Builders in Sydney
Whether it is a rear extension on a Hills District family home, a granny flat in Western Sydney or structural repairs to an older brick house, a good builder makes the job run smoothly. Post your building project on Ressy and building businesses servicing your area can get in touch to talk it through.
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What should this cost?
Typical building work prices in Sydney
Indicative ranges only. Your quotes will reflect the actual job, access and materials.
Pricing basis: these ranges are estimates from our own research into typical Sydney prices, not figures from recorded Ressy jobs. Check whether a quote includes GST, and what is supplied, before comparing.
Small structural repair
$2,000 – $10,000
Deck or pergola
$8,000 – $35,000
Granny flat (60m²)
$150,000 – $250,000
Single-storey rear extension
$2,500 – $4,500 per m²
What affects the price?
Size of the project
Price grows with floor area and complexity.
Approvals
Council DA or complying development adds fees and time.
Site conditions
Slope, soil and access affect footings and labour.
Finishes
Basic versus premium materials makes a big difference.
Structural work
Removing walls or adding storeys needs engineering.
How Ressy works
- 1
Post your job
Tell us what you need, where and when. Add photos if you can.
- 2
Get matched
Local businesses servicing your area see your request.
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Compare quotes
Businesses get in touch so you can compare prices and approach.
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Choose with confidence
Go ahead only with the business you're happy with.
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Common questions
Need a builder in Sydney?
Describe your job in a few short steps. Free, with no obligation.
Get builder quotesBuilder jobs Sydney homeowners post
- Home extensions and additions
- Granny flats and secondary dwellings
- Knock-down rebuilds
- Structural repairs and wall removal
- Decks, patios and pergolas
- Garage conversions
- Second-storey additions
- Insurance and storm repairs
Builders by suburb
Questions to ask before you say yes
- 1What is your NSW contractor licence number for residential building work?
- 2Will you provide Home Building Compensation Fund cover for jobs over $20,000?
- 3Who looks after council or complying development approval?
- 4How are variations priced and approved?