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Exterior wall Rendering

$500

First time using Airtasker Very happy with the job done by Matt

Finish built in wardrobe project

$200

Very professional, on time and easy to deal with. Job was done efficiently with top quality finishes. Would highly recommend, and will be using his services again!

Outdoor Painting on rail and awning on balcony

$300

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

Ray was professional and did an amazing job putting up my awnings. Would recommended him to anyone 😀

Install a 4meter x 3 metre awning

$500

lynan and his partner did a great job, good communication, make my house been beautiful, hope to see them again.

Repair render wall and ceiling, then painting

$800

What's the average cost of a tradesman

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Why find local tradies through Airtasker?

Need to find a tradesman in your area to help with a project? When it comes to jobs around the house, you can only DIY so much before you need to call in a professional tradesman. Hiring a local tradie will help you get the job done quickly and easily while keeping you on budget. On Airtaskers, you can find skilled tradesmen around you across a range of trades occupations, including plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, welders, and renderers who are ready to help with any task, big or small.

The perfect place to find tradesmen nearby for your job is on Airtasker. Hire an individual for a one-off job or put together your dream team for a full renovation. When you find your local tradesman through Airtasker, you get peace of mind because you can check the ratings and reviews, and rest assured that they’ll complete your job to a high standard.

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Top Tradesman related questions

The average cost of hiring a tradesman ranges from $40 to $70 per hour, depending on your location and the type of tradesman you'll be hiring. Other factors that affect the cost of getting a tradesman include the size of the task, whether you are supplying materials, and the complexity of the job. But in general, most of the work from tradespeople costs between $115 to $400 when hired for a task through Airtasker.

When you post a task on Airtasker, you’ll usually get a fixed price quote. Sometimes, after inspecting the problem, your tradesman may recommend additional work and suggest an hourly rate on top of the original quote.

The most common trades in Australia are plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. These trades are in high demand for their specialist skills and ability to help out with everyday, but high-risk tasks around the home. Specialised tradesmen can also work as a craftsman or an artisan to help with different DIY projects. 

Most trades require licences, registrations, and insurance to operate. Each state has its specific licensing requirements for specific skilled workers. This ensures the tradesman has the right skills and knowledge to work safely and to ensure the quality of their work.

The best way to find and confidently hire the right tradesmen in your area is on Airtasker. Provide an accurate description of the task, review your offers, and check the ratings and reviews so you know your tradesman is experienced and will do a great job for your projects.

Hiring a tradesman directly gives you more control over the task, who does it, and how it’s completed. Plus, hiring an independent tradie can often be more affordable because they have fewer overheads - they can give you a more competitive quote.

What does a tradesman do?

Tradesmen (and tradeswomen!) can help you tackle the tasks that need the expertise, tools, and knowledge that only a qualified local tradie can give. Whether you need help with home repairs or construction, you can find tradespeople to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing

When you hire a tradie to work with electricity, gas, or water, they’ll need special qualifications, training, and equipment to keep you and your house safe from fires, flooding, and property damage. You’d need to hire an electrician to install your new light fittings or electrical equipment, like ovens. And you’d need a plumbing tradie to help with plumbing tasks, like fitting new taps and pipes, or gas plumbing tasks like installing or repairing heaters and stoves. Your tradie will start by asking questions about the issues you’re having, then they’ll do a physical inspection of the area to assess the work needed. They’ll use their specialist tools and equipment to repair, install, or replace parts to get everything working properly.

Carpentry & cabinet making

Tradesmen are usually qualified professionals, so they’re ideally suited to tasks that need a higher skill level than a handyman. Carpenters and cabinet makers are in high demand for installing new cabinets, custom-making furniture and installing built-in robes and cupboards. They’ll measure your space to ensure the furniture and built-ins fit perfectly and match your existing decor. Then they’ll work with a range of equipment and tools (onsite or offsite) to cut and shape the wood, then assemble any parts to create your finished product.

Exteriors

Tradesmen can help provide a professional finish to your exterior building tasks. For example, installing or repairing balustrades. Your professional tradesmen will measure, fit and install glass, metal, or wood balustrades to make your balcony area or stairs safe while matching the design of your home. Once they’ve established a safe work zone, they’ll remove the old balustrades before installing the new parts. Another popular exterior task is installing or upgrading awnings. Your tradie can pull down old, broken, or faded awnings and help you choose a new awning to match your house and surroundings. Then they’ll carefully install the new awning so that it is safe and secure.

Concrete repairs & resurfacing

When concrete is damaged, it can create trip hazards, and let in water, dirt and other pests, which can cause further damage. Concrete resurfacing can help repair damage and give your property an instant update with coloured concrete overlays and/or designs. Your tradie will first assess the damage, then repair or replace any broken areas. Then they may clean the existing area with high-pressure hoses or chemicals. Once the area is clean and prepared, they’ll mix up a thin, concrete-based surface compound that will cover the area.

Recent Tradesman tasks

Brickwork filled in - very quick and easy job for local tradesman

$80

Labrador QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

Brickwork filled in - really quick job see photo

Fix or replace window winder on an awning window

$100

Higgins ACT, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

Awning window is stuck open. The winder spins but does not move the chain / window. We need the winder fixed or supplied and replaced. If the latter, the cost of the new winder will be added to the budget (+$80-$100)

Render walls

$500

Marrickville NSW, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

Render/patch concrete walls that have had water damage. Need to add salt retardant to the mix.

Build a built in wardrobe - old house

$1,234

Cleveland QLD, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

I need 2 built in robes create and a possible upgrade to another. I would like drawers and a robe and it to be plastered and built in. Need quotes. THANKS

Render the back of my house, large windows.

$500

Craigmore SA, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

need the rear of my house rendered, painting not required. front of house is done in the colour tuft mixed with the render. person who did front is no long available. please quote. - Due date: Flexible

Fix wooden stairs and balustrade on the deck

$100

Leumeah NSW, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

Need the broken wooden stairs and balustrade on our deck + cupboard door fixed

Wall hook install into drywall studs or with appropriate anchors

$50

Burwood NSW, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

Have one set of IKEA wall hooks to be installed in my entryway in RED CIRCLE. It is drywall. I don't have the tools to check what's behind it It is for hanging jackets/coats, scarfs, umbrella, empty grocery bags You need to supply tools, studfinder and appropriate screws (countersunk) + anchors if needed

Mount retractable awning to roof

$500

Ipswich QLD, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

Bought 3.5m long motorised Somfy retractable awning, needs to be mounted to roof. Will get sparky to hook up at later date. Low set house open access. Tin roof. Will need two people to lift

Install an awning to brick exterior in my backyard

$50

Deanside VIC 3336, Australia

31st May 2024

Hammer drill 16mm masonary drill bit 19mm hex key. Need done asap today please!!!

Top bloke. Quality banter 👍

Repair a pulled curtain hanger in a drywall

$100

Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

29th May 2024

Kid pulled the curtain and I need the drywall fixed and the hanger drilled back. Will probably need a paint colour match, I can get this.

Incredible work well recommended!

Backyard balustrade & rolling curtains installation

$240

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

29th May 2024

Hi there, Need help with backyard balustrade & blind curtains installation. Balustrade - 2 end posts need to be mounted to a tile floor. 2 wall brackets need to be mounted to brick walls. Moreover, will need your help to cut the hand rail to align with the length. Blind/shared - 2 blinds will need to assemble and attach to the pergola. Thanks

Highly recommend and very happy with the job. Hins arrived on time and got the job done. Thanks Hins!

Disassemble a built in wardrobe

$200

Maroubra NSW, Australia

29th May 2024

Needing someone to disassemble an old IKEA, built-in wardrobe and take it the contents away

Chris has a Great service and provides professional and politeness and job well done Thankyou!

Handymen, tradesman types required to disassemble a Glasshouse

$10

Blairgowrie VIC, Australia

28th May 2024

Disassemble an established Sunroom, Glasshouse, Greenhouse in Blairgowrie and then to reassemble in Preston. Measuring 4mx4m (Width&Depth) Height gable room: (4m) Double pane glass. See pic. Ignore budget Your quote please. Adrian. From Blairgowrie 3942 to Preston 3072 Adrian. .

Perfectionist, with warm enthusiasm…

Repair hole in drywall

$700

Carlingford NSW, Australia

27th May 2024

Looking for a handyman to fix a hole in my wall. I have a roughly 300mm x 300mm hole in my drywall that needs to be repaired. I need a quote for Materials and labour to fix the hole, repaint and make good (I will provide the correct paint but all other materials and tools will need to be included in the quote)

Adam did a fantastic job patching up a hole in our wall. Punctual, good comms, pleasant to deal with. No nonsense just did a great job. Highly recommended!

Big Hole in Drywall Repair

$200

Edmondson Park NSW, Australia

25th May 2024

Giant hole in the drywall needs patching and painting as we have to vacate the property in a month.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! He came and patched and colour matched two holes in our drywall and did an impeccable job. I highly recommended his services!

Render one wall

$300

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

24th May 2024

For aesthetic reasons the garden shed front wall needs to be rendered

Excellent job and very professional! Colour matched perfectly! Would highly recommend. Did better than on time. Was ahead of schedule.

Sand cement rendering

$5

Woollahra NSW, Australia

24th May 2024

Need someone to render low balcony wall where repairs been made. Need to blend in with the old sand cement render. Measurements are 560mm high and total approx. 3 meters long. Easy access through garage to the balcony.

Great guy, very efficient and quick. Will use again.

Render patch repair

$250

Greenvale VIC, Australia

22nd May 2024

Hey guys, looking for someone to fix the dent in my house, looks like a delivery driver hit his trolley into the render photos will be attached

Great service mate. Appreciate it

Move awning location

$150

Brighton QLD 4017, Australia

21st May 2024

Move awning from one location to another. fix and bolt

Mark was great, came to move the awning didn't quite fit correctly, returned the day after with a plan and sorted it out. Would recommend .

Install awning on the balcony

$100

Jannali NSW, Australia

21st May 2024

* 3m x1.2m awning (already assembled) to be fitted * exterior is rockcote cladding (not brick) * need to anchor the drills so that the awning does not fly off in strong winds or cause damages to the exterior wall * easy access

Good guy and honest with the work he does.