What does a renovation with Refined Space actually cost?

Most builders won’t tell you until you’ve booked a site visit, or until you have a final completed set of plans you’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on. We think you should know before you pick up the phone, and before you even go and see a building designer or architect.

The prices below come from real Refined Space projects across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. They’re not national averages or teaser prices. Every home is different, so your project could land outside them, but they’ll tell you quickly whether we’re the right fit for your budget.

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Typical investment by project type

All prices include GST, standard building approvals, all trades, materials and project management. Design work and development applications are priced separately.

Project Typical range (incl. GST) Average completed project Typical build time
Bathroom or ensuite $55k – $80k around $60k 4–6 weeks
Kitchen $60k – $135k around $90k 3–6 weeks
Patio or carport $30k – $110k around $75k 1–4 weeks
Deck and outdoor living $100k – $335k around $165k 2–6 weeks
Whole-home renovation or extension $150k – $800k+ around $235k 6 weeks – 6 months

Combining rooms (say a kitchen, laundry and bathroom together) usually costs less than doing them one at a time. For example, two bathrooms in one house recently came in at around $120k.

Recent projects and what they cost

Real projects, real numbers. Prices are shown in today’s dollars.

Prices are adjusted to today’s building costs. Your quote will reflect current trade and material prices.

What moves your price

Five things decide where your project lands in the range:

  1. Structural change. Moving walls, plumbing or waste lines adds cost; keeping the layout saves it.

  2. Finishes and fixtures. Stone vs laminate, custom joinery vs flat-pack, imported tapware vs standard.

  3. Your home’s age and condition. Older Queenslanders often hide rot, asbestos or out-of-level floors.

  4. Size and access. Highset homes, sloping blocks and tight access take more time and gear.

  5. Approvals. Decks, extensions and structural work need certification and council fees.

What’s included

Standard building approvals, all trades and materials, project management, site clean-up and our workmanship warranty.

What’s not

Design and drafting, development applications, furniture, loose appliances and landscaping, unless they’re part of your agreed scope.

Are we the right fit?

We’re probably a great fit if:

  • Your budget sits in or above the ranges above
  • You want one team to handle approvals and the build
  • Quality and a well-run job matter more to you than the cheapest quote

We’re probably not the right fit if:

  • You’re after a quick repair or a budget refresh under $30k
  • You’re collecting several quotes to pick the lowest price

How we start

Our first step is a paid on-site consultation, which then leads into a paid preliminary agreement. We measure up, talk through your ideas and give you a realistic budget before you commit to the full project. It means you get real numbers, not a guess, and we only take on projects we can deliver well.

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