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Recent Tradesman reviews in North East Melbourne

Great work....highly recommended!

Need a qualified electrician to put a power point in.

$150

Nick was prompt and did the job quite quickly!

Patch and skim drywall behind where wardrobe was removed.

$300

Quick response and great result thank you!!!

Repair and check power point

$200

Very patient with the task , done a great job !

Awning repair

$200

Prompt and good quality work.

Repair hole in plasterboard

$150

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

$150 - $450

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$150

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$250

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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 North East Melbourne

Plastering and painting - 1 hole in ceiling & 6 old vents

$400

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

19th Aug 2026

I have 1 hole in my roof & 6 old gas heating vents that I'd like plastered & painted. Image of the hole & 1 vent provided.

Electrician -Awnings remote not working

$120

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

19th Aug 2026

My awning has a remote and motor. Since last few daya its not working. I tried replacing batter but no success. Need to fix this.

Power point installation and mount some brackets

$100

Wallan VIC 3756, Australia

18th Aug 2026

I require a double power point to be installed into a bedroom (I do not have the point or wiring - happy to get from Bunnings if told what to get.) I also have x1 TV mounts x1 PlayStation mount and x1 wall desk mount all 3 I have - just after someone to install. Happy to pay cash - would prefer today as I’m home and work other days. Located in Wallan. I have attached photos of the wall space (on the bottom of the wall is an aerial point this is ideally where I would want the power point near) other photos are of the products I currently have and want mounted. At a minimum - someone to at least do the power point installation.

new double power point with usb.existing power point behind the wall.

$10

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

18th Aug 2026

Hi.. new power point.. existing power point on the other side of the same wall. Single story house in Wollert.. need double , possibly with usb a and c points.

Got the job done in no time.. good communication, timely service.

Plastering and painting of wall cracks

$400

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

18th Aug 2026

Hi! I need a couple of cracks (one relatively small and one big) plastered and painted over. I have some Dulux natural white paint left over after painting the house that should be enough to cover up the new plaster. Cracks have been caused (we think) by reactive clay soil and a dodgy storm water system. The storm water system has been fully replaced, just want the cracks repaired.

Awesome guy, awesome work. Super helpful and knowledgeable and fixed up some extra bits and pieces for me while he was here. Would recommend and will use again.

Floorboard water damage repair

$500

Watsonia VIC 3087, Australia

18th Aug 2026

Require fix up of water damaged floor board (pot plant leakage).

Plaster roof . Sand the drywall and repaint. Small part.

$200

Mill Park VIC 3082, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Sand the drywall and repaint. Small part.

Licensed electrician to move power point/lights & fix bathroom fan

$350

Heidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to move a power point, relocate a light, add a ceiling light on a separate switch, and repair or replace a noisy bathroom exhaust fan. No plaster repairs or painting required. Single story house

Electrician Needed to Install Power Point in Wardrobe

$200

Watsonia North VIC 3087, Australia

10th Aug 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to install a standard power point in my walk-in wardrobe. There is currently no power point in the room, but there is a ceiling light with a wall on/off switch.

Great service, highly recommended.

Plasterering

$10

South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

5th Aug 2026

I have two areas in the home with some mould, I want this cut out and patched up. One is in bathroom, and the second is in pantry. Thanks

Very professional tradesman.

Electrician - install exterior power point

$100

Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I need a power point installed near my water pump. There is an interior power point directly behind the area (weatherboards) so it should be a straightforward job. I can provide the plug if needed, or please specify price for that if you will supply. Thanks

Excellent communication and timeliness from Karl. We were very happy with his work.

Fix drywall problems, repaint and reposition ethernet outlet

$500

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

I need someone to patch holes, a tear in the drywall, install an ethernet outlet, reposition a crooked ethernet outlet, cover a hole in the wall, and fix failed attempts to cover holes in the walls. Also need it to be sanded and painted. I am flexible on the price, please look at the photos first before making an offer. I can only upload 10 photos, there are about 30 more screw holes in addition to whats in the photos. I uploaded the worst ones.

Thanks for your work!

Install new power points

$500

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I need some additional power points installed for a large computer sutep. The location is near existing power points in a living area on the second floor. There are some secondary jobs that could be done depending on price. - Relocate a bathroom fan switch and install an auto shut-off. - Cover an exposed cable - Install some down lights over the computer area

Really happy with Jason's work.

Plasterboard repair + paint colour-match — 3–4 spots, END OF TENANCY

$450

Epping VIC 3076, Australia

26th Jul 2026

Hi, I'm moving out of a rental and need a few interior wall/plasterboard repairs done and painted before handover. Looking for someone who does proper board repair and colour-matching (if possible), not just quick filler — this needs to pass a rental exit inspection. There are 3–4 spots across the property: One is impact damage where the plasterboard has been pushed in/punctured (roughly [football/fist] sized) — likely needs the damaged section cut out and a new board patch set in, taped, sanded and painted. A couple of smaller gouges/holes that need filling, sanding and painting (if possible). One or two edge/corner areas where the surface has lifted. I'll show you all spots on arrival. If possible I would like the finished repairs colour-matched so they blend with the existing paint. Important: ⚠️ This MUST be fully completed (repaired, dried, sanded, painted) by Wednesday 5th August — I hand the keys back Thursday. Please only bid if you can genuinely finish by then, allowing for compound drying time. Please confirm in your offer that you cut and replace board (not just fill). Please bring your own materials and tools; let me know if paint is included in your price or if I need to supply it. Photos attached. Happy to answer questions. Thanks!

Gabriel did a great job matching the paint and going beyond what we needed to fix the property patching before leaving the property. Great job and we'll hire him again.

Electrician required to replace power point

$100

Doreen VIC 3754, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Electrician required to replace power point

Excellent work .no hassles

1 Medium to big mirror 1 clothes hanger install in garage drywall

$80

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

21st Jul 2026

to big mirror 1 clothes hanger install in garage drywall

Job completed on time thanks!!

Replace two plasterboard panels in garage, and repaint ceiling.

$500

Rosanna VIC 3084, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Replace two ceiling plasterboard panels in garage, then paint full ceiling white. Any time this week, or any future Tuesday is good.

Denis was great to deal with, good communication and did all the right things, highly recommend!

Small Plastering Job

$50

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

26th Jun 2026

The cornices has dropped off the ceiling and needs to be reaffixed

Adam was punctual, polite and very thorough with his work. Highly recommend him.

Render patch ups

$300

Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Need render touched up and painted. Small cracks at base of render and gaps need to be filled

On time and good work. Would recommend