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Recent Tradesman reviews in Canberra

They were every efficient and professional.

Plastering

$500

Jhalak performed the task well and communicated clearly.

Removal of outside drop down window awnings

$200

Michael was very prompt and professional. He has excellent attention to detail. Would definitely recommend him for any electrical work.

Move 15amp power point

$135

Very reliable and very good job on a little plaster job that I needed repaired. Highly recommend! Thanks so much for your service James!

Plastering

$150

Chon was excellent to deal with. He did a great job.

Plasterer to patch hole in wall

$150

John was on time, professional, did a great job and provided excellent advice. Will certainly use him again.

Roof Plumber needed to fix leak onto gyprock

$140

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Canberra

$140 - $372

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$140

median

$225

high

$372

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Average reviews for Tradesman Services in Canberra

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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 Canberra

Drywall patch and paint

$200

Canberra ACT, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Ripped paint off wall in one room, small patches. And one small hole in wall.

Small plastering and light recess

$300

Tuggeranong ACT, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

Ceiling crack repair where sheeting meets. Kitchen light needs recessing.

Plumber cut open a wall to fix water pipe, so plastering and painting

$1,000

Nicholls ACT, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

plumber cut open a bedroom wall to fix up leaking pipe, so plastering and painting

Electrician - Move power point, install additional 2-gang power point

$400

Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Laundry - Relocate current power point and install additional. Relocate extractor switch.

Plastering

$600

Amaroo ACT, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Installing cornice to bathroom and ensuite and patching old tastic hole to bathroom

Small roof plastering

$200

Lyons ACT, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Cut out water damaged roof and replaster. Is about 700*500mm.

Reconstruct approx 30mts timber balustrade (material supplied)

$1,234

Amaroo ACT, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Tear down and reconstruct a new balustrade approximately 30 m with materials supplied. And rail and bottom rail will need a channel routed to fit slats.

Awnings Installation

$500

Page ACT 2614, Australia

13th Oct 2025

I need an awnings installed to one of our clients backyard. Dimensions - width 2.905 x 2.340 drop. Product is Ombra Ownings - Zip Guide. There will be a T-Post. Need done this week. Please send offers

Patch a hole in the drywall of my patio

$50

Palmerston ACT 2913, Australia

10th Oct 2025

There's a hole in the patio ceiling drywall which needs to be fixed.

Plastering

$2,500

Wanniassa ACT, Australia

7th Oct 2025

Supply and install of 10mm plaster board with paint ready finish : Ceiling 10m2 Walls 95m2 Square setting finish 32lm

Am after certified electrician to install power points and downlights

$10

Taylor ACT, Australia

7th Oct 2025

Am after certified electrician to install 10 internal power points, 3 outdoor power points and around 50 downlights

Plastering and sanding two wall holes

$150

Gungahlin ACT, 澳大利亚

30th Sep 2025

Plastering and sanding two wall holes - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K6CX836BD4NYE72HCZ1SYWEM

Excellent job! Thank you

Help our tradie onsite for half a day

$350

Red Hill ACT, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Our experienced awning installer needs help for half a day as his colleague is on leave. May lead to other work in future. It MUST be this Tuesday 16/9 morning start 930am. You will need to. - Help unpack a van with small awnings and blinds. - Hold ladders for the fitter to be up high. - Be on a small 3-5 step ladder to help him hold up the other end of the awnings. - Help clean up afterwards. Experience with Awning/Blind installation or being a handyman would be preferred, but not essential. We can provide tools if this is needed.

Good to work with and reliable

Even some plasterboard on my bathroom ceiling

$200

Higgins ACT, Australia

5th Sep 2025

I have an uneven area on my bathroom ceiling where I scraped back the paint and repainted it. I need someone to come and make it completely even. Painting is not required - just the plasterwork. It is a small area approximately 50cm by 50cm.

Andrew did a great job evening out some damage to my bathroom ceiling. I would recommend him for plastering work.

Install Niche in gyprock wall

$400

Monash ACT, Australia

27th Aug 2025

One sided niche install size ~900mm wide, ~300mm high Looking for someone to cut out, install extra timber, gyprock if required etc. I’m happy to do the finishing painting so you don’t need any repeat site visits Thankyou Joseph :)

Hao is an incredible tradesman. He has done amazing work for us twice now.. and counting 😊

Attach awning to exterior wall

$150

Bonython ACT 2905, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Need to attach a 1.2m wide awning above our back door. Exterior wall is render. Awning needs to be attached to the internal frame of the building as per landlord’s instructions. Pics show the awning, door and render.

Matt problem solved some tricky issues and got the job done!

Install Timber Tops on Railings & Wood Cladding/Render on Front Pillar

$1,000

Calwell ACT, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Hi there, Looking for an experienced handyman or carpenter to help with some front and back porch upgrades: 🔨 Tasks include: Installing timber tops on approx. 15m of steel railings (front and back porch). Adding wood cladding or rendering to a pillar approx. 4–5m tall at the front porch. Painting timber tops and ensuring a neat, finished look. 💡 Materials: The price I have included is for labour only, as I am hoping to supply materials myself, however I may need some guidance on what to get. If you are happy to supply materials instead, please include that in your quote. 🖼️ Note: I have attached images of my railings and pillar, along with a couple of inspo pics for what I’m aiming for. Thanks!

Sunny did an amazing job installing timber top railings and cladding our front pillar. His workmanship was clean, precise, and totally transformed the entry. Great communication, attention to detail, and the final result exceeded expectations. Highly recommend Sunny for any quality carpentry work!

Patch Gyprock/Plaster Holes After Aircon Removal

$300

Florey ACT, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Looking for someone to patch several Gyprock/plaster holes left after old air conditioning system was removed. The holes include: ✅ Hole from old split system indoor unit ✅ Hole from old controller panel ✅ Hole from old return air vent Would like all holes patched and sanded, ready for painting (I can do the painting). Please bring your own tools and materials.

Hao was amazing. So lovely and professional. Arrived within an hour of posting the job, and did exactly what we were after.

Install new power point below existing power point

$100

Macarthur ACT 2904, Australia

28th May 2025

I am renovating my laundry and need to install an extra power point below an existing one (so that the washing machine can be plugged in below bench height). The wall is gyprock. The mess in the floor in the photo will be cleaned up and machine machine moved prior to attendance to allow clear and easy access.

on time and great job. Cheers!

Gyprock a wall

$100

Latham ACT 2615, Australia

6th May 2025

Plaster wall in kitchen

Hao is a legend. Very good at his job and very tidy, very professional