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Great service.

Install an awning over a door

$200

Very professional, on time and quality work. Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Patch and fill gyprock lighting holes

$120

Very happy with Ivan's service

I would like to get the power point installed in the WIR

$100

Lee has been excellent in his job. I would definitely use his services in the future

Dismantle and disposal of plasterboard walls and false ceiling

$400

Well spoken tradesman. Highly efficient and professional work.

Reinstate drywall and cupboards

$500

Great communication and amazing work!

Leaky tap and roof plastering

$250

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Canberra

$150 - $387

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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 Canberra

Drywall repair

$500

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Installed cupboards with multiple blowouts. Need to seamlessly and professionally resection part of the wall

I want to render 8 square metres of wall

$300

Belconnen ACT 2614, Australia

25th Jun 2026

To render about 8 m sq entrance to house. Imagine included - it's the yellow brick area.

Plastering of holes in walls in a 50 square metre space

$400

Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Minor holes in walls need plastering, ready for end of tenancy handover

Repair large plasterboard / gyprock hole in wall & paint touch up

$200

Woden Valley ACT 2605, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Hi, I need a plasterboard/gyprock hole repaired in an internal wall and a little patch job where the paint has come off from a picture frame. (see photos). Looking for someone experienced with plaster repairs to: * Cut back damaged area and make the repair properly * Patch/replace plasterboard * Apply plaster/joint compound and sand smooth * Match existing wall texture * Prime and paint the repaired area so it blends in Materials can be supplied or included in your quote. Please include labour & materials and let me know if you need to inspect first. Location: Curtin Flexible with timing.

Chad was very lovely to work with. He was prompt, flexible and did the job perfectly. He matched the paint exactly and left spare for around the home. You can’t tell the hole was there anymore, very friendly, polite, humble, cleaned up after the job. Would highly recommend his services to anyone. Thanks again Chad.

Dismantle infrared sauna at Lyneham address (1-2 people required)

$200

Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Looking for 2 practical handypeople to disassemble a 3-person iHealth Premium Infrared Sauna in the backyard of a residential property in Lyneham and stack the dismantled timber panels and components in the garage. The task shouldn't take more than 1-2 hours. This link displays a photo of how the assembled sauna looks: https://foundspace.com.au/product/foundspace-3-person-premium-infrared-sauna/?srsltid=AfmBOop_8OzB8Y8hQ34gTUMBj4WmL-EbEAL0ASxCD1EYojjLE2J-XpNe The job must be completed by or before 12pm Saturday, 27 June. No prior experience with saunas is required, but you must be handy and bring your own tools (cordless drill, screwdrivers, and ideally a soft plastic/rubber mallet). Please note: The largest timber wall panels weigh roughly 30kg to 40kg each, so two people are recommended for the lifting phase to avoid scratching the wood. Key Tasks: - Unplug and safely organise the internal roof wiring (all cables are clearly labelled). - Unscrew and remove the internal accessories, bench seat, and roof panel. - Carefully unclip and lift the interlocking timber wall panels apart. - Stack the dismantled timber panels and components safely and neatly in the garage. Instructions: - I can provide a step-by-step disassembly guide developed using AI to reverse-engineer the process described in this video on how to assemble the sauna: https://youtu.be/rJ7B5swUsU0?si=defqLIzQIpu6QyOp. - It might help to skim through the video to get a visual understanding of the components and how they fit together. Note: Packing, wrapping, and transport are being handled by a separate removalist company who will pick up the sauna after 12pm on Saturday, 27 June. This request is for disassembly and move individual parts to the garage only.

Damien was extremely punctual and highly efficient. He arrived on time and completed the job to a high standard in half the expected time. Highly recommended.

Plastering Works

$10

Waramanga ACT 2611, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Plastering Works for Renovation - 2x Bathrooms, 2x Bedrooms, 1x Laundry & 1x WIR - Approximately 180m2

Need a plasterer to patch up two small parts in house

$300

Canberra ACT 2612, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Need a plasterer to patch up two small marks

Garry was efficient, polite and did an amazing job fixing my wall and window where my puppy had chewed. I am definitely booking him for another job!

Supply & Install door canopy awning on external laundry door

$100

Throsby ACT 2914, Australia

17th Jun 2026

Need supply and install of an external canopy door awning for rain in Throsby.

Install Illuminated House Number on Rendered Letterbox

$100

Taylor ACT 2914, Australia

12th Jun 2026

I need a qualified tradesperson or electrician to mount and wire an illuminated house number onto my front letterbox. There is a white electrical conduit running along the ground right next to the letterbox ready for connection. My main priority that is has a completely clean finish, with fully conceal wiring so that nothing is visible on the outside of the letterbox once it's complete?

Check this power point is ok and put a new face plate on

$80

Downer ACT, Australia

1st May 2026

I need a sparky to do a small job for me, check that this PowerPoint is safe (something fell on it) and put a new face plate on. I can sort out the rest (patching and painting)

Reliable and punctual! Would recommend!

Install indoor sensory hammock, patch holes in roof plasterboard

$150

Whitlam ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Trying to hang a sensory hammock for the kids that needs to be fixed into a joist with 2 bolts. Looking for you to also chuck some spackfiller or w/e in the holes I've drilled. I’ve used a stud finder to find what I thought were the ceiling joists, but driving a nail/drill bit through hits air. The roof has a bedroom above it if that provides any useful info.

Fantastic!!!! Showed up within 30 mins of booking, great communication. Job done.

Power Point Cover Replacement

$130

Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory

22nd Apr 2026

Hi all, Looking for someone to help with a small job: Replace a cracked power point cover (GPO), outlet is working fine Location: Ngunnawal ACT 2913 Happy to share more pictures Let me know your availability and experience. Thanks!

Jarred was great to deal with, really friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. He replaced the cracked GPO quickly and did a clean, efficient job. Appreciate the prompt turnaround and the courteous approach. Would happily recommend him.

Patch Gyprock gaps and holes

$250

Throsby ACT, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Patch 3 x ceiling gaps near ac grilles 1 x wall hole patch

Dave was prompt and has great workmanship

Window fabric awning

$10

Spence, Australian Capital Territory

11th Mar 2026

Need to change or fix the window awning fabric curtain Feel free to provide quote or offer

Did outstanding job and very much approachable

New Power Point

$100

Theodore ACT, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Need a new power point put in for my work station

Awesome work love the work

Plasterboard/Gyprock wall patch repair (~40cm L-shape hole)

$200

Canberra ACT 2912, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, Looking for someone experienced with gyprock / plasterboard repairs to fix a wall opening left after some plumbing work. The hole is roughly 38.5cm x 37.5cm and currently L-shaped. It will need a proper patch so the wall is solid and finished neatly. Ideally the job would include: • installing a plasterboard patch • taping the joints • applying compound • sanding to a smooth finish Basically looking for the wall to be finished paint-ready. I can provide the matching paint if painting is included. Please only quote if you have experience with gyprock wall repairs. A few things to confirm in your offer: • your total price including Airtasker fees • whether your quote includes both labour and materials • whether the job includes patch, taping, compound and final sanding • whether it will be left paint-ready or if painting is included • whether you have public liability insurance • whether you provide any workmanship warranty / guarantee Photos attached. Looking for someone reliable who can do a clean, professional repair. Budget around $200 but open to reasonable offers. Thanks!

Great job fixing the wall - hardly tell there was a hole before. Very efficient and professional.

Assemble chairs, clean/re-arrange kitchen, clean bathroom and verandah

$120

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Small bathroom, verandah, kitchen including re-arranging cupboards, assemble five Ikea chairs. Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: None Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Friendly and fast - would recommend

Wall Plastering

$100

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Small wall plastering job for our home

Impress with how good the result

Plastering over small/medium holes

$350

Oxley, Australian Capital Territory

16th Jan 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to repair wall damage from removed fixtures. Includes multiple small holes, several larger cut-outs, and a long horizontal section that needs patching and skimming. Wall needs to be smooth and ready for paint once finished. Photos attached. Easy access, residential house. Happy for offers from qualified plasterers.

We are very happy with the work done

Plasterer as removing skylight

$200

Gilmore ACT, Australia

14th Jan 2026

Need hole filled in on ceiling

Friendly cleaned up after himself job looks good. Would recommend.