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Recent Tradesman reviews in Canberra

Thon was very professional and completed the job as requested to a high standard

Mount some items on plasterboard wall

$150

Hao provided a few options for fixing our garage ceiling. He was upfront about the pros and cons of each option and the relative costs. He did a really good job for a fair price.

Rescrew gyprock in double garage.

$5

In the end I was happy, but this was a complex task and needed a significant amount of oversight from me. Jayson was great, prompt, communicative and knowledgeable about a variety of things. He arrived at my place with a labourer, someone that he hadn’t worked with before. Unfortunately, the labourer made a number of errors, resulting in the need to modify the design and purchase additional materials. This person also was a little careless onsite and caused some other damage to my property. Jayson was apologetic and worked hard to find a resolution to the issues and ‘make good’ on the quoted job. I have to commend his tenacity and persistence. I recommended that Jayson not bring that labourer onto another job. Jayson agreed. In the end, I have a verandah and I’m pretty happy with the result. It needs a few ‘extra’ holes filled because some timber’s were originally positioned incorrectly. To Jayson’s credit, he hadn’t built a bullnose verandah before and they’re a bit more complex.

Need a verandah kit built

$1,000

Thank you, very professional and made my damaged drywall look brand new again!

Patching a drywall

$200

Perfect job. Great communication, immaculate work and was on time.

Patch/sand small hole in plasterboard + paint section ceiling skirt

$100

Chad is a very experienced and professional painter. He went above and beyond in meeting our expectations but more importantly, he was kind enough to encourage my 5-year-old to help paint his room as well. I highly recommend Chad for your handyman tasks!

Paint a room plastering required

$600

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Canberra

$150 - $392

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$150

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$250

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$392

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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 Canberra

Plasterer Needed – Setting, Sanding & Patching Ready for Paint

$750

Waramanga ACT 2611, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Looking for a plasterer to complete the setting, sanding and patching of an existing renovation, ready for painting. All plasterboard sheets have already been installed, so no sheeting is required. The works include two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a walk-in robe and hallway, as well as five skylights. Looking for a good-quality finish throughout, ready for us to paint once completed. Located in Waramanga, ACT. Happy to provide photos of the current condition or arrange a time for you to come out and have a look before confirming a price. Please send through your availability and an indication of pricing.

Partial Gyprock replacement in the room

$800

Weston Creek ACT 2611, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Partial gyprock/drywall replacement in one room needed. The room size 3x3.75. Ceiling one line/sheet sagging. So it needs to be replace 1.2x3.7m wall 2 sheets + one small section. The wall has a door I will take architrave out if needed. wall 1.85 length up to wardrobe.so it is 1.85x2.43 wall 3m length has window 1.2x2.15m - 2 gyprock sheets celing 1.2m x 3.75m approx 1.5 gyprock sheets wall 1-1.5 gyprock sheet hallway approx 1 sheet sagging ceiling plywood 55mm cornice also needs to be replaced approx length: 2.4m + 1.8 + 3m + 1.6m

Sauna heater installation

$800

2611, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

I'd like to get my 6KW Harvia Sauna heater hard wired to my switchboard. I also want a light, which I will provide, installed in the sauna. To keep the costs down I'll dig a trench from the sauna to the house for the cable. More info in the provided image. Would appreciated a quote. I'm based in Rivett Best, Wouter

Install several new power points and fixtures

$650

Gilmore ACT 2905, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Licensed electrician to install a number of additional powerpoints and two light fixtures, full list below: Flexible on times and dates I’ve included a photo of the switchboard, along with photos corresponding to the works below. Laundry • Repair power point next to plant. Photo attached of the existing double power point. • Repair light switch. Photo attached of the existing switch. Bedroom • Install new power point on inside of the walk in wardrobe. Photo attached showing the proposed location inside the wardrobe. • Install new lighting above the artwork over the bed. Photo attached showing the artwork and wall. Picture of the art work light enclosed. • The new artwork lighting is to be dimmable. Ideally, we would like the dimmer incorporated into the existing bedroom switch plate rather than adding a separate switch. Photo attached of the existing switches. Glam Room • Install new power point inside the wardrobe. Photo attached showing the proposed location. Spare Room • Install new double power point on the wall underneath/behind the study desk. Photo attached showing the proposed location. Entrance • Repair the existing light switch, which is currently sticking. Photo attached. • Install new double power point on the shoe bench wall. Photo attached showing the proposed location. Lounge • Install 2 x double power points near the study/TV unit. • Optional: we have removed the need for this one En suite • Replace the existing vanity light above the mirror. Photo attached. We haven’t selected the replacement fixture yet.

Assembly of an outdoor sauna.

$1,200

Evatt ACT 2617, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Sauna assembly 4-6 person cabin sauna

Plastering Ensuite

$100

Rivett ACT 2611, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer/wall-lining installer to install 6mm James Hardie Villaboard to the walls of a small ensuite renovation in Rivett. Bathroom is approximately 1.8m × 2.8m with 2.4m ceilings and is already completely stripped back to the timber framing. All electrical and plumbing rough-ins will be completed before sheeting. Framing, noggins and floor will also be completed. Scope: * Measure, cut and install 6mm Villaboard to bathroom walls * Cut around plumbing/electrical penetrations, window and recessed mirror cabinets (no niche) * Correctly fix sheets to existing timber framing * Leave tiled areas ready for the tiler/waterproofer * No ceiling sheeting required * No demolition required I can supply the Villaboard and fixings. Timing is important: plumbing rough-in is being completed 7 October and tiling begins 12 October, so ideally looking for someone available 8 October. Please let me know your experience with Villaboard/fibre-cement wet-area sheeting, availability and price.

Put up Awning

$150

Farrer ACT 2607, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Bought a second hand electric awning (6m long) - need someone to install it at our house. Pictures are of awning at previous owners home and also a picture of where it will be going

Repair ceiling crack - small plastering job

$500

Holt ACT 2615, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Small celing crack running from corner of wall to middle ceiling near light fitting

Plastering holes in wall

$150

Holder ACT 2611, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Hi, we are looking for someone handy that can plaster drill holes on the walls of our house and make it look neat. We have about 5 drill holes. Happy to discuss if you use your own equipment or need us to supply.

Very helpful and professional. Did an amazing job with plastering the walls

Renderer to render 2 x block walls

$10

Franklin ACT 2913, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Need to small block wall extensions rendered (check pictures) one is 2.1 x 1m the other is 1.2 x 1m

Good job, rendered the wall.

Replace power points & light switches

$220

Ngunnawal ACT 2913, Australia

8th Sep 2026

replace 4 dbl power points & 2 light switches

Great efficient, helpful & friendly service.

Laborer to help install saunas

$220

Casey ACT 2913, Australia

24th Aug 2026

I need help to unpack and move Sauna parts for Sauna assemblies in Downer and Casey - expect from 7.30-1pm on Wednesday 26th - your own transport is preferable

Great help - couldn’t be happier - thank you

Convert two power points from two to four outlets

$200

Moncrieff ACT 2914, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Looking for two existing power points in our living room to be converted from two to four outlets. Seeking a qualified electrician to provide new faceplates/materials and labour for combined fixed price.

Murray was prompt, quick and professional. Will use him again.

Soundbar install (behind wall wiring + new recess power point req'd)

$300

Cook ACT 2614, Australia

17th Aug 2026

I'd like someone to install my new Soundbar underneath the tv (picture refers). I've managed to hide the power cord behind the tv and want to keep the same look for the soundbar, which will mean having someone poke a hole in the wall and going under the house to feed the power cord back in, behind the tv. It's also likely we'll need another power point behind the TV too, as currently it's just a one plug power point OR an adapter* I have the correct mount, as well as the sound bar. I'd need someone to bring two brush plates to keep the wall in good shape. Note there's only about 2cm gap behind the TV and we may also need to think about a recessed wall box behind the TV OR an ultra-thin flat plug/extension cord for side entry*. *If the latter easier fixes then I'd want to negotiate price down.

Lee helped with a job that seemed straightforward but became more complex as time went on. He handled it really well and we are very pleased with the outcome. I’ll get Lee back and I recommend him highly to others

Cap off some power points in a office.

$10

Canberra ACT, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Removing several power points from 2 walls in a office.

William was great to work with. Would recommend

Gyprocker/Plasterer

$1,100

Kambah ACT 2902, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Proven professional gyprocker/plasterer to: 1. Gyprock sheet both sides of a sliding door cavity that has been removed and replaced with studs/noggins ready for sheeting. 2. A non-load bearing wall has been removed (4.5m wide *2.7m high) and gyprock sheet required to lhs and rhs and ceiling where wall removed, including adding cornice to both ceiling sides. 3. Replace gyprock sheets to several ceiling holes that were cut out as inspection ports prior to the wall being removed. Gyprock to be left to a very high standard ready for me to paint. Ignore the far wall in the photo with the insulation batts. That won’t be gyprocked as part of this work. Job can be done in 2 parts: Part 1 to be done ASAP sheet old sliding door cavity and lhs of wall where wall removed. To make way for cabinetry install along that wall. Part 2 : remainder of work over next 4 weeks.

AMAZING worker! Nothing to hard. Very easy to deal with. I am blown away by his work ethic. 11/10.

Quote plastering job

$10

Ngunnawal ACT 2913, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Give us a quote for adding crown moulding to recently renovated kitchen and patch hole from wall heater that has been removed

Dave was efficient and got the job done within 24 hours. Had a great eye for detail and was very tidy

Need a plasterer to patch up two small parts in house

$300

Canberra ACT 2612, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Need a plasterer to patch up two small marks

Garry was efficient, polite and did an amazing job fixing my wall and window where my puppy had chewed. I am definitely booking him for another job!

Check this power point is ok and put a new face plate on

$80

Downer ACT, Australia

1st May 2026

I need a sparky to do a small job for me, check that this PowerPoint is safe (something fell on it) and put a new face plate on. I can sort out the rest (patching and painting)

Reliable and punctual! Would recommend!

Install indoor sensory hammock, patch holes in roof plasterboard

$150

Whitlam ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Trying to hang a sensory hammock for the kids that needs to be fixed into a joist with 2 bolts. Looking for you to also chuck some spackfiller or w/e in the holes I've drilled. I’ve used a stud finder to find what I thought were the ceiling joists, but driving a nail/drill bit through hits air. The roof has a bedroom above it if that provides any useful info.

Fantastic!!!! Showed up within 30 mins of booking, great communication. Job done.

Recent Safety Certificate Inspection tasks in Canberra

Electrical safety certificate is needed related to pool

$10

Whitlam ACT, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Hi i am trying to get electrical safety done just for pool area. All work is done properly last year but electrician has moved from the place.