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Very helpful and super friendly. Highly recommend!

Affix Metal Numbers to Rendered Wall

$100

On time, easy and confident. Will certainly work with Craig again.

Moving an existing power point

$100

I am delighted with the work! Darren is highly professional, takes great pride in his work and has taken the time to close the holes in my wall properly and ensure that the paint finish is up to the standard that I was happy with. Very grateful and would highly recommend!

Plastering small holes in walls

$80

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

David was great. Came when he said he would and brilliant communication all round. Would highly recommend.

Remove 2 stripped screws from metal awning rod

$40

Quote and service is great very professional extended job for Gareth to another job due to his professionalism Thanks

Fence balustrade stabilising

$100

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

$150 - $440

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$150

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$264

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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

House rendering

$2,000

Doncaster VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Please quote for the house rendering , including window and pipe to match 1. Front only up to the gate 2. Whole house

Fix drywall

$200

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Two large holes, 3 small holes and a crack in white drywall. Need to be filled and painted. Materials not supplied, must be done this weekend

Move power point and FTA TV outlet

$250

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

I need two electrical outlets (one power point outlet and second the FTA TV - foxtel can be cut)moved from their current location on the skirting board about ten cm to the actual wall. The electrical outlets are circled in orange and green in pick - the need to go up ~10cm The wall is double brick. Depending on cost I may also need another power point put in the bedroom

Render Repair

$250

Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

4th Feb 2026

I need render and paint repair for a small spot on the exterior wall of my house, but the spot is a bit high, please see photo.

Simon is friendly and efficient, I am very satisfied with Simon’s job quality, thank you Simon!

Fix crack in drywall wall near light switch

$150

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Need someone to fix a crack in a drywall wall near a light switch (see photo). Job includes patching the crack, smoothing the surface, and repainting to match the existing wall for a clean finish. Small indoor repair.

Plasterboard Plastering - North Balwyn

$350

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Professional pleaster required to : 1. Backfill and plaster 3 x wall and 1 Ceiling hole ( Plasterboard supplied ) 2. Ceiling joint repair, requires cut out and plaster 3. 2 wall scrim repairs ( photo's not clear ) Plaster Finish to be Level 4 rpreperation for painting

Punctual, good communicator, high standard of workmanship. highly recommend.

Assemble a 2 person sauna

$150

Kew VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Assemble a 2 person sauna. Company said should take 2 people less than 1 hour and not too difficult. Have instructions

Install compliant power point for dishwasher

$100

Burwood VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2026

I need a electrician to install a compliant power point for a dishwasher. Details: • Dishwasher load: ~1.7 kW, 230 V • Install fixed wiring (no extension leads) • RCD-protected circuit • New 10A GPO located in sink cabinet or adjacent cupboard

Wall plasterer

$1,000

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

29th Jan 2026

install new plaster boards home reno

Help to fix damaged drywall

$120

Ashburton VIC, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Impact damage on dry wall, need to be replaced. 50x 60 cm

Work done in quick time with no hassles. Highly recommend

Small Render Job – Urgent – Render Blueboard Planter Wall 6m x 350mm

$650

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

I’ve recently extended an existing 6m rendered planter box wall by approx 350mm in height using a timber frame and blueboard. I’m looking for an experienced renderer to render the new blueboard section so it matches the existing rendered finish and colour (Paperbark) as closely as possible. Scope of works - Render newly installed blueboard / lightweight wall section only - Match existing render texture and colour (Paperbark) - Small, tidy job. About 2 sqm. - Easy access and clear work area - Estimate half day work Requirements - Proven experience rendering blueboard - Supply own tools and materials - Neat finish required to blend with existing wall Timing - Urgent – ideally within the next few days

Daniel and Stu did an outstanding job. Polite, punctual, clear in communication and great blokes. Would recommend 100%.

Electrical power point removal and other

$300

Ashburton VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2025

(1) Remove and cap off 2 power points and 1 outdoor light in carport which are both not functional (2) Remove and cap off isolation switch for heater. Note, switch is not functional as heater has been removed (3) Cover exposed wiring to power point in bedroom (4) Install fire seal to switch board

Excellent work and nice person to deal with

Custom internal flyscreens – multiple awning windows (measure & quote)

$100

Bulleen VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I’m looking for a professional to measure and quote for custom internal aluminium flyscreens for multiple awning windows in my home. Some windows are in the kitchen and bathrooms and have internal winder handles, so flyscreens will require custom cut-outs. I may proceed in stages, starting with key windows first and adding more later depending on the quote and workmanship. Please quote per window and advise on mesh type for different areas.

Great job and beautiful

Need a plasterer

$200

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

8th Dec 2025

Need a plasterer for a couple rooms in a townhouse. Pics attached. Message me for more info

Very communicative, and helpful! Would recommend

Remove items from home - car roof rack and awning

$50

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Need assistance with removing roof rack and x2 awnings from my house. The roof rack and awnings are already off the car, but will have trouble disposing of so need assistance with this. The roof rack is from a Land Rover Discovery, and the 2 awnings are approx 2.5m long Pic of the rack and awning when on the roof

Stacey was great. Awesome communication, and did an awesome job. Wouldn't hesitate to use again

Replace power point and light fitting

$150

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Replace power point in bath room and light fitting in hall way

Matt responded and came to do this work within an hour.

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!

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.

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