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Recent Tradesman reviews in East Melbourne

Awesome job would recommend Liam to everyone

Double power point replacement

$100

Perfect quick and easy

Plasterer / patch work

$110

Reliable and good quality work - very happy. Thanks Liam!

Downlight repair/ Install/ outdoor power point

$800

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

Mark was great. Good communicator, did the task as described

Create a hinged door to help access under our verandah/house

$150

Great job. Timely, efficient and clean

Plastering

$130

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

$150 - $440

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$150

median

$260

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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

Handyman to repair wall render & water-proofing window timber.

$700

Kew VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Handyman required for rendered brick wall restoration and water-proofing timber beadings window edges. Mortar, paint, etc,.. supplied. Max 2 days work.

Plastering

$100

Maranoa Ward VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Plaster sheets are hung and 2/3 layers of mudding has been completed. Wanting qualified plasterer ONLY to come to sand and finish any mudding needed to complete job and get house ready for painting. The house is 2 stories (110sqm per story), downstairs has a ceiling height of 3m, upstairs has a ceiling height of 2.7m and the staircase void is also in need of plastering. Please respond with day rate you would charge or price the entire job. Serious inquiries only please

Install + relocate power points

$500

Blackburn VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Looking to relocate a few powerpoints (and nbn cable if possible) to make arranging my network area much easier) I would arrange the plastering of the original locations. additionally I am wanting to install a powerpoint to conceal cable (pic 3) I also have cables in pic 4and 5 which i wish to conceal (they are powered by USB A Finally theres 1-2 additional power points i would possibly be interested in

Small cornicing plastering job

$10

Balwyn North, Victoria

20th Oct 2025

Have installed new cabinets - need the top part plastered.

Render an exterior brick wall approx. 10 m x 3 m

$250

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I have a brick wall that needs a bit of love. I have cleared all the trees in front, and will HP water clean it. I need to fill the gap (not much) between the bricks where old concrete has fallen off and render the whole wall so I can paint it later on. Or ideally, have a render with the color already in it. Mainly for esthetic. I do not need a premium finish - just need to hide these red bricks with cream white / sandy finish

Cooling vent plastering .5 Cooling vents and 5 small speaker vents

$100

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Remove the cooling vents speaker points and plaster it to cover and paint ( provided) there

Fix railing in built in wardrobe

$100

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2025

The railing in our built in wardrobe (used for hanging clothes) in the master bedroom has come off. We need a new railing installed.

Plasterboard Patch & Repair – Ready for Paint

$225

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Looking for a plasterer or experienced handyman to patch a section of plasterboard around an old wall recess (approx. shown in photo). Tasks include: • Supply and install plasterboard to fill cut-out • Tape, set and apply compound (2–3 coats) • Sand smooth and leave ready for paint • Tidy edge near existing cornice (not expecting full cornice replacement, just a neat finish) No painting required – just a clean, professional finish ready for me to paint over

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.

Plastering a hole on wall

$200

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Looking for an experienced plasterer to repair a small hole in an internal wall (see photo attached) – about the size of a female fist (cannot fully fit through). After repair, repaint the patched area to match the existing wall. Tasker must supply all materials, including paint, and ensure a professional finish. Must have ABN. Flexible with timing but prefer within the next few days. Thanks

Rhoit is really good at what he does! I got it done within 24 hours！

Plastering

$5

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Quote Please Hi we have a decent amount of solid plaster wall that needs replacing. And a lot of other large and small cracks that need repairing. Could we please organise a quote? Thanks heaps.

Great Guy. Looking forward to working with Mal.

Under eave plasterboard relpacement

$150

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Under eave plasterboard relpacement that has fallen. Require white paint. 2nd level so ladder required as its on side of house

The best proactive handyman we've ever worked with, thanks Chris!!

Build sauna

$150

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Help build a sauna tools required instruction state should only take two hours

Ariel did an amazing job. It was a challenging job however he did not give up. The finished product is amazing. Would highly recommend.

Render retaining wall

$300

Box Hill North, Victoria

22nd Aug 2025

Render top of cut down retaining wall with base coat and exy rear top to return render down approx 100 mm

Very happy with the work and communication

Fix / replace light switch & power point

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

1 x light switch slightly sunken in (still works) - can be fixed so no longer sunken? AND 1 x broken power point switch needs replacing

Good communication and did a good efficient job

Tiling a verandah

$500

Camberwell VIC, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Lay 600x600mm tiles on a concrete verandah- approximately 8 square metres (1.8 x 4.3 metres ) There is also one small vertical face ( see photo)

Serhii did a great job tiling our veranda- communication was good and we are pleased with the result

Install a light fitting and power point

$250

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

26th Jun 2025

My movers broke the existing light fitting Need a new one installed & a new power point on the other side of the wall

V happy! Quick service & helpful advice for other tasks Recommended