If calm seas make better captains, this quarter was a good test. Maintenance costs across New Zealand barely blinked - but that steadiness is exactly why the details matter.
🔹 Plumbing stayed level, with showers holding the top spot at around $265.
🔹 Appliances stayed balanced - ovens remain the priciest, steady at $270, while washing machines and dishwashers kept to the low $200s.
🔹 Ceiling and flooring repairs were consistent too, averaging $350 and $300 respectively.
🔹 Electrical repairs hovered between $150 and $340 - a small range, but a big opportunity for smarter scheduling.
It’s a stable picture - but stability doesn’t mean stillness. Subtle changes, like rising appliance costs or recurring plumbing wear, are where property managers can prove their worth.
That’s exactly why we publish the Property Maintenance Index (PMI) every quarter.
It’s your shortcut to:
🎯 Quickly benchmark costs against market data.
🎯 Show your landlords your value, backed by real numbers.
🎯 Plan maintenance smarter, reducing those sneaky “wasn’t this fixed already?” moments.
With national repair data at your fingertips, you can budget better, brief owners confidently, and get ahead of the next round of maintenance surprises.
See how you compare
👉 Download the Q3 PMI and use real data to lead calm, informed, and confident maintenance conversations.
