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"Darren did a great job painting my walls and had some great advice on renovation related things."
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"Installed pendant light. Good job"
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"Cetin did an amazing job of re-rendering our wall, very professional. Highly recommended. "
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"Christopher quoted fairly, was very friendly, punctual and completed the job very efficiently! Thanks Chris."
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"Meng was prompt, friendly and professional, he replaced a faulty switch in my switchboard for me. Thank you Meng!! "
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"Very good communication, arrived on time completed works and neatly cleaned up on completion. Thanks Phil"
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Recent Tradesman reviews in Inner South Melbourne
Excellent work. Reliable, on time and meticulous with his approach to a tricky job. Highly recommended. Thank you.
Install 5.5m wide x 4.0m retractable awning
$500
Does a great neat job and very reliable. Highly recommended.
Electrician - 2 new Power Points
$400
Ben is an excellent tasker, thoroughly recommended
Plasterer needed
$100
What's the average cost of a tradesman in Inner South Melbourne
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$250
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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 Inner South Melbourne
Professional painter to paint balustrade
$10
Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia
6th Oct 2026
Prep and paint balustrade professional painters only need this done asap Only needing the wood work painted not the steel
Removal of mirror glued to wall & patch up any drywall and plaster
$100
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
6th Oct 2026
I’m looking for someone to remove a mirror from a wall in a powder room and patch up any dry wall that breaks during removal.
Render Repairs on an apartment
$10
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
5th Oct 2026
I need some render repairs done. Cracks caused by building movement. About 5 in total. Happy for you to inspect prior. Please quote
Paint low front brick fence. Has been rendered.
$400
Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
5th Oct 2026
Front brick fence has been rebuilt and rendered. It needs to be painted to match existing colour. Paint will need to be supplied or purchased. I have 2 litres but don’t think it will be enough. Would be ok for undercoat.
2 x folding arm awnings installed that i will buy
$2,500
Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia
4th Oct 2026
I have purchase 2 sliding arm awnings that i need mounted with fascai brackets. I will need the installer to purchase correct brackets. Awning sizing is indicative and we may buy electric ones. But we will install power if we do that so that can be excluded
Rendering the house
$7,000
McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
Render whole house plus front fence
Window awning/canopy installation
$150
Hampton East VIC 3188, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
Looking for an experienced handyman/tradesperson to install an outdoor awning and canopy above a window. Item has been purchased and just requires installation. The job will involve securely mounting them to the exterior wall above the window, including measuring, drilling and fixing as required. Please bring your own tools and any appropriate fixings required for a secure installation. Ideally looking for someone with experience installing awnings, canopies or similar exterior fixtures.
Repair of render
$200
Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia
2nd Oct 2026
Repair render that has broken off. We will supply the paint.
Thanks Cetin, it looks fantastic. Great job.
Remove bracket and plastering of a wall
$200
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
2nd Oct 2026
There are 3 steel shelf brackets (used for a heavy timber shelf) that need to be removed. There are further holes in the wall as can be seen in the photo that will need to be filled in (with expanding foam or similar) and then plastered to create a neat flush wall. The screws also need to be removed and patched up.
I can highly recommend Darren for his professionalism and attention to detail. He was a great communicator and did a fantastic job with my plastering task. Lovely guy, very polite and friendly.
Change 2 electrical power points
$100
Melbourne VIC 3188, Australia
30th Sep 2026
One PowerPoint is buzzing and needs replacing, we have a replacement. A second outdoor PowerPoint needs replacing as when one side is off it appears to still be able to be used.
Punctual, efficient, job well done. Thanks Phil!!
Re-render section of upstairs balcony wall after roof repairs
$1,000
Carrum VIC 3197, Australia
19th Sep 2026
I’m looking for an experienced renderer to repair and re-render part of an exterior wall on an upstairs balcony in Carrum. Recent roof and gutter repairs around this wall have left some of the foam backing exposed near the top. The wall is approximately 3.2m high. The left section is about 97cm wide and has foam backing behind the render, while the adjoining section to the right has brick backing. There was previously a crack in the foam-backed section as the house settled, around the point where the different substrates meet. This was temporarily patched and painted, but I would now like the area properly repaired and re-rendered. My preference is to: 1) Re-render just the foam-backed section on the left, from top to bottom, rather than the entire wall if practical 2) Properly repair the exposed foam and previous cracked area 3) Include an expansion/control joint where the foam-backed and brick-backed sections meet if this is the appropriate way to prevent future cracking 4) Match the existing rendered texture and Colorbond Monument colour as closely as possible The entire two-storey wall is likely to be repainted shortly afterwards, so an absolutely perfect colour match isn’t essential. Access is from the upstairs balcony. Photos show the wall, exposed foam, previous repair and approximate dimensions. Please include all materials and let me know your proposed repair/rendering method when quoting. I can provide more photos if needed.
Cetin did an amazing job of re-rendering our wall, very professional. Highly recommended.
Four Power Point Install
$800
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
18th Sep 2026
Need 4 Power points run in a new workshop. Mezzanine level is exposed, so minimal drilling etc. 3 x 4 outlet GPO and 1 x 2 outlet. About 10 metres of conduit. 2 separate circuits with RGB etc. Plenty space in the fuse box. Happy with an apprentice etc.
Meng was awesome. Worked hard over weekend. Professional job.
Electrician to move 2 power points and disconnect an antenna socket
$100
Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia
12th Sep 2026
- Two power points moved approx 400mm to the right on the same wall - Antenna socket to be disconnected A wardrobe is being fitted to this area so no plastering of the old holes will be required.
Very professional and prompt service. Would highly recommend James to others!
Licensed electrician - Replace faulty kitchen power point
$150
Elsternwick VIC, Australia
11th Sep 2026
Need a licensed electrician to inspect and replace a cracked kitchen power point. It previously buzzed once and had a burning smell, but is currently no buzzing, smell or heat. Please inspect the wiring for any damage/overheating and replace the power point.
Nice and efficient on the weekend
Install side awning- all included
$60
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
28th Aug 2026
Need this installed- someone handy with a drill and follow install instructions. See all pictures of parts included and how it looks. A local tradie in Cheltenham
Really happy with my installation and highly recommend +++
Plasterer for approx 10m2
$10
McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia
27th Aug 2026
Needing an experienced plasterer to quote for approx 11sqm of plastering - ceiling, walls, etc before cabinetry gets instaled. Job is in McKinnon.
Highly recommend Roy for all plastering needs. Very experienced and works efficiently
Painter Needed, Rendered Brick Front Fence
$500
Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia
17th Aug 2026
Looking for an experienced painter to paint our rendered brick fence in the front yard. The fence is already rendered and just needs to be properly prepared and painted for a clean, professional finish. Job includes: Preparation of the rendered surface as required Painting the full rendered brick fence Keeping the surrounding area clean and tidy Professional, neat finish Paint will be provided. Please refer to the attached photos for the size and condition of the fence. We would ideally like this completed this week, so please only respond if you have availability. Please include your availability, experience with exterior rendered surfaces, and whether your quote includes paint/materials. Located in Caulfield South. Frontage is roughly 15m, includes driveway opening
Eric did a fantastic job painting the rendered brick fence at the front of our house today. He was punctual, professional, friendly and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. The quality of his work was excellent and the finished result looks fantastic. Really impressed with Eric’s workmanship and attention to detail. Thanks again, Eric!
Quality Plasterer wanted for a small hole
$50
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
15th Aug 2026
I need a plasterer to fix a small hole and have it repainted and fixed as the original
Darren was wonderful and easy to deal with, great communicator
Dog Door Installation – Plasterboard/Weatherboard Wall
$250
Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia
14th Aug 2026
Need a large telescopic dog door installed into an external wall (plasterboard internal side, weatherboard external side). Looking for someone experienced with cutting into and framing a wall opening, and finishing/sealing both sides neatly ensuring a weather-sealed finish. Details: Dog door supplied by me (large/telescopic size) Wall type: plasterboard (inside) / weatherboard (outside) Own tools required When: Saturday 15th or Sunday 16th August Location: Bentleigh, VIC
Lovely man. Kevin is very keen to do quality work and ensure satisfaction. Very happy with the work done.
Painter For Awning Facia
$500
Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
9th Aug 2026
Need a painter to paint over awning facia and sides. Colour is Monument. I think it would need two coats. Need it done on Sunday 16th August so not many cars and people about to get in the way. I think it's just a morning's work and the paint job only needs to last 2 months.
Did a great job very happy
Recent Safety Certificate Inspection tasks in Inner South Melbourne
Electrical safety certificate -3 br House in Chelsea
$150
Chelsea VIC 3196, Australia
26th Jun 2026
Electrical Safety Certificate required for 3 bedroom house and garage
Safety certificate to connect power at property
$200
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
9th Mar 2023
Powers been off for over 12 months energy Australia require certificate before i can connect power.. There is no problem with electricity the property has a smart meter and new switchboard - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 10 March 2023








