Start with an allowance, then confirm the quote
The examples below explore budgets from $15,000 to $75,000.
They're planning exercises, rather than measured Sydney averages, advertised packages or contractor quotes.
A focused fixture refresh has a different scope from a complete wet-area rebuild.
Compare bathroom makeovers, full renovations and apartment projects before selecting an allowance.
Explore the budget examples
| Budget | Planning example |
|---|---|
| $15,000 | A focused refresh with a defined scope |
| $20,000 | A compact room with a carefully controlled scope |
| $30,000 | A complete renovation with clear priorities |
| $50,000 | More room for selected finishes and joinery |
| $75,000 | A detailed design with carefully specified finishes |
What changes the price?
- Scope: retaining fixtures and plumbing positions versus a complete rebuild.
- Preparation: the condition of the substrate and what the site assessment finds.
- Selections: stock fittings versus custom joinery, stone and specialist finishes.
- Access: stairs, parking, lift bookings, delivery and waste removal.
- Approvals: strata conditions, the proposed structural work and property-specific controls.
Compare a complete written scope
Ask each renovator to show labour, materials, GST, fixtures, preparation, disposal, provisional sums and variations clearly.
State who'll purchase the fittings, how long the quote remains valid and when payments fall due.
Read NSW Government building and renovating guidance for current consumer information.