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Recent Tradesman reviews in East Melbourne

Quote and service is great very professional extended job for Gareth to another job due to his professionalism Thanks

Fence balustrade stabilising

$100

David was great. Came when he said he would and brilliant communication all round. Would highly recommend.

Remove 2 stripped screws from metal awning rod

$40

Great and efficient work. A nice young guy with good attitude.

Polish and paint/oil timber floor of verandah

$600

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

On time, easy and confident. Will certainly work with Craig again.

Moving an existing power point

$100

Very helpful and super friendly. Highly recommend!

Affix Metal Numbers to Rendered Wall

$100

What's the average cost of a tradesman in East Melbourne

$150 - $440

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$150

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$265

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$440

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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 East Melbourne

Install 3 power points on tiled wall - balwyn north

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Hi, I am looking for a licensed electrician to install 3 new power outlets at my home in Balwyn North. • Locations: Kitchen and Bathrooms (all on tiled walls). • Requirements: Must have experience cutting/drilling into tiles without cracking them. Please bring professional tile-cutting tools. • Job scope: Need to run new cables (from ceiling or nearby points) and install the outlets. • Compliance: Must provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) upon completion. • Timing: Flexible, but prefer weekday business hours to save on costs Please provide an all-inclusive quote (Labor + Materials, or Labor only if I provide the plates). Thank you!

Plasterer Needed: Finish Installed Plasterboard – One Wall

$300

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

I’m renovating a small retail shop and need an experienced plasterer to finish one plasterboard wall. Scope of work: • One wall only • Approx size: 3200 mm (W) × 2600 mm (H) • Plasterboard will already be installed by me • Work required: • Tape all joints • Base coat • Second coat • Finish coat • Fill all screw holes • Sand smooth and make wall paint-ready Notes: • No plasterboard installation required • Shop is empty with easy access • Final finish must be smooth and suitable for painting • This is a small, straightforward job 📍 Location: Camberwell, VIC 🕒 Timing: Flexible / ASAP Please include in your quote: • Labour • Materials • Number of coats • Time required Thanks!

Plastering a small single Wall (Retail Shop)

$300

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Hi, I’m renovating a small retail shop and would like to get quotes for plastering work. Scope of work: • One wall only • Approx size: 3200 mm (W) × 2600 mm (H) • We will have plasterboard available • Job includes: • Installing plasterboard • Jointing, base coat, finish coat • All necessary plastering work to make the wall smooth and paint-ready Notes: • Shop is empty with easy access • This job is currently for cost comparison • Final finish must be smooth and suitable for painting • Please include in your quote: • Labour • Materials • Number of coats • Time required 📍 Location: Camberwell, VIC Thanks!

Sauna Glass Door Adjustment/Repair Needed

$200

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

The glass door on our AdobeFit Health Zen Ultimate Far Infrared Sauna (6 Person) is scraping against the bottom wooden panel when opening and closing, creating a loud noise. The bottom hinge is also becoming loose. The door appears to have been installed out of alignment, as the gap between the door and the wall is wider at the top than at the bottom. Looking for someone experienced with glass doors and sauna installations to: - Realign and level the glass door - Secure or repair the bottom hinge - Ensure smooth, quiet operation without scraping Please bring appropriate tools and have experience working with glass doors. Familiarity with sauna construction is a plus.

Repair small hole in bedroom plasterboard wall

$150

Burwood East VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I need an experienced handyperson to patch, sand, and colour-match paint a small hole in a plaster partition wall (pictured). Please provide all necessary materials, including plaster compound and paint, to ensure a seamless finish. The paint dos not need to be perfectly matching. A rough white colour match will suffice. Preference for the job to be done after 5pm on week days or on week ends but if it has to be during the day on week days, I will consider.

Arrived on time and did an impeccable job.

Remove and replace old door awning with purchased shade shield.

$80

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Remove and replace old door awning with purchased shade shield. Rubbish removal not required.

Shop Awning & Lightbox Signs

$1,500

Balwyn VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

I am looking for 3 signs 1. Front Facia 5220 * 500 2. Side Facia 3150 * 500 3. Light Box 2405 * 360 (2 sides) Artwork to be finalised - but assume black sign, pink writing. You should allow in your quote time to come check the sizing. I have included an AI generated option of the style I am thinking - use the front facia.

Minor render repairs

$350

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Repair minor damage to render

Small Render Job – Urgent – Render Blueboard Planter Wall 6m x 350mm

$650

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

I’ve recently extended an existing 6m rendered planter box wall by approx 350mm in height using a timber frame and blueboard. I’m looking for an experienced renderer to render the new blueboard section so it matches the existing rendered finish and colour (Paperbark) as closely as possible. Scope of works - Render newly installed blueboard / lightweight wall section only - Match existing render texture and colour (Paperbark) - Small, tidy job. About 2 sqm. - Easy access and clear work area - Estimate half day work Requirements - Proven experience rendering blueboard - Supply own tools and materials - Neat finish required to blend with existing wall Timing - Urgent – ideally within the next few days

Daniel and Stu did an outstanding job. Polite, punctual, clear in communication and great blokes. Would recommend 100%.

Electrical power point removal and other

$300

Ashburton VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2025

(1) Remove and cap off 2 power points and 1 outdoor light in carport which are both not functional (2) Remove and cap off isolation switch for heater. Note, switch is not functional as heater has been removed (3) Cover exposed wiring to power point in bedroom (4) Install fire seal to switch board

Excellent work and nice person to deal with

Custom internal flyscreens – multiple awning windows (measure & quote)

$100

Bulleen VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I’m looking for a professional to measure and quote for custom internal aluminium flyscreens for multiple awning windows in my home. Some windows are in the kitchen and bathrooms and have internal winder handles, so flyscreens will require custom cut-outs. I may proceed in stages, starting with key windows first and adding more later depending on the quote and workmanship. Please quote per window and advise on mesh type for different areas.

Great job and beautiful

Need a plasterer

$200

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

8th Dec 2025

Need a plasterer for a couple rooms in a townhouse. Pics attached. Message me for more info

Very communicative, and helpful! Would recommend

Remove items from home - car roof rack and awning

$50

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Need assistance with removing roof rack and x2 awnings from my house. The roof rack and awnings are already off the car, but will have trouble disposing of so need assistance with this. The roof rack is from a Land Rover Discovery, and the 2 awnings are approx 2.5m long Pic of the rack and awning when on the roof

Stacey was great. Awesome communication, and did an awesome job. Wouldn't hesitate to use again

Replace power point and light fitting

$150

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Replace power point in bath room and light fitting in hall way

Matt responded and came to do this work within an hour.

Residential plastering and patching holes

$500

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Patching and plastering multiple holes and damage on a plaster wall ready for painting. Can provide materials or reimbursement for materials.

Amazing work by Daniel! Nothing was too hard and the job was done to the absolute highest standard. Punctual, tidy and very reasonably priced. Would not hesitate to recommend!

Install 32 amp 3 pin power point at home

$1,000

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Install 32 a plug in garage. approximately 10m from power box. Single storey house on a slope as shown in picture, tiled roof, subfloor access. You supply all materials required for the job. Price inclusive of airtasker fee, GST.

Jessie did a great job. Very friendly, turned up on time, got the job done even it was pouring rain outside. Highly recommended.

Repair damaged drywall

$200

Camberwell VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

The damaged area is around 2ft x 1ft. Need it repaired asap. Help can be given.

He worked efficiently and was really helpful. Would highly recommend:)

Small plastering job to fix a hole and to hide cable within wall

$150

Kew VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2025

Looking for a plasterer to fix a small hole in the wall and to hide cable in wall

Adam did a fantastic job on some small plastering work. Easy to communicate with, very professional and couldn’t recommend him highly enough

Double power point replacement

$50

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

19th Sep 2025

Replace a broken double power point. Domestic property. All parts supplied. No drilling needed. See photos. This afternoon if possible, or Sat afternoon (20th) between 12-3. Located in West Hawthorn.

Great work, easy to deal with. Recommended!

Electrician to add 240V circuit and four plug power point.

$400

Doncaster East, Victoria

31st Aug 2025

Garage wall has Circuit Box. Not far (1M) I require a new circuit with a four plug power point, All on the same wall of the garage which is located in the basement. Need to run cables in the wall as assume there is not a ceiling cavity. Domestic home, 5-6 years old. Need certificate for new circuit. Licensed Electrician.

Great electrician services.