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Recent Tradesman reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Matt did a great job fixing our drawers. Would highly recommend.

Fix built in wardrobes

$300

Very professional and takes pride in his work.

Gyprock gap around tv

$250

Brilliant, neat and efficient

Paint and sand holes in gyprock walls

$500

Great job done ... highly recommend.

Install outside motorized awning

$250

Great work. Tidy and on time. I would highly recommend

Quote for: Render retaining wall

$10

Danny put plasterboard on a wall and filled a hole in the ceiling for me. He was great at communicating with me, arrived on time and completed the job efficiently - would recommend!

Plasterboard over brick wall and plaster over a hole in a ceiling

$500

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

$185 - $580

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$185

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$318

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$580

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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

Handyman with plasterer experience for a small wall

$200

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Skim Coat & Wall Preparation – Bondi Beach Looking for an experienced handyman / plasterer to smooth and level an internal wall ready for painting. Wall Dimensions: * Approx. 92 cm wide high ceiling * Existing wall has uneven texture, old patch repairs and minor imperfections See photos Scope of Works: * Prepare wall surface * Fill and repair imperfections * Apply skim coat to entire wall * Sand smooth and leave paint-ready * Please include all materials and fees Please provide: * Quote * Estimated time required * Photos of similar work completed * Confirmation of experience with skim coating and wall restoration

Switch plate, outdoor power point

$200

Woollahra NSW, Australia

4th Jun 2026

remove dimmer from a 2 gang switch plate with 2 switch only. Check one power point that is not working install an outdoor power point outside back door The address bounces to Watsons Bay the right address is Woollahra

Disposal of existing small kitchen, wall rendering and floor tiling

$500

Maroubra NSW, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

Disposal of existing small kitchen, walls rendering and floor tiling 2mx3.6m

Fix sliding doors on 3 built in wardrobes

$180

Port Botany NSW 2036, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

Replace Wheels on 3 Sliding built in wardrobes(6 Doors Total) Task Description I need someone to repair the sliding mechanism on three built-in wardrobes. The roller doors are currently stiff and not sliding well, so they need new wheels and materials to slide smoothly again. Here are the specific job requirements: • Fix three built-in wardrobes with two doors each, totaling six sliding doors. • Remove the doors and replace all existing wheels or rollers with new ones. • Clean and check the tracks to ensure the new hardware glides perfectly. • Provide an all-inclusive quote that covers both your labor and the cost of the replacement wheels for all 3 built ins.

Sand and seal blackbutt balustrade

$150

Randwick NSW, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Needs to be sanded smooth and then a couple of coats of sealer- I have the Cabots clear

Fix awning on front porch (water damaged)

$300

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

1st Jun 2026

Awning on front porch had been water damaged during the recent non-stop rain - looking to have it fixed as soon as possible - photos attached, Let the know any questions!

Resurface bath tub

$1,000

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

31st May 2026

Professionally resurface bath tub and make it look new. Worn out and chips .

Repair and re-render facade

$500

Paddington NSW, Australia

30th May 2026

I’m looking to have someone repair and re-render a small facade which is approximately 3000mm high by 5500 mm wide.

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.

Hang 3 picture frames in plasterboard wall

$100

Kingsford NSW, Australia

6th Apr 2026

We need 3 medium sized framed prints hung on plasterboard walls

Perfect! Thank you!!

White set internal render wall

$300

Coogee NSW, Australia

5th Apr 2026

I have a 4.4m x 2.7m wall in a bedroom that needs to be white set rendered prior to painting. Please include in your quote, a rate per 10sqm in case there are other areas that require the same. Please also include advise the cost to cover and white set over the following vent.

Danny did a fantastic job, no fuss, good communication, highly recommended

Looking for someone experienced with ceiling / gyprock repairs.

$250

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

My salon ceiling has water damage and a small section around a downlight that has cracked. The ceiling will likely need the damaged plasterboard cut out, replaced, patched and made ready for painting. Photos attached. Ideally someone who has experience with ceiling repairs and downlights. The leak has already been resolved but the ceiling now needs repair. Location: Paddington. Please quote including materials if possible. We have the paint available on site.

Jacob was amazing to work with! He’s so detailed with his work, I highly recommend him!

Plastering for ceiling and wall

$200

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Plastering for some ceiling and walls for an apartment. We have the existing cornices

Did a great job! Would use again

Electrician to put in power point

$100

South Coogee NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2026

I need a power point put in in my hallway! There is one on the other side of the wall so it should just be a matter of connecting through to that one

Amazing efficient job! Will definitely use again!