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Recent Tradesman reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Highly recommend Roy for all plastering needs. Very experienced and works efficiently

Plasterer for approx 10m2

$10

Excellent service; communication was great. Got the job done very quickly.

Check if we can mount 65” tv on drywall

$120

Brilliant service and a lovely guy too. Did exactly what we needed. Thankyou.

Drill hook into rendered wall

$50

Really happy with my installation and highly recommend +++

Install side awning- all included

$60

Thorough and clean worker. Friendly and clearly explained all that had to get done.

Small amount of waterproofing and rendering of exterior wall.

$300

Raymon ia a gentleman and was a pleasure to have on site. He saw what needed to be done, problem solved and did a brilliant job. Highly recommended.

Book shelves attached to the wall with cut outs for power points

$100

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

$159 - $450

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$159

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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

Flywire Screens for 2 Awning Windows

$100

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

We have 2 wind out windows in a bedroom and bathroom, currently an interior fit. There currently old ones there and the frames are bent and don't fit well with the winding mechanism. We would like supply and install of 2 single panel flywire screens. Window Recess Sizes: Bathroom window recess: H 595mm x W 1043mm Bedroom window recess: H 1468mm x W 740mm Let me know if you require further details.

Awning installation

$100

Hampton East VIC 3188, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Have purchased an awning to which we need to install on the brick wall to where an existing awning was. Exactly into the awning attached. As per the manual, it would be maximum one hours work and I will help you. https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66274d78bcacbd61469f757b/6a423bad15a419c5d6fc78d2_awning_compress.pdf

Painting of concrete floor on verandah

$200

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Prepare and paint concrete flooring verandah

Rendering

$350

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

21st Sep 2026

We are replacing an overhead connection box, consumer mains cable and point of attachment. Once these electrical works are completed we require making good the damage caused by this work. This will involve a skilled person with rendering experience to carry out the work to reinstate as per original existing building rendering.

Awning repair

$700

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Awning Repair or replace

Outdoor power point and plug install

$150

Chelsea VIC 3196, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Need to install an outdoor power point, and connect a plug to it. The plug is from a 15A SPA. Wiring to main switchboard already done for the 15A. Wiring already at location of PowerPoint.

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.

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.

Plastering

$600

Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia

18th Sep 2026

Stopping up new plaster Patching plaster holes Installing plaster cornice (cornice will be supplied) Sanding and readying for pant Sheets already installed Potential plaster work to fix ceiling if wanted also

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. 😊

Labourer to help install sauna - NOW

$45

Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Need a labourer to assist our technician in installing a sauna. Handy on the tools is an advantage. Tons of ongoing work opportunities. $45 per hour

Easy to work with. :)

Electrician to install a double power point for outdoor blinds.

$200

Brighton East, Victoria

20th Jul 2026

We have just installed outdoor blinds that require a plug in motor. We need an electrician to supply a double power point to the ceiling of the alfresco area.

Efficient and friendly and came at short notice. 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