Get realistic renovation prices fast with Perplexity AI

Open Perplexity and start a new search

Open your web browser or the Perplexity app on your phone. Look for a search bar at the top of the screen. Tap or click inside it. A blinking cursor should appear, ready for your question.

What are the average costs for a mid-range kitchen renovation in Bondi, Sydney in June 2026?

You’ll know it worked when the screen shows search results with headings like “Average kitchen renovation cost in Bondi” and “Labour rates for trades in New South Wales”.

Ask for a clear price range that includes labour

After the search loads, look for a box with a plus sign (+) or a prompt that says “Ask anything…”. Tap or click it to start a new question.

Now ask for a price range that includes both materials and labour. This gives you a realistic budget, not just the cheapest or most expensive option.

Give me a realistic price range for a mid-range kitchen renovation in Bondi, Sydney, including materials and labour, as of June 2026.

You’ll know it worked when you see a clear range like “$32,000 – $58,000” and a short list of what’s included.

Break the budget into parts

Look for a button or link that says “Follow-up” or “Ask a follow-up” near the top right of the answer. Tap or click it to continue the conversation.

Now ask Perplexity to split the budget into key parts. This helps you see where your money is going.

Break down the $32,000–$58,000 kitchen renovation cost into cabinets, benchtops, appliances, plumbing, electrical, and labour. Show percentages too.

You’ll know it worked when you see a neat table or bullet list with each category, its cost range, and its percentage of the total.

Check local labour rates for your suburb

Look for a phrase like “labour rates vary by location” in the answer. If you don’t see it, ask Perplexity directly.

Ask for current hourly or daily rates for builders, plumbers, electricians, and tilers in your suburb. This stops surprises when tradies quote you.

What are the current hourly rates for a licensed electrician in Bondi, Sydney in June 2026?

You’ll know it worked when you see a clear rate like “$120–$155 per hour” and a note about call-out fees.

Ask for a timeline and cost creep warning

Look for a button like “Ask for more” or “Continue” at the bottom of the answer. Tap or click it.

Now ask how long the renovation usually takes and what can make costs jump. This helps you plan your life around the build and avoid budget blowouts.

How long does a mid-range kitchen renovation take in Sydney, and what are the top 3 things that often cause cost overruns?

You’ll know it worked when you see a timeline like “12–16 weeks” and a list of risks like “unexpected plumbing issues” or “material delays”.

Save or export your budget

Look for a small bookmark icon or a share button near the top right of the answer. Tap or click it. Choose “Save” or “Copy” to keep the numbers handy.

Now paste the budget into a simple note on your phone or a spreadsheet on your computer. This gives you a clean, editable version you can update as you go.

You’ll know it worked when you have a clear, typed budget you can show tradies or suppliers.

Double-check one item you care about

Look at the breakdown table you saved. Pick the item you care about most (for example, benchtops). Ask Perplexity for the latest price for that item in your suburb.

What’s the current price range for a 20mm Caesarstone benchtop in Bondi, Sydney in June 2026?

You’ll know it worked when you see a specific price range like “$1,300–$1,700 per metre” that you can slot into your budget.