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great job very happy

Gyprock wall repaired after air-con installation

$300

Punctual, knowledgable and really great guy! Super easy going and friendly. Will be our go to guy for any repairs! 😊

Plastering & Painting

$10

Very quick and professional finish

Patch gyprock holes

$500

Ka was efficient and did a great job. Would recommend!

Water damage repair

$500

Great electrician highly recommended ! 10 stars

Electrician to screw in 3 light switches 1 power point 1 light

$100

Great on design and ideas, looking forward to the finished product! Thanks Kev!

We need balustrade installed to our new deck… starting with a ph chat

$10

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$155 - $500

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$155

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$273

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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

I want to cover the window area with gyprock from inside.

$350

Mandogalup WA 6167, Australia

29th Aug 2026

I want to cover the window area with gyprock from inside without renoving the window.

Install Retractable Privacy Awning at Front Fence

$50

Kilsyth VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Need an experienced handyman to install a retractable side awning at my front fence for privacy. The awning is 200 × 1200 cm and needs proper mounting.Scope:Install the end post (may require drilling into concrete)Ensure the awning pulls across smoothly and locks in placeLevel and align the unit so it operates cleanly. Bring all tools, including hammer drill, drill bits, fixings, and hardware

Timber frame, gyprock sheet, Plastering, painting

$800

Mansfield QLD 4122, Australia

29th Aug 2026

I need a window (2900mm x 605mm) to be closed by removing architraves, then timber frame it, gyprock from inside, plastering and painting

Remove the render, re-render the damaged areas, then repaint the wall.

$700

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

29th Aug 2026

remove the loose render, re-render the damaged areas, then repaint the whole wall.

Disconnect light and drill hole into Gyprock

$150

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Disconnect Simple light from the ceiling and drill a hole to support paper roll into a Gyprock wall

Was great !!! Would highly recommend

Plastering work

$300

Parkside SA 5063, Australia

29th Aug 2026

We have some cornice that needs replacing (we have the cornice ready to go) and also some patching for a couple of old PowerPoints that need to be removed.

A power plug and power point are required for the cooktop

$100

Hampton Park VIC 3976, Australia

28th Aug 2026

“A power plug and power point are required for the cooktop.”

Thanks for your service

Plastering (painting)

$200

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I need holes in the wall fixed from a tv bracket in two bedrooms

Absolute legend, did a great job and went above and beyond

Licensed Electrician Needed – Install & Upgrade Power Points

$500

Fawkner VIC 3060, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Looking for a licensed A Grade electrician to install new power points and upgrade existing ones in our home. Job includes: * Install 2 new double power points in 2 rooms * Upgrade/replace several existing power points * Plasterboard/light sheet walls with timber framing and accessible wall cavities * Accessible roof void available for cable runs Please include in your offer: * Labour * Supply of all power points/GPOs and other required materials * Any call-out fees * Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) supplied on completion Please quote based on the full scope above, with the price including the actual power points and all materials required to complete the job. Please advise if you need any further details before attending.

We needed 4 of our PowerPoints replaced and 2 new ones installed. DiDi was punctual, great communication, thorough, and made sure everything was perfect and cleaned up after the work. Highly recommended!

Help with sauna assembly

$180

Currumbin Waters QLD 4223, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Need help just to put approximately 2x2m sauna together. Have all the tools, need set of hands and bit of common sense how things are done. Some parts are bit heavier so must be able to lift. Start 8am sharp. Looking for someone reliable. Tools not necessary. Basically just 4 walls and roof. Should be couple of hours.

Very helpful and punctual, would definitely recommend

Gyprock patch up for house inspection.

$100

Austral NSW, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Kindly requesting patch up around the house. For our upcoming inspection. On Monday. Thank you

Perfect job patching my walls! AMAZING

Plasterboard Repairs to Shower and Hallway Cutouts

$100

Williams Landing VIC 3027, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Plasterboard Repairs to Shower and Hallway Cutouts - As part of the plumbing repair works, two plaster cutouts were made: 21 cm × 56 cm in the shower area 48 cm × 66 cm in the hallway Could you please provide a quote for repairing and restoring the plaster in these two locations? Thanks

Excellent work by Roy!! Highly recommend him. Well done

New power point and install space heater

$400

Southern River WA 6110, Australia

26th Aug 2026

I need 2 new plug point for my patio area. Replacement of 3 lights above my kitchen bench ( existing wiring and switch is there, just to remove 3 old lights and fix new lights, all 3 lights run from the same circuit and switch. I need a new power connection for my ceiling of the patio to install my ceiling mounted space heater.

Marwin very good at his work and he go extra miles to help you.

Plastering

$150

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Plastering - on the wall in the garage and upstairs bathroom. Refer photos. Just plastering and sanding , no painting needed.

Great job! Awesome

Fix plasterboard

$10

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Plasterboard has started bulging/separating on one side of an internal wall, with hairline cracks around the other side and near a window. I need someone to inspect the framing as well as repair the plaster, not just fill the cracks.

Great work! I’m very happy with the service. Highly recommended.

Replace plasterboard above kitchen where tiled splashback will go

$300

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Removed splashback tiles from kitchen and 1 layer of plasterboard came off with it (see pictures). Need new plasterboard installed by qualified tradesperson. Approx 5m x 0.6m plasterboard required. Must be ready for splashback tiling after. Needs to happen before kitchen installation Monday 31 August.

Excellent thank you

Fix damaged plasterboard wall

$200

Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

25th Aug 2026

Damaged plasterboard wall needs repair work. No paintwork required just plasterboard.

Fantastic work and a very quick turnaround. Great communication.

Plastering of ceiling roof due to mould

$100

Melbourne VIC 3046, Australia

25th Aug 2026

Water damage to roof. Has been repaired so need to redo plaster. Around 1m. Unsure of price just putting anything budget for now please give me your quotes

Jonathan was fantastic, arrived on time and completed everything to a great standard. Will definitely use again