Home Service Costs in Footscray (3011)
Footscray (Inner West) sits ~8% below the Melbourne median. How we calculate this →
Estimated price ranges in Footscray
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House Cleaning
$118–$237
Melbourne median: $129–$258
End of Lease Cleaning
$254–$474
Melbourne median: $276–$515
Pest Control
$152–$296
Melbourne median: $166–$322
Carpet Cleaning
$102–$249
Melbourne median: $110–$270
Plumbing
$152–$385
Melbourne median: $166–$419
Electrical Work
$127–$326
Melbourne median: $138–$354
Painting
$762–$3259
Melbourne median: $828–$3542
Lawn Mowing
$42–$101
Melbourne median: $46–$109
Gutter Cleaning
$135–$249
Melbourne median: $147–$270
Pressure Washing
$135–$308
Melbourne median: $147–$335
Rubbish Removal
$93–$385
Melbourne median: $101–$419
Air Conditioning
$110–$225
Melbourne median: $120–$245
Why Footscray runs below Melbourne median
Footscray (Inner West) sits ~8% below the Melbourne median. Less density, shorter travel times for tradies based in surrounding areas, and lower operating-cost pressure on local sole operators all push prices down. Still — confirm scope, licence, and insurance before booking. Cheaper isn't always better.
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