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Recent Tradesman reviews in Illawarra

Thanks Sol! Very easy to communicate with and job done quickly and well. Cheers

Install roof racks and awning on van

$150

Jim did an amazing job. He left the job clean and clear. I highly recommend Jim for any jobs needing a skilled, courteous and professional Tradie.

Gyprock repair

$150

Sandra is excellent. She is very personable and does the job to a high standard. I highly recommend.

Plastering

$125

A very friendly polite young man. Did an excellent job!!

Replace 4 power points for new ones and replace outdoor porch lamp.

$200

Great service. Finished the job to perfection. Very profesional. Easy to talk to, would recommend tommy and would use his services again for sure👌🏻

Install gyprock/setting ready to paint

$5

Charlie was amazing, incredible work and very punctual- highly recommend !

Plastering - wall and ceiling patching

$1,500

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Illawarra

$175 - $450

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$175

median

$290

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$450

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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 Illawarra

Assemble sauna

$150

Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Assistance to set up infrared sauna. After 4pm as I can assist.

Setting gyprock

$10

Cringila NSW 2502, Australia

24th Jun 2026

We are having gyprock laid within the next week need a plasterer to come and set it.

Demo a verandah roof

$50

Dunmore NSW 2529, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Remove and dispose of back verandah - roof only. Hourly Need someone with tools

Tender Site Meeting Attendance – Wollongong Balustrade

$350

Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

# Airtasker Job Title: **Tender Site Meeting Attendance – Wollongong Balustrade Project (NSW)** ## Job Description We are seeking a reliable and professional representative to attend a **non-mandatory tender site meeting** on behalf of **DM Composites Pty Ltd** for the **Wollongong Balustrade Project**. ### Site Meeting Details 📍 **Location:** 2 Endeavour Drive, Wollongong NSW 2500 📌 **Meeting Point:** Wollongong Harbour Slipway, near the Winch House 📅 **Date:** Tuesday, 23 June 2026 🕥 **Time:** 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ### Scope of Attendance * Attend the tender site meeting on behalf of DM Composites. * Take clear, high-resolution photos and short videos of: * Existing balustrades and surrounding structures * Site access points * Waterfront conditions and work area * Any constraints or obstacles that may impact construction * General overview of the project location * Record brief notes regarding: * Site access and logistics * Existing conditions * Any informal discussions or observations from the meeting * Forward all photos, videos, and notes immediately after the meeting. ### Requirements * Arrive at least **15 minutes before the scheduled start time**. * Professional and presentable appearance. * Previous experience attending construction or tender site meetings is preferred. * Must have a smartphone with a good quality camera. * Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions. ### What We Will Provide * Company details and representative information. * Contact person available during the meeting for assistance. * Clear instructions prior to attendance. ### Deliverables ✅ 20+ clear site photos ✅ Short videos of the site (optional but preferred) ✅ Brief written summary of observations (5–10 bullet points) ✅ Confirmation of attendance immediately after the meeting We are looking for someone reliable who can represent our company professionally and provide quality site information to assist with our tender submission.

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Install timber bracing behind gyprock wall & install tv bracket

$200

Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Cut open existing plasterboard wall and install some plywood or timber bracing to take the weight of the tv. Reinstate Gyprock and install tv bracket above fireplace

James was excellent, did an incredibly neat & professional job. Highly recommended.

Plastering repair job on the corner of a ceiling

$1,000

Bellambi NSW 2518, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Needing a plastering repair job done, the roof had some water damage that’s now been fixed but need to fix the ceiling, it is just 1 corner of the room. ( Unsure of how much it will cost so ignore the budget part)

Put up awning over door way and sheet over pool shed and in pool area

$500

Woonona NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Put up two small awnings prefabricated over doorways. Put some clear roof sheets over existing pool pump, walls all done 1x1mtr. Put up 4 tin sheets under small awnings, frame and beams in place already

Patch and repair plasterboard

$200

Stanwell Park NSW, Australia

30th May 2026

Patch and repair three holes in plasterboard wall (Stanwell Park) Looking for an experienced plasterer or handyman to repair three holes in a bedroom wall. • Main hole: approx 30 cm × 15 cm • Second hole: approx 7 cm × 5 cm • Third hole (above door handle): approx 7 cm × 2–3 cm Job includes supplying materials, patching, taping, compounding, and sanding smooth ready for paint. Flexible on timing. Budget: $200 (negotiable)

Square set gyprock

$200

Port Kembla NSW, Australia

26th May 2026

Want to square set a laudry chute with gyprock about 300x400 plus patch one small hole 100x40 on ceiling Need done before Friday 29th May lunchtime

Great bloke. Experienced, good communication. Would use again

Install power points and tv outlets possible new antenna on roof

$350

Lake Illawarra NSW, Australia

23rd May 2026

Install new power points and tv points and possibly new tv antenna

Build infrared sauna

$100

Oak Flats NSW, Australia

13th May 2026

Put together an infared sauna We have had it together and apart a couple times due to moving. Just moved house again. My partner is super busy with work so unable to find time. Have instructions, may need a hand holding pieces (glass is heavy)

Railing on a verandah

$600

Albion Park NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Needing to install a railing on a small landing and steps for a granny flat

Sparky needed to add couple power points

$100

Port Kembla NSW, Australia

7th May 2026

Few power points needed

Plasterer for 3 ceilings

$600

Wollongong NSW, Australia

6th May 2026

Replaster 3 bedroom ceilings. There may be more plaster work which can be quoted on when doing the job also.

Demolish built in wardrobe

$200

Thirroul NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2026

Remove and dispose of built in wardrobe

Punctual, got the job done easy and quickly. Thank you!

Plastering garage ceiling

$300

Albion Park NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2026

5mx4m garage ceiling already sheeted with 3.6x1.2m Gyprock sheets. Just needs joints set and 55mm cove cornice installed. All material provided ready for labour only

Tradie needed door off rollers and curtain rods put in

$150

Coniston NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Tradie needed door off rollers and curtain rods put in. I have re done both myself but pretty shit job and kinda dodgy. Looking for someone to execute these properly.

Great work from Scott! Did exactly what we needed! Cheers

A patch up re-render rustic. an external brick wall 4m L by 1m H

$300

Thirroul NSW 2515, Australia

13th Mar 2026

rough render coat over old rendered brick low retaining wall

Great guy, great Job!

Set a small section of gyprock above a new door install

$100

Stanwell Tops NSW 2508, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Set a small section of gyprock that has been installed to close the gap between a new door frame and the ceiling. Front and back of the door frame need setting, and the back side needs a new cornice piece to match the existing cornice

Awesome work, punctual and friendly. Recommend!!

Mount this on a cement rendered wall

$100

Calderwood NSW 2527, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Mount this plaque on cement rendered wall at front of house

Josh was punctual, and came prepared for the task at hand, will definently use John again for any future tasks