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Recent Tradesman reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Nice guy, did a good job

Repair of 2 sections of plasterboard, and skirting board.

$400

Lovely guy. Knowledgeable and helpful

Install 4m awning into brick wall

$200

Perfect! Very helpful handy and can do everything!

Handy man Tradie to help install and take things down in new house

$750

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

Check if we can mount 65” tv on drywall

$120

Easy to deal with. Great job, perfectly done

Mount TV onto plasterboard wall (have TV bracket)

$120

Without a doubt the best attitude, enthusiasm and reliability I’ve come across in building work to date. How did an excellent and professional job. I highly recommend him.

Plastering

$1,800

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

$160 - $450

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$160

median

$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

Plastering

$10

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

17th Jun 2026

Small plaster project. All framing prepared to the correct depth ready for plastering. EzyReveal Window Reveal Angle required for window. Attention to detail required. Do not apply if you are not an experienced and capable plasterer. Reference will be required. Measurements are in pictures

Excellent job. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Rinse sauna stones, connect wifi and launch a suna

$300

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

17th Jun 2026

I have a sauna that is already fully assembled and connected to power. I need someone to: -Rinse and correctly place the sauna stones -Connect the sauna to Wi-Fi -Complete any required setup/configuration -Turn the sauna on and ensure it's operating correctly -Test all functions and confirm everything is working as intended Looking for someone who is handy with technology and comfortable following setup instructions if required.

easy to work with. thank you

Plasterboard for a wall

$400

Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia

16th Jun 2026

Patch gap in the wall left by an old heater. Gap is 42 x 176cm

Install two 2 person saunas in Glen Iris 3146 VIC

$500

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

16th Jun 2026

Install 2 person sauna X 2 in Glen Iris 3146 VIC

Clean mould from sauna

$250

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

16th Jun 2026

Small amount of mold needs to be cleaned with vinegar and hot water.

Plastering

$300

Melbourne VIC 3204, Australia

16th Jun 2026

We need a cupboard plastererd and stopped. A small amount of cornices installed

Was amazing to work with, highly recommend for all plastering job’s

Power point installation

$250

Highett VIC 3190, Australia

16th Jun 2026

Require 1x power point installed as per pic

Need a neat plastering team to hang and stop in a warehouse space.

$40

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Need a good quality plastering team who does nice work to hang and stop a few areas for a warehouse fit out job. Two main areas for now: Area 1 walls and ceiling in small building roughly 10m by 2.6 Area 2: Rondo ceiling battens and walls and ceiling roughly 12m by 2.7m with 4 archways. Can supply and install or just install. Budget is per metre.

Break down and move Kylin Sauna and rebuild in the next room

$200

Hampton VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2026

I need someone to disassemble a Kylin Sauna and reassemble it in the next room, there is an instruction video but previous experience is preferred.

Render this wall

$400

Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Need this wall rendered front, top and maybe 100-200mm on the inside. 7.7m long x 3 courses high.

Daniel did a great job and goes above and beyond for his clients.

Replace Single Power Point with 4-GPO Power Point (Supply & Install)

$120

Kooyong VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to supply and install a 4-point power outlet (4 GPO) in place of an existing single power point. Important: The existing power point is installed within a skirting board that is 100mm (10cm) high, so the replacement power point must be 100mm high or less to ensure it fits neatly within the skirting board and does not protrude above it. Scope of works: * Supply a white 4-GPO power point. * Remove existing single power point. * Install new 4-GPO power point. * Test all outlets and ensure everything is working correctly. * Dispose of old fitting if required. Notes: * No wall repairs, patching, plastering or painting will be required. * Photos of the existing outlet and the style of outlet I’m looking for are attached. * Looking for a neat, straightforward installation with minimal fuss. I’ve listed this job at $120, so please keep quotes realistic and close to budget where possible. If there are any genuine reasons the cost would be significantly higher, please explain what additional work would be required. Location: Kooyong Timing: flexible

Matt was absolutely brilliant - accommodating, efficient, trustworthy. Did the job quickly and on budget. Highly recommend.

Replace the batteries in motorised awning sensor

$75

Brighton East VIC, Australia

29th May 2026

Our motorised folding arm awning is not retracting as it should, and we have been advised it’s likely because the motion sensor batteries need replacing. We require someone with a ladder and tools to locate the awning’s motion sensor/s and replace the batteries (3x AAA batteries, provided). Instructions included in the photos section. Would prefer someone with experience in servicing motorised awnings in case other repairs may be necessary.

Dean was really friendly and knowledgeable, completing our job in record time! He was also great at communicating his ETA (due to traffic delays out of his control) which was much appreciated. Highly recommend his services!

Patch a plasterboard wall

$250

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

23rd May 2026

Patch and repair a hole in a plasterboard wall.

Did a great job, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Abdullah.

Repair cracked render

$250

Carrum VIC, Australia

3rd May 2026

Need crack in render repaired and sealed properly to prevent water entry. Need the repair to match rest of the wall so it’s not obvious. Please be clear on what will be undertaken as part of the job including whether painting is included or not. Crack is on the exterior wall located on the upstairs balcony.

Great communication, awesome work

Need 4 double power points put in at home

$700

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

1st May 2026

Put in 4 double power points

Great job quick and on time

Install power point

$200

Ormond VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Install power point on wall by dining table - available point behind microwave or around corner in euro laundry. Flat roof/ lack of access I think. May need two more after first installed and complexity confirmed

Charged more for job after he arrived despite thorough explanation provided in ad Not personable and felt taken advantage of. Female living alone

Secure 2 outdoor camera brackets to rendered concrete wall

$50

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Secure two mounting brackets for outdoor security cameras to concrete rendered wall on the exterior of a house - one is on a hollow rendered facade and the other on rendered brick

Came very quickly and delivered a quality outcome thank you

Plastering

$1,000

Aspendale VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Two areas to plaster. Fridge area (it’s sheeted I just don’t have a photo) just needs to be finished ready to paint. The other wall need to be finished both sides but needs tear off stopping bead for the edges as the wall may eventually be removed in the future. Also the ladder in the photo will be available for you to use for the high sections.

Great communication. Excellent attention to detail. Very happy with the Job. Thanks

Quick touch up on door scuff marks and slight plastering

$410

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

17th Mar 2026

They did a quick touch up on some skuff. Marks door scratches have the paint.Don't have any equipment.needs to be a quick job. Must be completed before 5 pm

Great work thank you

Fill two holes in drywall

$125

Carnegie VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Need two holes fill in drywall and spot paint front door.

Haneesh did an amazing job you would never know the holes were there! Will definitely use him for future job! Highly recommend!