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Exterior wall Rendering

$500

Nathan was friendly, punctual and efficient. I would be happy to recommend him for future jobs.

Fix verandah woodwork.

$100

Good tradesman. Happy with the finished job.

Tiling of unit verandah

$400

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

Ray was professional and did an amazing job putting up my awnings. Would recommended him to anyone 😀

Install a 4meter x 3 metre awning

$500

Richard was great, able to solve some complex problems for the installation.

Assemble and install outdoor folding arm awning

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman

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$500

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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.

What does a 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 help with home repairs or construction, you can find tradespeople to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing

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

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.

Exteriors

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

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

Retractable folding arm awning needs replacing

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2024

I have a new awning to replace existing awning which is torn.

Render patch repair, quote first

$250

Lewisham NSW, Australia

18th Mar 2024

Repair patch on 2 storey front of building and match colour

Fit existing 4 downlights to the Verandah ceiling

$25

Brighton East VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

We just need someone who has a step ladder at least 2.4m height to help us to fit 4 existing downlights back to the ceiling - plug and play direct to the socket -nothing else - this can be done by either today or tomorrow - 10 minutes job for those who got ladder and live close to us - Brighton East

Replace fabric on awning retractable arm

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

My awning needs replacing I have the new one to be installed.

Stairs and balustrade installation

$5

Pallara QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I need someone who can install Internal and external stairs for my new build home and install balustrade

Advice on how to DIY render/bagged brick

$100

Montrose VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Looking for an expert to come to our house and advise on best methods/mixtures for rendered/bagged brick. We are wanting to DIY our brick veneer home and after an unpainted, rustic type finish. We have done a test patch with a sand-lime-cement mixture and not sure if we are on the right track so wanting some advice. We are not after a pre-mixture but rather someone to advise us on the best ratios and techniques to achieve a more old world look.

Brick Balustrade demolition

$500

Chapel Hill QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Looking for someone to demolish a brick balustrade of 11.5m x 0.9m and dispose of all debris. Please send me your quotes.

To install wire balustrade kits on deck

$500

The Slopes NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Installing the wire balustrade kits to our deck

Rendering patch job

$200

Kenmore QLD, Australia

16th Mar 2024

I need three areas rendered. See the attached pictures with associated measurements.

Great work! Thank you.

Tradie needed for cabinet door and screen repair

$180

Essendon North VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2024

Needing help with fixing the following: 1. Screen fly from bedroom left side is broken 2. Kitchen Cabinet door needs to be put back 3. (Potential) change lock for screen door, unfortunately I do not have a photo of this and unsure at this point if this is to be done.

Easy to communicate with. Thanks

Assemble and install awning over solar inverter

$60

Marrickville NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2024

Require someone to assemble and install an awning on brick wall above a solar inverter.

Peter is superstar and I am so happy to have assigned my task to him. Punctual, prompt communication and job was completed to a high standard. Thanks Peter and definitely will be contacting you again for future tasks.

Handyman shop awning painting

$150

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

9th Mar 2024

I need a shop awning painted preferably outside of hours. It's just a strip of wood. Need two people one to climb up a ladder & paint, the other to hold the ladder.

Fantastic to work with. Very hard working & has a keen eye for detail. Tyler really likes to make sure things are done properly.

Install an exterior canvas awning

$80

West Footscray VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2024

Take down existing awning and put up canvas awning

Peter was awesome. The job was a bit trickier than anticipated and his problem solving was first rate. A really hot day, so thankful that we got it done. Victoria

I need my rendered wall patched up and a few areas for new tenancy

$500

Manly NSW, Australia

9th Mar 2024

We are leaving are unit and needs a walls patched up properly so that our painter can paint. There a few places to patch and prepare. There maybe two TV unit brackets and a mirror (just confirming scope with the real estate). Please make an offer, the unit is vacant.

Ian fixed up our apartment prior to switch in tenancy and he did a fantastic job. I wouldn’t say the job was easy and they did it with ease. Would highly recommend!

Attach rooftop tent and awning

$700

Edithvale VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2024

I have a roof top tent and awning that will need to be attached to the top of my car. My car is a ford ranger with a canopy and base plate attached so it is ready to go! I have the awning attachment set also. 2 person job! Thursday evening after 4pm would be great timing if anyone is available!

Andrew was an amazing help and went above and beyond to get the job done for me! Thanks heaps Andrew!

Tile removal and make good with cement render, ready for painting

$300

Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

While having plumbing works, we discovered the existing tiles when removed are also removing about 25mm of rendered cement. Need the remainder of tiles removed (its a smal area) and render restored to finish ready for painting. - Due date: Before Friday, 10 March 2023

Joe was very professional in all aspects. Great job and kept all tidy as working. Friendly guy and would certainly use him again for works. Very happy.

Supply & Install capping / handrail to glass balustrade

$100

Stanmore NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Supply and installation of capping/handrail to 12mm glass balustrade. Three lengths with two corners, one wall capping, one end capping. Satin finish required. Approx lengths: 3.9m 1.4m 0.8m Task includes supply of lengths, corners, end caps, friction rubber and all onsite cutting.

Great work. Clean, polite and a great communicator! Thanks.

Rendering for Blue Board

$50

Greenvale VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Need rendering for external walls made of blue board. Size is approx 2.5m x 2.5m

Really good professional champ. Will definitely engage him for any future rendering job.

Fix cement render cracking

$600

Tallai QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

1. Fix a few cement render cracking (about 5 area); 2. Re-paint the fixed area to match with existing. (Less than 10m2 in total) 3. The costs should including all labour, materials (cement render, cracking filler, painting and plastic tape or protection etc required to complete the task). - Due date: Before Monday, 28 August 2023

Good and reliable service.

Built in wardrobe not sliding.

$100

Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Need urgent assistance tommorow to make this cupboard slide properly on its rails.

Thanks mate. Very quick