Estimated building costs
The Department provides estimated building costs to help territorial authorities estimate values when questioning a job value provided with a building consent application.
The table below shows the latest figures and various building types by region.
Guide to the table
Costing information has been provided by Maltby and Partners Ltd, a firm of construction cost consultants.
Small house - 145 m²: Single-storey house on a flat site including internal double garage, three bedrooms, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge, bathroom, separate toilet, ensuite, and separate laundry.
Large house - 202 m²: Single-storey house on a flat site including internal double garage, four bedrooms, open-plan kitchen and family room, open-plan dining and lounge, bathroom, separate toilet, ensuite, separate dressing room, separate laundry.
Light commercial - 414 m²: Single-storey warehouse, with mezzanine on a flat site accommodating warehouse, office accommodation, reception and display area, staff lunchroom, kitchen, and toilet facilities.
Commercial - 896 m²: Single-storey commercial building on a flat site with two units: one comprising retail area, two offices, kitchen, and toilet facilities; the other containing retail and toilet facilities.
Retirement home - 394 m²: Single-storey building on a flat site, including 12 residential bedrooms with washbasins, separate sanitary facilities, dining and lounge, commercial kitchen and laundry, staff accommodation, and office.
For more information on estimated building costs go to the Department's website: www.dbh.govt.nz/bofficials-estimated-building-costs
Building costs per metre ($/M²) including GST as at January 2008
| |
Small house |
Large house |
Industrial building |
Bulk retail |
Retirement home |
| Region |
$/m² |
$/m² |
$/m² |
$/m² |
$/m² |
| Auckland |
1,768 |
1,493 |
1,267 |
1,305 |
2,027 |
| Waikato/Bay of Plenty |
1,695 |
1,443 |
1,210 |
1,252 |
1,964 |
| Wellington |
1,720 |
1,459 |
1,231 |
1,273 |
1,975 |
| Remainder of North Island |
1,737 |
1,481 |
1,234 |
1,267 |
2,011 |
| Canterbury |
1,736 |
1,471 |
1,237 |
1,287 |
2,000 |
| Remainder of South Island |
1,686 |
1,434 |
1,204 |
1,250 |
1,957 |