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Recent Tradesman reviews in Cairns

Very kind and hard-working young man. Great communication even before the job started . The awning gave a bit if problems but he solved that with great idea/ hand - made exsta brackets, he had to cut & grind.... no problem & exsta hours... Would totally recommend him for any job. Thanks so much! Well done ...*****

Put awning on roof rack / make roof rack higher w brackets i have

$100

Simon really know his stuff! Saved me 2 days worth of work! Thanks legend!

Assist tradesman to lay wooden floor boards

$720

Great- easy to communicate with and quality work. Recommended!

Holes in drywall need filling

$50

Brandon was efficient and considerate, working around the tenant's lifestyle. Brandon offered practical options as solutions when the cost was a consideration. He just got the job done and left the place tidy.

Handy Man / Tradesman

$300

Great job thanks so much

Need a tradie for odd jobs few hours

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Cairns

$100 - $425

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$100

median

$172

high

$425

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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 in Cairns

Holes in drywall need filling

$50

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

31st Jan 2024

A few holes from pictures on dry wall need filling - Due date: Before Monday, 5 February 2024

Great- easy to communicate with and quality work. Recommended!

Install awning on caravan

$400

Mooroobool QLD, Australia

12th Jan 2024

Install new 12 V awning to Kedron caravan - Due date: Flexible

Installing car awning on car roof bars

$80

Redlynch QLD, Australia

28th Sep 2023

Hi, I have a 2.5 m Kings car awning to attach to my roof bars. You will probably need to drill some holes on the roof bars or use U-bolts (that I have) to slide the awning plate as they won't slide into the roof bars. - Due date: Before Thursday, 5 October 2023

60sq mt render on retaining wall

$1,000

Redlynch QLD, Australia

27th Sep 2023

Need to render a new retaining wall - Due date: Before Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Fill in and render small window

$200

Manunda QLD, Australia

26th Sep 2023

I have a small hole/window that I need filled in and matched to the rest of the wall which is rendered The window is approx 20 x 80cm - Due date: Flexible

Rendering

$400

Manunda QLD, Australia

22nd Aug 2023

Rendering a small brick area around front balcony

Render 45m2

$1,234

Trinity Park QLD, Australia

7th Aug 2023

render 45m2 over blueboard. materials supplied - Due date: Flexible

Replace damaged rollout caravan awning

$2,000

Redlynch QLD, Australia

6th Aug 2023

This is an insurance job but need it done next week. - Due date: Before Friday, 11 August 2023

Put awning on roof rack / make roof rack higher w brackets i have

$100

Yorkeys Knob QLD 4878, Australia

23rd May 2023

make my roof rack HIGHER with new brackets & hardware i have. Take old awning off & put on my new awning to roof rack.. - Due date: Flexible

Very kind and hard-working young man. Great communication even before the job started . The awning gave a bit if problems but he solved that with great idea/ hand - made exsta brackets, he had to cut & grind.... no problem & exsta hours... Would totally recommend him for any job. Thanks so much! Well done ...*****

In need of a tradie/handyman who can hang some picture frames

$75

Port Douglas QLD, Australia

16th May 2023

Need a handy person who can hang around 3-5 pieces of artwork onto the wall. - Due date: Flexible

Handy Man / Tradesman

$300

Earlville QLD 4870, Australia

8th Mar 2023

R&M for home of individuals with limited mobility - items include internal and external work on a besser brick home. Prefer a tradesman or someone with extensive solution based professional finish. - Due date: Flexible

Brandon was efficient and considerate, working around the tenant's lifestyle. Brandon offered practical options as solutions when the cost was a consideration. He just got the job done and left the place tidy.

Handyman / Tradesman for Multiple little Jobs

$500

Cairns QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2023

We are looking for a carpenter / handy man with common sense and self initiative to complete a few odd jobs at one of our properties in Cairns, including silicone, hanging blinds, tightening / fixing hinges, repairing swollen laminate etc; A solid half / full day worth of work, might have to split over two days to let glue dry etc. We are a builder family interstate trying to avoid flying up and finding someone local, and you will be paid upon confirmation and inspection of works completed, by our local family. Please let me know an hourly rate / day rate. Work includes: Upstairs Entry external door locks (check and replace if need) Upstairs Bathroom replace bathroom towel rail Upstairs Bathroom replace sink tap Upstairs Bathroom replace silicone around bath Upstairs BR3 Hinges need replacing Upstairs BR3 Drawer edges need new iron on edging Upstairs BR3 locking hook Upstairs BR4 Repair sliding door EXTERNAL Replace bronze windows / doors (waiting on fab) Upstairs Internal Blinds need hanging Upstairs Kitchen Hidden Laundry building Upstairs Kitchen Repair water damaged exterior wall under sink Upstairs Kitchen Benchtop - pull out - drill out swelling, glue shut - restore back to wall, silicone Upstairs Kitchen Pantry Hinges Upstairs Kitchen Replace and tighten hinges Upstairs Kitchen Drawers melamine edging Upstairs Kitchen Pantry wall Outside Perimeter Termite treatment - Due date: Flexible

Build a built in wardrobe

$1,000

Tully Heads QLD, Australia

30th Dec 2022

Basic 2 door sliding mirrored. 4 deep pigeon holes. I large shelf on top. Hanging space the width of 1 door. - Due date: Flexible

Staircase Balustrade and handrail

$10

Cairns North QLD, Australia

10th Nov 2022

The Rear Staircase (roughly 10 steps) has handrail only on 1 side (towards garden) wand required balustrade. The other side (towards the house) needs new balustrade and handrail. The Balustrade either can be in tension wires or hollow tubes welded and painted to the existing handrail with gaps no bigger than 120mm. The other side needs to be similar. The timber treads need repair/replacement. Alternatively please provide another quote if both sides of the Balustrade can be done similar to front staircase( In Timber/Metal) please see attached photos of Rear staircase and Front staircase for reference. - Due date: Before Saturday, 12 November 2022

Installation of motorised awning to RV

$500

Smithfield QLD, Australia

29th Sep 2022

I have 12 feet x8 feet motorised awning needs to be installed on my Motorhome - Due date: Flexible

Awning broke in todays storm

$5

Newell QLD, Australia

28th Sep 2022

Completely collapsed and broken from huge rains. Will need replacement urgently Have insurance Will add damage pics when daylight - Due date: Flexible

Render front of house

$35

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

22nd Sep 2022

Looking for quote to render front of my house . Must have previous experience. Approximate 20 m. Hourly rate or full quote. - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

Ceiling rendering

$999

Holloways Beach QLD, Australia

18th Aug 2022

Rendering job on the ceilings for granny flat project is required - Due date: Flexible

My Motorhome awning has a mumber of small pin holes at the top

$100

Manunda QLD, Australia

18th Jul 2022

Small holes my Motorhome awning - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 July 2022

Render a brick home

$5,000

Edmonton QLD, Australia

15th Jul 2022

Need rendering a single store brick home in Edmonton - Due date: Flexible