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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

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

Patch a hole in gyprock

$200

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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$160 - $500

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$160

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$280

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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

Paint two walls outside and remove broken render

$350

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Hi, I need someone to chip away all broken render and paint that wall + perpendicular wall in a cream white colour using exterior paint. I understand that after chipping away the render it’ll look patchy on the smaller wall, but that’s fine as it’ll be covered by plants. Exterior primer and paint to be supplied by you. Wall dimensions approximately; 4.51m x 3.5m and the other is 2.8m x 2.1m NEED DONE AND FINISHED ON MONDAY AT SURRY HILLS

Outdoor sauna instal

$300

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Complete the final touches to installing an outdoor sauna

Fix wall crack

$150

Queanbeyan NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I need to get wall crack fixed

Wall plastering

$400

Drysdale VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

5 wall repairs all in different areas of the house just plaster no paint

Adjust a retractable awning

$30

Tucker Ward VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

8 had an awning out on the back wall. It is a manual retractable one 4 x 2.5. Well it got left out and it rained and it is now on a bit of lean (hopefully it can be adjusted) without to much effort.

Plastering 4000 x 250 mm hole in ceiling after we removed a wall

$600

Banks ACT, Australia

28th Feb 2026

We removed a wall and now there is a long hole running along the room in the ceiling. Where the wall met another wall there's another hole but 2400 high. There's also another one in the laundry where we did the same thing.

Mounting IKEA besta TV unit 240cm on Gyprock wall

$50

Para Vista SA 5093, Australia

28th Feb 2026

The unit has been assembled already and to be mounted on Gyprock wall (will need to find stud). The unit includes one 120cm and two 60cm cubes, total length of 240cm. I have three suspension rail with it.

Handyman to assist tradies

$400

Milperra NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Handyman to assist trades people for various tasks and cleaning up. 8 hours max

(Re)render part of a wall.

$150

Petrie QLD, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Apply a final hand of render to part of a wall (about 5 m2). Render (in bags) will be provided.

Oli did a great job and fixed a wall I had tough time trying to render.

Plaster/gyprock (drywall) repair inside closet

$200

Highgate WA 6003, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Inner corner of closet needing gyprock repair. One corner of the closet only,

Kale did the job well and beyond expectations. No fuss, came on time and communicated clearly.

Cornices, Gyprock and flush!

$750

Seacliff Park SA, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to Gyprock and flush wall and ceiling. Walls will be floor to ceiling tiles. And cornices to be installed in tiled bathroom. Happy for you to inspect in person prior I will build the stud wall

Very polite and great attention to detail Will definitely use again! Thanks Shan A+

Power point fix and install

$100

Sylvania NSW, Australia

24th Feb 2026

1. Need kitchen GPO replaced due to water damage from old roof leak, leak now fixed but GPO was corroded and needed to be removed, wires look ok so should be an easy fix 2. Potential for a second job

Great work and reliable and fast

Need a gyprock ceiling repaired

$10

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

24th Feb 2026

Need a damaged gyprock ceiling repaired There was a water leak when it rained. We fixed that. I’m not the best with this so would prefer to get someone who knows what they are doing Street parking Stanley st so parking is on st Could be some others jobs if you’re keen too Check the images and let me know Cheers

Great guy! Good communication, polite, clean and on time! Would definitely recommend! Cheers

Move power point slightly down.

$90

Summer Hill NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Need PowerPoint moved and doors on cabinet screwed on

Great work! Thank you so much!

Gyprock patch

$300

Glenfield NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Need holes in walls patched Please provide your price with materials.

Great work. Very prompt. Friendly.

Minor render patch up w/ brick grinding required

$150

Gwelup WA, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Just knocked down some small retaining wall at the front of the house. Looking to patch up the joining areas. Will need to grind down some of the protruding brick and patch up the sand finish render. 6 small spots.

Job was bigger than expected but didn’t cause a fuss. Got on with it and got it done. Appreciate the work.

Need a plastering work for Light point

$100

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have a light fallen off while kids hanged in it. It has created a damage on ceiling of the light point. Need the damage to the repaired

Amazing work. Thanks Adam. Have done work to the perfection. Did more than what I requested for. Highly recommend

Fix Wall Crack and ceiling Joint Line & Paint

$500

Greystanes NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman, plasterer and painter 1. To repair a visible cracks in my lounge A. crack in wall. Plaster, make level and match paint. (see photos) B. Ceiling-to-wall trim. Plaster, make level. (see photos) C. Joint line in my ceiling (see photos). The seam line is running across the ceiling. It needs proper fixing — not just cosmetic paint cover. The ceiling is to be painted as well. Size 6.4m x 4.0m 2. Paint the dining area ceiling only to cover water marks. Size 4.1 m x 2.7 m. 3. Paint the laundry ceiling only to cover water marks. Size 2.5 m x 2.2 m. Scope of work: • Inspect wall, ceiling-to-wall trim and ceiling crack line • Patch and replaster properly • Sand smooth • Repaint • Ensure clean, professional finish Details: • Location: Greystanes • Ceiling is standard plasterboard • Please bring your own tools and materials. I will supply the paint. • Prefer someone experienced with ceiling crack/joint repairs Goal: Make the wall and ceiling look seamless and crack-free again.

Ammar did a good job. Polite gentleman.

Install an awning

$450

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Awning is 3 meters long and 1.5 extended.

Great job - installed quickly and properly. Looks great. Highly recommend Elson

Wall Plastering

$100

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Small wall plastering job for our home

Impress with how good the result