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Happy to work with Austin. He was helpful when others weren’t.

Install fixed drop arm canvas awning

$750

Miguel is extremely professional and punctual. Great communication and a great tradie.

Gyprock Patch and Repair

$300

Asmat was amazing, on time, great quality job, cleaned up afterwards - very professional

Plasterer

$200

Harrison is excellent. highly recommend

Plasterer Required

$123

Fast and tidy work! I had horrible holes in the wall from ripping out a mount and it’s completely invisible now

Gyprocker & Plaster needed - wall repair and professional finish

$500

Santiago was a pleasure to work with. Did the task efficiently and to a high standard. Even painted an extra section that needed repainting that I hadn’t asked for. Would recommend.

Painting drywall and ceiling beams

$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

Gyprock repair wall

$250

Lilyfield NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Child bumped a wall and there is damage to the gyprock.

Render fence

$450

Biggera Waters QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Hi I need the Render redone it’s 1600 high by 8 meters long

Need to patch small drywall paint

$150

Auburn NSW 2144, Australia

14th Mar 2026

I need help to patch a small damaged drywall paint. When we tried to take off the wall hanger, the paint came off.

Gyprock wall patch and paint (small job)

$200

Goulburn NSW 2580, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Small gyprock wall repair needed after plumbing work. A plumber cut a section of the wall to access a leaking pipe. The plumbing has now been fixed and the gyprock panel has been reinstalled. The wall now needs patching, sanding and painting to match the existing wall. Small job. Photos attached.

Power point replacement

$50

Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

A double power socket point replaced.

Repair the awning fabric

$300

Neutral Bay NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Our awning fabric is undone

Cut into tiles to put power points and then install shaving cabinet

$500

Butler, Western Australia

14th Mar 2026

Removed old shaving cabinet and now what to install new one but the back panel doesn’t have a lot of space so may need to cut tiles to hide cable and then install cabinet

One wall new plasterboard and cornice

$750

Seven Hills NSW 2147, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Gyrock sheet a wall 4m x 2.4m. Install new cornice.

Wall removed non structural 3.2 X 2m timber with Gyprock

$350

Dee Why NSW, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Need this wall removed. Timber frame and gyprock. And remove rubbish Insured people only. Can do Saturday after 5pm Or Sunday before 8am or between 11:30 - 5:30pm

Rob did an awesome job. Super professional and efficient. Would use again without hesitation.

Replace 1 light switch plate and 2 double power point plates

$150

Kellyville NSW 2155, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Looking for an electrician or experienced handyman to replace a few cracked wall plates in my home. Work required: • Replace 1 x light switch wall plate • Replace 2 x double power point wall plates • Ensure all switches/outlets are secured properly and sit flush against the wall • Check everything is working correctly after installation The existing plates are cracked, so they just need swapping for new ones. Wiring should remain the same. Photos attached showing the current setup. I'm happy for you to supply the replacement plates (standard white) or I can reimburse for materials. Flexible with timing but would like it done sometime this week or next. Prefer someone with electrical experience (licensed electrician ideal) since power points are involved. Should be a quick job (likely 30–60 minutes).

Very helpful, quick communication! Will use again

Plasterboard setting and sanding

$200

Brighton-Le-Sands NSW, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Need to top coat and installed stop bead angle. Just provide own material

Punctual, clean with work and efficient

TV Wall Mount Installation on Drywall (Mount Provided)

$50

Huntingdale, Western Australia

9th Mar 2026

Description: Looking for someone experienced to mount a TV on a drywall/plasterboard wall. I already have the TV wall mount, so I just need it installed properly and securely into the studs and the TV mounted. Details: • Wall type: Drywall / plasterboard • TV mount: Already supplied • Just need installation and alignment • Experience with locating studs preferred TV size is 55 inch. Location: Southern River, WA Please bring your own tools. Let me know your availability.

Great service. Thankyou very much. Did an amazing job with the TV mount. Thanks again

Install new plasterboard

$200

Turramurra NSW, Australia

9th Mar 2026

I need a new sheet of gyprock installed over the top of the existing white/green as pictured. Needs to be completed by Wednesday this week. Dimensions are (largest) 1595 x 1092 1595 x 800 595 x730 Need this to be cut to size and glued to the existing green/white straight over the top.

Incredible service, turned up on time, stellar quality work. Cant recommend Jackson highly enough

Need Handyman to fix, sand and paint 2 holes on the plasterboard wall

$150

Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Need a handyman to fix, sand and paint two small holes on the plasterboard wall.

Great work. High quality and quick.

Fill and paint a crack in render

$150

Blue Mountain Heights QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2026

I have a crack in some render that needs to be ground out, filled and painted. It's 2 storeys up in an area easily accessible by ladder. The repair doesn't have to be perfect as it can't be seen close up from the ground.

Great communication and work ethic, very happy with the end result. I'll certainly work with Sam in the future!

Need a renderer - patchwork. Need quoted

$10

Connells Point NSW 2221, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Need some patchwork done both here in this photo and in other spots. Ideally someone to come out and quote properly. I think 1-2 days worth of work.

Adam was a legend. Great guy, made the process easy, well priced, communicated well. Will be calling him again.

Hang 100 cm round mirror (23 kg) on plasterboard wall

$85

St Kilda VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Mirror already has wire on the back to hang. Need installer with stud finder and appropriate anchors.

Really helpful and got the job done fast, a pleasure to deal with and wouldn’t hesitate to get in touch for further jobs in the future.

Patch and reinforce a plasterboard wall - approx 200mm x 200mm

$200

Paddington NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I need to mount a base for an indoor clothesline, but the area where it needs to mounted has been patched before and isn't strong enough to hold it. I need a new piece of plasterboard about 300mm x 300mm to be inserted with some internal backing to serve as an anchor. Unfortunately are no internal studs in the area around where this is going to be mounted.

Did a great job. Knew what he was doing. Even left me a couple of screws for the final fastening.

Fix hole in wall (gyprock)

$100

West Pennant Hills NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Cut out in the wall needs to be fixed

He did a great job!

Professional Painter Needed – Exterior Render Area (Front of House)

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced professional exterior painter to paint the rendered section at the front of my house (areas highlighted in the photos). Scope of work: • Paint exterior rendered surfaces white • Includes: • Front vertical render wall • Under balcony render • Upper render panel above garage • Proper surface preparation required (cleaning, light sanding, patching if needed) • Apply primer if required • 2 coats exterior paint minimum Paint: I will supply the paint (Taubmans Monument White / similar exterior render paint). Requirements: • Must be an experienced exterior painter • Own professional equipment (ladders, drop sheets etc.) • Clean and neat finish • Protect surrounding areas (brick, driveway, hedge) Location: Point Cook, VIC Photos attached showing the exact areas to be painted. Please quote labour only. Looking for someone who takes pride in their work and can deliver a high quality finish.

Deepak did a professional paint job, attention to detail, knowledgeable, friendly, reasonable, excellent communication, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family, I’m very lucky to have met Deepak, quite impressed with final finish. Many thanks