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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

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

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

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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$270

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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

Patch cracks and repaint small front porch rendered wall

$400

Bayswater WA, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Looking for someone experienced with render repair and exterior painting to tidy up my front porch wall. The wall has some cracks, uneven patches and areas where the render needs smoothing before repainting. Job includes: • Inspect wall for cracks or loose render • Patch and repair damaged areas • Smooth and sand uneven sections • Prime and repaint wall (exterior paint to match house) • Clean up after job The wall is not large (small front porch area including front and side wall). Photos attached. Please include: • Your experience with render repair or exterior patching

Repair Gyrock bathroom roof/ plasterboard

$850

Pemulwuy NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I need a plasterer/gyprock installer to repair a bathroom ceiling and enclose part of a stair area from the inside and some outside. Scope of work: 1. Bathroom ceiling repair 2.7mx 1.2m • Repair damaged/sagging plasterboard from bathroom ceiling metal frames. • Supply and install new moisture-resistant gyprock suitable for wet areas • Tape and set all joints • Apply base and top coats • Sand smooth and prepare ready for paint • Frame and sheet an internal section to cover/enclose the red stairs from the inside • Sand smooth ready for paint • Patch screw holes and imperfections • prepare all new plasterboard surfaces for painting

Stain/paint spa & Sauna

$500

Currumbin Valley QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to re-stain our sauna & spa (and chairs). It’s a slower job with all the corners, glass etc. paying good money so the job is done properly.

Electrician - create power point behind mounted tv

$120

Footscray VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Install/create brand new power point behind 2 x mounted TV

Install a power point in plasterboard near a ceiling light

$150

Claremont Meadows NSW 2747, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, need to supply and install a power point to connect a ceiling mounted wifi extender on a single level house ceiling.

Andy is excellent with his work and prices! Just amazed to see how efficiently and professionally the work has been done at my place. Can't recommend enough. Will definitely hire again.

Electrician job- to set up power points for fridges and freezer

$300

Wollongong NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi I need a Sparky to set up powerpoints for my fridges and freezers. About 3 power points. Also need to add a light at the back entry.

Handyman for fixing outside awning bracket

$100

Applecross WA, Australia

7th Mar 2026

1. One of the arm of outside window awning needs to fixed as it is fluttered and makes noise.

Plasterboard/Gyprock wall patch repair (~40cm L-shape hole)

$200

Canberra ACT 2912, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, Looking for someone experienced with gyprock / plasterboard repairs to fix a wall opening left after some plumbing work. The hole is roughly 38.5cm x 37.5cm and currently L-shaped. It will need a proper patch so the wall is solid and finished neatly. Ideally the job would include: • installing a plasterboard patch • taping the joints • applying compound • sanding to a smooth finish Basically looking for the wall to be finished paint-ready. I can provide the matching paint if painting is included. Please only quote if you have experience with gyprock wall repairs. A few things to confirm in your offer: • your total price including Airtasker fees • whether your quote includes both labour and materials • whether the job includes patch, taping, compound and final sanding • whether it will be left paint-ready or if painting is included • whether you have public liability insurance • whether you provide any workmanship warranty / guarantee Photos attached. Looking for someone reliable who can do a clean, professional repair. Budget around $200 but open to reasonable offers. Thanks!

Great job fixing the wall - hardly tell there was a hole before. Very efficient and professional.

Patch gyprock ceiling 300mm * 250mm Asap

$250

Lane Cove NSW, Australia

6th Mar 2026

I need a hole in my gyprock ceiling fixed. It’s 300mm * 250mm. Would like it done today. It’s the bathroom ceiling. Photo attached.

Alvon did an amazing job! Got here quick and was brilliant.

Plasterer / Handyman Needed – Install & Patch Plaster Sheets (Preston)

$350

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Any plasterers available tomorow for a day? Looking for a plasterer or experienced handyman who knows how to install small plaster sheets and patch walls. Location: Preston Job details: • Install a few small plaster sheets • Patch and stop up joints • Apply at least one base coat • Materials will be supplied on site Ideally looking for someone today if possible.

Rajat is a top quality plasterer highly recommended with great skills

Replacing power points, light bulb and putting back smoke alarm

$150

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I need an electrician to replace power point, one knocked out light bulb and smoke alarm unit. Smoke alarm is functioning, just need help putting it back

Don offered to come immediately, and my lighting issues were fixed promptly. Excellent work.

Gyprock walls and suspended ceiling

$10

Camperdown NSW, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Hi I am after someone to install gyprock on two small walls, and extend a suspended ceiling (to discuss on site).

Efficient and communication was so clear

Power Point legit installation

$600

Willawong QLD, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I need to put 5-6 power point

Excellent communication quick turn around time

Remove a conduit and power point

$100

Miami, Queensland

4th Mar 2026

I need a sparkie to remove a conduit and PowerPoint

Quick response and a nice bloke 👌

Re-Plastering / Fix plaster - small jobs ( light cut outs etc)

$400

Melton South VIC 3338, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Fix and replaster small cracks, old light holes etc...

FANTASTIC JOB...strongly recommend for ll your plastering and painting needs

Plastering work

$10

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Fix cut out pieces of plaster as per photo attached covered with blue plastic bag. We have the pieces cut out need to be put back and fill the gap

Great work and professional

Plasterer for small job, newly cut walkway

$10

Deception Bay QLD 4508, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Plaster walkway frame. We cut out a walkway from bedroom to the bathroom through the BIR, installed gyprock & just needs plastering.

Great Communication & very professional. Excellent Job.

Plastering - patching holes

$250

Wavell Heights QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Plasterer wanted to finish wall and ceiling patching - previous person went MIA (I was paying each day and they didn't come back for final finishing coat!) Would prefer someone who is very experienced with plastering as have more work in the pipeline including some wall joints. Please quote for - 2 kitchen ceiling patches approx 30cm diameter - 2 toilet wall patches approx 20cm diameter - 2 bathroom wall patches approx 20cm diameter There will be additional work that will be ready by the end of this week - some wall joins and finishing off some other walls where the plastering was started but not finished

Dzenan did a fantastic job patching and plastering. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again

Electrician required to install new power points

$300

Willoughby NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

We have had 5 x new power points (doubles) installed by our insurer's electrician, and we would like to get them all changed from doubles to quadruples, i.e. 2 outlet GPOs to 4 outlet GPOs. As this is a factory we need commercial-grade hardware only, so please specify what you would propose to use. All points are along a single wall as-per photo. We are not super fussy about timing but would prefer Thursday if possible. Licensed electricians only please.

Tristan did a great job and was communicative and punctual.