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Gyprock wall repaired after air-con installation

$300

Andrew did a fantastic job disassembling and reassembling our infrared sauna. Super efficient, knowledgeable, great communication & reliable. Would definitely recommend

Disassemble and reassemble sauna

$250

Kent is a dedicated and flexible person. He arrived on time and completed the job beyond my expectations. Thank you for your excellent service, Kent.

Replace door handles and power points

$200

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

Water damage repair

$500

Faraz and his colleague were helpful and efficient. Would recommend if you need flat pack built.

Build Infrared Sauna in my backyard

$80

Excellent work thank you

Need an experienced gyprock/plaster repairer

$250

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$159 - $500

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$159

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$270

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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

Gyprock Wall Repair and Stud Support

$200

Greenacre NSW 2190, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Need a plasterer or handyman to repair a wall section that has been prepped down to the studs. The area was previously affected by termites; however, the termite treatment has already been completed and the nest removed. Scope: • Repair the affected wall area and reinforce the timber support as required. • Remove the already disconnected power point outlet. • Supply and install 10mm Gyprock sheet. • Tape, plaster and sand flush, ready for painting. Photos attached.

Thank you so much for your great work

Plastering a photography wall Caringbah

$900

Caringbah NSW 2229, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Ive started plastering the cyclorama/ photography wall. Sheets plaster and fibreglass mess and base coat on the curves soo far. Need someone to come in and do a neater job of it. A thick coat of base coat for build up Sand top coat sand Would like this completed in one week Ill supply base coat and topcoat

Rendered exterior wall joint sealed

$150

Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

External wall joinery between two sheet needs proper seal as it’s letting water in

Apply thin layer of render on two small walls

$250

Maylands WA 6051, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Hi, I just need someone who can apply a thin layer or render to two small walls before the tiling commences. The walls are already ground and will have a primer applied so all you need to do is apply a thin layer of render, which I will supply.

Repair and paint small plasterboard wall hole

$150

Nedlands WA 6009, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

I have a small hole in an internal plasterboard/Gyprock wall, approximately 12 × 8 cm. I need the hole properly patched, sanded and painted so the repair is as unnoticeable as possible. I don't know the existing wall paint colour, so colour matching is required. Please include all materials, colour matching and painting in your offer. Location: Nedlands WA 6009.

Experienced Plastering and Cornice tradie for a days work

$600

Kingsley WA 6026, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

New granny flat extension. Finishing off ceilings and cornices. My hubby has done the job so far himself, so he knows it's not perfect. Just wants an experienced tradie to work on it for a day. All materials supplied. Whatever can get done in one day would be appreciated. Kitchen ceiling has a number of dif angles that need the whole plastering treatment and cornice applied. 5.5m x 4m. Bathroom is 4m x 3m and has a higher ceiling section.

Gyprock or dry plaster a painted brick wall

$500

Hamilton Hill WA 6163, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

need approximately 2m wide x 2.5m high of wall dry plastered, ready for tiles to be laid over the top. The area is an extension of an existing kitchen wall that has already been plastered, so we are looking to have the plasterwork extended to match the existing finish and provide a suitable surface for tiling. Looking for someone experienced who can complete the job neatly and professionally. Please see pictures. As you can see need plastered kitchen wall extended on to painted brick so it is matching. We will then need to tile splash back and attach cupboards

Plastering

$450

Mitchelton QLD 4053, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

We have just had a walk in wardrobe put in and we need the ceiling a walls fixed up in a few places. We also need a few spots in our bathroom ceiling fixed.

Detach and remove awning

$150

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Detach the awning from my house and dispose. We are on ground level. Awning length is 5 metres.

Turned up on time and did a great job. Will rebook for further jobs. Cheers.

Locksmith to unlock and new keys to three awning bottom opening

$150

Strathfield NSW 2135, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Three awning windows with lot keys locked or snapped key in locks

Highly recommended quick and professional

Replace electrical power point

$80

Mount Nasura WA 6112, Australia

30th Aug 2026

Dryer cord got very hot and damaged outlet, needs replaced or at least checked. Dryer also needs tested to see if that was the issue. I work during business hours, can only meet after 5pm or weekends

Friendly, knowledgeable and skilled, replaced my power point fast and answered all my questions

Install New Power Point Behind Wall-Mounted TV

$100

Casula NSW 2170, Australia

30th Aug 2026

Looking for someone who can complete electrical work to install a socket on the wall behind a wall mounted TV (yet be be mounted, additionally if you could help mount the TV that would be great)

John was amazing and very professional and punctual. He was very friendly and great energy towards getting the job done. Thanks again!

Plasterer/painter

$500

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Need help finishing a room. Probably 1-2 days work. Willl be working with me per day

Adam has been really efficient and an excellent painter/plasterer

Remove awning from van

$100

Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia

29th Aug 2026

I have an old awning that needs to be removed, but I don’t have to tools to do so.

Fast, efficient and polite.

Extra power point on kitchen bench

$150

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Need an extra power point install in the side of the kitchen bench

Liam was punctual, was great at communicating and amazing at his job Very professional, goes above and beyond , attention to detail , definitely recommend 💯 💫💫💫💫💫

Add a power point to a wall

$200

Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

29th Aug 2026

I need someone to add a power point to a wall. There is one there already but I need there to be 2 power point outlets, not just 1.

Luke was super fast and did the job!

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