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Recent Tradesman reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Great work and quality, very helpful giving us tips for other repairs as well, and even going the extra mile to fix things we hadn’t even asked him to as part of the quote. Definitely recommended!

Wall rendering

$900

Gyprock repair expertly done! Excellent work... very professional. Will definitely use Fernando again.

Gyprock patching

$150

Fantastic job. Arrive on tim and was meticulous. Would highly recommend

Ceiling plasterer - Patch ceiling

$200

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

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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 Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Gyprock wall and door

$1,000

Maroubra, New South Wales

8th Jul 2026

Gyprock wall metal or wood frame and door, frame, skirting and cornice. L shape wall, 2.6 long with door x 2.4m wide, ceiling height approximately 2.7m

Install cables to 5 cable guided awnings

$400

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7th Jul 2026

Hi there, I need help with finishing a job of 5 cables guided awnings. 4 of them are installed and just need to fix the cable to the wall, the other one got its brackets installed but need the awning to be lifted to the brackets and then fixing the cables. Easy and accessible job, need to be done on Monday

Re-secure Power Point in Bellevue Hill

$40

Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia

6th Jul 2026

I need someone to re-secure an existing power point that has come loose from the wall in Bellevue Hill. The fitting is not to be replaced - it just needs to be safely reattached and the wall area tidied up so it looks neat and secure again.

Wall skimming - Plasterer Required

$250

Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia

6th Jul 2026

We recently took a mirror off the wall and the glue has taken off some of it. We need this wall skimmed by a plasterer so we can have a neat wall for a new/different mirror. - Job needed as soon as possible 🙏🏻

Choo did a great job. Was very easy to work with and communicated promptly and efficiently. He was also very patient with our timeline. Recommend!

Patch and paint 2 x outdoor Render spots & 1 x internal Gyprock wall.

$150

Randwick NSW 2031, Australia

6th Jul 2026

Patch and paint two outdoor Render spots (allyway pillar and front doorbell)and patch and paint some spots on an internal Gyprock wall (electrician cut squares to thread power point along the bottom of wall).

Square off wall with stud wall. Gyprock.

$650

Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Retail store changing room. Need to tidy the wall and square off the change room with a stud wall. Approx 900 wide x 2.4 high Using an easy craft vj board as per pic. Allow for a stud for power and lighting to be attached to. Needs to be done on a Monday.

Render to render bathroom to prepare for tiling

$600

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Render to render bathroom and small toilet area to prepare for tiling bring your own render bags see photos need it done friday

Need rendering quote

$10

Rose Bay NSW 2029, Australia

30th Jun 2026

I need a few holes and small walls to be rendered in the next week before my painter starts painting. Please can you come quote the job, noting that this task is for a quotation ONLY.

Fix render for wall

$10

Waverley NSW 2024, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Recently removed a built in laundry with very tough tiles to remove and we need to fix the render that got taken off the wall before we repaint it. Wall is 1600 x 2200. Plumber is coming to cap off pipes on Friday 3/7, so welcome to come anytime after that.

Beyond happy with his work. A hard worker with a great attitude. Fixed the render on our wall with no issues. Timely and efficient.

Repair and Render Damaged Front Doorstep Edge

$200

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced concreter or renderer to repair the damaged front edge of an external tiled doorstep. The work includes: * Carefully cut back/remove enough damaged and loose concrete to create a solid repair area. * Make good the damaged section with suitable exterior repair mortar/render. * Form a neat, consistent curved/rounded edge along the front of the step. * Blend the repair into the existing threshold and surrounding surfaces. * Protect the existing heritage tiles, timber gate and adjacent paving during the work. * Remove all debris and leave the area clean. The repaired edge needs to be durable, weather-resistant and ready for painting once cured. Please include labour, materials and tools in your offer. Photos show the current condition. Experience with concrete repairs, rendering and older properties preferred.

Great communicator turned up on time and completed the job well.

Refix 2 Power Points & 1 Light Switch to Wall

$350

Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to fix electrical fittings after an internal wall demolition. I need the following reinstalled and connected: Refix 2 power points. Refix 1 light switch. Test the circuit and confirm everything is working correctly. Ensure all work is compliant and provide a Certificate of Compliance if required. The wall is already open, so all wiring is exposed and easily accessible. No wall chasing or demolition is required. Located in Bondi Junction. Please quote including labour and any minor materials required. Licensed electricians only.

Really invested in the project, gave lots of options for electrical design, final job looked great

Need plasterer and painter

$300

Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia

17th Jun 2026

Site inspection and preparation * Supply and install moisture-resistant Gyprock ceiling sheeting * Reinstate ceiling section and secure to existing framing * Tape and set all joints * Sand and prepare surface for painting * Apply sealer undercoat and two finish coats of ceiling paint

Amazing workmanship great personality will use again

I need a builder to fix my gyprock wall from a fallen TV

$100

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Unfortunately, my 75-inch TV fell off the wall. I have some holes to fix. It’s a bit tricky, as the wall is gyprock. The holes are small, but I am assuming there will be filling and painting involved. Thanks

Amazing job! Thank you

Diagnose & repair suspected cable strike behind plasterboard

$450

North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

29th May 2026

I was installing a TV bracket when one of my power circuits started tripping. When the breaker is reset there's an audible "popping" sound, strongly suggesting a drill bit or screw has caught a cable behind the wall. Breaker is currently isolated and labelled off. What I need: • Diagnose and confirm the fault • Repair the damaged cable to AS/NZS 3000 standards (accessible junction box or rerun as required) • Insulation resistance (megger) test the circuit afterwards to confirm integrity • Issue a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) Site details: • Switchboard: modern Clipsal MAX9 with individual RCBOs per circuit — the affected circuit can be fully isolated without disturbing the rest of the house • Strike location: behind a heavy-duty articulating TV bracket. A light switch directly below the bracket suggests the cable is on a vertical run from that switch • I can remove the TV and bracket before you arrive, or leave it for you to drop — happy either way • ⚠️ Important: the wall is finished in a bespoke Monaco Grand Prix poster wallpaper that cannot be easily replaced or matched. Please plan to make the smallest possible access cut, and factor minimal wall disturbance into your approach. I'll handle wallpaper/plaster make-good myself afterwards. What I need from your quote: • Licensed electrician only (please include licence number) • Breakdown: call-out, labour estimate, materials, CCEW • Whether you'd splice in an accessible junction box behind a flush cover, or rerun the cable to the nearest accessible point • Earliest availability — not urgent but want it sorted this week Happy to send through additional photos of the bracket, switchboard, and likely strike location on request.

Amazing job. Neat, found and fixed the problem and put a plug in for free.

3 min job - drill 1x 10mm hole through gyprock wall (parking avail)

$30

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

20th May 2026

Super quick job - my tools are in storage Just need one 8-10mm diameter hole drilled through an internal gyprock wall - so I can run a small hose through it (wall approx 75mm wide) Power point availalbe if your drill needs Easy access to house (park in driveway) You'll be in and out within 5-10 minutes

Ultimate professional, communicative and friendly.

Rendering quote

$10

Coogee NSW, Australia

18th May 2026

Quote on plastering job in Coogee

Prompt replies to messages, attended site quickly and sent through quote without issue

Plaster / White Set Rendered Wall

$1,200

Coogee, New South Wales

17th May 2026

Looking to get my dining room walls re-plastered or white set. Room is approx 3.3x2.5 for scale, three walls as pictured, no ceiling. Two base coats and one top coat. I’ll sand and paint. Preference is for as soon as possible so let me know your availability in your offer.

Good communication and did a great job on my dining room

Tradesman needed to install laundry cabinet

$700

Maroubra NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

I have purchased the Otti oak laundry cabinet, countertop, sink and associated hardware. Need a tradesman to help install. Current sink will need to be removed and any plumbing that may be required also. I would also like advice on a sliding door while doing the job. But I don’t have this yet and not sure what best option would be. Laundry is on the deck of my house. External but under cover. Any questions before sending an offer please let me know. Technical specs are here; https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/Byron-Natural-Oak-Laundry-Cabinet-with-1300mm-Extended-Carrara-Countertop-and-Sink-OTTI1242.html

Great work by Matt putting my laundry cabinets together. Efficient and good communication, would recommend.

Hang heavy mirror on render wall

$120

Bronte NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

I need a confident handyperson to hang a Rachel Donath Dora Gloss Mirror — a premium fibreglass mirror (70cm × 95cm, 17kg) — on an internal pebbledash render wall. The mirror uses a French cleat hanging system (wall cleat + mirror cleat). The wall cleat needs to be fixed securely into the masonry behind the render. 📦 WHAT’S SUPPLIED: • The mirror (already delivered, in box) • French cleat bracket (included with mirror) • Screws (included with mirror) 🛒 PARTS TO PURCHASE (reimbursed on receipt): Before arriving, please pick up from Bunnings Rozelle (Mullens St, Rozelle): • 4 × M8 heavy-duty masonry anchors (Fischer FUR M8 or Ramset Dynabolt M8) • Estimated cost: ~$20–25 (fully reimbursed) 🔧 TOOLS REQUIRED (please bring your own): • Hammer drill with masonry bit • Spirit level • Screwdriver • Measuring tape • Cable/pipe detector ⚠️ WALL NOTES: The wall is pebbledash render over brick. Anchors must drill through the render and at least 50mm into the brick behind. Standard plastic plugs are NOT suitable — this is why we need the upgraded anchors above. ✅ JOB IS COMPLETE WHEN: • Wall cleat is fixed level and securely into the masonry • Mirror is hung and stable • No cracking or damage to the surrounding render 📬 Please include in your offer: • Your experience with masonry/render walls • Whether you have all tools listed above • Your total price (labour + parts reimbursement)

Great job & friendly guy!

Tradie with public liability insurance to install bike wall anchor

$150

North Bondi NSW, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Need a tradie with public liability insurance to install my ANKR bike anchor to an outside masonry wall. Please confirm you have insurance in offer.

Wai was fantastic! He was flexible with timing as we had to await strata approval for our job. He was quick, courteous, and did fantastic work. Will absolutely work with him for future jobs.