DIY skills and some elbow grease, you can save serious money when you bring this into the equation.
Having said that, if you prefer to get professionals on board, you can find a master builder here.
If you’re unsure where to begin your home renovation or about the order of tasks, our 10-step renovation timeline will guide you through the planning process step by step.
How much does a new kitchen cost?
The kitchen renovation cost includes custom-made cabinets, benchtops, splashbacks, sinks and tapware. In addition, you’ll need to add prices for new appliances such as fridge, cooktop, oven, steam oven, dishwasher, microwave etc. to get the total cost.
Furthermore, the same is valid for the butler’s pantry. This means the outlined costs include the cabinets, benchtop, sink, tapware and splashback, but you need to add the prices for appliances on top of that. While you’re here, you might wish to grab some kitchen inspiration for your home renovation.
Renovation cost for bathroom?
The bathroom renovation cost includes the supply of tiles, bathroom items and accessories. Having said that, the most significant part of a bathroom makeover is owed to labour expenses for the following trades:
- tiling
- waterproofing
- plumbing
- electrical
- painting
- manufacturing of custom vanity
Subsequently, if you are working towards a budget, opting for more economical bathroom ware can only get you that far, unfortunately.
If you need some inspiration, have a look at some of our completed bathroom renovations.
How much does a renovation cost in Sydney in 2025?
Please be aware that the amounts outlined represent a guideline only. Therefore, you wish to allow for some budget contingency of around 20% for any unforeseen expenses.
Furthermore, to receive an individual quote from a builder, we are happy to develop some conceptual plans for you to get the planning of your dream house underway. Subsequently, you will learn exactly how much to budget for.
If you have questions, please call Martina at 0434 498 450 or email martina@martinahayes.com.au. Alternatively, you can schedule a return call at a time that suits you. Just select a date below.
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FAQ
How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
For a mid-range bathroom in Sydney, you need to allow between 30,000$ and $45,000 depending on your finishes.
How much is a new kitchen in Sydney?
You wish to budget $45,000 to $75,000 for the cabinets of a mid-range kitchen.
How much is the renovation of a 3-bedroom home in Sydney?
Allow for a budget between $241,000 to $438,000 for a complete home renovation in Sydney. This includes costs for new flooring, 3 bathrooms, powder room, kitchen and laundry to a mid-range standard.
All information is collated conscientiously and with the utmost care. However, Martina Hayes’s team can’t be held responsible for errors and misinterpretations.
