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Recent Tradesman reviews in Brisbane

It was a delight having Chris in our home doing battle with the grime including black mould on our outdoor verandahs. Believe the hype and feedback here. Will be getting Chris back to do some more!

Clean outside verandahs

$250

Very professional job. On time and courteous. Thanks Darren.

Repair render on exterior block retaining walls

$600

Mitch was extremely efficient and had great communication. His work was wonderful and completed really quickly. Definitely recommended.

Plastering and Skirting Installation

$750

Was Very quick to respond and completed the task with efficiency

Need to fix a hole in my drywall

$200

Tim was very easy to work with. Did a great job. Would highly recommend!

Render or gyprock understairs storage area

$500

One word for Michael! -AMAZING! Patched an large hole where someone had fallen through the ceiling. Excellent communication. Super knowledgeable about plastering in all aspects, reliable and an all round lovely person to deal with! He is your guy!

Amazing plasterer needed! Bundall

$300

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Brisbane

$170 - $500

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$170

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$280

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$500

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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 in Brisbane

Plastering top coat

$500

Clayfield QLD, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Top coat joints Top coat square set Base coat a bead in around a door Quick set ready for sanding Saturday afternoon.

Pick up and deliver Sauna and assemble at house

$300

Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Pick up a Kylin spa (flatpack) from Seventeen mile Rocks- drive 30 mins to Bulimba and Assemble indoor infrared sauna

Fantastic 🙏 thank you

Install 32 amp power point and CB

$300

Toowong QLD 4066, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Install a 32 amp new power point at the garage and upgrade associated CB at nearby meter box.

Install 1 length of skirting board and patch two plasterboard holes

$175

Morningside QLD, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Looking for a handyman to do two quick small repair jobs on one 3.6m long bedroom wall: Skirting Board Supply & Installation: One wall is missing about 3/4 of its skirting board. I need the remaining small piece removed and put in the gap on the left wall, and 1 single, continuous new length of skirting board supplied, cut, painted and installed across the full length of the wall so it looks seamless. Wall Patching: There are two holes in the plasterboard wall, each slightly larger than a standard double power point. These need to be securely patched, filled, and sanded back flush, and painted. The powerpoints in the pics have been removed. I don't have any material or tools etc, but can get matching paint if that helps to have it ready when you arrive.

Was great, from all aspects - best Airtasker experience so far!

Fix plaster wall around power point

$250

Paddington QLD, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Fix plaster wall around power point.

Pleasure dealing with Gabby , great communication and on time. Job completed to a very high standard. Highly recommended.

Affordable plasterer

$123

Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Job Description: We need a plasterer to repair two small areas of a ceiling: Manhole section repair Straight beam section repair Looking for a reliable, budget-friendly plasterer who can patch and finish the areas neatly.

Rendering

$50

Bardon QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Need front of house rendered in sand cement render and fence/ side of driveway as pictured Window and glass bricks will be replaced ready for render

Build new sauna from flat pack

$500

Kalinga QLD 4030, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Elevate 2-4 person Urban sauna build from flat pack.

Matthew was very easy to deal with, thorough and invested in providing a great outcome.

Hang verandah doors and install hardware

$500

Hawthorne QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

We have some new batwing for doors for the top of our external stairs. We need them and their hardware installed. I have selected a rim lock with knob, cabin hooks, and panic bolt. I picked a rim lock because it is much easier to install than mortise locks so please take that into consideration when quoting.

Hayden and Drew were friendly, courteous, easy to talk to and efficient. I appreciated their eye for detail and perfectionism.

Render works

$10

Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia

31st May 2026

Needing a qualified renderer to help out for a day or two. Must have own tools and attention to detail is a must as it’s high end work.

I couldn’t be happier with the work Max completed. His rendering skills are outstanding, and the finished result exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, he was professional, reliable, and took great pride in his workmanship. The attention to detail, smooth finish, and overall quality of the render were exceptional. Max went above and beyond to ensure everything was completed to the highest standard. Will definitely be using him again.

Repair Front Stairs - Balustrade

$500

Ashgrove QLD, Australia

29th May 2026

Experienced carpenter required to repair two balustrade/handrails that have rotted on our front outdoor stairs. Materials and labour must be included. Quality hardwood must be used.

Communicated well - punctual, completed task as required. Would recommend and will use again.

Gyprock / plaster

$200

Clayfield QLD, Australia

26th May 2026

Need someone this week to patch the ceiling from a water leak. Gyprock will be provided. This job is for ceiling replacement and plaster only. I will be on site for most of the day today(Tuesday) if you need to view job. This needs to be done this week.

Great communication, excellent to detail of job. Highly recommended, will be using him again.

Repair plasterboard (hole in ceiling)

$250

Paddington QLD, Australia

5th May 2026

I have a hole in the ceiling of my garage that needs to be repaired/filled. It is approximately 24 cm wide by 15 cm long.

Great guy - did I a good job fixing a hole in my ceiling - would definitely use him again.

Patch and paint pool wall render

$500

Grange QLD, Australia

4th May 2026

We have a 10m x 1-1.5m rendered wall on our pool where the render is bubbling and coming off. We need the bubbling fixed and patched and the whole wall repainted. Also would like the black diamond tiles removed as well. Ideally this can be done without draining the whole pool. Unsure on budget.

James was great. It wasn't the easiest job but he got it done quickly, plus helped out on a few other jobs. Highly recommend.

Plastering

$900

Clayfield QLD, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Finish sheeting around fireplace. Set joints. Fit cornice

Kian was so good to work with. He turned up to confirm the job and arrange the materials. He was then there to hand over to his team and fo rthe final tidy up.

Rendering

$350

Everton Park QLD 4053, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Small rendering job two small sections either side of fire place (approx 2m2)

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

Licensed Electrician: 1x Double Power Point & 1x LED Downlight

$160

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Hi, I am the owner of an apartment in Brisbane City and need a licensed electrician for two small tasks: ​1. Replace 1x Double Power Point: I have already purchased the new Hager Silhouette power point (see photo). It is a like-for-like replacement. ​2. Replace 1x Kitchen Downlight: One integrated LED downlight is out (see photo). Please provide a new LED downlight fitting and install it for me. ​IMPORTANT: The existing lights are WARM WHITE (yellowish light). Please ensure the replacement matches this color temperature exactly. ​Requirements: ​Must be a licensed electrician. ​Provide an Electrical Safety Certificate upon completion. ​Quote should be all-inclusive (labor, call-out fee, and the cost of the new Warm White LED fitting).

Good service!Highly recommended

Repair hole in plasterboard ceiling

$300

Balmoral QLD, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Repair Plasterboard Ceiling. No water damage. Easy access. Cut out damaged section neatly Install new plasterboard patch Tape and set joins Sand ready for painting Painting not required, I will paint.

Brilliant Work - On Time and great communication. Very thorough and nice presentation and explained to us what he had done and what he had used. Would highly recommend

Repair hole in plasterboard wall

$150

Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

I have a small hole in my plasterboard wall (about 4 inches by 4 inches) that needs to be repaired

Had a great experience working with Duane. He did a great job and turned it around at short notice.

Painter to paint balustrades

$50

Seven Hills QLD, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I am after a painter to paint balustrade Timbers before I cut and install them. And also paint already installed balustrade, I have already got a coat on the installed Timbers. $45/hr cash 8 hr day

Great service, highly recommended