Stone cladding cost varies based on stone type, project size, and installation complexity. This breakdown helps you budget for your Melbourne stone cladding project.
Material Costs
Natural stone cladding in Melbourne typically costs between $150 and $350 per square metre for materials. The price depends on stone type:
- Sandstone: $150 to $250 per square metre
- Granite: $200 to $350 per square metre
- Quartz: $200 to $300 per square metre
Corner pieces add to your total. Budget $80 to $150 per lineal metre for pre-made corner units.
Installation Costs
Professional installation adds $80 to $150 per square metre. Freeform patterns take longer to install than ashlar, so labour costs run higher. Complex projects with multiple corners and cuts cost more than simple flat walls.
Total Project Costs
For a typical 10 square metre feature wall with corners:
- Stone materials: $1,500 to $3,500
- Corner pieces (4 lineal metres): $320 to $600
- Adhesive and grout: $150 to $250
- Installation labour: $800 to $1,500
- Total: $2,770 to $5,850
Ways to Reduce Costs
- DIY installation: Save on labour if you have tiling experience
- Trade account: Builders and landscapers get wholesale pricing
- Simple design: Fewer corners means lower material and labour costs
- Larger projects: Better per-metre rates on bigger orders
Get an Accurate Quot
Measure your wall area in square metres. Count the lineal metres of external corners. Contact us with your measurements for an itemised quote. We respond within 24 hours.
