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

Patch a hole in gyprock

$200

did a great job fixing the issues around the house

Need to replace a power point in the kitchen

$80

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

Plasterer

$200

Professional, very knowledgeable and knows his way around electrical stuff! Highly recommend!

Need a new power point installed

$120

Clint was amazing, working under some challenges he delivered a great outcome in a very short timeframe. Would recommend him to everyone.

Disassemble a built in wardrobe

$200

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

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$162 - $520

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$162

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$299

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$520

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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

Set up my portable AC out of my awning window

$250

Newtown, New South Wales

10th Jan 2026

A bit of an unconventional task. I’m a renter, so I can’t have a proper AC set up. My only solution is a portable AC. I’m not a crafty or handy person, but I also don’t want flimsy cardboard boxes against my window. I need help executing the idea attached in the photos. Ideally for two windows. Likely need a custom solution to perfectly fit the measurements of the awning windows. The job will involve closing off part of a large awning window with a suitable board/panel and cutting a hole to suit the exhaust hose, ensuring a neat look. The sides of the awning window will also need to be sealed. You must supply all tools, materials and fittings required and be confident working with non-standard window setups. If the installation is successful and the unit runs well, we will be purchasing an additional unit and will require a second installation — and will book you again! De'Longhi PACA100 Portable Air Conditioner

Render house

$4,500

Greenwood WA, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Acrylic external rendering approximately 118m2

Rendering small wall

$200

Hammond Park WA, Australia

10th Jan 2026

We are after someone that could render this little bit of wall for us without charging a whole day of work. The wall is 1m x 2.6m. We only need rendering. We will paint it ourselves. Thank you.

Plastering in ceiling small job

$120

Diamond Creek VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Small plastering job. Need sealed up next to vent

Plastic roof sheet requires replacing on verandah

$80

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Plastic corrugated roofing sheet is broken on the verandah and requires replacing in a pensioners home.

Carpentry - Timber balustrade support fixing

$500

North Narrabeen NSW, Australia

10th Jan 2026

The timber balcony balustrade is wobbling so it needs timber batten braces fixed from the top of the balustrade post to the rafters beneath the timber deck. Refer attached images. Supply of materials by me. ie 92 x 18mm H3 timber batten braces, M10 bolt(s), buggles.

Patch drywall

$100

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Need help patching drywall for 2 locations.

Front house render

$123

Eagleby QLD 4207, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Would like my front house render done. All quote are appriciated . Thanks

Fit switches &power points electrical

$250

Chermside West QLD, Australia

9th Jan 2026

Need two light witches and fan switches redone into a wall. Two power points installed and two removed. Would be an hours work tops and items supplied.

Complete the job well.

Handyman to assemble and hang small awning, bike rack and mirror

$220

Redfern NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2026

We have a small 1m awning and wall hung bike rack that needs to be hung on an exterior brick wall. Also a mirror to be hung in a bedroom. Needs someone professional as we don’t want the walls damaged. Thank you.

Epic tradie. Lovely bloke too

Move power point

$200

Glenview QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Need a power point moved in laundry to below bench. Steel frame house

Dan completed the job quickly and efficiently. Very happy with his work. Thanks

Plaster/gyprock repair

$300

Gillieston Heights NSW 2321, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Needing a patch repair done to a higher standard than the current attempt! No re-painting required. Budget is flexible!

Got the job done quickly and went above and beyond what I was expecting. Highly recommend!

Render and refix side gate

$220

Nedlands WA 6009, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Want the gate securely fixed, structurally solid, and surrounding wall/render is repaired and restored to a neat, durable finish.

Friendly, professional, and punctual. The work was completed to a high standard and communication was excellent. I would not hesitate to use his services again or recommend him to others

Renderer needed small job

$350

Cremorne NSW, Australia

6th Jan 2026

We have just removed the tiles from our splashback and need to have a small section around the window rendered as the kitchen is no longer u shaped and we won’t be tiling in this area. The wall is 2100 corner to corner and the window reveal is 100mm deep. We don’t need the full wall rendered as we will be doing a substantial renovation in 12 months and this will all be demolished.

Lovely tasker, efficient and well priced

Hang round heavy(ish) mirror on plasterboard wall

$75

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

6th Jan 2026

We are looking to hang a round mirror onto a plasterboard wall. The mirror is not glass, but it has a metal frame so is heavier than something you might get at Ikea etc. Looking for someone who can hang it properly, using the appropriate fixings, not make a mess, etc. And takes pride in their work.

Excellent guy. Turned up promptly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended.

Plastering Work

$600

Eight Mile Plains QLD, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Plastering required to patch 2 holes which were cut out of the plaster board to repair water leaks. Square setting. Hole 1: 1200 x 600 (approx) Hole 2: 600 x 200 (approx)

Very good job and very knowledgable about his work!

Plastering

$150

Andrews Farm SA, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Whoops! Smashed a hole in my wall in my bedroom from my puppy running into the wall and have a small hole in my bathroom door from opening it in the drying rack! Would live some one to take in the challenge and fix it before rental inspection

10/10 perfect handyman

Drywall 2 walls

$650

Padstow Heights NSW, Australia

5th Jan 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman / plasterer / painter to complete the following work: 1. 2 walls to Drywall / plasterboard patch • Area to be sheeted and finished: 700mm (W) x 2480mm (H) - 1 photo attached • Includes fixing plasterboard, taping, setting, sanding, and blending smoothly with the existing wall. You will supply materials for drywall. • Must be paint-ready finish 2. Drywall 2nd room full wall. See photo attached Requirements: • Experience with plastering and painting • Clean, tidy workmanship

Fumba was there 2 to 3 hours after accepting the job. He was really professional, polite, really respectful and very detailed & focused. He was excellent at gyprocking and went above & beyond with everything for example fixing up a nearby issue clearly not part of the job without me mentioning it (very hardworking). He also cleaned really well. Thank you Fumba and look forward to working with you again.

Replace and installation power points

$10

Bracken Ridge QLD, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Seeking electrician to replace about 8 dbl power points with supplied new dbl points with usb and install of 3 external power points. Review of board for support of separation of power to sheds.

Absolute legend. Turned up exactly as advised and cracked out all the work efficiently and around a few challenges. Can't recommend Jason enough if you want great work from a great guy.

Fix holes in drywall and wooden door and paint

$200

Thornlands QLD, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Need some holes in drywall fixed and wall painted and also some holes in the door filled in and door painted. There is also a fix in the roof, need that painted and made to look good. Pics attached

Russell patched some holes and painted the walls and ceiling. Great work, no issues recommending him.