Cost Guide

Cabinet Maker Costs in Australia

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Hourly rate
$85/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common cabinet maker jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Cabinet Maker General Help$230 – $8,155
Job type and complexityBenchtop material and handlingFinish matching and refinishingRemoval and disposal needsTiming and site access
Cabinet RefacingRequest quote
Number of doors and drawer frontsBenchtop inclusion and templatingMaterial and finish levelCarcass condition and repairsTiming and site coordination
Cabinet Repair$315 – $1,915
Damage type and severityWorkshop fabrication and visit countParts availability and custom piecesMaterials supplied by homeownerAccess and timing of attendance
Kitchen Cabinetry$8,495 – $88,695
Finish level and detailingScope: full cabinetry vs refacingFabrication versus on-site labourBenchtops and specialist itemsStructural, plumbing or electrical work
Kitchen Cabinetry Repair$230 – $1,205
Laundry Cabinetry$2,445 – $36,895
Benchtop selection and templatingRemoval, demolition and disposal needsMaterials type and allowancesLabour, callout and timingMeasurement certainty and site access
Laundry Cabinetry Repair$273 – $1,205
Wardrobe and built-ins$1,945 – $26,895
Material and finish levelInclusion of a benchtopSize and internal fittingsWall condition and structural workTiming and site access
Wardrobe and Built-ins Repair$230 – $1,205

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Cabinet Maker licensing requirements

Cabinet Maker may require registration in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state contractor licence or registration (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA) displayed on quotes and advertising
  • ABN with active registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • ACFA (Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association) membership
  • HIA (Housing Industry Association) membership

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Contractor Licence — Joinery required · Verify
Victoria — Domestic Builder — Limited to Cabinet Making, Joinery and Stair Construction required · Verify
Queensland — Cabinet Making Licence / Joinery Licence required · Verify
Western Australia — No licence required
South Australia — Building Work Contractor's Licence — Cabinet Making required · Verify
Tasmania — No licence required
Northern Territory — No licence required
Australian Capital Territory — No licence required

Common Questions

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