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Recent Tradesman reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Danny put plasterboard on a wall and filled a hole in the ceiling for me. He was great at communicating with me, arrived on time and completed the job efficiently - would recommend!

Plasterboard over brick wall and plaster over a hole in a ceiling

$500

Brilliant, neat and efficient

Paint and sand holes in gyprock walls

$500

Great job done ... highly recommend.

Install outside motorized awning

$250

Great work. Tidy and on time. I would highly recommend

Quote for: Render retaining wall

$10

Very professional and takes pride in his work.

Gyprock gap around tv

$250

Matt did a great job fixing our drawers. Would highly recommend.

Fix built in wardrobes

$300

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$185 - $580

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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 Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Refix 2 Power Points & 1 Light Switch to Wall

$350

Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to fix electrical fittings after an internal wall demolition. I need the following reinstalled and connected: Refix 2 power points. Refix 1 light switch. Test the circuit and confirm everything is working correctly. Ensure all work is compliant and provide a Certificate of Compliance if required. The wall is already open, so all wiring is exposed and easily accessible. No wall chasing or demolition is required. Located in Bondi Junction. Please quote including labour and any minor materials required. Licensed electricians only.

Licences electrician to move power points

$200

Rose Bay NSW 2029, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I need a licenced electrician to move power point 10 cm to the left on a Gyprock wall, another removed from the skirting of a built in wardrobe and two landline phone points removed. Photos in order below.

Patch Gyprock ceiling and install insulation

$500

Little Bay NSW 2036, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Patch ceiling and install a small drip tray and insulation. The main roof leaks into here we have it solved but need to put in a small drip tray (Where the stained picture is) Hot water heater style) and some reflective insulation and seal up. I’m happy with patching or replace entire sheet. Budget is flexible I just want it done with a clean finish. House with driveway easy access 8ft ceiling height. Will need some discussion on site.

Hardwire in a harvia the wall sw electric sauna heater 6kw

$250

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

23rd Jun 2026

After a quote to hardwire in a Harvia wall-mounted electric sauna heater (4.5kW) via an already existing dedicated 20A outlet. The laundry runs off a 20A breaker. The circut can be a will be a dedicated circut and run the sauna on its own. Its a few meters away from the sauna. Harvia wall sw electric sauna heater 6kw https://sdsaustralia.com/product/harvia-vega-bc/

Insulation and Gyprock to Walls and Ceiling

$2,500

Malabar NSW 2036, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Insulation & Gyprock Installation – Garage Studio Conversion Looking for an experienced gyprocker/plasterer to help finish a garage-to-studio conversion in Sydney. Scope of Work * Install wall insulation to all external walls. * Install ceiling insulation. * Supply and install plasterboard (Gyprock) to walls and ceiling. * Set and tape all joints. * Apply topping compound and sand as required, ready for painting (Level 4 finish preferred). * Cut-outs for downlights, speakers, power points, air-conditioning penetrations etc. Room Details * Studio is approximately 20m² floor area. * Rough dimensions shown in attached sketch. * Three external walls and one internal wall. * Split-system air conditioner will be installed as part of the project, so coordination around pipework penetrations may be required. * Existing framing is in place, although some sections may need packing/shimming as walls are not perfectly straight. What I’m Looking For * Experience with insulation and gyprock installation. * Own tools and transport. * Ability to advise on materials required. * Please quote separately for: 1. Labour only (I can supply materials). 2. Labour + materials supplied. I’m happy to purchase materials myself if that works out more cost-effective, and can arrange delivery to site if required. When Flexible over the next few weeks. Please include: * Relevant experience/photos of similar work. * Estimated timeframe to complete. * Whether your quote includes materials, rubbish removal and setting/sanding. Attached is a sketch of the room layout and dimensions. Budget: Open to quotes. Please provide your best fixed-price estimate after reviewing the sketch.

Repair patches on wall (plasterboard) and filling

$600

Vaucluse, New South Wales

22nd Jun 2026

2 holes on plaster board to be repaired And 5 dents to be filled Filled and painted white

Good work, clear and transparent communication

Repair and Re-render Facade

$1,000

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

21st Jun 2026

I’m looking to have someone repair and re-render a small facade which is approximately 3000mm high by 5500 mm wide. Note that part of the facade is already painted and the area across the top to the garage door is marine ply. I have a few length of corner bead on site.

Fix a gyprock wall. Small hole was made. Repair it

$150

Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Small hole made in wall. Need it filled and fixed. No need to paint. Just repair it

Need plasterer and painter

$300

Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia

17th Jun 2026

Site inspection and preparation * Supply and install moisture-resistant Gyprock ceiling sheeting * Reinstate ceiling section and secure to existing framing * Tape and set all joints * Sand and prepare surface for painting * Apply sealer undercoat and two finish coats of ceiling paint

Amazing workmanship great personality will use again

I need a builder to fix my gyprock wall from a fallen TV

$100

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Unfortunately, my 75-inch TV fell off the wall. I have some holes to fix. It’s a bit tricky, as the wall is gyprock. The holes are small, but I am assuming there will be filling and painting involved. Thanks

Amazing job! Thank you

Diagnose & repair suspected cable strike behind plasterboard

$450

North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

29th May 2026

I was installing a TV bracket when one of my power circuits started tripping. When the breaker is reset there's an audible "popping" sound, strongly suggesting a drill bit or screw has caught a cable behind the wall. Breaker is currently isolated and labelled off. What I need: • Diagnose and confirm the fault • Repair the damaged cable to AS/NZS 3000 standards (accessible junction box or rerun as required) • Insulation resistance (megger) test the circuit afterwards to confirm integrity • Issue a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) Site details: • Switchboard: modern Clipsal MAX9 with individual RCBOs per circuit — the affected circuit can be fully isolated without disturbing the rest of the house • Strike location: behind a heavy-duty articulating TV bracket. A light switch directly below the bracket suggests the cable is on a vertical run from that switch • I can remove the TV and bracket before you arrive, or leave it for you to drop — happy either way • ⚠️ Important: the wall is finished in a bespoke Monaco Grand Prix poster wallpaper that cannot be easily replaced or matched. Please plan to make the smallest possible access cut, and factor minimal wall disturbance into your approach. I'll handle wallpaper/plaster make-good myself afterwards. What I need from your quote: • Licensed electrician only (please include licence number) • Breakdown: call-out, labour estimate, materials, CCEW • Whether you'd splice in an accessible junction box behind a flush cover, or rerun the cable to the nearest accessible point • Earliest availability — not urgent but want it sorted this week Happy to send through additional photos of the bracket, switchboard, and likely strike location on request.

Amazing job. Neat, found and fixed the problem and put a plug in for free.

3 min job - drill 1x 10mm hole through gyprock wall (parking avail)

$30

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

20th May 2026

Super quick job - my tools are in storage Just need one 8-10mm diameter hole drilled through an internal gyprock wall - so I can run a small hose through it (wall approx 75mm wide) Power point availalbe if your drill needs Easy access to house (park in driveway) You'll be in and out within 5-10 minutes

Ultimate professional, communicative and friendly.

Rendering quote

$10

Coogee NSW, Australia

18th May 2026

Quote on plastering job in Coogee

Prompt replies to messages, attended site quickly and sent through quote without issue

Plaster / White Set Rendered Wall

$1,200

Coogee, New South Wales

17th May 2026

Looking to get my dining room walls re-plastered or white set. Room is approx 3.3x2.5 for scale, three walls as pictured, no ceiling. Two base coats and one top coat. I’ll sand and paint. Preference is for as soon as possible so let me know your availability in your offer.

Good communication and did a great job on my dining room

Tradesman needed to install laundry cabinet

$700

Maroubra NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

I have purchased the Otti oak laundry cabinet, countertop, sink and associated hardware. Need a tradesman to help install. Current sink will need to be removed and any plumbing that may be required also. I would also like advice on a sliding door while doing the job. But I don’t have this yet and not sure what best option would be. Laundry is on the deck of my house. External but under cover. Any questions before sending an offer please let me know. Technical specs are here; https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/Byron-Natural-Oak-Laundry-Cabinet-with-1300mm-Extended-Carrara-Countertop-and-Sink-OTTI1242.html

Great work by Matt putting my laundry cabinets together. Efficient and good communication, would recommend.

Hang heavy mirror on render wall

$120

Bronte NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

I need a confident handyperson to hang a Rachel Donath Dora Gloss Mirror — a premium fibreglass mirror (70cm × 95cm, 17kg) — on an internal pebbledash render wall. The mirror uses a French cleat hanging system (wall cleat + mirror cleat). The wall cleat needs to be fixed securely into the masonry behind the render. 📦 WHAT’S SUPPLIED: • The mirror (already delivered, in box) • French cleat bracket (included with mirror) • Screws (included with mirror) 🛒 PARTS TO PURCHASE (reimbursed on receipt): Before arriving, please pick up from Bunnings Rozelle (Mullens St, Rozelle): • 4 × M8 heavy-duty masonry anchors (Fischer FUR M8 or Ramset Dynabolt M8) • Estimated cost: ~$20–25 (fully reimbursed) 🔧 TOOLS REQUIRED (please bring your own): • Hammer drill with masonry bit • Spirit level • Screwdriver • Measuring tape • Cable/pipe detector ⚠️ WALL NOTES: The wall is pebbledash render over brick. Anchors must drill through the render and at least 50mm into the brick behind. Standard plastic plugs are NOT suitable — this is why we need the upgraded anchors above. ✅ JOB IS COMPLETE WHEN: • Wall cleat is fixed level and securely into the masonry • Mirror is hung and stable • No cracking or damage to the surrounding render 📬 Please include in your offer: • Your experience with masonry/render walls • Whether you have all tools listed above • Your total price (labour + parts reimbursement)

Great job & friendly guy!

Tradie with public liability insurance to install bike wall anchor

$150

North Bondi NSW, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Need a tradie with public liability insurance to install my ANKR bike anchor to an outside masonry wall. Please confirm you have insurance in offer.

Wai was fantastic! He was flexible with timing as we had to await strata approval for our job. He was quick, courteous, and did fantastic work. Will absolutely work with him for future jobs.

Hang 3 picture frames in plasterboard wall

$100

Kingsford NSW, Australia

6th Apr 2026

We need 3 medium sized framed prints hung on plasterboard walls

Perfect! Thank you!!

White set internal render wall

$300

Coogee NSW, Australia

5th Apr 2026

I have a 4.4m x 2.7m wall in a bedroom that needs to be white set rendered prior to painting. Please include in your quote, a rate per 10sqm in case there are other areas that require the same. Please also include advise the cost to cover and white set over the following vent.

Danny did a fantastic job, no fuss, good communication, highly recommended

Looking for someone experienced with ceiling / gyprock repairs.

$250

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

My salon ceiling has water damage and a small section around a downlight that has cracked. The ceiling will likely need the damaged plasterboard cut out, replaced, patched and made ready for painting. Photos attached. Ideally someone who has experience with ceiling repairs and downlights. The leak has already been resolved but the ceiling now needs repair. Location: Paddington. Please quote including materials if possible. We have the paint available on site.

Jacob was amazing to work with! He’s so detailed with his work, I highly recommend him!