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Scaffolding Prices Australia
Prices include GST. Erection and dismantle fees are usually included in the quoted job price. Always confirm hire duration, permit requirements, and what is included in the quote.
Scaffolding Prices by Service Type — Australia
Prices include GST. Erection and dismantle fees are usually included in the quoted job price. Always confirm hire duration, permit requirements, and what is included in the quote.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Residential Scaffolding (single storey) Full scaffolding erection and dismantle for single-storey residential work including painting, rendering, or repairs | /job | $800 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| 🏘️Residential Scaffolding (two storey) Full scaffolding erection and dismantle for two-storey residential work including all access requirements | /job | $1,500 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| 🏗️Commercial Scaffolding (per m²) Commercial scaffolding erected and dismantled per square metre of scaffold face area | /m² | $25 | $40 | $60 |
| 📐Scaffold Hire Only (per week, single bay) Weekly hire rate for a single scaffold bay including planks and guardrails | /week | $80 | $120 | $180 |
| 🏡Scaffold Hire Only (per week, full house) Weekly hire rate for full-house scaffolding typically covering three to four elevations | /week | $250 | $400 | $600 |
| 🗼Mobile Scaffold Tower Hire Weekly hire of aluminium mobile scaffold tower with castors, suitable for internal and external work up to 6m | /week | $150 | $230 | $350 |
| 🪜Stairwell Scaffolding Custom scaffolding solution for internal stairwells including void protection and safe working platforms | /job | $500 | $900 | $1,500 |
| 🧱Chimney Scaffolding Scaffolding erected around a chimney for repairs, repointing, or removal work | /job | $400 | $750 | $1,200 |
| 🛡️Roof Edge Protection Temporary edge protection scaffolding along roof perimeter for roofers and tradespeople | /m | $15 | $24 | $35 |
| 🎨Scaffolding for Painting (single house) Scaffolding erected specifically for exterior house painting including all elevations requiring access | /job | $1,000 | $1,600 | $2,500 |
| 🧹Scaffolding for Rendering Heavy-duty scaffolding with wider platforms for rendering work including material storage and mortar boards | /job | $1,200 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
| 📋Scaffolding Permit (council) Council permit fee for scaffolding erected on or overhanging public footpaths, roads, or easements | /permit | $50 | $150 | $300 |
Scaffolding Prices by City
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Sydney
New South Wales · 5.3M
From $29
Newcastle
New South Wales · 320K
Pricing available
Wollongong
New South Wales · 310K
Pricing available
Central Coast
New South Wales · 340K
Pricing available
Melbourne
Victoria · 5.1M
From $28
Geelong
Victoria · 270K
Pricing available
Ballarat
Victoria · 115K
Pricing available
Bendigo
Victoria · 100K
Pricing available
Brisbane
Queensland · 2.6M
From $15
Gold Coast
Queensland · 680K
Pricing available
Sunshine Coast
Queensland · 350K
Pricing available
Cairns
Queensland · 160K
Pricing available
Townsville
Queensland · 195K
Pricing available
Adelaide
South Australia · 1.4M
From $23
Mount Gambier
South Australia · 30K
Pricing available
Perth
Western Australia · 2.1M
From $24
Mandurah
Western Australia · 100K
Pricing available
Bunbury
Western Australia · 75K
Pricing available
Hobart
Tasmania · 240K
Pricing available
Launceston
Tasmania · 90K
Pricing available
Canberra
ACT · 460K
Pricing available
Darwin
Northern Territory · 150K
Pricing available
Alice Springs
Northern Territory · 25K
Pricing available
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Scaffolding prices in Australia range from $15 for basic scaffold hire to $4,000 for complex multi-storey or specialist installations. Prices include GST. Erection and dismantle fees are usually included in the quoted job price. Always confirm hire duration, permit requirements, and what is included in the quote.
The most common scaffolding services in Australia include residential single-storey and two-storey scaffolding, commercial scaffolding, scaffold hire, mobile scaffold towers, stairwell scaffolding, chimney scaffolding, roof edge protection, and scaffolding for painting and rendering.
The most effective saving is coordinating multiple trades to work during one scaffold hire period. Minimise hire duration by having all trades ready before the scaffold goes up. Get 2–3 quotes for larger jobs. Consider mobile towers for smaller jobs. Book during winter for the best rates. Prices include GST. Erection and dismantle fees are usually included in the quoted job price. Always confirm hire duration, permit requirements, and what is included in the quote.
You typically need a council or city permit if your scaffolding is erected on or overhangs public property such as footpaths or roads. Scaffolding entirely within your property boundary generally does not require a permit. Requirements vary across Australia. Prices include GST. Erection and dismantle fees are usually included in the quoted job price. Always confirm hire duration, permit requirements, and what is included in the quote.
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