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Recent Tradesman reviews in East Brisbane

Great communication and very pleased with the quality of the job. Would highly recommend his plastering work!

Plastering walls

$600

Great fast and neat job.

Electrician to wire in awning

$250

Excellent Job! Thank you!

Outside house render etc cleaned

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman in East Brisbane

$150 - $500

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$150

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$270

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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 East Brisbane

Install New Ceiling Fan, 2 power points and new light switch covers

$350

Brisbane QLD 4179, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Need to install 2 new power points in child’s bedroom where the mirrors currently are. One higher on the wall, and one lower. Replace ceiling fan (i will supply) and move it to a more central part of the room. Closer to the bed. Install new light switch covers/fittings- i will supply

Plastering, new gyprock sheets, setting & plaster

$5,000

Redland Bay QLD 4165, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Need new sheets on a couple of walls with cornice and plastering at our house in Redland bay

Hang plasterboard onto studs

$150

Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Plasterboard installation – wall to ceiling + framing/studs Looking for an experienced plasterer/handyman to finish a wall by installing plasterboard all the way up to the ceiling. The job includes: * Install plasterboard from the existing wall right up to the ceiling * Cut around 3 existing electrical points/outlets * Ensure plasterboard is securely fixed, straight and ready for finishing * Tidy finish around the electrical cut-outs I already have the plasterboard, so please quote primarily for labour and any additional materials required. Please bring the appropriate tools for cutting and installing the plasterboard. Located in Alexandra Hills.

Insta Hut awning put up

$100

Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia

12th Sep 2026

We have put together the awning and then realised that I do not have the right type of drill or sill but, 14bit required

Instal 1x external power point on brick wall.

$50

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Need 1 PowerPoint on the Lower part of my garage wall ( external )

Sheeting & Plastering

$600

Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Looking for a plasterer to sheet & plaster the final areas in my housing inclduing the following: - Wardrobe ceiling sheet (Approx 2000mm x 500mm) - Bedroom Ceiling sheet (Approx 3000mm x 650mm) - Sheeting & plastering 2x ceiling beams (Kitchen & Lounge) i have attached photos of the areas i need done. let me known if youve got any questions.

Plastering and painting 2 small patches on wall

$250

Brisbane QLD 4160, Australia

5th Sep 2026

I need two small areas of plaster wall damage repaired before Monday. The damage needs to be properly filled/patched, sanded smooth and painted so the repair blends into the existing wall. I have photos of both areas and there is some old paint available at the property which may be the original wall colour. Please only offer if you can complete the job by Sunday and have experience with plaster repairs and painting. Would possibly require two visits to wellington point on Sunday ideally Photos attached.

Rendering

$500

Victoria Point QLD 4165, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Rendering the house front brick portion. (Exterior Garage side pillars, window side walls)

Power point installed in asbestos wall

$300

Wynnum West QLD 4178, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Install double power point in asbestos wall

Plasterboard patch and paint

$170

Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Small hole in Gyprock/drywall (around 5-8cm diameter). Need it patched, sanded, and paint matched.

He has an excellent work attitude, is a nice person, completes tasks very quickly, and has excellent technical skills.

Render outside wall

$200

Manly West QLD 4179, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Had a aircon removed, need the outside wall gaps rendered. Gave small spot a go myself but looks bad.

15amp 240v outdoor gpo for sauna

$250

Capalaba QLD, Australia

27th Jul 2026

15 amp outdoor plug for informed sauna

Great job, fast and efficient

Fence Rendering

$1,000

Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Render front fence wall & letterbox wall Front and back side Textured render preferred if available Photos attached Please let me know any extra details required

Unreal job from Jake. Attention to detail and communication was very good. Complete professional

Plastering

$100

Wellington Point QLD 4160, Australia

21st Jun 2026

Looking for a small plastering job

Got the job done fast Great communication

4hrs plastering, cornice, walls, painting etc 11 am til 3pm

$500

Belmont QLD, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Dad is finishing off a small project for me which is a study. He would like a second set of hands to help with plastering setting, sanding, painting, cornice, etc.. 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Friday Today

Great work ethic. Top bloke

Removal of window awning

$100

Cleveland QLD, Australia

25th May 2026

The removal and disposal of outside window awning

Great communication hard worker and eye for detail Thank you Dom

Fire Damage Repair Quote

$10

Redland Bay QLD, Australia

18th May 2026

Need builder for internal fire damage repairs to rental property. Work includes flooring, plaster repairs, window frame, door frame and some electrical repair/replacement. Looking for inspection and repair quote.

Highly Recommended....Do not hesitate to grab a quote from Laszlo

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!!!!

Interior carpentry, plastering and rendering work

$10

Sheldon QLD, Australia

3rd May 2026

Our living room and dining room have a mismatch of wall surfaces, heights etc, and we want to tidy this all up by some reframing, and then some plastering as well. This is going to be easiest if you come out and quote, but I have provided some photos. There are 6 walls that we're talking about. 1) A large facebrick wall that needs some framing to hang a sliding barn door on it, and then plastering over the facebrick wall. Aircon needs to be taken down and then hang back up etc. 2) 3 walls that have rough render on then, we want this replaced with smooth render 3) 1 dry wall we need built up to ceiling height and then plastered on both sides 4) 1 dry wall with a wooden top frame that we want removed (so the wall is staying, the 1970s style wood frame is going) and plastering redone. Ignore the budget. We have no idea what to expect, but this silly app makes you set a budget

Thanks for the assistance

Plastering

$400

Ormiston QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Looking for someone to plaster a feature wall

Russell and his team did a great job at such short notice. I would definitely use them again.