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Recent Tradesman reviews in Canberra

Great effort. Job done quickly and easily

Plastering and painting - fixing holes in the house

$1,500

Great job thanks Rick

Plastering

$400

Chad is a very experienced and professional painter. He went above and beyond in meeting our expectations but more importantly, he was kind enough to encourage my 5-year-old to help paint his room as well. I highly recommend Chad for your handyman tasks!

Paint a room plastering required

$600

Very easy to communicate with did a great job.

Install Power point

$200

In the end I was happy, but this was a complex task and needed a significant amount of oversight from me. Jayson was great, prompt, communicative and knowledgeable about a variety of things. He arrived at my place with a labourer, someone that he hadn’t worked with before. Unfortunately, the labourer made a number of errors, resulting in the need to modify the design and purchase additional materials. This person also was a little careless onsite and caused some other damage to my property. Jayson was apologetic and worked hard to find a resolution to the issues and ‘make good’ on the quoted job. I have to commend his tenacity and persistence. I recommended that Jayson not bring that labourer onto another job. Jayson agreed. In the end, I have a verandah and I’m pretty happy with the result. It needs a few ‘extra’ holes filled because some timber’s were originally positioned incorrectly. To Jayson’s credit, he hadn’t built a bullnose verandah before and they’re a bit more complex.

Need a verandah kit built

$1,000

Great job!

Replace Cornice, plastering

$10

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Canberra

$150 - $385

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$385

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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

Replace power points & light switches

$220

Ngunnawal ACT 2913, Australia

8th Sep 2026

replace 4 dbl power points & 2 light switches

Great efficient, helpful & friendly service.

I put this out recently. Ready now. Render 8 square metres of wall

$300

Aranda ACT 2614, Australia

8th Sep 2026

To render about 8 m sq entrance to house. Imagine included - it's the yellow brick area.

Supply and install Gyprock and cornices to steel frame garage.

$3,900

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Looking for a plasterer to supply and install Gyprock and cornices to a 7.4m x 3.3m steel frame garage. Skillion roof. One end wall has a door/window cutout, the roller door end is completely excluded. Total area is 67m².

Assemble and install 2 person infrared sauna (indoor)

$300

Oxley ACT 2903, Australia

7th Sep 2026

I’m looking for someone experienced to assemble and install a 2-person infrared sauna (currently enroute). The product is the Rejuvenex Harmony 2-person infrared sauna. It is delivered in flat-pack panels and requires assembly and connection of the components. The following product listing link includes the manufacturer’s installation video and installation guide, as well as size and weight of the boxes, so you can review the assembly process before accepting the task. https://rejuvenex.au/products/harmony-2-person-sauna The task involves: * Unpacking and assembling the sauna panels and components * Installing the doors, benches and other included components * Connecting the heater/control panel components as per the manufacturer’s instructions * Ensuring everything is properly aligned, secure and operating correctly * Positioning the completed sauna in its designated location Important: * Please only apply if you have experience assembling larger flat-pack structures, saunas, cabins, sheds or similar products. * The sauna is a substantial item, so 2 people will likely be required for parts of the assembly. I will be home but not much use beyond holding a panel in place. * I’m looking for someone who will take care with alignment and professional finish rather than rushing the job. * The manufacturer’s installation instructions and video are available via the above link to follow. The sauna will be brand new and boxed, and I’ll have the installation area prepared before the task. Please let me know about your relevant experience and whether you would be completing the task yourself or with a second person Please quote for the complete job, including any second person you require.

Gyprocking/plastering

$10

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

7th Sep 2026

can someone patch my wall for a dent??

Great guy, thanks for doing a great job, reliable and efficient. Will hire again.

Plastering above the garage door

$700

2611, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Need a bit of plastering done in the garage so a garage door can be attached to the frame

Replace split wooden slat in a sauna door frame

$200

Pearce ACT 2607, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Replace a wooden slat that has split on the door frame, drill pilot holes for magnet and reinstall magnet from old slat. Replacement slat will be on site. Will require cutting to size.

Plasterer

$6,000

Waramanga ACT 2611, Australia

1st Sep 2026

The areas requiring plastering works are: Ensuite, Walk-in robe, Master bedroom, Bedroom 2, Main bathroom, Laundry, Hallway Back wall of the living room The plans also show skylights to the ensuite, WIR, bathroom and hallway. There are 5 skylights in total, which will need to be appropriately sheeted and set around. A few other items to please allow for in the quote: All cornices are to be square set throughout the above areas. There are exposed rafters running through the house. These will need to be boxed/sheeted with plasterboard to both sides and along the underside of each rafter, then set ready for paint. Wet areas are to be appropriately sheeted and finished ready for waterproofing and tiling. All remaining plasterboard areas are to be set, sanded and finished ready for painting. Please include all materials, labour, fixings, setting compounds and any other items required to complete the works.

Power point to a bedroom

$50

Mawson ACT 2607, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Want to put a new power point to a bedroom wall

Laborer to help install saunas

$220

Casey ACT 2913, Australia

24th Aug 2026

I need help to unpack and move Sauna parts for Sauna assemblies in Downer and Casey - expect from 7.30-1pm on Wednesday 26th - your own transport is preferable

Great help - couldn’t be happier - thank you

Convert two power points from two to four outlets

$200

Moncrieff ACT 2914, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Looking for two existing power points in our living room to be converted from two to four outlets. Seeking a qualified electrician to provide new faceplates/materials and labour for combined fixed price.

Murray was prompt, quick and professional. Will use him again.

Soundbar install (behind wall wiring + new recess power point req'd)

$300

Cook ACT 2614, Australia

17th Aug 2026

I'd like someone to install my new Soundbar underneath the tv (picture refers). I've managed to hide the power cord behind the tv and want to keep the same look for the soundbar, which will mean having someone poke a hole in the wall and going under the house to feed the power cord back in, behind the tv. It's also likely we'll need another power point behind the TV too, as currently it's just a one plug power point OR an adapter* I have the correct mount, as well as the sound bar. I'd need someone to bring two brush plates to keep the wall in good shape. Note there's only about 2cm gap behind the TV and we may also need to think about a recessed wall box behind the TV OR an ultra-thin flat plug/extension cord for side entry*. *If the latter easier fixes then I'd want to negotiate price down.

Lee helped with a job that seemed straightforward but became more complex as time went on. He handled it really well and we are very pleased with the outcome. I’ll get Lee back and I recommend him highly to others

Cap off some power points in a office.

$10

Canberra ACT, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Removing several power points from 2 walls in a office.

William was great to work with. Would recommend

Gyprocker/Plasterer

$1,100

Kambah ACT 2902, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Proven professional gyprocker/plasterer to: 1. Gyprock sheet both sides of a sliding door cavity that has been removed and replaced with studs/noggins ready for sheeting. 2. A non-load bearing wall has been removed (4.5m wide *2.7m high) and gyprock sheet required to lhs and rhs and ceiling where wall removed, including adding cornice to both ceiling sides. 3. Replace gyprock sheets to several ceiling holes that were cut out as inspection ports prior to the wall being removed. Gyprock to be left to a very high standard ready for me to paint. Ignore the far wall in the photo with the insulation batts. That won’t be gyprocked as part of this work. Job can be done in 2 parts: Part 1 to be done ASAP sheet old sliding door cavity and lhs of wall where wall removed. To make way for cabinetry install along that wall. Part 2 : remainder of work over next 4 weeks.

AMAZING worker! Nothing to hard. Very easy to deal with. I am blown away by his work ethic. 11/10.

Quote plastering job

$10

Ngunnawal ACT 2913, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Give us a quote for adding crown moulding to recently renovated kitchen and patch hole from wall heater that has been removed

Dave was efficient and got the job done within 24 hours. Had a great eye for detail and was very tidy

Need a plasterer to patch up two small parts in house

$300

Canberra ACT 2612, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Need a plasterer to patch up two small marks

Garry was efficient, polite and did an amazing job fixing my wall and window where my puppy had chewed. I am definitely booking him for another job!

Check this power point is ok and put a new face plate on

$80

Downer ACT, Australia

1st May 2026

I need a sparky to do a small job for me, check that this PowerPoint is safe (something fell on it) and put a new face plate on. I can sort out the rest (patching and painting)

Reliable and punctual! Would recommend!

Install indoor sensory hammock, patch holes in roof plasterboard

$150

Whitlam ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Trying to hang a sensory hammock for the kids that needs to be fixed into a joist with 2 bolts. Looking for you to also chuck some spackfiller or w/e in the holes I've drilled. I’ve used a stud finder to find what I thought were the ceiling joists, but driving a nail/drill bit through hits air. The roof has a bedroom above it if that provides any useful info.

Fantastic!!!! Showed up within 30 mins of booking, great communication. Job done.

Power Point Cover Replacement

$130

Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory

22nd Apr 2026

Hi all, Looking for someone to help with a small job: Replace a cracked power point cover (GPO), outlet is working fine Location: Ngunnawal ACT 2913 Happy to share more pictures Let me know your availability and experience. Thanks!

Jarred was great to deal with, really friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. He replaced the cracked GPO quickly and did a clean, efficient job. Appreciate the prompt turnaround and the courteous approach. Would happily recommend him.

Patch Gyprock gaps and holes

$250

Throsby ACT, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Patch 3 x ceiling gaps near ac grilles 1 x wall hole patch

Dave was prompt and has great workmanship