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Second time I have worked with Adam, he did another great job!

Patch a hole in gyprock

$200

Easily to deal with, get the job done as requested.

Rendered facade painting full front of house

$50

Quick, efficient and job well done.

Replace lights and power point

$123

Helped me out by coming with short noticed. Did a terrific job, was polite and cleaned up excellent

Patch holes in brick wall with render then paint wall

$500

Highly recommend Darren. Great to communicate with and easy to organise the task. The job was really well done and a very trustworthy individual. Thank you Darren!

Quote Required - Wall To Be Rendered

$20

Unbelievable service. Will definitely book again. Would’ve given 10 stars if we could.

Remove built in wardrobe

$250

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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

Assemble an awning

$150

Carrum Downs VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Need someone to install an outdoor awning

Built in wardrobes

$1,000

Coolamon NSW, Australia

27th Dec 2025

I have 2builtin wardrobes, x1 walk in wardrobe and a small pantry that need inside shelves fitted out

Plasterer needed

$500

Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Plasterer needed for 3 walls in kitchen 3.5mx3.8m & 3 walls and a nib wall in small room 2.3mx2.3m. Ceiling height of 2.7m. Hang & stop up only, no painting required.

Render at bottom of retaining wall

$150

Hallett Cove SA, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Render the bottom of our retaining wall - 20-30mm thick. We can dig out but will do it just before render Wall is 5m long & 120mm tall to 180mm tall

Need a plasterer

$10

Brighton East VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

We have done with hanging of plasterboard now we need who is professional in work with doing filling base coat and top coat.

Removal of awning material, leave frame

$15

Miami, Queensland

27th Dec 2025

Removal of awning material, leave frame - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KDFC6QHZCY5WJNEY4XANC91M

Outdoor brick cap render

$500

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Cap of outdoor fence (brick) has fallen. Looking for some help to do renders on the top of the brick fence, include: Remove existing loose render to fence top Prepare substrate (include colour matching) Apply acrylic render cap Clean up

Install an outdoors power point

$100

Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Need an outdoors power point to be installed where the green Bunnings bucket is or where the rain pipe is

Plastering work

$10

Rose Hill Ward VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2025

plastering to be done only walls no ceiling - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KD7G3NEEMA6RPEK61H110JTC

Abdullah did a fantastic plastering job for me. The finish is smooth and professional, he was punctual, tidy, and easy to deal with. Highly recommend and I’d definitely use him again.

Mount car awning

$60

Aldinga Beach SA, Australia

24th Dec 2025

Mount a 2.5m x 2m awning onto the canopy of my car

Great attention to detail. Very happy :)

IKEA built in wardrobe

$400

Chullora NSW, Australia

23rd Dec 2025

I need a 5m built in wardrobe done in the granny flat. Location is in Lugarno NSW

This guy was Amazing. Very professional, polite, great character, clean cut, reliable and knows what his doing and very pleasant to deal with. Would recommend him blindly. Thanks Patrick!

Plastering and patching job - Brunswick

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Require 3 access holes cut in a plasterboard wall by an electrician to be plastered and sanded back flush. Holes are 15cm by 2.5cm each. Available all day today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Please bring your own tools and materials and ensure a professional finish. Location: Brunswick Date flexible

Did a very neat and clean job

Assemble sunlighten sauna

$200

Sandringham VIC, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Help pls Need to assemble a sunlighten sauna in my garage

I would recommend mark for any job. Thanks mark!

Tradie needed to hang two large frames on wall

$100

Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

21st Dec 2025

We have 2 large 1 metre square frames that need to be put up on a standard wall (no obstructions or height issues). The wall is a standard plasterboard. As the frames are going to sitting next to each other on the wall, it’s likely you won’t be able to drill into a stud, so need to factor that in to what screws etc you use. Note: you will need to supply the materials like screws etc to complete the job. The frames have glass in them so they are heavy because of their size. Needing this done in the afternoon on 24 December - can’t do other times.

Excellent communication and very professional. No hesitation in recommending. Thanks Richard!

Plastering patch up

$150

Altona VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Need to patch up three patches on the ceiling downstairs that need plastering

Amazing work, so thorough and professional 🙏

Switch removed and power point ready for tiles

$80

Jesmond NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

I have a switch for my oven that I no longer need power to. It will be behind tiles. The other is a power point that I need to prepare for tiling as we are replacing the tiles that we currently have.

Quick and friendly. Would recommend

Gyprock patch

$200

Liberty Grove NSW 2138, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Patch Gyprocker rectangle 1m x .6m Please look at photos The cutout is there. You will be required to put support behind to secure cutout. You will need to plaster. I can sand given the time to dry.

Professional & quick

Hang mirror into gyprock wall

$50

Seaton SA, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Hang mirror onto gyprock wall

Highly recommend, easy to communicate with, did the task quickly which is always a bonus. Will be rebooking in the future

Patch a hole in gyprock

$200

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

My electrician has to move the rangehood to the front of the box. I need help with patching the hole it will leave.

Second time I have worked with Adam, he did another great job!

Rendering

$1,000

Braeside VIC 3195, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Rendering of wall qty 2, approximately 25m2 Inc doors and window

Very good working thanks for your help