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Giovanni was fantastic. Would happily recommend and would use again. 5 stars.

Removing cabinet and moving power point

$175

Installed curtain tracks, very happy with the end result. Henning was knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommended!

Hang curtain tracks into gyprock ceiling

$60

Very good job. Very nice guy and gets the job done. Highly recommend! Very high standard of work

Need carpenter or gyprocker to repair wall

$350

Excellent and helpful. Very pleasant to engage with when doing the job.

Power point replace

$120

Incredible work. On time, perfect fix and cleaned up thoroughly. Highly recommended!

Gyprock ceiling repair

$350

Great service. Excellent communication which made it easy for me to manage this job remotely. Wonderful job done and reasonably priced, highly recommended!

Exhaust fan and power point fixed.

$150

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Surry Hills

$183 - $525

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$183

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$300

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$525

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Average reviews for Tradesman Services in Surry Hills

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Airtasker has over 56 tradies in Surry Hills, with an average rating of 4.96 stars from 50 reviews. Get in touch with tradies such as Lauren T, Asmat A, and Ian K today to get a wide variety of Tradesman jobs done.
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Gyprock Repair & Replacement – Post Damp Works (Terrace, Surry Hills)

$10

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer / gyprock installer to repair and replace sections of walls following damp remediation works. I attempted to remove some of the damp brittle gyprock Property is a Victorian terrace in Surry Hills, and some wall sections at low level have deteriorated and been partially removed. Scope of works needed: • Remove any remaining damaged plaster / gyprock where required in addition to another room that needs replacing • Assess and prepare wall surfaces (some areas down to brick) • Install new plasterboard where appropriate OR rebuild using base coat plaster (open to recommendation) • Patch, set, and finish walls ready for painting • Ensure smooth, flush finish to match existing walls • Reinstatement around skirting boards

Finish end, plastering patches, sanding, painting of small wall

$400

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Small dividing wall in office needs end finishing, plastering holes, sanding and paint to nice finish . All is 4 m x 3.5m and it’s both sides and the end needs tidying up, as the guy who built the wall didn’t finish job properly - see pics

Great work, v professional and clear communication as well. Recommended

Demolition and gyprock

$5,000

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Pull down change rooms and patch up gyprock walls

Disassemble sauna, bed and ice bath

$300

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Have a rebel home sauna and ice bath, both need to be disassembled as well as a bed. Assume hourly rate when booking, my assumption is that it takes 5 hours

Thanks Ian appreciate it

Paint two walls outside and remove broken render

$350

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Hi, I need someone to chip away all broken render and paint that wall + perpendicular wall in a cream white colour using exterior paint. I understand that after chipping away the render it’ll look patchy on the smaller wall, but that’s fine as it’ll be covered by plants. Exterior primer and paint to be supplied by you. Wall dimensions approximately; 4.51m x 3.5m and the other is 2.8m x 2.1m NEED DONE AND FINISHED ON MONDAY AT SURRY HILLS

Awesome job at painting out walls. Efficient, punctual and reliable! Highly recommended!

Gyprocking new raked ceiling and small walls. And sanding as well.

$5,000

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

New raked ceiling needs to be sheeted in 13mm gyprock, walls need to be sheeted in 16mm firecheck, and some small sections of sheeting to be done downstairs in aquacheck. Setting and sanding to be done on all gyprock. I will provide materials to be ready on site. I have scaffolding on site.

Fernando did a great job, was a pleasure to work with and I’ll definitely using him again!

2m2 gyprock ceiling to be replaced with insulation, painting.

$3,500

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

20th Feb 2026

New gyprock ceiling insulation paint. Also 8m2 of walls to be painted

Small Pipe Boxing and Gap In Bulkhead Filled – MDF or Gyprock

$300

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Need a small box built to cover an exposed pipe. The box will have two 90° corners, a vertical bulkhead to run around, and needs to join the bottom of the bulkhead. Photos of the piping are provided. The other part is a gap in the bulkhead that was an access point needs covering ready for painting. Approx. size for gap in bulkhead: 600–500mm. It’s not the one in the picture. Forgot to get a picture of this. Requirements: • Material: MDF preferred (gyprock may be needed for bulkhead section) • Smooth, paint-ready finish • Screw/fill and sand holes Skills needed: Carpenter / Drywaller with experience in small boxing or feature walls. Happy to pay for materials separately upon receipt.

Removing projector from ceiling and filling drywall in an apartment

$60

Surry Hills, New South Wales

22nd Jan 2026

Hi! Just looking for someone to fill the dry wall where we have nail holes and remove the projector from the ceiling and fill in for an apartment move out

Super helpful, fast and communicative!

Render small section of wall

$350

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Render small section of wall 2 x 2 m.

I need walls rendered and ceiling edges square set

$500

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

6th Jan 2026

I need a room that is 3.2m x 3.3m x 2.4m high to be rendered. Ceiling to be patched and square set.

I found Jeferson to have a broad range of skills, very accomodating and willing to work with me to get the result I wanted. Would recommend.

Power point installation

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

27th Dec 2025

I need a power point installed approximately 4m from another power point. Cable solution for cables

Very polite and happy with end result

Need electrician - some power points and lights have stopped working

$200

Surry Hills, New South Wales

15th Dec 2025

Powerpoints are not working - would be great if you could drop by today

Good bloke, goo d communicator, easy to deal with

Cut & Install 3 Large Mirrors (Brick + Gyprock Wall)

$450

Surry Hills, New South Wales

17th Nov 2025

We need an experienced mirror/glass installer to cut and install 3 large mirrors at our physiotherapy clinic. Each mirror already has the Z-clip attached, but we do not have the wall-mount brackets, so you will need to supply and install the matching brackets. Mirror details: • 3 × mirrors — 3015mm × 709mm, approx. 5mm thick • Mirrors already onsite (no pickup needed) • Installed using Z clips – top clip load-bearing, lower clips to keep mirror flat • Manufacturer measurements for clip heights and spacing provided Installation surfaces: • 1 × brick section • 2 × gyprock sections Installer must supply correct fixings for both. Scope of work: • Supply matching Z-clip wall brackets • Measure and cut mirrors if required • Install brackets at correct heights • Hang all mirrors flush, level, and secure • Ensure minimal bowing using additional clips Manufacturer notes: • Mirrors sit 5mm off the floor • Clips #2 and #4 are non-load-bearing (prevent bowing) • Diagrams of clip positions available Location: Strength and Pilates Physiotherapy G 103 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills (ground floor) Requirements: • Experience installing large gym/studio mirrors • Own tools, brackets, fixings, adhesive if needed • Ability to cut mirror cleanly • Professional finish essential

Touch up paint and plastering

$50

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

30mm x 30mm defect on kitchen wall needing plastering and painting. I have the paint but not the plaster.

I need an electrician - our power points have stopped working

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Powerpoints are not working - would be great if you could drop by today

Render garden walls

$500

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Cement Render 2 external garden walls. One wall 2.4 H x 4.7 L other wall is 3.1 H x 5.5 L

Builder/Plasterer to cut a Channel / Conduit into wall + Render Closed

$300

Surry Hills, New South Wales

20th Sep 2025

Job: Cut approx 1m (or less) Channel in Brick Wall + Install Conduit + Render Back to Smooth Finish Hey everyone Always had a good Airtasker experience Just had my TV hung on the wall I’d love an approx 1 metre vertical chase (channel) cut into an internal wall (brick) to run TV cables (sealed power/AV leads) from the floor up to a wall-mounted TV. Scope of Work: • Cut a neat 1m channel into brick wall (approx. 20–25mm wide, 20–25mm deep). • Supply and install PVC conduit for the wires • Secure conduit with saddles/clips inside channel. • Patch and render back over channel so the wall is flush and ready for paint. Happy to do the painting myself :-) • Finish should match existing wall as close as possible please (smooth render, not a lumpy patch job). I’m happy to handle final painting, I just need it rendered smooth and ready. Job Location : Surry Hills

Great experience. Thorough, knowledgeable, punctual, great communicator throughout

Small wall rendering repair

$300

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Wall has cracked by tree roots underneath. Approx 3m Squared needs rendering repair.

Great work, very reliable.

Balustrade and Bench Top Installation & Finishing

$800

Surry Hills, New South Wales

25th Aug 2025

Price indicated is only a placeholder. Please provide a full quote for the job. Thank you. Seeking a skilled professional to improve and tidy our balcony area. Tasks include: • Clean up and repainting of existing balustrade. (We have the paint already) • Installing bench top / bar top approx.: 560cm length x 35cm width, with brackets • Bench top will require a dark stain and exterior varnish applied. Requirements: - Own tools and materials - Experience in minor installations, painting, and home renovation - Attention to detail and a neat finish Note: Only accepting fixed-rate offers for the full job please. Hourly offers will not be considered.