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Ron was professional friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended

✨Cut Small Inspection Hole in Drywall - 10 min job

$40

helped me out with urgent job, happy with his work

Render wall for tiling

$5

Great work! Thank you

Plastering

$5

Very happy with the rendering work Danny did. On time, job done and place left clean. Highly recommended!

Patch and render wall (old A/C outlet)

$400

Awesome fella, done a really good job. Would definitely use him again.

Need a 32amp power point fitted at my house

$600

Milad turned up on time and did a great job. Very efficient and helpful.

Two power points installed

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$150 - $500

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$280

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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

Install aluminium bracket awning

$200

Maroubra NSW, Australia

25th Oct 2025

I purchases two of these aluminium awnings which I need installed above my external solar battery in the side lane of my house. Size is 0.8m x 1.2 m https://www.carportsandoutdoors.com.au/products/aluminium-bracket-awning-white?variant=49021840064819

Supply and fit a power point

$50

Roxburgh Park VIC 3064, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Install a new power point below the one shown near the bottom.

Built in wardrobe fittings and fixtures removed

$100

Forster NSW 2428, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Remove wardrobe fittings and fixtures. Remove a wall mounted bracket. Remove outdoor blinds.

Minor Electrical Work & Foxtel connection – Add Power Points + Check

$250

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

25th Oct 2025

We’re looking for a licensed electrician for some light work at our place in Potts Point (just near the Coca-Cola sign and Kings Cross Station). We’d like a power point installed in the kitchen , along with a quick check of the existing ones to make sure everything’s safe and working properly. We’d also like to have one additional Foxtel connection set up in the bedroom. Nothing too major – just want it done properly by someone professional and reliable. Cheers!

Gyprock installation for walls only of a home extension room

$2,000

Gidgegannup WA, Australia

25th Oct 2025

The room is under the main roof and has an existing ceiling. It is about 6.2m x 7.4m with a wall height of approx 2.2m. The room has double glass sliding doors, two windows and a wooden door.

Tidy up awning incl paint

$200

Woombye QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Wanting to revamp this awning which needs a new paint and remove the top slats - open to ideas. I’ll supply all materials so offer labour price only thanks

Plastering - patch holes on 2 walls

$100

Wakerley QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2025

I have removed a few GPOs and now have holes that require patching. On one wall there is 4 holes and on the second wall there is 2. Looking for a high quality job, patched and sanded ready for painting (i will paint)

Brick wall and rendering done

$10

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Brick wall 6.5m x 4m (check pictures)- 600 mm high Need to render. Please provide full cost

Wall Mount 65-Inch TV on Plasterboard Wall

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

I need a professional to wall-mount a 65-inch TV on a plasterboard wall in my living room. The bracket is already provided. The wall requires a stud finder to ensure secure mounting. Details: • TV Size: 65 inches • Wall Type: Plasterboard (stud finder required) • Bracket: I will provide the wall mount bracket • Location: [Insert your suburb or area] • Parking Available: [Yes/No] • Preferred Date & Time: [Insert your preferred time frame]

Excellent job. Strongly recommend.

Repair hole in plasterboard wall. Aspley

$200

Aspley QLD, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

There is a hole in a plasterboard wall the size of a football which needs repair as soon as possible. Location is Aspley

Anthony is an excellent painter and airtasker. Very happy with his work and communication. Thankyou. We are very happy with the job. Top notch

Assist with the installation of flat-packed saunas

$300

Coburg North VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

I need someone to meet my team at our warehouse in Coburg north at 7am, it will be a full days work finishing at around 3pm. You will be in the van with an experienced installer just assisting them with the assembly of flat packed saunas.

Good stuff thank you

Metal Awning removel

$500

Lurnea NSW 2170, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

In need of someone to come cut take down an takeaway my metal owning coming off my garage and shed

Honest hard-working individual, ontime on schedule an delivered to expectations. Would use again.

Fix & Paint Patched Gyprock Wall

$50

Riverlea Park SA, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

I have accidentally rippled my wall while trying to hang a picture. It now has a spot that need patching. I’m looking for a painter to help fix the wall and paint it so it blends with the rest of the wall. Paint available for the touch up.

Very exceptional service. Would definitely book again and 100% recommend to everyone.

Need a Tradie to fix the corner of the fence

$100

Epping VIC 3076, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

One corner of the fence the screw has come off

Absolutely spot on work. Know every bit of what he was fixing. Will definitely book again for any maintenance or repair works.

Electrician to replace Double Power points

$150

Kirrawee NSW, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Replace a broken Double GPO, install an extra double GPO next to an existing GPO, remove and install a new range hood.(exactly same model) These are all provided.

on time and quickly identified the issue and corrected these.

Help to assemble sauna $50 per hour

$50

Slacks Creek, Queensland

21st Oct 2025

$50 per hour, needed for 2 hours min. Help to carry and support sauna panels as we take apart existing sauna and assemble new one. Not super heavy but awkward to do solo.

Awesome help highly recommend

Construct a flat pack sauna

$500

Mullumbimby NSW, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Construct a inferred sauna 850mm W and 1600mm L

Thank you Nick! 100% would recommend!!

Loose pin on my retractable awning

$50

Moonee Ponds, Victoria

21st Oct 2025

My retractable awning appears imbalanced when opening, with the right side hanging lower than the left. I’ve noticed that the metal pin on the right-side handle is loose and doesn’t seem to be installed properly. I need someone to come and fix it for me. You will need a ladder to reach out to the awning.

Very good service and punctual. Highly recommended!

Paint render walls and sand/oil a deck

$500

Bondi NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I’ve recently had some exterior walls finished in acrylic render and need them painted. Total area is around 70 sqm. Also need the back deck lightly sanded and coated with teak oil. Please quote for 1 day’s work only (labour only) at this stage. Materials will be reimbursed separately. Details: • Painter to supply paint, teak oil, and materials (I’ll cover cost on top of labour). • Two paint colours to be colour-matched to existing finishes. • Single-storey home with easy access. • Work needs to be completed this week. • Preference for experienced painters/handypeople with photos of similar work.

Very good workmanship, painted all my walls like a pro. Professional, friendly and reliable

Installing 4 peg boards on gyprock wall and wooden wall

$100

East Victoria Park WA, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Installing 4 metal peg boards on gyprock and wooden wall.

Very efficient and good. Thank you for the good work.