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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Very friendly, efficient and professional. Would recommend and utilise his services again.

Plasterer for cornice around new bulkhead in kitchen

$250

Punctual, friendly and did an amazing job on our feature wall! Highly recommend!!

Instal 9mm MDF wall panel to Gyprock wall

$250

Gabrielle did an amazing job! Super quick and to perfection!

Plastering the wall

$130

Excellent service. Arrived on time and completed the task both efficiently and to a very high standard. Would highly recommend

Plasterboard ceiling replaced in toilet

$400

Prompt, efficient and job well done.

Plasterer to repair 30 x 30 cm hole in ceiling.

$120

Very quick to do the work. Turned up in time. Very professional approach and excellent results.

Plastering and caulking - small areas on several rooms

$150

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Outer East Melbourne

$170 - $500

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$170

median

$270

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$500

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Install Retractable Privacy Awning at Front Fence

$100

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Need an experienced handyman to install a retractable side awning at my front fence for privacy. The awning is 200 × 1200 cm and needs proper mounting.Scope:Install the end post (may require drilling into concrete)Ensure the awning pulls across smoothly and locks in placeLevel and align the unit so it operates cleanly. Bring all tools, including hammer drill, drill bits, fixings, and hardware

Fix power point for ceiling lamp

$50

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Licensed electrician is needed to fix the power point switch on the wall.

Plasterboard installation

$800

Tecoma VIC 3160, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to install plasterboard to sections of our dining room walls following a kitchen renovation. Approximate areas: * 1100mm × 1400mm * 2600mm × 1600mm * 2600mm × 920mm We only require the plasterboard to be supplied/installed and joints stopped/taped ready for sanding. We are happy to complete the final sanding and preparation for painting ourselves. Existing cornices are staying, so plasterboard will need to be neatly fitted to the existing walls/cornice. Please include materials in your offer and let me know your availability.

Amazing, thanks for your fast, neat work. You’ll hear from us again 🌟

Plastering

$200

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Patching around 10x holes in walls. Most are small holes. 2x about 300mm x 300mm.

Laundry Drywall Mould Removal & Repair

$500

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

1st Sep 2026

We have had some water seepage in our laundry area, which has caused mould to develop behind/under the drywall. Looking for someone experienced to: • Cut out/remove the affected section of drywall • Inspect and treat the mould properly • Clean/treat the area before closing it up • Replace and repair the drywall • Patch and finish the area ready for painting The source of the water seepage has already been identified and fixed Please provide your quote and let me know if materials are included.

Power point Installation

$10

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

1st Sep 2026

4 Power point Installation Single Storey

Plasterer for a day

$10

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Odd jobs to do, and a fireplace to plaster up

Patch hole in drywall

$150

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

30th Aug 2026

Need the holes in wall patched

Fantastic. Very good trade. Don't look elsewhere for plastered. Save the day. Thank you

Mount a tv on plasterboard & a bathroom support rail on tiles.

$180

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

16th Aug 2026

The 34" TV needs to go on a plasterboard wall and the rail on a tiled wall. No electrical work, just getting them securely up onto the walls. Mount and rail provided. Must have an ABN.

Shaun was on time, polite and when it turned out that I had bought the wrong part he showed me the problem and went out of his way to get the right part. I will definitely give him a call next time I need help. Thanks Shaun 🙂

Power Point

$100

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Require a PowerPoint for TV in Bedroom. * There is access to the Roof. * Nearest PPT is about 3 metres away. * Shower recess behind the wall Have included photos.

Great service. Really appreciate it.

Plastering

$500

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Plastering and banding no painting required Please see attached photos. Any questions please ask

Did a great job work was fantastic Communicated well would hire again

Plasterboard fix

$75

Bayswater VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Hi, looking for someone to fix plasterboard ceiling hole(image attached) rough dimensions 600mm* 900mm. The downlight needs to be attached to the new plasterboard. Note : sanding will be required to make in plain and match with the existing ceiling. We will do the painting after the fix

Haneesh is a great person to work with. He communicates clearly, is punctual, and completed the job without any issues. His professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and quality service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Plasterer needed

$10

The Basin, Victoria

2nd Jun 2026

Plastered needed to plaster 2 x holes where 2 x gas heaters have been removed, 1 x hole where wall oven was removed and 1 x hole where an air conditioner was removed. This is plasterering only. I will finish off with the painting

Great work! Recommend

Drywall repair - reposted ad

$200

Croydon VIC, Australia

19th May 2026

Reposting this ad as there are a few more tasks and details than initially anticipated. Need a handyman for drywall repair in a few places, one of which includes bracket installation and attaching a bookcase to a well. Prefer an all inclusive quote or hourly. First pic - The drywall was damaged due to a baby gate. Need someone to patch up, paint and attach a metal bracket to stop this from happening again. Note that the hole needs to be patched, painted and dried before bracket can be installed. This may require couple of visits between painting and bracket installation.I can supply the paint and metal bracket etc. 2nd pic - fixing a 1-2 inch scratch in the drywall in another room - this probably only needs paint. Again I can supply the paint. 3rd and 4th pics - fixing the drywall in another section of the house which has been drilled by mistake by a trade. Attaching a bookcase to the wall - note that you need to be physically strong as the top half of the bookcase needs to be lifted a couple of feet to place it on the bottom section. Its a 2 person job and I can assist. Let me know if you have any questions

Paul was very punctual and spent a lot of time to make sure the job was done to a very high level and to satisfaction.

Plasterboard hole in wall

$250

Ringwood East VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Looking for someone to plasterboard hole left in wall after removal of gas heater. No need for new plasterboard to be painted.

Ka did a fantastic job of fixing the hole in the wall will definitely use them again in the future.

Plasterer Needed – Patch and Repair Internal Wall

$150

Bayswater VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

I’m looking for a plasterer/handyman to repair a section of internal plasterboard in a bedroom. Details: • Wall has been opened up for access for a water leak that's since been fixed • Require proper patching of the cut‑outs, including tape, base coat and top coat. • Sanded smooth and ready for paint, matching surrounding wall as closely as possible. • Area may need to be opened up a bit wider to access studs / add backing timber, as there’s currently no framing behind Available today after 3pm or tomorrow (Wednesday) anytime. Ideally done before Thursday as new carpet going in and hoping the repair can be done prior to this.

Responsive, reasonably priced and did a great job in record time.

Fix concrete rendering wall

$26

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

2nd May 2026

Fix the hole on concrete rendering wall.

Professional rendering. Fixed and patched our concrete render wall.

Plastering

$280

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

26th Apr 2026

Plastering: Patch & Flush Wardrobe Gaps (Supply & Install) - Ringwood North Would prefer to support a local to the area Description: I’ve removed built-in wardrobes and need the gaps in the plasterboard patched and finished ready for paint. Supply and install new plasterboard strips into the vertical and horizontal gaps (see photos). I need approx. 4–5 linear metres of patching (mostly 100mm wide strips)."

So happy with the result. Excellent communication and the job was done without fuss and the highest level. Highly recommended and look forward to having Roy back to do more plastering jobs in the future .

Power point to toilet

$200

Rowville VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Need a power point to toilet

Great job, fast and efficient

Tradesman- remove pantry doors and shelves

$300

Bayswater VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Remove and preserve pantry doors and remove existing open shelves and inside side panel Length of pantry doors approx 1.6 and height 1.4m Ensure panels remove All price inc labour, travels etc

Awesome job Craig, very kind and helpful and professional, quality job at a great price. Made the job look clean and easy to work with. Looking forward to forward to next job!!