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Recent Tradesman reviews in Melbourne

Did an amazing job on a clients house. Couldn’t recommend more. Clean, professional and easy to deal with

Plastering and painting

$250

Matt was great. Arrived on time, kept us informed, and did a fantastic job!!

Plastering and cornice repair

$1,000

Highly skilled and helpful

Attach awning to outdoor patio

$200

Excellent work ethics and a thorough professional. Highly recommended.

Looking for a Plasterer to patch and paint the wall of my bedroom

$150

Task was more challenging than expected but Brad was able to make it work and get it done. Would hire again.

Attach power point + light switch to kitchen splashback

$300

Ammar did a wonderful plastering job. Highly recommended

Collingwood repair cracks in plasterboard

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Melbourne

$150 - $450

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$150

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$250

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$450

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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 Melbourne

Minor Render Repairs to Existing Chimneys

$10

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Localised repairs to existing render on two Victorian brick chimneys, including crack repairs and recoat to achieve a sound, uniform finish. Existing render to remain in place.

Repair small paint chips/peels on drywall and color match

$40

Docklands VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

I have approximately 5-7 small areas where the paint has peeled off the wall due to adhesive strips.

Carpenter/handyman awning post repair

$60

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

- Left post holding up the awning has started to tilt and is getting progressively worse. - Suspected wood rot. - Requires someone to come check it out and provide a quote.

Bolt down sun awning on balcony

$100

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Metal awning needs bolts installed to fix it to the building, one sheet will need all bolts installed, and other sheets just need checking/tightening. Balcony is 2 stories up however there is safe access with a ladder from my balcony or climbing down from the balcony above Please send through your quotes/ranges, happy to discuss pricing

Salvatore went above and beyond to help me with my task and we got a great result in the end. Highly recommend him and would definitely rebook

Instal a balcony awning.

$200

Essendon VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

I have a 3 x 2 balcony awning to be installed over a small, townhouse balcony. Installation requires 4 dyna bolts into brickwork.

Install double power point, relocate antenna socket on same wall

$150

Malvern VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

I’m looking for a licensed electrician / experienced technician to complete the following work in this order: 1. Install a new double power point (double GPO) behind where the TV will be wall mounted (centre of wall) 2. Relocate the existing TV antenna socket upward to the same location behind the TV This is to wall mount the TV, both power & antenna sockets are available on same wall Details: • Apartment in Malvern 3144 • Wall is plasterboard • Existing power point and antenna are lower on the same wall • TV wall mount will be supplied • Looking for a neat, compliant, child-safe finish Please include: • Your qualifications (electrician licence if applicable) • Availability • Quote

Plastering job

$150

St Kilda East, Victoria

31st Dec 2025

Looking for a plasterer or someone with plastering experience and materials to do a small/medium sized job on bottom floor apartment. There is some cracks in the plasterboard that need to be filled, sanded and painted back to original colour (white). I would need you to supply the materials as part of the task. Paint will be supplied.

Painting and plastering new ceiling repair

$150

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

30th Dec 2025

Shower ceiling has collapsed after a water leak from apartment above. I’ve now fixed all the leak issues. Need someone to come in and Re-plaster the ceiling and then paint it to match rest of ceiling (same shade of white so that you can’t tell the difference- you might need to take a sample at bunnings and check it). The address of location is 70 Dorcas Street Southbank 3006

Plastering internal walls (living room and kitchen)

$1,200

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

26th Dec 2025

Plasterboard and plaster approx. 12 m of internal wall (4 walls, standard ceiling height ~2.4 m). Some walls (as pictured) only have half the wall removed and just need the bottom done and patched. I will need you to supply required materials to do so (inc. plasterboard), and we are looking for someone experienced in plastering :) There are windows to work around and several service cut-outs (taps, oven, power). Existing structure is accessible and ready for boarding. Looking for a paint-ready finish. Happy to arrange site visit before final quote. It is beneficial if you also have experience in lath plastering and repairs for future works that we will have done on this house :)

Did exactly what was asked and so promptly! Thank you Roy

Plastering and patching job - Brunswick

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Require 3 access holes cut in a plasterboard wall by an electrician to be plastered and sanded back flush. Holes are 15cm by 2.5cm each. Available all day today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Please bring your own tools and materials and ensure a professional finish. Location: Brunswick Date flexible

Did a very neat and clean job

Need a reliable plasterer asap in Northcote

$10

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Need a reliable plasterer / patcher for this job It is a brick wall I am sparky and have ongoing jobs like this .

Great work recommend

Render my old chimney

$600

Coburg VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2025

The existing render on our capped brick chimney is starting to crack and let water in. Need somebody to re-do it to keep things watertight. Would also be great if you could remove the old TV aerial while you’re up there.

Took us a couple of attempts to align schedules but the quality of the work made it worthwhile in the end. Lovely bloke and did a great job. Would highly recommend, particularly if you’re flexible on when the job needs to be done.

Need electrician to install 3 power points

$200

St Kilda VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Need electrician to install 3 power points on same wall

Great guy thanks!!!!!!

Need chimney painted. Its old style render on them . Flexible budget

$800

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

26th Nov 2025

I have 5 chimney need painted on the old style roof

Great job , completed on timely manners

Patch some torn drywall

$150

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Need 6-7 small torn drywall patches repaired

Darren did a fantastic job patching and painting several holes on our apartment walls. He was punctual, communicated clearly about arrival time and his opinion on what needed to be done. He worked efficiently with impressive knowledge and skill. I’d highly recommend Darren for any future job, he was great to deal with.

Plastering and painting

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Patch up holes in interior wall and paint

Nathan was professional, punctual and kept me updated throughout from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Plastering needed. Skim ceiling and install cornicing

$600

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Room is 3.6m x 3.4m. Ceiling is painted at the moment. Needs to be skim coated and walls need to be patched around the top to bring them up to being flush with the rest of the walls. Once the walls and ceiling are made good cornicing will need to be installed. I will supply the cornicing

Very happy with the work and very happy that he tidied up as he worked

Patch a hole in my drywall

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

21st Nov 2025

I have a hole in my drywall in the living room that I need patched up

Clean and very efficient.

Plasterer required Melbourne Thornbury

$550

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

18th Nov 2025

Plasterer Plasterer required in Thornbury. I’m looking for 1 or 2 all rounder plasterer to help me hang sheets, fix battens etc. Tge job is based in Thornbury Melbourne. All plaster and plaster panel lifter (Soundchek sheets), will be onsite by Monday 24th November ready to go. I need some assistance to get battens and plaster onto the ceilings and walls. Please quote for 1 day labour, and we can directly negotiate for the remainder of the job. Roof area: 63 sq/m Wall area: 66 Skylights: 4 Pelmet: 17 sq/m

Excellent Airtasker, would recommend.

Fix power point to wall

$150

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

15th Nov 2025

Qualified electricians only please. I need this power point removed and the original put back on with a wall mount/bracket to ensure it is secure, sits flush with the wall and is compliant. Currently as there is a wall cavity it is loose and not secure. Plastering fix up will be done after.

Super helpful and professional