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Danny is a great plasterer. Very knowledgeable, friendly and gets the job done very well without a fuss. Very easy to work with.

Plastering

$800

Thanks Sam, Good on you mate. Excellent work and more than helpful with the task at hand.

Plastering

$100

Top bloke, on time and great job. Highly recommend, will be using him for all future electrical needs around the house.

Power point to be installed

$150

Kyri was amazing - professional, courteous, easy to communicate with, and did a great job. Would recommend.

Plastering and wall prep

$800

Great service. Will definitely recommend.

Patching up 3 holes in ceiling+sanding+painting

$500

Excellent job highly recommend thank you 🙏

Fix hole in wall - plastering

$400

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$150 - $469

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$150

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$250

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$469

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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

Rendering a front brick wall

$500

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Rendering a 1000L x 380D x 1800H pillar and 2000Lx380Dx1800H wall.

Fix damage front facade blue board render

$400

Coburg VIC, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Damage blue board with render need to be fixed. Also fix this crack under the roof. Repaint required. Factory located in Coburg. Only bid if you have done similar jobs well.

Mount two TV's (and maybe move power point up) and hang painting

$200

Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Tomorrow or Monday morning: 1. Mount two TV's (one 60-70inch and one 40-50inch) and respective soundbars on a wall (new wall mount (in box) provided) 2. If qualified, move power point to behind the TV's 3. Hang 3 small-medium canvas paintings on wall (can supply picture hooks/screws if you dont have) BYO Tools

Plasterer required

$150

Strathtulloh VIC, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Redo of unprofessional plastering job required. Just patch up no need to paint.

Gyprock Celling Repair

$250

West Perth WA, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Attend job Complete ceiling repair Gyprock material

Need someone to patch the new gyprock wall and ceiling.

$500

Sefton NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Need someone to patch the new gyprock walls and ceiling and make ready for paint Room Is 4x4 and the ceiling height is 2.6

Sanding and Plastering for double shed

$500

North Ipswich QLD, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Complete sanding and plastering in double garage

Install an external power point

$200

Endeavour Hills VIC 3802, Australia

28th Jun 2025

to install an external power point

Install a light fitting and power point

$250

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

26th Jun 2025

My movers broke the existing light fitting Need a new one installed & a new power point on the other side of the wall

V happy! Quick service & helpful advice for other tasks Recommended

Built in Wardrobe

$5

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Open up wall and build a walk in wardrobe

Excellent Airtasker . Amazing work, very happy with results . Very punctual and go to attitude.

Plastering

$200

Chadstone VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Need a plasterer to patch up our laundry where plaster has been removed. See photo attached. Need ASAP

Fantastic work, would highly recommend and hire again!!

Small Gyprock hole repair

$100

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Small Gyprock hole repair. Size of a tennis ball.

Brilliant service!! On time and wonderful customer service. Thank you so much!!

TV Wall mounting on Gyprock Wall

$200

Gosnells WA, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Have a 75" 4K Tv weighing 29kg that I want to be mounted on a gyprock wall. Need assistance who has done this before

Andrew was such an amazing gentleman and will have him no doubt for future tasks!

Gyprocker 2 small patches

$350

Wollongong NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2025

2 - holes patched where hot towel was connected and had to get Connected

Prompt, reliable and professional. Friendly with good work ethic and tidied up after himself

Reinstall camera and install new power point and charge light

$800

Marsfield NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Install new power point and install camera current and new camera and install new light

Professional quality work and fantastic work.

Making 3 power points

$200

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2025

There is chase already on concrete floor and need to make 3 power points using 25mm conduit. Power line can connect from the wall powerpoint

Jessie is perfect guy for the job!!!!! Definitely book him again

A small amount of damage to bedroom plasterboard

$250

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Rental property Need work done on weekend

Phan was great, helpful and gave good advice. Will definitely use him again.

Plastering

$50

Woody Point QLD, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Just needing some minor plastering done located in Woody point. I have put $50 so we can negotiate price. My client has attempt two holes ~ Toilet roll holder and behind door other than that there are some very small holes for curtain rod holders

Great communication + Reliable + Good attention to detail + Polite Thank you so much for your help at such short notice

Relocate power point and NBN cable

$250

Croydon Park NSW 2133, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Looking to relocate power point and NBN cable across to the left to make room in the centre of the wall (about 40 - 50cm). Not sure how long the cables are behind so would need someone with NBN cable experience and extra cable needs if it needs to be extended.

Excellent work, gave me good options and installed the best one.

Drywall patch and match paint

$100

Annandale NSW, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

Punctured a doorknob sized hole in wall, need to get it patched and paint matched. Happy to buy paint for the job.

Easy communication, friendly service, fixed the hole in my wall quickly.