The Hills Shire
Find trade costs, council compliance rules, and building requirements for 3 suburbs in The Hills Shire, New South Wales.
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Suburbs in The Hills Shire
Baulkham Hills
Postcode: 2153
Castle Hill
Postcode: 2154
Kellyville
Postcode: 2155
Explore Trade Costs in The Hills Shire
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Retaining Walls
$280 –$550 / lm
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Concrete Slabs & Driveways
$85 –$180 / m²
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Fencing & Gates
$80 –$160 / lm
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Decking & Patios
$220 –$520 / m²
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Granny Flats & Secondary Dwellings
$2200 –$3800 / m²
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Tree Removal & Lopping Permits
$140 –$290 / hr
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Bathroom Renovation
$1200 –$2600 / m²
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Kitchen Renovation
$1400 –$3200 / m²
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Roofing & Guttering
$65 –$140 / m²
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Pergolas, Patios & Carports
$180 –$450 / m²
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Paving & Landscaping
$70 –$190 / m²
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Sheds & Outbuildings
$150 –$380 / m²
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Demolition & Excavation
$120 –$240 / hr
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Painting & Rendering
$35 –$95 / m²
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Council Resources
Check the official The Hills Shire council website for development applications, tree protection orders, and local planning permits.
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