Rennovation in Hobart

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by Mark, 5th Oct, 2017.

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  1. Mark

    Mark Well-Known Member

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    I find that the tradies in Hobart are more expensive than the ones in mainland. I did a major rennovation in Brisbane before. Want to know how much more in percentage I need to be prepared to pay in Hobart? Thanks
     
    Mark, 5th Oct, 2017
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  2. Angel

    Angel Well-Known Member

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    Your Sydney address might have something to do with the costings
     
    Angel, 12th Oct, 2017
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    splatters Well-Known Member

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    Definitely avoid saying you are from Sydney. I just completed a reno in Hobart and had quite a few quotes with a "sydney tax" applied. i joked with one builder about that, and he said that all the tradies definitely add a loading for any investors from sydney or melbourne

    the tradies i ended up using were substantially cheaper than anyone i have used in sydney.
     
    splatters, 19th Oct, 2017
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  4. hobartchic

    hobartchic Well-Known Member

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    I worked for an electrician and mechanic and everyone was charged the same. An awful lot of people did not pay their bills so I suspect the fees have gone up since with some tradies to try and stay afloat. Pay your bills and treat your trades people well and you can expect a discount in the long run but expertise costs money.
     
    hobartchic, 22nd Oct, 2017
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