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Recent Tradesman reviews in East Melbourne

Amazing work. Johnny is very friendly and reliable. Highly recommend.

Rendering interior brick wall

$300

Excellent job by Neil. Very professional and efficient. On time service. Strongly recommended. Thanks Neil.

Painter/plasterer to repair a small wall patch

$5

Fantastic job and great communication. Simon showed up on time, confirmed the requirements, explained what he was going to do, made some good suggestions and got on with it. Total professional. Would recommend and engage with again. Thanks Simon.

Plastering

$250

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

$150 - $400

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$150

median

$250

high

$400

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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

Exterior power point

$150

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2025

Exterior power point for a heat pump to be installed

Install power points in ceiling for Sonos speakers

$200

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Install power points to ceiling to connect speakers. Refer photos with blue marks representing the ideal locations noting there is wiring for lights already in each location.

Old mirror wall taken off , plasterboard put up

$350

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

17th Apr 2025

Old mirror wall taken off the wall of bathroom and replaced with plasterboard. Price negotiable

Patch exterior rendering on house.

$300

Camberwell VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2025

I need some rendering fixed in my house.son can paint it.

Lovely man, on time and efficient

Need a power point on the roof of double storey

$400

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2025

We have existing 3 phase power - need to run a power point on the roof for 28 kw heat pump to run.

Power point

$120

Doncaster VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2025

Opposite side of internal wall from existing power point

Balcony rendering

$5

Bulleen VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Old tiles need to be removed on bottom as they are falling off. We would like it rendered and painted instead for safety reasons. It is a concrete balcony

Plasterer

$200

Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

8th Apr 2025

I am moving house - & I put up 4 floating shelves - now I need to take them down - I need someone to fix the wall & match the wall paint

Thank you - great job

Plasterer patch ceiling

$150

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

26th Mar 2025

Looking for a plasterer to remove and patch 2 holes that were previously used for ducted heating. Holes will need to be prepared for paint (but painting is not required). Holes are approximately 40x40 and you will need to provide material.

Rohit attended quickly and completed the plastering work to a very high standard! Would recommend

Supply and install a single outdoor 240volt power point

$200

Bulleen VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2025

Weather proof power point supplied and installed by licensed electrician on brick wall at front of house.

Friendly fast and efficient

6 small holes plastering job

$200

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Just need a plasterer to repair 6 small holes. 4 are pictures and there are another two about the same size elsewhere. Job requirements include the plastering job, no sanding required.

Excellent work, thanks very much

Install two ceiling fans and 2 power points

$500

Surrey Hills, Victoria

20th Jan 2025

We are needing two ceiling fans installed. Replacing existing lights. The ceiling is concrete, as we are on the ground floor of a two story apartment building. We also need 2 power points installed on wall. (Brick) We will supply the fans. Qualified electricians only please.

Baz was quick and easy to lock in.

Plasterer

$200

Ashburton VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2025

We need a wall patched. 2 small holes behind a toilet

Very flexible and did a great job!

Plasterer on day rate

$5

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Im removing this walls so I need to plaster around the beam and install cornices. 4.5 m lenth of the beam. The ceiling will be cut 600 on each side to prop the walls. Please offer day rate. I will supply all.materials Dates : Sat 18 Jan or 21 Jan Time flexible

Good communication, very efficient and knowledgeable.

Plasterer to do minor patches

$300

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

18th Dec 2024

I have three holes in ceilings to patch. Each is around 30cm x 30cm and need it done urgently tonight. The budget is for the whole job not per hole

Great service and great attention to detail

Need electrician to change some power points

$400

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

5th Dec 2024

I just need an electrician to change 12 power points, to a new ones for aesthetics (so that I have the same style of power point throughout the whole house).

Excellent Airtasker highly recommended

Handyman / Plumbing / Plastering

$1,000

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2024

I bought a TOTO toilet suite and I need a tradesman who install the toilet and relocates the water outlet including "plastering". Currently, the water outlet is at the bottom, and we need to relocate it near the water tank. (refer to the photos

Great job!!! Thank you! He did plumbing and plastering too!

Electrician to replace 4 light switches & power points

$300

Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

28th Nov 2024

I have 4 broken or stuck light switches and power point that needs to be replaced by a licensed electrician. Note: electrician to provide materials, and issue a certificate of electrical safety

Highly recommend Matthew! Offered to come in on Sunday, arrived in the time frame and was able to complete the work efficiently.