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Mohammed is a very reliable & skilled electrician. Very friendly & polite. Will definitely recommend him for all sort of your electrician needs.

Electrician wanted for extra power points & more.

$10

Very quick and professional finish

Patch gyprock holes

$500

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 electrician highly recommended ! 10 stars

Electrician to screw in 3 light switches 1 power point 1 light

$100

Punctual, knowledgable and really great guy! Super easy going and friendly. Will be our go to guy for any repairs! 😊

Plastering & Painting

$10

Great job! Shahin was efficient, great in communicating and his work was flawless.

Patch a hole in a plasterboard wall

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$154 - $500

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$154

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$265

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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

Installation of 20A power point for dual fuel oven

$300

Belmore NSW 2192, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Installation of 20A powerpoint needed to plug in a dual fuel oven. 40A junction box has already been installed by previous owners I believe so powerpoint just needs to be wired

Job was not as straightforward but Andrew managed to get the it done. On time, friendly and completed work to a high standard. Legend, definitely recommend!

Plastering

$500

Owen SA 5460, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Repair ceiling around combustion heater

Replace balcony Balustrades

$2,000

Mickleham VIC 3064, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I have 1.8M high balcony Louvres that I would like to replace with 1M high aluminum balusters. The area size is 3.70M X 4.87M

Licensed electrician needed – reinstall power points & connect oven

$150

Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia

29th Jul 2026

* Reinstall 3 power points (already have existing locations) * Connect oven (3-phase –) * Install 1 new power point behind the oven

Install power point for gas cooktop

$150

Ashfield WA 6054, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Replacing gas cooktop so need to install socket (PowerPoint) for the igniter

Very professional and keen eye to detail.

Render an internal wall 3m x 2.5m

$400

Maroubra, New South Wales

29th Jul 2026

I need a wall to be rendered that is 3m x 2.5m ready for tiling.

Gyprock walls

$1,000

Old Guildford NSW 2161, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Need gyprock walls and aluminium framing done urgent, must come out to measure and quote trying to divide one big room into a bathroom and laundry and feature wall for tv unit price is estimate not my budget

Install kitchen pendant bar light, move 2 power points up

$100

Catherine Field NSW 2557, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Install kitchen bar light, move up power points

Gyprock Cornice

$100

Balgowlah NSW, Australia

27th Jul 2026

After someone to install small section of cornice. Today or Tomorrow morning Cornice onsite

Great work & communication. Highly recommend and will use in the future.

Replace 3 light switches, 3 power points & bathroom batten light

$200

Chullora NSW 2190, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Need a licensed electrician to replace 3 light switches, 3 double power points and 1 bathroom batten light fitting. I have already purchased all the replacement fittings. Please install them and test that everything is working properly. Photos attached

Tristan was fantastic to deal with. Communication was clear, and he was very patient, kindly waiting for me to finish a meeting before getting started. He did a thorough, high-quality job replacing the light switches, power points, and the bathroom ceiling light fitting. He was well prepared, friendly, polite, and easygoing, and it was clear he takes pride in his work. I highly recommend Tristan and would happily use him again!

Power point

$10

Fawkner VIC 3060, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Power point in pantry cupboard

Highly recommend Luke! Went above and beyond to ensure my power point was installed.

Plastering

$250

Southeast Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Hi I am looking for plastering to install new plasterboard ok ceiling I have the sheets ready including frames . My plasterer isn’t feeling I need to get the job done asap

Adam is brilliant. Nice person Highly recommended

Repair ceiling gyprock - patch, paint and blend

$700

North Rocks NSW 2151, Australia

26th Jul 2026

1. 800 x 400 hole needs to be patched in ceiling 2. A small hand sized area of bubbled paint adjacent to hole also needs to be repainted Two separate visits may be required for proper job

Super responsive and did an amazing job Would recommend to friends and family

Hang shoe storage cabinet to plasterboard and hook to wall

$75

West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Hang ikea shoe storage to plasterboard wall (no brackets) Hang one bathroom hook to plasterboard wall

Got the job done, quickly and to high quality.

Install 3 pin/32a power point

$300

Kings Langley NSW, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Install the power point at the back of the house when the electrical box is at the front. It needs to include parts and labor.

He is fast, efficient and friendly. Definitely be using him again.

Electrician to screw in 3 light switches 1 power point 1 light

$100

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Screw in 3 light switches 1 power point 1 light

Great electrician highly recommended ! 10 stars

Repair a few holes in plasterboard

$120

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

I need some help with a few small jobs: • Repair the plaster where I removed a bathroom mirror. • Apply silicone to seal the gap between the vanity splashback tiles and the wall, where the mirror once covered • Repair a hole in the plaster caused by the front door handle. Please note that I do not require painting - just plaster board repair.

Excellent, quick service. Great result

Plasterer/handyman

$120

Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

I’m looking for a experienced plasterer/or handyman with a lot of experience with gyprock /plasterboard, a sheet of plasterboard has started to droop from the ceiling. It has dropped about a centimetre on someone to re-screw the plasterboard back into position. I expect 8 to 10 screws. would do the job., I have the plasterboard screws I need someone who can locate the ceiling beams and screw it back up, if you have a stud locator, this would probably help you a bit. I need this job done on Sunday. Quote me separately to paint the ceiling, I already have the paint.

This guy did a fabulous job very professional lovely guy to talk to

Drywall repair

$200

Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Repair whole in the wall

He is very professional, did a great work!

Install Plasterboard

$600

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Install Plasterboard Ready for Tiling – fortitude Valley Looking for an experienced plasterer or handyman to sheet two kitchen splashback walls so they’re ready for a tiler. Job includes: * Supply and install suitable plasterboard for tiling. * Cover the exposed blockwork splashback wall (approx. 3m²). * Finish joins and external corners so the surface is flat. * Cut around electrical points. * Clean up after completion. The old splashback has already been removed, so the walls are ready to be sheeted. Please provide: * Your quote (including materials). * Your availability. * Photos of similar work if available. Location: fortitude valley, Brisbane

Would hire Spencer again. Great attitude.