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Matthew helped with rendering a fireplace. He turned up on time and completed the job on the day to a high standard.

Rendering

$350

Great work and reliable and fast

Power point fix and install

$100

Happy to work with Austin. He was helpful when others weren’t.

Install fixed drop arm canvas awning

$750

Ka is very friendly and provides efficient and excellent service! He’s a very detailed and thorough plasterer! Thank you so much for fixing my laundry walls. Including smoothing out some extra areas.

Plaster holes in my laundry walls & smooth plasterboard where uneven

$350

Harrison is excellent. highly recommend

Plasterer Required

$123

A perfect Job, will definitely be using Ken again for future jobs.

Repair needed for a collapsed plasterboard ceiling

$1,400

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$150 - $500

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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

Render a wall

$200

Connells Point NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

Hello we need someone to render a wall in our kitchen to prepare it for tiles. It’s just the brickwork.

Move a power point

$120

Kallangur QLD 4503, Australia

16th May 2026

Need a power point moved about 30cm down from current position Moved to black mark on photo

Demolish and Remove timber/gyprock wall

$300

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

16th May 2026

Need someone experienced to demolish and remove an internal partition wall. Job details: Partition wall is approximately 8m long x 3m high Wall is made from timber framing and gyprock/plasterboard Demolish and remove the wall safely Remove all waste/rubbish from site Leave the area clean and tidy after completion Please provide a quote including: - Labour - Tools/equipment required - Rubbish removal/disposal - Your availability - Whether you have completed similar demolition or partition wall - - removal jobs before - Prefer someone reliable, experienced, and careful with commercial/showroom spaces.

Install roof racks, roof top tent and 270 awning

$300

Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia

16th May 2026

Just have to put roof racks on then roof top tent and 270 awning.

I need an electrical engineer/tradesman to make our salads colder

$500

Malabar NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

We have a salad bar which we need to allow more cold air to make our salads colder in summer

Fix hole in plasterboard

$200

Klemzig SA 5087, Australia

16th May 2026

We need a hole in plasterboard fixed. The hole is about 300mm x 400mm

Replace ceiling plasterboard

$500

Canning Vale WA, Australia

16th May 2026

Hole in the ceiling is 780mm by 1670mm approx Already have a plasterboard that is uncut

Sauna dismantled, relocated & reassembled

$500

Stirling SA, Australia

16th May 2026

Hi, I need a 2 person sauna dismantled, relocated and reassembled. Pick up/dissembly is Stirling and drop off/assembly is Clovelly Park. Professionals only please. It’s a Sublighten mPulse

Cover brick wall with plasterboard (e.g. Gyprock)

$800

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

14th May 2026

Finish up this wall for a cleaner look with a plasterboard cover and white paint (lexicon half). The wall is ~240x150cm minus the washing machine hole.

Alex was extremely professional, responsive and quick. He did a fantastic job with a wall that was in a terrible condition. I couldn’t recommend him more. Thanks Alex

Help fix the hole in a drywall and paint

$100

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

13th May 2026

15x15 cm around hole The hole is small but the are around it can be the measurement above Paint will be provided Painting needed to be done

He did an amazing job You can trust him…he knows what he is doing!

Need a external power point installed

$150

Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia

13th May 2026

I need a black double power point installed for my water feature Through a brick rendered wall Will need everything supplied by tradesman

Great work thanks

Plasterer Needed – Patch and Repair Internal Wall

$150

Bayswater VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

I’m looking for a plasterer/handyman to repair a section of internal plasterboard in a bedroom. Details: • Wall has been opened up for access for a water leak that's since been fixed • Require proper patching of the cut‑outs, including tape, base coat and top coat. • Sanded smooth and ready for paint, matching surrounding wall as closely as possible. • Area may need to be opened up a bit wider to access studs / add backing timber, as there’s currently no framing behind Available today after 3pm or tomorrow (Wednesday) anytime. Ideally done before Thursday as new carpet going in and hoping the repair can be done prior to this.

Responsive, reasonably priced and did a great job in record time.

Power points

$150

Berwick VIC, Australia

10th May 2026

Need 1 power Point middle of garage roof I have 2 power points in top of front wall and back wall as well.

Mcken was great, on time and very professional

Prime and Paint 20m Outdoor Balustrade

$500

Wetherill Park NSW, Australia

9th May 2026

Front of House Balustrade and back balcony Balustrade - total of Approx. 18 - 20m. Simple straight line balustrade (to be painted black). Paint will be supplied - need someone to prepare, prime and paint before the 1st May 2026 (latest 5th May). Any questions, just ask. Would love the help. Thank you!

Sam was great to work with. Efficient and executed the project well. Highly recommend! Thank you.

Render work needed

$10

Mickleham VIC 3064, Australia

9th May 2026

Render work needed infront of the garage

Very good work. Came on time and finished as agreed

Install fleximount shelving to brick garage wall with render

$200

Mulgrave VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

I have a set of fleximount shelving that needs to be installed inside the garage. The garage walls are brick. The mounts need to be drilled into brick and not the mortar. Ive given up trying to get the holes to line up straight. There are approx 48 holes to drill.

Helped me out very quickly. Pro

Need textured render repair to chipped front entry corner.

$350

Findon SA, Australia

9th May 2026

Need small textured render repair to front entry wall/corner of house. A pallet was accidentally knocked into the rendered corner near my front door, causing a section of the textured render/coating to chip away (see photo). Looking for someone experienced with render or texture coat repairs who can patch, texture match, and repaint/blend the area neatly. Located in Adelaide. Please quote including materials if possible. Experience with acrylic render/texture coat preferred.

Great communication, friendly and job well done. Thank you for your help repairing the wall!

Anchor cupboards to wall and cut out hole for power point

$100

Cleveland QLD, Australia

9th May 2026

We need two cupboards anchored to the wall (we have lots of different screws etc but you will need to know what to use); and cut out hole of cupboard hole for the power point behind cupboard.

Job done so quick and beautifully done! Thanks so much!!!!

Licensed carpenter/Handyman/Gyprocker - change ceiling tiles

$250

Camperdown NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

Need a few ceiling tiles changed in an office space.

Definitely recommend

Hang heavy mirror on render wall

$120

Bronte NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

I need a confident handyperson to hang a Rachel Donath Dora Gloss Mirror — a premium fibreglass mirror (70cm × 95cm, 17kg) — on an internal pebbledash render wall. The mirror uses a French cleat hanging system (wall cleat + mirror cleat). The wall cleat needs to be fixed securely into the masonry behind the render. 📦 WHAT’S SUPPLIED: • The mirror (already delivered, in box) • French cleat bracket (included with mirror) • Screws (included with mirror) 🛒 PARTS TO PURCHASE (reimbursed on receipt): Before arriving, please pick up from Bunnings Rozelle (Mullens St, Rozelle): • 4 × M8 heavy-duty masonry anchors (Fischer FUR M8 or Ramset Dynabolt M8) • Estimated cost: ~$20–25 (fully reimbursed) 🔧 TOOLS REQUIRED (please bring your own): • Hammer drill with masonry bit • Spirit level • Screwdriver • Measuring tape • Cable/pipe detector ⚠️ WALL NOTES: The wall is pebbledash render over brick. Anchors must drill through the render and at least 50mm into the brick behind. Standard plastic plugs are NOT suitable — this is why we need the upgraded anchors above. ✅ JOB IS COMPLETE WHEN: • Wall cleat is fixed level and securely into the masonry • Mirror is hung and stable • No cracking or damage to the surrounding render 📬 Please include in your offer: • Your experience with masonry/render walls • Whether you have all tools listed above • Your total price (labour + parts reimbursement)

Great job & friendly guy!