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Harrison did a great job! He communicated well, was punctual to the job and worked efficiently leaving a clean site where he worked. I thoroughly recommend his service.

Fix garage door switch and install new single power point

$200

Ka is very friendly and provides efficient and excellent service! He’s a very detailed and thorough plasterer! Thank you so much for fixing my laundry walls. Including smoothing out some extra areas.

Plaster holes in my laundry walls & smooth plasterboard where uneven

$350

Harrison is excellent. highly recommend

Plasterer Required

$123

Successfully installed powerpoint and AV point

Power Point/outlet (GPO) installation

$400

Great job! Shahin was efficient, great in communicating and his work was flawless.

Patch a hole in a plasterboard wall

$200

Matthew helped with rendering a fireplace. He turned up on time and completed the job on the day to a high standard.

Rendering

$350

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$150 - $500

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$150

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$260

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$500

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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.

You can find a local tradesman by using trusted platforms like Airtasker, checking online tradies' reviews, and asking for recommendations from friends or neighbours. Always look for licensed professionals with verified reviews, a clear quote, and experience relevant to the job you need done.

A handyman typically handles general maintenance and small repairs, such as hanging shelves or fixing taps, while a tradesman (or tradie) is a licensed professional with specific training in a trade like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or tiling. Tradesmen are required for specialised or regulated work.

Yes, most tradespeople bring their own tools and standard materials needed for the job. However, for larger projects or custom work, they may need to source specific parts or request you to supply materials. It’s best to confirm what’s included when you book.

Absolutely. Many tradies are happy to take on small tasks or one-off jobs, such as patching drywall, fixing a leaking tap, or repairing decking. Platforms like Airtasker are ideal for posting these types of jobs and finding a local tradie quickly.

What does a local 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 a trade to help with home repairs or construction, you can find local tradesmen to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing tradies

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 tradies

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.

Home exterior work tradies

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 tradies

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

Plastering,ready for painting around 5M or cornice

$1,000

Robina QLD 4226, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Bulkhead going in Tuesday , need old exhaust fan hole patched, around 5M of cornice done, 2 small expansion joints, 2 old air con removed patched up, 3 small old socket holes,

Plastering Job

$50

Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Sheeting and plastering . Pay hourly or day rate

9Plasterb fill & 3roof tile & 10 wall slab & 2 sla 1prgab w hooks

$500

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

25th Jun 2026

plasterboard damages filling in wall few 9/10 places acoustic roof tile changes 3/4 two 12 slatwall panels 2.4m x 1.2 m metres install with 100 hooks 1 pegaboard hdf material 1.8m x 1.2m with 40 large single prong hooks (bunnings told me to put pine timber boards behind to install pegaboard) 10 am start i got slatwall and pegaboard with hooks and pine studs

Electrician . Change 3 down lights, fix an exhaust fan & power points

$10

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Replace 3 down lights , fix a ceiling exhaust fan that making a loud noise & add 2 power points

Install VJ panels/ Plasterboard on walls and ceiling with insulation.

$5,000

Winston Hills NSW 2153, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Garage currently has bare walls and ceiling battens open from inside. It's sloping roof as shown in picture, Length 10m, hight 2.2m / 4m. Floor width 4m. Measurements above is extra no less of actual. Feel free quote with & without material.

Rendering internal brick wall approx 3m x 2.4m

$200

Gilderoy VIC 3797, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Render 1 internal tinted to match walls approx 3m × 2.4m with window in the middle.

Floor repaint, tile re-lay, gyprock patch + leaking tap Malaga-urgent

$1,750

Malaga, Western Australia

25th Jun 2026

Urgent commercial make-good: gym floor repaint + gyprock patch + leaking tap — Malaga Four jobs at one site, to be completed together before a lease handover inspection. Hard deadline is 29 June 2026. Tiling and floor paint both need curing/drying time, so I need someone who can start this weekend. Tiling experience required. SITE Unit 4/11 Enterprise Cres, Malaga WA 6090. Empty premises, ground floor, easy access, parking on site. 1) FLOOR — repaint main gym area Grey painted concrete floor. Tiles were removed, leaving old adhesive residue and worn/patchy paint across the room. This needs proper prep, not just a roll-over: scrape/grind off the adhesive residue, degrease and clean, spot-prime the bare patches, then two coats of paving/floor paint for an even, consistent finish. It's being inspected by the landlord, so the finish needs to be uniform. 2) TILES — re-lay lifted tiles, main office A row of ceramic floor tiles has lifted/tented off the substrate (photos and video available). Lift the affected tiles, clean off old adhesive, re-bed flat with fresh adhesive and re-grout to match. Return to original condition — flat, intact, even grout lines. Most tiles look reusable; please allow for sourcing a close match if any break on removal. 3) GYPROCK WALL — patch + repaint Two small impact spots on the plasterboard wall between the main facility and the kitchen. Patch, sand and paint to match existing white. 4) KITCHEN TAP — fix drip Steady drip from the kitchen sink spout, most likely a worn washer/jumper valve. Replace and confirm no leak. Washer/service only — no other plumbing work. TOOLS Please bring your own gear (scraper/grinder for the floor prep, painting equipment). Photos and short videos of the floor, wall and tap available on request. Please quote for the full scope.

Gyprock wall built

$1,000

Lesmurdie WA 6076, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Looking to get a gyprock wall built with door, Not sure how much it'll cost, so if I'm way of the mark with my budget let me know. Thanks

Covert an isolator power switch to a standard double power point

$100

Middle Cove NSW 2068, Australia

24th Jun 2026

The previous owner has an isolator switch (at the bottom of the photo ) installed behind the wall for the power board and power line. I need to remove the power board and live line, and convert the switch to a normal double powerpoint

Luke is excellent, great communicator, punctual and professional. Definitely recommend.

New outdoor power points GPO run for back deck

$750

Banora Point NSW 2486, Australia

21st Jun 2026

Installation of new outdoor power points to run new fridge new TV and lights on new outdoor bbq area

Good Bloke, Great Work, On Time, highly recommend

Plastering

$100

Wellington Point QLD 4160, Australia

21st Jun 2026

Looking for a small plastering job

Got the job done fast Great communication

Drywall hole repair

$200

East Fremantle WA 6158, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Patch and repaint hole in gyprock wall near ceiling above staircase

Perfectooooooooooooooooo

Install 5 x guitar hangers into drywall

$100

Fawkner VIC 3060, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to install 5 x guitar hangers into plasterboard wall in music room. Pretty simple task really but I really need some who can do it and guarantee they will be secure and won't fall.

Complete professional, understood exactly what I was looking for and what the job required, and executed it perfectly. 10/10.

Fix 2 power points and exhaust fan lights

$250

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Need to replace 2 PowerPoint plugs, and exhaust lights from a cafe in Miranda

Came in, did the job, would recommend

Need additional power point installed in top cupboard in double storey

$250

Southeast Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Need an additional power point installed in a top cupboard in a double storey home in camp hill

Short notice did an additional power point.

Patch drywall up from cut out and paint

$125

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Patch up drywall rectangle cut out, screw holes and paint matching existing colours. The screws are temporary holding it in place with wood planks behind it, those screws need to be removed. 34cm x 50cm cut out Melbourne cbd

Amazing craftsmanship and very professional. Fixed up the cutout perfectly

Gyprock wall

$250

Blacktown, New South Wales

18th Jun 2026

Patch whole in wall gyprock around 30cm

Absolute legend , very reliable !

4hrs plastering, cornice, walls, painting etc 11 am til 3pm

$500

Belmont QLD, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Dad is finishing off a small project for me which is a study. He would like a second set of hands to help with plastering setting, sanding, painting, cornice, etc.. 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Friday Today

Great work ethic. Top bloke

Plasterer repair

$175

Everton Hills QLD, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Need urgent plaster to repair this patch asap , suburb everton hills, Need to sand and ready for paint

Good communication and good skills

Install a new power point.

$150

Bracken Ridge QLD 4017, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Need a new power point installed in kitchen. The nearest existing one is 1.5 m away. Plyboard walls. Easy roof access from hallway opening if needed. Single story house. I already have the new power point. Flexible with time. Prefer Friday or Saturday morning if possible. Otherwise sometime next week.

Brian was friendly, knowlegable and completed the job quickly. Happy customer.