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Matthew did a fantastic job putting up plaster in the ceiling space for our wardrobes. Thank you so much!!

Help to hang 2 x pieces of ceiling plasterboard today 9/4

$80

Hao was amazing. On short notice he did an amazing job on all the patch work for us.

Urgent Plasterer for minor finishes

$650

Amazing work done! Thank you

Plasterer to fix broken wall

$100

Great work! Thank you

Plastering

$5

Great help with tricky plastering and wall paper

Handyman, Plasterer, peeled wallpaper fix

$800

Choong delivered what he promised - he’s a legend.

Install Plasterboard Sheet Beside Front Door and plaster Back Door

$200

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$150 - $475

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Why find local tradies through Airtasker?

Need to find a tradesman in your area to help with a project? When it comes to jobs around the house, you can only DIY so much before you need to call in a professional tradesman. Hiring a local tradie will help you get the job done quickly and easily while keeping you on budget. On Airtaskers, you can find skilled tradesmen around you across a range of trades occupations, including plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, welders, and renderers who are ready to help with any task, big or small.

The perfect place to find tradesmen nearby for your job is on Airtasker. Hire an individual for a one-off job or put together your dream team for a full renovation. When you find your local tradesman through Airtasker, you get peace of mind because you can check the ratings and reviews, and rest assured that they’ll complete your job to a high standard.

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Top Tradesman related questions

The average cost of hiring a tradesman ranges from $40 to $70 per hour, depending on your location and the type of tradesman you'll be hiring. Other factors that affect the cost of getting a tradesman include the size of the task, whether you are supplying materials, and the complexity of the job. But in general, most of the work from tradespeople costs between $115 to $400 when hired for a task through Airtasker.

When you post a task on Airtasker, you’ll usually get a fixed price quote. Sometimes, after inspecting the problem, your tradesman may recommend additional work and suggest an hourly rate on top of the original quote.

The most common trades in Australia are plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. These trades are in high demand for their specialist skills and ability to help out with everyday, but high-risk tasks around the home. Specialised tradesmen can also work as a craftsman or an artisan to help with different DIY projects. 

Most trades require licences, registrations, and insurance to operate. Each state has its specific licensing requirements for specific skilled workers. This ensures the tradesman has the right skills and knowledge to work safely and to ensure the quality of their work.

The best way to find and confidently hire the right tradesmen in your area is on Airtasker. Provide an accurate description of the task, review your offers, and check the ratings and reviews so you know your tradesman is experienced and will do a great job for your projects.

Hiring a tradesman directly gives you more control over the task, who does it, and how it’s completed. Plus, hiring an independent tradie can often be more affordable because they have fewer overheads - they can give you a more competitive quote.

You can find a local tradesman by using trusted platforms like Airtasker, checking online tradies' reviews, and asking for recommendations from friends or neighbours. Always look for licensed professionals with verified reviews, a clear quote, and experience relevant to the job you need done.

A handyman typically handles general maintenance and small repairs, such as hanging shelves or fixing taps, while a tradesman (or tradie) is a licensed professional with specific training in a trade like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or tiling. Tradesmen are required for specialised or regulated work.

Yes, most tradespeople bring their own tools and standard materials needed for the job. However, for larger projects or custom work, they may need to source specific parts or request you to supply materials. It’s best to confirm what’s included when you book.

Absolutely. Many tradies are happy to take on small tasks or one-off jobs, such as patching drywall, fixing a leaking tap, or repairing decking. Platforms like Airtasker are ideal for posting these types of jobs and finding a local tradie quickly.

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

Looking for a plasterer to finish the job

$1,000

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Plaster boards are up. Some plastering is done. Need someone to finish the job. And make it paint ready. You’ll need to see the job to quote. House is in Dandenong. Only looking for experienced plasterer.

Render small brick area outdoors

$200

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Hi , as per photo attached the area around garage needs to be properly rendered and painted . It’s a small area , so assuming it’s not a big job .

Plastering walls

$1,200

Tweed Heads West NSW 2485, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Needing someone to plaster sheet our walls, all materials provided. Please provide a quote.

Plasterer Needed – Convert Ceilings to Square Set Finish

$5

Bankstown, New South Wales

16th Aug 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a professional plasterer to: • Remove existing cornices in living room, 3 bedrooms, and upstairs hallway • Convert all ceilings to square set finish (modern flush look) • Install timbers where required to reinforce gyprock • Plaster set and patch existing light holes, ready for painting • Must leave a smooth, even finish suitable for painting Notes: • Painting not required (I already have a painter organised). • Property is a 2-storey townhouse at • Access is straightforward and ceilings are standard height. Please provide: • Your sqm rate or job price • Approximate time to complete • Photos of similar square set jobs you’ve done

Plastering

$700

Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Small plastering job (10m2)on internal wall (to replace timber veneer). Brick render also on another part of wall (5m2)

Power points

$100

Baldivis WA, Australia

16th Aug 2025

need extra power points in my house

Render 2 blueboard walls

$5

Fairfield West, New South Wales

16th Aug 2025

Render 2 x blueboard walls The front no need to be rendered will be covered with wpc panels I can provide render material required when told quantity required Size of each wall 3mx 2m

Shed to room. Insulation, drywall and air con

$2,000

Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Turn a shed into a room Add drywall snd air con Already insulated

Repair Plasterboard & Reinstall Curtain Rods (IKEA)

$100

Southport QLD, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Description: My ceiling/wall-mounted IKEA curtain rods have fallen down after being pulled, causing damage to the plasterboard where the brackets were attached. The existing screw holes are torn and will not hold screws again without repair. Scope of Work: • Inspect existing damage (plasterboard/ceiling above window). • Patch and repair damaged holes in plasterboard so surface is strong enough to hold hardware again. • Supply and install heavy-duty hollow wall anchors or secure into ceiling joist/stud if possible. • Reattach existing IKEA curtain rods and brackets securely. • Ensure final result is neat, level, and safe for daily use. Photos attached for reference. You will need to provide: • All necessary fixings (heavy-duty hollow wall anchors or toggle bolts). • Tools for plasterboard repair, drilling, and installation. • Optional: paint for touch-ups to match wall colour (if possible). Location: Southport, QLD. Today

Austin did an excellent job repairing and reinstalling our curtain rods

Wardrobe rails hung and gyprock fixed

$500

Aberglasslyn NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Wardrobe rails installed, and fixed gyprock

Darrin was great! Awesome job and will be using again for all our other jobs

Small plastering job

$50

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Plastering for a small gap between a newly installed doorframe and the existing wall, approximately 190mm. It should be a 1-hour job. Reasonable quotes will be hired immediately. This needs to be done ASAP, by tomorrow maximum.

Clean, fast, clever, and honest. Highly recommended.

Install an infrared sauna!

$250

Sydney NSW, Australia

12th Aug 2025

I need TWO saunas to be de-crated from its wooden crate and then assembled and installed. It has 4 panels plus electricals that need to be installed. You need to have your own tools and be confident that you can put together and install a sauna.

Highly recommended! Thank you for all your help with the installation of saunas!

Hang 2 coat hooks into plaster wall needs a bit of tradie skill

$50

Coolangatta QLD, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Looks like there’s hinderance behind wall to get screws into wall Will require a bit of skill & tools & bits to secure it …

Job done happy with it

Plastering and sanding of small hole in wall.

$250

Edithvale VIC, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Plaster and sand hole in wall and have it ready for painting. Task needs to be completed tomorrow, must be available at 9am to start task. The occupant is only available tomorrow so only respond if you are available to complete the job tomorrow 9am.

Completed task quickly within my time frame and kept me updated.

Plastering hole in the wall

$350

Melton South VIC, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Problems with the shower meant a hole Needed to be cut into this wall. Looking for advice and for it to be plastered over.

Good job and communication

Gyprock Patching

$100

Wentworth Point NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2025

I need this patch two patch’s done in my wardrobe wall.

Nice job!! Quick and clean!

Gyprock Hole repair

$150

Edmondson Park NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Require a hole fixed in a wall. 10cmx30cm approx

Great service and work. Reliable, on time and very efficient. Would recommend and use again.

Move power point and change bayonet light fitting to downlight

$350

Gables NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2025

MOVE A CEILING POWER POINT ABOUT ONE METRE AWAY FROM HEATER AND REMOVE BAYONET LIGHT FITTING AND SUPPLY AND FIT DOWNLIGHT INSTEAD

VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EFFICIENT

Render top and side of fireplace

$100

Heidelberg VIC, Australia

10th Aug 2025

Simple render of the top and side of fireplace 1m high, 2m wide. Note only the top and 1 side to be done. The depth is 250mm only. It should be a quick job done in less than an hour for an experienced concreter handy with the plastering trowel. Davo render mix is provided for you to mix, 20kg

Great work rendering fireplace. Very friendly and does work with care. I can recommend.

Build a waterproof cover around sauna

$350

Gold Coast QLD 4223, Australia

10th Aug 2025

I’m I’m looking for someone to build a protective structure around my sauna so it can be placed outside and kept safe from the rain. I’ve attached a photo of the weatherproof design I’d like to duplicate. Materials I already have: • Tin roof (photo) • Pallet for the sauna to sit on (photo) • Metal beams for the frame (photo) What’s still needed: • Water-resistant wood for the wall panels I’ve unfortunately had two previous Airtasker bookings where the person didn’t show up, which was really disappointing. I’m hoping to find someone reliable who can commit and get this done ASAP. If you’re dependable and ready to bring this project to life, let’s do it. Located in Currumbin Waters

Justin was fantastic! Excellent communication, highly professional, and went above and beyond by helping with some extra household tasks that weren’t part of the original request. Highly recommend!