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Recent Tradesman reviews in Illawarra

Jim done a good job and turned up on time

Gyprock and paint section of a wall

$350

Thanks Sol! Very easy to communicate with and job done quickly and well. Cheers

Install roof racks and awning on van

$150

Jim did an amazing job. He left the job clean and clear. I highly recommend Jim for any jobs needing a skilled, courteous and professional Tradie.

Gyprock repair

$150

Great professional team, easy to communicate with, tidy workers and very helpful. So glad we found them. Will recommend in future.

Install the mirror sliding doors to a second hand built in wardrobe y

$150

A very friendly polite young man. Did an excellent job!!

Replace 4 power points for new ones and replace outdoor porch lamp.

$200

Great service. Finished the job to perfection. Very profesional. Easy to talk to, would recommend tommy and would use his services again for sure👌🏻

Install gyprock/setting ready to paint

$5

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Illawarra

$175 - $470

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$175

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$300

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$470

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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 Illawarra

Plasterer to finish off some walls

$200

Albion Park Rail NSW, Australia

9th May 2026

A hole was cut into wall for a walk in robe needs to be plastered

Sparky needed to add couple power points

$100

Port Kembla NSW, Australia

7th May 2026

Few power points needed

Plasterer for 3 ceilings

$600

Wollongong NSW, Australia

6th May 2026

Replaster 3 bedroom ceilings. There may be more plaster work which can be quoted on when doing the job also.

Demolish built in wardrobe

$200

Thirroul NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2026

Remove and dispose of built in wardrobe

Punctual, got the job done easy and quickly. Thank you!

Plastering garage ceiling

$300

Albion Park NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2026

5mx4m garage ceiling already sheeted with 3.6x1.2m Gyprock sheets. Just needs joints set and 55mm cove cornice installed. All material provided ready for labour only

Electrician to install extra power point

$200

Berkeley NSW, Australia

19th Apr 2026

Needing an extra wall power point added to my home salon

Dishwasher power point stopped working.

$150

Mount Warrigal NSW, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Power point ceased working which dishwasher is normally connected.

Gyprock and plaster garage ceiling

$1,200

Shell Cove NSW, Australia

8th Apr 2026

There is a double car garage that is on an angle, with half the ceiling needing replacement. Need to approx measure ceiling or calculate materials. Buy gyprock and deliver - cut and attach to ceiling drop steel frame. Include cornices. Plaster and sand ready for undercoat. Need to supply all materials, but can either take away r leave offcuts for disposal. Garage ceiling has access via garage doors - it is a weird triangle shape, so not straight forward. Approx 7.1 long with 7.4 hypoteneuse. Note photos show one garage door open but need full length of garage on the angle. Currently vacant so can be flexible.

Install flooring to edge to allow new balustrade

$900

Balgownie NSW 2519, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Need flooring continued to edge of stairwell as old timber balustrade coming out with new glass going in. This might require a little level or underlay to make level existing floor and I assume some corner edge. Few posts coming out also where flooring will be continued. I have flooring available and on hand. Around 14 lineal metres needs doing.

Great to work with will use again

Plastering and painting.

$2,000

Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia

29th Mar 2026

This offer is for plastering and painting damaged gyprock walls.

Done a beautiful job very respectful and flexible

Detailed plastering works in Tullimbar

$400

Albion Park NSW 2527, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Finishing detailed plasterer touch ups in a new build

Tradie needed door off rollers and curtain rods put in

$150

Coniston NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Tradie needed door off rollers and curtain rods put in. I have re done both myself but pretty shit job and kinda dodgy. Looking for someone to execute these properly.

Great work from Scott! Did exactly what we needed! Cheers

A patch up re-render rustic. an external brick wall 4m L by 1m H

$300

Thirroul NSW 2515, Australia

13th Mar 2026

rough render coat over old rendered brick low retaining wall

Great guy, great Job!

Indoor stairs Gate custom built from wood to match current balustrade

$200

Coledale NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Require a gate at top of stairs, built from timber to match current balustrade. Will need to fit between current posts. Attached photos with an example gate and pics of opening for gate. Measurements: width-667mm Height-900mm

Whole house,gyprock

$8,000

Dapto NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Put Gyprock in the house it’s five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, the kitchen and a dining in the laundry

Plastering

$500

Shell Cove NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Bathroom needs gyprock ceiling and walls

Set a small section of gyprock above a new door install

$100

Stanwell Tops NSW 2508, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Set a small section of gyprock that has been installed to close the gap between a new door frame and the ceiling. Front and back of the door frame need setting, and the back side needs a new cornice piece to match the existing cornice

Awesome work, punctual and friendly. Recommend!!

Mount this on a cement rendered wall

$100

Calderwood NSW 2527, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Mount this plaque on cement rendered wall at front of house

Josh was punctual, and came prepared for the task at hand, will definently use John again for any future tasks

Sauna Installation – Shellharbour, NSW

$350

Shellharbour NSW, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Looking for a reliable sauna installer to assemble a Kiva Rise+ 4 Person Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna in Shellharbour, NSW. Job Scope: • Looking to install in local gym 12th or 13th Dec • Full installation of indoor IR sauna • Sauna will be onsite ready for install • Requires experience with timber construction and sauna assembly • Clean, professional finish essential ▪︎ Complete removal of rubbish and disposal. (Cardboard and packaging) Ideal for: Installers with experience in saunas, outdoor sheds, or small timber structures. Ongoing work available for reliable and skilled installers. Please include your availability and relevant experience when applying.

Andrew!! What a legend!! Professional and skilles. Will use his services again

Small render job

$200

Coniston NSW, Australia

16th Nov 2025

I have an old door entrance that is already boarded up but needs to be rendered to match the house (see photos) plus 2 very small patch jobs done on edges. Needs to be done to match the house as well as closely as possible. Existing render was Rockcote.

Adam did an amazing job. Absolute professional and his work was ridiculously good. Great comms, got the job done on time, did extra work for nothing. Absolute legend