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Recent Tradesman reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Ben is an excellent tasker, thoroughly recommended

Plasterer needed

$100

Great job and a very friendly fella!! Can't even see where they holes were and touched up some other marks I never even noticed👌😁 Would thoroughly recommend👍

Repair plasterboard

$100

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

fantastic job, polite, prompt realiable and very professional. would hire again. thank you

Removal of two built in wardrobes

$100

Good job, thanks for the estimation.

Electritian to install standard 220v Power Point in the basement

$5

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Inner South Melbourne

$160 - $450

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$160

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$250

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$450

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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

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.

Bathroom exhaust fan installation & plastering around it

$200

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

Need to replace an old broken exhaust fan and repair the ceiling and plastering around the fan. I will supply the fan. Please quote me on job (make sure to exclude the cost of new exhaust fan as I will be providing).

Plastering 4 walls

$850

Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

Hi, we need 5 walls plastered. Three walls will need 75mm cove cornice supplied and installed. .5 bag of insulation for the bathroom wall supplied and installed. In the bedroom photos we are wanting the plaster directly on the timber panelling. Thank you!

Repair leaking sauna roof

$150

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Repair a leak in the roof of an outdoor sauna ( corrugated iron )

Plastering

$2,500

McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia

1st Oct 2026

I have garage ceiling size approximately 6.3x5.8 Newly framed need to plaster Side walls are brick may need 55 mm cornice It is having roof fall of 2 degree it can followed existing timber

Sauna Dismantle

$50

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Hello, I please need a 2 person sauna dismantled. Doesn't need to be moved, can just stay where it is. Indoors. Kylin is the brand. Thanks :)

Small chip in rendered fence needs repairing

$100

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Very small chip in rendered fence. Need fixed and colour matched. The brown residue is bark from a tree branch.

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!!

Render a paint brick wall flat and smooth

$700

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

30th Sep 2026

We want the existing painted brick wall levelled and finished to a smooth paint-ready finish, I don't want the brick profile showing through.(on left hand). Main wall is 310cm W x 238 H, two small sides sections like next to cupboard, 47.5cm W x 238 H, 9.5cm W x 238 H. Looking for someone that can make this wall look brand new.

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

Gyprock interior of 3 newly installed skylights & ceiling old vent

$1,800

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Hi, I recently had to replace my roof and therefore replace three skylights. The ceiling where an old aircon vent needs to be gyprocked along with the interior of the 3 skylights. Two skylights are easily accessible (within bathrooms). The 3rd is located above a stairwell see pics) so it is quite high up.

Thanks Roy, super easy transaction and great results. Highly recommend. 😊

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