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Need an electrician to install tv cord inside gyprock wall

$300

Stanley is the best at what he does! Very communicative and precise with his work. Couldn’t be happier, definitely recommend 11/10 ⭐️⭐️

Putting up pictures on walls, a mix of drywall and concrete

$100

Job very well done. Super thorough. I’m very happy.

Plastering job in Surry Hills

$600

Great attention to details. Highly recommended!

Fill gyprock hairline cracks & touch up paint job for TV recess

$150

Jean Pierre was very good and efficient. Highly recommend

Some small carpentry and plastering

$100

I could not have been happier with Layth. Puntual, respectful, professional. Thanks for the great job

One double power points installed

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Sydney

$150 - $486

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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 Sydney

Gyprocking

$500

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Skim coat ceiling, install cornice, render walls

Gyprocking and ceiling works

$5,000

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Require gyprocking and grid ceiling works to be done. • Sixteen kitchenettes to be FC sheeted • Must use FC sheeting • FC sheet Dimensions 1050, 2400 • New grid ceiling to be installed • Ceiling dimensions 1050 x 2100 • Gyprock Freshtone Vinyl Surface Ceiling Tiles ~1200x600

Small Rendering Job

$250

Marrickville NSW, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Our electricians forgot to install power to our extractor fan during our renovations and had to add it in after our renderer had finished Have some small areas to fill in + skim - see photos for the areas

Removing render marks from tessellated tiles

$300

Stanmore NSW 2048, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Hello! We had the render on our porch fixed up and unfortunately there’s residue remaining which is very visible on the heritage tessellated tiles. Looking for someone who can remove it without ruining the tiles

Minor plastering/ repairs

$25

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Fix hairline crack and chip in bathroom basin

Swap fluoro batten for LED oyster + replace 2 power points

$250

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician available today for a quick job in Botany. All fittings are supplied and on site. Job 1: Ceiling light replacement (x1) • Remove the existing twin fluorescent batten fitting (cover and tubes already off, wiring exposed) • Install the supplied SAL Decord SL2112/40TC LED Oyster (30W, black, dimmable, IP44) Job 2: Power point replacement (x2) • Replace 2 existing grey/silver double power points with the supplied Deta X6 Series Matt Black double power points (quick-fit base) • Same-for-same swap, no new circuits or relocation Requirements: • Must hold a current NSW electrical licence (please include your licence number in your offer) • Must be available to complete today Photos attached of the existing batten, the new light and the new power point.

Genuinely great guy! Get the job done! Neat and very professional! Highly recommended Trevor and will use him again!

Make a Gyprock bulk head above kitchenette cabinets

$400

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Make a Gyprock bulk head above kitchenette cabinets

Exterior Render / Texture Patch Repairs – Botany

$400

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced renderer / texture-coating specialist to repair and blend several small patch areas on exterior rendered walls at my home in Botany. The drill holes have been filled and I had the paint colour ‘professionally matched’, however the repairs remain visible because the paint & texture didn’t match the existing rendered finish. I also have a physical piece/sample of the original textured coating available to help identify and match the finish. The job is to: * Prepare/feather the areas as required. * Match the existing fine rendered/acrylic texture. * Blend the repaired areas into the surrounding wall so it doesn’t look any different. * Touch up the repaired areas as required I am not looking to re-render or repaint the entire walls — the aim is simply to make the individual patches blend as closely as possible with the existing finish. There are approximately 15-20 small patches across the exterior wall where small holes have been drilled previously. Photos attached. Please only offer if you have experience with render repairs and matching existing texture finishes. Examples of similar work would be appreciated. Location: Botany NSW 2019

Quick install of ikea brackets in plasterboard wall

$55

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Install brackets to support 2 curtain rods in plasterboard wall. Don’t need to install rods and curtains just mount the hooks.

Lic Electrician for Light Bulb change and power point not working

$250

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Need light bulb change and power point checked.

Great job. Will use Andrew again.

Mount Large Mirror + Dyson Vacuum to Drywall

$100

Hillsdale NSW 2036, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Looking for someone experienced with wall mounting to complete two small jobs: 1. Secure/hinge a large leaning floor mirror to the wall The mirror is currently leaning against the wall and needs to be safely secured at the top so it cannot fall or tip over. I’d like it to keep its slightly leaning position rather than be mounted completely flat against the wall. The wall appears to be drywall/plasterboard with metal studs. I previously attempted to install the mirror fixing and encountered metal behind the plasterboard, so I’d prefer someone experienced with this type of wall who can determine the correct mounting point and fixings. 2. Wall mount a Dyson cordless vacuum I’d also like the Dyson wall dock/bracket securely mounted so the vacuum can be stored hanging vertically. I have the Dyson mounting bracket/dock. Please bring a drill, stud/wall scanner and any appropriate screws, anchors or fixings required for both jobs.

Kee was great! Friendly, efficient and did a really good job. Would definitely recommend and use him again 😊

Repair plasterboard around ceiling fan – 3.9m ceiling

$300

Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer/gyprocker to complete a small repair in the ceiling around a recently installed ceiling fan in our master bedroom. As shown in the photo, there is a rectangular section of plasterboard around the ceiling fan which was cut to install a support beam for the fan. The job is to: * Patch/reinstate the plasterboard around the ceiling fan * Tape/set/plaster as required * Sand smooth and flush with the existing ceiling * Leave the repaired area ready for us to prime and paint ourselves * Protect the bedroom/flooring from dust and clean up afterwards Ceiling height is approximately 3.9 metres, so you’ll need to provide your own suitable high ladder/platform/access equipment. Please include all plastering materials and access equipment in your quote. No painting required. Looking for a neat, professional finish with the repaired area flush and ready for painting.

Peter was efficient and completed the task to a high standard.

Plasterer required to repair ceiling, approx 30cm by 25cm of ceiling

$90

Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

26th Aug 2026

The image shows a patch of our ceiling that has water damage. It's about 30cm by 25cm only Would like it re-plastered . Need to remove current gyprock and replace it

Really good work thanks Choo would use again

Clean or regrout verandah

$150

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

22nd Aug 2026

The grout on my apartment verandah looks like it has had better days. I would love it to be brought back to life and be regrouted or properly cleaned. There is nothing wrong with the waterproofing or anything major. It is a cosmetic thing.

Robert did a fantastic job cleaning the grout on my verandah. He went the extra mile. I can really recommend him! Thanks Robert.

Render wall <1sqm

$10

Stanmore NSW 2048, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Render small patch of front wall and remove left over cabling where an electric box was. Less than 1sqm. Accessible at front of house, single level, ample parking easy access. (Share your offers)

Legendary human! Thanks for the great work Adam

Gyprock ceiling where there has been water damage

$350

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

31st Jul 2026

ceiling has had some water damage and will need to be repaired.

one of the Best airtasker's I have ever used

Plaster/Gyprocker required for ceiling, bulkhead and cornice

$700

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

30th Jul 2026

- Patch holes in ceiling - Install cornice above cupboards - Install a bulkhead around an air conditioning unit

Thank you for such a fantastic job! Great quality, efficient and on time. We love the result and would recommend to anyone.

Electrician for fit off power points.

$400

Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

29th Jul 2026

We are looking for an electrician that can install 6 x power into joinery and 5 power points into plaster wall. All holes are already cut in plaster and joinery. Labour only. Materials are on site. We have installed some new desks into an office and there is existing power from old desks so there is a loop from an existing power point through the joinery already. You will need to. Fit off of power points. Wire 3 loops into existing power points. To liven up. Must have electrical licence. Easy access to job. You can park 10m from the work location. Plenty of parking. No stairs or lifts.

Great job . 5 stars. Highly recommended

Hang painting. Need some artwork hung on drywall.

$30

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Need to hang a canvas in my living room. The painting isn’t heavy but it will be mounted on drywall.

Andrew was awesome. Painting looks great on the wall and he was really professional. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend him!

Gyprock and paint

$450

Erskineville, New South Wales

16th Jul 2026

Gyprock and paint 15m2 tomorrow mid day please

Very good work very professional