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Recent Tradesman reviews in East Melbourne

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

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

$150

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

Matt was superb. Not only a great plasterer but a top person to deal with. Will certainly be using matta again if I have any plastering needs. Well done Matt on being a super person and doing a superb job. Wish I could give you 6 stars.

Plastering of about 1 square metre

$200

Perfect quick and easy

Plasterer / patch work

$110

Awesome job would recommend Liam to everyone

Double power point replacement

$100

Job well done .

Replace polycarb sheets on Verandah roof

$800

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

$150 - $440

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$150

median

$265

high

$440

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Average reviews for Tradesman Services in East Melbourne

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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

Repair/ paint to the render of the front house + door painting

$2,000

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Front house cracks in the render finish need repair/ paint. Front door needs new coat of blue paint.

Render Repair

$100

Balwyn VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Need render repairing this damaged spot

Replace canvas on broken awning

$250

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Canvas torn due to strong winds. Looking for a replacement of just the canvas as the mechanics of the awning itself still works. Measurements of the canvas are roughly 2.8m wide and 1.7m from top to bottom but I can see some extra canvas rolled up at the top as shown in the photo

Repair cracked render

$400

Surrey Hills, Victoria

10th Nov 2025

Repair cracked render, don’t worry about the paint

Daniel did a good job, he repaired some cracked render for me

Electrician to fix power points and light switches

$300

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

9th Nov 2025

I moved into a new place and removed some kitchen cabinetry that had internal power points and shorted our power. We now have general power up and running but the kitchen and wall oven main switches remain off with no power from points in kitchen, study and bathroom. Lights are all working. The task: - Review remaining power points in the 2 bedroom unit need a look over to ensure all is safe as some seem fine and others definitely in need of replacement. - Replace/fix existing faulty switches and power points. - Restore power to the power points in the kitchen, study and bathroom. Floors are getting sanded this week so cannot get in before Friday 14/11. Please let me know if you’re available on this date.

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!

Relocate and install power points in laundry

$100

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Relocate existing powerpoint to side wall and install double GPO for dryer on rear wall

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.

Fill and polish the plasterer

$50

Bulleen VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Need to fill holes in roof.

Build two plasterboard bulkheads for glass wall (office fit-out)

$800

Blackburn VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Looking for someone experienced with plasterboard and metal framing to build two short bulkheads attached to the ceiling. These will be used to fix glass walls and doors underneath. Details: • Two bulkheads: • 8 m long × 0.4 m high • 3.6 m long × 0.4 m high • Ceiling height is 3 m • Use 64 mm metal stud • Line both sides with 13 mm plasterboard • Finish ready for paint (taped and sanded) • Include all materials, labour, and clean-up Thank you

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