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Recent Tradesman reviews in Inner South Melbourne
Wouldn’t use anyone else. Thanks Matt
Plasterer for 2 patch work
$200
Great job Brendan. Recommended for any carpentry work especially with a focus on door installations.
Rehang 2 bed doors and 8 built in wardrobe doors after carpet laying
$230
Thank you for a job well done and for doing a little extra.
Plastering a small section of the ceiling
$400
Great job friendly guy and would 100% recommend
Plastering
$200
What's the average cost of a tradesman in Inner South Melbourne
$160 - $449
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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
Need rendering and painting
$150
Brighton East, Victoria
2nd Jul 2026
Work required: • Cut out and repair cracked render (vertical cracking visible across approx. 1.5–2m section) • Re-embed fibreglass mesh where exposed/damaged • Apply base coat and texture coat to match existing finish (dark grey acrylic texture render) • Paint to match — colour match required What you need to know: • Existing wall is acrylic texture render, dark charcoal/grey • Must be able to match texture and colour — please don’t quote if you can’t do this • Photos attached
2 awnings removed. 2nd storey apartment.
$250
Glen Iris, Victoria
1st Jul 2026
On a secound storey. Will need a lift - too high for a ladder. I do not have a picture of the ground. I am away. It is however facing a concrete driveway in an apartment block.
Cart port roof water damage repair
$500
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
30th Jun 2026
Need an experienced carpenter or roof plumber to repair a leaking attached carport. Work required: * Inspect and identify the source of the leak. * Replace damaged fascia boards (approx. 3m front and 3m rear). * Inspect and replace any rotten timber if required. * Repair/replace flashing and reseal roof joints. * Repair any water-damaged soffit/eaves. * Replace the rotted timber corner beneath the gutter on the other side of the house (see attached photo). * Remove all rubbish and leave the site clean. Please also provide separate quotes for any additional recommended works, such as ceiling repairs, plastering, painting.
Plasterer / Gyprocker to remove popcorn texture and skim walls 3rooms
$500
Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia
28th Jun 2026
Looking for an experienced plasterer / gyprocker / skim coat finisher to sand back popcorn-textured walls and apply a smooth skim coat finish in a bedroom, laundry and WC. Rooms are circled in red on final picture: • Bedroom: 3.1 m x 3.3 m • Laundry • WC Scope of work: • Sand/remove popcorn texture • Prepare surfaces • Apply skim coat to achieve a smooth finish • Light sanding and ready for paint • Clean up after work Ideal contractor: • Experienced with skim coating and wall finishing • Has own tools and dust control setup • Can produce a clean, paint-ready finish • Licensed/insured preferred
Looking for a renderer
$10
Hampton VIC 3188, Australia
28th Jun 2026
Looking for a renderer to complete a job for me. Residential renovation. Accept to chat.
Sauna Cladding Installation Needed
$1,500
Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
26th Jun 2026
I'm looking for an experienced carpenter or handyman to install timber cladding inside a small sauna. Job details: Sauna internal size: 1.6 m × 2.3 m Install timber cladding to the walls and ceiling. Experience with sauna construction is preferred. Please let me know: Your experience with similar jobs. Your availability. Your quote (labour only). The job is located in Beaumaris, VIC 3193.
Electrician . Change 3 down lights, fix an exhaust fan & power points
$10
Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
25th Jun 2026
Replace 3 down lights , fix a ceiling exhaust fan that making a loud noise & add 2 power points
Plastering
$250
Cheltenham, VIC
24th Jun 2026
We need some plastering done in our laundry and toilet after some plumbing work. If can also do waterproofing just in the corner where the sink will go.
Thanks Ka for your great work. Would highly recommend.
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
Paint and patch up front rendered fence
$250
Chelsea VIC, Australia
11th Jun 2026
Paint and patch up cracks of rendered fence
Great service! Thank you Michael.
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





