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Super helpful and efficient highly recommend

I need two walls to be repaired by a plasterer

$200

Great work thanks Ken.

Plasterboard finish for painting

$50

Communicative, punctual, friendly and very efficient! Wayne did a great job and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Plastering

$250

Great job thank you Ben!

Add power points

$150

What's the average cost of a tradesman in North Brisbane

$160 - $480

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$160

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$275

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$480

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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 North Brisbane

Need plasterboard (gyprock) wall holes repaired and painted.

$200

Carseldine QLD 4034, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Description ​Looking for a plasterer / painter to patch, sand, and paint a section of drywall where an old fitting/unit was removed. ​Job Details: ​Large Cutout: Approx. 25 cm (H) x 10 cm (W) / 10" x 4". Needs backing board/timber support, a plasterboard patch, joining compound, and smooth sanding. ​Small Holes: 3–4 small screw/anchor holes surrounding the main cutout need to be filled and sanded flush. ​Finishing: Sand smooth and paint the entire repaired area/wall section so it matches seamlessly with the surrounding white wall. ​Requirements: ​Please bring all required tools and materials.

Plastering

$100

Fitzgibbon QLD 4018, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Need to patch a small hole in the wall

Outside power point

$150

Bracken Ridge QLD 4017, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Electrical Work Required 1. External Weatherproof Power Point – Repair/Replacement The external weatherproof power point is no longer working and the switch cannot be turned on. The issue occurred after an extension lead connecting an outdoor projector was accidentally dragged into a puddle of water. The connection began smoking, and since then the power point has stopped working. Please provide: * A quote to inspect and repair or replace the external weatherproof power point. * A quote to upgrade it to a double weatherproof power point (two outlets) if possible, as this location is also used for the hot water system. * An inspection of the circuit to ensure there is no additional damage resulting from the incident. 2. Internal Double Power Point – Replacement An internal double power point also requires replacement. The on/off switch has broken off, making the power point unsafe to use. Please include the replacement of this double power point as an additional cost (to consider if needed at this point)in the quote. Note: don't need the additional point for the food incinerator as that's no longer connected

Handyman/woman or plasterer

$550

Stafford Heights QLD 4053, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Need someone asap to finish up some patching, plastering and painting as seen in attached photos. I have the ceiling paint but don't have the cornice or skirting to match. Happy to supply though if preferred.

Plastering, door architraves & Cornice Installing Needed

$300

Gordon Park QLD 4031, Australia

7th Aug 2026

Looking for a handyman to help with some renovation work. Job includes: * Plastering a wall * Installing architraves for a door * Installing cornice for just one wall * Sanding and finishing ready for painting Looking for someone reliable and experienced with good attention to detail. Location: Gordon Park, Brisbane Ideally available soon

Paint Front Balustrade

$250

Banyo QLD 4014, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Hi Existing metal balustrade on front verandah needs a repaint. Have scratched most of the rust away where it was flaking and just needs some fresh paint. 2 coats, paint supplied as I’ve already bought it. It’s not the Mona Lisa, just needs a better brush hand than what I’ve got. Banyo location, earlier the better.

Excellent work from Misi, a true expert at his craft and very knowledgeable. Would hire anytime for any painting needs.

Repair plasterboard wall damages,2 large 2 minor

$150

Aspley QLD 4034, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Repair 2 large 2 small cracked plasterboard

Install Kings Awning Ute

$75

Kedron QLD 4031, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Needing someone to finish installing a Kings MKII 180 Freestanding awning on the side of rooftop tent. Brackets have been mounted, just need the awning installed but don’t have the muscle.

Help to build a barrel sauna

$500

Stafford Heights, Queensland

18th Jul 2026

Help to build a flat pack sauna-

Ken was very quick and knowledgeable about the installation of our vista mini-please be aware this price was with us helping to do the job.

Plastering

$10

Geebung QLD 4034, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Patch drywall where a tap goes into. Checked plumbing and there's no leaks. The tap has made the wall break. Open to offers.

Punctual and fast work completed. Thanks!

Install a new power point.

$150

Bracken Ridge QLD 4017, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Need a new power point installed in kitchen. The nearest existing one is 1.5 m away. Plyboard walls. Easy roof access from hallway opening if needed. Single story house. I already have the new power point. Flexible with time. Prefer Friday or Saturday morning if possible. Otherwise sometime next week.

Brian was friendly, knowlegable and completed the job quickly. Happy customer.

Fix the plastering

$250

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

Fix the plastering that has previously been done, cornice removed fill in gap between brick wall and gyprock then redo cornice

Job done well and quickly

Warehouse plasterboard wall repairs

$750

Geebung QLD, Australia

25th May 2026

Need multiple holes and damaged sections in plasterboard warehouse walls patch repaired, sanded and repainted grey. 6 damaged areas from pallet/racking impact, including some moderate sized holes. Looking for someone to supply materials and complete repairs to a neat standard. Budget: $750 Photos attached.

James is very thorough and efficient, highly recommend!

Plastering Patch work

$80

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Had some work done by an electrician. Need the channel he cut plastered. Thanks

Amazing service. Darra was punctual, professional and a very friendly guy. He did the job to a very high standard and left everything clean and tidy. I would highly recommend for your projects. Thanks Darra

Plastering and paint

$100

Zillmere QLD 4034, Australia

16th Apr 2026

I have a few small cracks in my wall. Just want to get it fixed and painted over to match the paint as best as possible. Preferably someone who can do both.

really great quality job. Very friendly. Good price. Will use again

Sauna installation

$100

Chermside West QLD, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Seeking assistance to put Revel aura sauna together. In putting the sauna together we've accidentally stripped the screw on the bottom left wall (if you are looking at the sauna straight on with the glass door at the front). There is now a noticeable gap in between that wall and the back wall

Cody was amazing he fixed the problem so efficiently and is very knowledgeable! Highly recommend

Bathroom wall render repair

$10

Everton Park QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2026

In need of this to be patched and ready to be painted. If you’re able to repair the ceiling as well, please include that in your offer. It is a fibre cement ceiling.

Good communication and work

Plastering - bathroom reno

$400

Deagon QLD, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Bathroom will be relined - FC walls and Gyprock ceiling … 3.6 x 1.8 … only need a base coat on the walls for waterproofing and the ceiling properly set It has to be on that date because the sheeting is getting done directly before and the tiler starts on the first … possibly able to get in later on the 30th to start

Did a great job and super clean 😀

Replace old concrete render

$2,500

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Remove and replace cracking render, over existing besser blocks. Approx 15 linear metres. Repaint, remove debris. Easy access for mixer to the job.

Friendly effective and quality work