Floor sanding prices in Geelong
These are typical price ranges from Australian price guides published or updated in 2026. We haven't found a published price survey specific to Geelong, so treat these as national ranges to help you budget, not a quote. Your price depends on your floor, and only a contractor who has seen it can confirm it.
Ranges checked on 23 October 2026. All prices are in Australian dollars and usually include GST, but check each quote.
Sanding and finishing
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sanding only, no coating | $25 to $40 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Sand and solvent-based polyurethane | $30 to $45 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Sand and water-based polyurethane | $35 to $50 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Sand and hardwax oil | $40 to $55 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Sand and coat, wider published range | $25 to $50 per m² | Iconic Flooring (Melbourne) |
| Sand and coat, all jobs including complex | $30 to $110 per m² | hipages |
| Minimum charge for small jobs | $400 to $900 | LeadKit 2026 |
Colour and recoats
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stain or lime wash, all-in | $50 to $65 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Lime wash, wider range | $55 to $110 per m² | hipages |
| Staining as an extra | $8 to $15 per m² on top of sanding | Property Blueprint; hipages lists $12 to $15 |
| Screen and recoat | $25 to $40 per m² | Property Blueprint |
| Extra coat of finish | $8 to $15 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
Repairs
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a floorboard (Victoria) | $80 to $300 per board | The Quote Yard (VIC) |
| Replace a patched area | $120 to $150 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Gap filling, routine | $3 to $8 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
| Gap filling, more involved | $15 to $25 per m² | Trusted Tradie Network |
| Punch and fill nails | $3 to $8 per m² | LeadKit 2026 |
Stairs
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sand and coat stairs | $40 to $100 per step | Trusted Tradie Network |
| Tread and riser | $60 to $120 per step | LeadKit 2026 |
| Treads only | $40 to $80 per tread | The Quote Yard (ACT) |
Decks
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clean and re-oil, no sanding | $25 to $45 per m² | Modernize Solutions (Melbourne) |
| Full restoration: wash, sand and oil | $45 to $80 per m² | Modernize Solutions (Melbourne) |
| Sanding and oiling | $35 to $75+ per m² | Deck Rejuvenation (Melbourne) |
| Clean, sand and two coats of oil, whole deck | about $600 (under 15 m²) to $3,000 (over 35 m²) | hipages |
Steps, balustrades, screens and replacement boards are usually extra. See deck sanding and oiling for what's involved.
Whole-house examples
| Size | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| About 70 m² | $2,200 to $3,500 | LeadKit 2026 |
| About 80 m² | $2,500 to $4,500 | hipages |
| About 120 m² | $3,800 to $6,000 | LeadKit 2026 |
What changes the price
- Floor size. Larger areas usually cost less per square metre. Small jobs often hit the minimum charge.
- Timber type. Soft pine needs gentler sanding and more care. Very hard species take longer to sand.
- Condition. Old paint, glue, staples, deep stains and heavy wear all add time.
- Repairs. Gaps, damaged boards and nail punching are often priced separately.
- Finish. Water-based coatings and hardwax oils usually cost more than solvent-based polyurethane. Stains and lime wash add labour and drying time.
- Decks. Condition sets the price: a deck that's grey or peeling needs a full sand, while a sound one may only need a clean and re-oil.
- Stairs. Priced per step because most of the work is detailed hand sanding.
- Access and preparation. Moving furniture, removing carpet and working around occupied rooms can add to the price.
Getting a useful quote
Ask each contractor to put in writing:
- The area and rooms included
- The number of sanding passes and coats
- The exact product and sheen
- Any repairs, gap filling or nail punching
- Who moves furniture and removes old carpet
- How long the job takes and when you can move back in
- Payment terms and any warranty they offer
To get a quote for your floor, send us an enquiry. With your consent, we pass it to an independent local floor sander once one is appointed.
Sources
- LeadKit, Floor sanding and polishing cost in Australia (2026)
- hipages, How much does floor sanding cost?
- hipages, How much does timber floor polishing cost?
- Property Blueprint, Floor sanding and polishing cost
- Iconic Flooring, Floor sanding cost Melbourne
- Trusted Tradie Network, Floor sanding and polishing cost
- The Quote Yard, Floorboard repair and replacement (VIC)
- The Quote Yard, Floor sanding and polishing (ACT)
- Modernize Solutions, Deck oiling and restoration Melbourne (2026)
- Deck Rejuvenation, Deck sanding and oiling prices: 2026 Melbourne cost guide
- hipages, How much does exterior timber maintenance cost?
Get a quote for your floor
Free, no-obligation enquiry. Include your suburb, the rough area and photos if you can.
Prefer to talk? Call 0480 840 308.