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A very useful guide to expected property repair costs is available at http://www.archicentre.com.au

The FREE publication that they provide covers example costs for such things as Roof Repairs, Gutter Replacements, fences etc.

This guide allows us to check any quotes provided by local trades, especially the infamous Roof repair cowboys.

Examples include:
New Driveway
Plain Concrete $55 - $73 per m2
Coloured Concrete $63 - $87 per m2

Replacement Concrete Roof
$8,600 - $10,500 (about $46 - $65 per m2)

Trade Labour Rates ($/hour)
Brick Layer $39 - $57
Carpenter $39 - $55
Plumber and Gas Fitter $46 - $61
Plasterer $39 - $56
Painter $39 - $56
Electrician $46 - $56
Drainer $46 - $60

The PDF document is at: http://www.archicentre.com.au/images/stories/pdfs/Archicentre-Cost-Guide.pdf