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Recent Tradesman reviews in East Melbourne

Najeb was fantastic - his work was really professional and top quality. He was fast, reliable and great to work with. I will definitely be using him again!

Render planer boxes

$850

Expert Plasterer. Will use again. 100% Satisfied. Excellent communicator, hard working and got the job done on time. Once again, highly recommend.

Plasterer to correctly patch up holes & cracks

$5

Very quality good of plastering . Will recommend to anyone needing plastering

Experienced and plasterer needed

$300

Nick and James are friendly, efficient and professional. They are punctual, reliable and easy to communicate to. Also they have a good sense of humour. I would highly recommend hiring them.

Remove storm damaged awning

$200

Good job, helpful

Fix bolts in TV ant./awning, drill wall ceramics attach 2 towel hanger

$150

Matthew did a really good job getting the wall prepared for painting. He was courteous and friendly and was able to meet our tight timeframes to hand over the property.

Plastering wall

$500

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

$150 - $438

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$150

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$250

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$438

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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 Melbourne

Plastering

$200

Camberwell VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2025

We’ve recently put in a fireplace and need some small plastering done in two spots to repair the base of the mantle. It will also need to be painted (we have the paint). Thanks!

Glass balustrade

$1,800

Balwyn North, Victoria

15th Aug 2025

Need glass balustrading supplied and fitted. C shape, 6 m long with sides of almost 1 m. Total around 8 m. See photos

Fix plasterboard ceiling (big and small holes)

$300

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

15th Aug 2025

A few holes were cut by the electrician in the two bathrooms, including 2 from the removal of exhaust fans. Need experienced handy man / plasterer to fix the holes, restoring the surface. At home on weekends only.

Wanted: Electrician to wire some down lights/moving power points

$200

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

10th Aug 2025

Looking for an electrician that can move some power points before walls are re plastered. Want cables in wall and higher up the wall. more work on offer. Let me know your offer and if possible the next couple of days before plaster is hung

Install retractable awning

$450

Box Hill North VIC, Australia

8th Aug 2025

Install a 5.5m x 3m awning: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/1107685455 Height: 3m

Plastering work

$1,000

Mont Albert VIC, Australia

7th Aug 2025

I require a qualified plasterer with a high attention to detail to undertake plastering repairs and reinstatement. The job includes; 1.) Patch random holes in walls as pictured and sand ready for painting. 2.) Patch 8 round holes in ceiling caused by the removal of down lights and 4 holes due to removal of ceiling fans. Sand and ready for painting. 3. Replace sections of ceiling plaster where walls have been removed in one room, reinstate cornicing and wall plaster on all walls as per picture. Install standard cornicing, walls are 2.4m high, wall length approx. 5.6m in total. All labour and materials to be supplied by contractor and included in the cost of the offer. Only experience plasterers wanted.

Solid plastering

$800

Templestowe VIC, Australia

6th Aug 2025

Solid plasting works to be completed to existign brickwork, as well as new plasterboard. Matched into existing.

Roy did grear job! Quick to get to site and quick to get then job done.

Ceiling/plastering restoration after pipeline repair

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

Need someone to repair the ceiling /plastering after pipe repair in bathroom. Preferably after 3PM.

Fix / replace light switch & power point

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

1 x light switch slightly sunken in (still works) - can be fixed so no longer sunken? AND 1 x broken power point switch needs replacing

Good communication and did a good efficient job

Tiling a verandah

$500

Camberwell VIC, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Lay 600x600mm tiles on a concrete verandah- approximately 8 square metres (1.8 x 4.3 metres ) There is also one small vertical face ( see photo)

Serhii did a great job tiling our veranda- communication was good and we are pleased with the result

Install a light fitting and power point

$250

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

26th Jun 2025

My movers broke the existing light fitting Need a new one installed & a new power point on the other side of the wall

V happy! Quick service & helpful advice for other tasks Recommended

Need to render a bathroom brick wall. 2.3 X 2.0 In Kew.

$350

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Bathroom brick wall 2.3 X 2.

Excellent work!! Great communication and flexibility!! Very happy!!

Disconnect power points

$5

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

I need 3 power points disconnected so I can modify some wall framing

Very happy with the service Thank you

Power points not working to one side of the bedroom .

$100

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2025

One side of the bedroom the power points have stopped working. Checked circuit board and none of the circuits are down. Not sure what else to do

Great effort. Arrived very quickly

Power point for a kitchen rangehood

$100

Ashburton VIC, Australia

9th May 2025

New rangehood has been installed. Power is running to the installation spot. We would like a power point installed to plug in the rangehood.

Great experience. It was real peace of mind knowing the job was done by a qualified professional. Prompt, efficient and clearly knew what he was doing. Would recommend and use again.

Patch exterior rendering on house.

$300

Camberwell VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2025

I need some rendering fixed in my house.son can paint it.

Lovely man, on time and efficient

Plasterer

$200

Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

8th Apr 2025

I am moving house - & I put up 4 floating shelves - now I need to take them down - I need someone to fix the wall & match the wall paint

Thank you - great job

Plasterer patch ceiling

$150

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

26th Mar 2025

Looking for a plasterer to remove and patch 2 holes that were previously used for ducted heating. Holes will need to be prepared for paint (but painting is not required). Holes are approximately 40x40 and you will need to provide material.

Rohit attended quickly and completed the plastering work to a very high standard! Would recommend

Plaster drywall

$100

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Looking to cover 2 cutouts before painting commences. About 50 cm square each

Excellent job done .. highly recommended

Licenced electrician to help wire up LED lights to a barrel sauna

$250

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

I need help from a licenced electrician to wire up/install LED lights inside a barrel sauna. I'd like to wire them up so they can be plugged into a normal power point/outlet. Ideally, I'd like to: - be able to unplug the power cord that plugs into the outlet when not in use. Does this need a power adapter? - Attach the LED driver to the external wall of the sauna in a weatherproof box See photos of the LED lights/parts that I am working with! Must be able to provide electrician licence/certification.

Dave was super helpful and did a high quality job! Much appreciated, thanks Dave