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Recent Tradesman reviews in Brisbane

Very prompt & courteous. Would definitely hire again.

Plastering

$300

Awesome job - thanks so much!

Move power point for dishwasher

$100

Friendly guy, great result.

Plastering patch jobs

$120

Came at late notice and had great communication!

Fix hole in plasterboard wall

$200

Timely get the job done with no drama. Thanks Stan.

Install a power point on a wall (lowset brick veneer house)

$120

Singh was great at communicating, reliable, hard working and did an incredible job of the plastering. We would love to work with him again.

Plastering for bathroom addition

$1,500

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Brisbane

$165 - $500

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$165

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$280

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$500

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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 Brisbane

Powder coat metal staircase balustrade

$200

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

8th Apr 2026

Powder coat metal staircase balustrade a brushed gold colour.

Rendering

$350

Everton Park QLD 4053, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Small rendering job two small sections either side of fire place (approx 2m2)

Render piers and wall

$1,000

Highgate Hill QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Need 8 piers rendered. If all goes well will use you on upcoming projects.

Plasterer

$35

Brisbane QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Plasterer 1 year experience

Plasterboard a ceiling

$10

Red Hill QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Supply and install moisture-resistant plasterboard to outdoor 5.5 x 7m ceiling, fixed to existing framing, 6 downlight cut-outs and one ceiling fan, square set edges, prepared to paint-ready finish. No demolition required. Two panels already removed, other panels have visible joints and some light damage, so I assume best to replace the entire ceiling.

Plastic awning on veranda-drain stagnant water and clean..

$50

Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

7th Apr 2026

1. Roll down plastic awning on the deck to release the stagnant water. 2. Hose down deck to clean off the stagnant water. 3. Hose down the awning to clean it. 4. Roll it back up.

Render and paint exterior front facade of 2 level building

$3,000

Milton QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2026

They've got to clean up the glue / tape from the old sign, screet a bit of render on the bit where the letters were to make it consistent and paint just the front part of the facade on the top. Colour was called Parchment I believe but they can just take a chip with them from the post.

Render and paint external building facade.

$3,000

Milton QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Clean up glue/tape from old sign. Render and paint where the old letters were. Paint front part of 2 storey building facade.

Licensed Electrician: 1x Double Power Point & 1x LED Downlight

$160

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Hi, I am the owner of an apartment in Brisbane City and need a licensed electrician for two small tasks: ​1. Replace 1x Double Power Point: I have already purchased the new Hager Silhouette power point (see photo). It is a like-for-like replacement. ​2. Replace 1x Kitchen Downlight: One integrated LED downlight is out (see photo). Please provide a new LED downlight fitting and install it for me. ​IMPORTANT: The existing lights are WARM WHITE (yellowish light). Please ensure the replacement matches this color temperature exactly. ​Requirements: ​Must be a licensed electrician. ​Provide an Electrical Safety Certificate upon completion. ​Quote should be all-inclusive (labor, call-out fee, and the cost of the new Warm White LED fitting).

Good service!Highly recommended

Repair hole in plasterboard ceiling

$300

Balmoral QLD, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Repair Plasterboard Ceiling. No water damage. Easy access. Cut out damaged section neatly Install new plasterboard patch Tape and set joins Sand ready for painting Painting not required, I will paint.

Brilliant Work - On Time and great communication. Very thorough and nice presentation and explained to us what he had done and what he had used. Would highly recommend

Painter to paint balustrades

$50

Seven Hills QLD, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I am after a painter to paint balustrade Timbers before I cut and install them. And also paint already installed balustrade, I have already got a coat on the installed Timbers. $45/hr cash 8 hr day

Great service, highly recommended

Render small surface

$150

Balmoral QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2026

3.3 sqm wall we had to redo waterproofing. Need to render again.

Good work thank you. I recommend

Wall plastering

$500

Grange QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I need a professional plasterer to finish a newly built room. All gyprock is already installed on the walls and ceiling. This is a finishing job only—taping, mudding, and sanding. Room Dimensions: 2m x 4.2m with 2.4m high ceilings. Key Requirements: Square Set Finish: No cornice is being used. I need a perfectly flush, clean square finish on all wall-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall internal corners. Uneven Joins: A few boards have uneven joins (see photos) that will need a professional touch to feather out and ensure a flat surface. Full Finish: Tape and set all recessed and butt joints, external corner beads, and all screw heads. Sanding: Final sand must be paint-ready. Cleanliness: You must clean up all dust and plaster debris from the floor and site upon completion. Details: Materials: Please include the cost of all tape, base coat, and topping compound in your quote. Timing: Ready to start as soon as possible. Location: Grange Equipment: Please bring your own stools, tools, and drop sheets. A vacuum-attached sander is highly preferred to manage dust.

James did a fantastic job. Incredibly thorough and diligent. Cleaned up very well afterwards. I highly recommend him. Our job was for plastering of a new room, getting it to ready to paint

Patch 3 x holes in plasterboard (no painting required)

$150

East Brisbane, Queensland

7th Feb 2026

Need 3 holes patched and skimmed Professionals only please Need to keep the mess down and clean up after sanding. Might be easier to cut the whole section out and replace as one piece ?

Skilled professional

Install outdoor awning

$361

Morningside QLD, Australia

26th Jan 2026

Install an expandable awning on an outdoor patio. Comes in box and easy to install.

Happy to work with Ken again.

Repair 1 large (approx 10cm) hole & 2 smaller holes in plasterboard

$400

Morningside QLD, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Curtain rail ripped away from the wall in master bedroom and left a roughly 6-6.5cm diameter hole in the plasterboard. 2 smaller/shallower holes in teenage son’s room, one around 3cm diameter and second around 6cm. We are looking for someone to tidily repair these holes as soon as possible, although we will not repaint at this stage.

Very thorough work, Navid. And a very pleasant man. Highly recommended!

Install fixed drop arm canvas awning

$750

Newstead QLD, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Will require a scissor lift as being installed at a height of 4.5m. Canvas size is 6.9m x 2.5m. Two person job. Appropriate licensing required.

Happy to work with Austin. He was helpful when others weren’t.

3D rendering

$1,000

New Farm QLD, Australia

7th Jan 2026

3D for new gate house construction

Professional and personal service Good communication and understanding of clients needs

Tradie tasks: re-hang sliding doors, drill + mount camera on post

$200

Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Re-hang two interior bedroom sliding doors that are off balance. Sand down (and chip away ) wooden door joint that is incorrectly sized for door frame. Drill and mount security camera on outside steel post. Small furniture lift/re-arrangement

Fantastic AirTasker. Stuart communicated clearly, ironed out the tasks perfectly and was polite and professional. Well done mate!

Rendering small block walls

$1,500

Hawthorne QLD 4171, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Small block walls need rendering

Great guy who did an awesome job - highly recommend