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Recent Tradesman reviews in Melbourne

Friendly, efficient, punctual, great!

Removal of a Dutch hood style shop awning

$180

Extremely knowledgeable and polite.

Buy wood & Build a balcony bench top bar fitting over the balustrade

$20

Excellent Will use again, highly recommemded

Electrician replace power points/downlights

$500

Good bloke. Good work.

Hi, we need a side fence made of brick rendered and painted.

$400

Professional, respectful, efficient. Thanks Jason.

Plastering gaps in the roof

$300

Andrew did a fantastic job disassembling and reassembling our infrared sauna. Super efficient, knowledgeable, great communication & reliable. Would definitely recommend

Disassemble and reassemble sauna

$250

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Melbourne

$150 - $475

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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 Melbourne

I need a retractable awning for a window

$1,200

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

13th Sep 2026

I need a retractable awning for my 3.4m wide window on the first level of my townhouse.

Remove blinds & install 3 curtain rods + curtains into plasterboard

$180

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Looking for a reliable handyman to remove existing blinds and install 3 new curtain rods with curtains (including kitchen area, approx. 2m each). Scope of Work: Remove existing blinds: Unscrew and take down current blinds and brackets cleanly (I will dispose of old blinds). Install 3 curtain rods: Accurately measure, level, and securely mount brackets to plasterboard walls, hang the 3 curtain rods, and attach curtains. Supplied by me: 3x curtain rods, mounting brackets/hangers, and all curtains on-site and ready to go. Tasker to bring: Cordless drill, step ladder, spirit level, and measuring tape. Heavy-duty plasterboard fixings (e.g., WallMates, hollow-wall anchors, or toggle bolts) and a stud finder to ensure all brackets are securely anchored and will not sag or pull loose. Please confirm you have your own tools and suitable plasterboard fixings when submitting your offer.

Plaster walls and ceiling where built in wardrobe was removed.

$300

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

13th Sep 2026

We have removed our built in wardrobe and would like the area where it was to be plastered.

Tradie Needed - Rehang Heavy Sliding Door

$100

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

12th Sep 2026

*open to offers* Urgent: Experienced Handyman Needed to Rehang Heavy Sliding Bedroom Door I have a large, heavy internal sliding door that was removed from its track and now needs to be put back into place. The door and existing sliding mechanism are all there and were working correctly before it was removed. The job is essentially to correctly re-engage/rehang the door onto the existing track and make sure it is sliding properly again. Friends have attempted to put it back but, due to the weight of the door and the mechanism, I need someone who has actual experience installing or repairing large sliding doors. The door is quite heavy, so you may need a second person to assist with lifting it into position. This is urgent and must be completed by Monday at 3pm at the latest. Please only make an offer if you have experience with sliding doors/door tracks and are confident you can complete the job.

The team did an amazing effort.

Plasterboard installation

$1,500

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

12th Sep 2026

I need 3 walls plastered. One large wall and 2 smaller walls with windows, all in the same room.

Chipped render, 2-3cm radius roughly

$100

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Abit of damaged render very small, need to have it render touch up and colour matched to existing

Render Touch-ups

$1,000

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Render the following: Photo 1 - Bottom of shared wall Photo 2 - Around air vent case Photo 3 - The face of the porch Render texture must match and blend in with existing house. We have a painter who will colour match the paint so render product does not need to include paint colour.

Earthing to 11 power points + 2 RCBOs

$2,000

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

10th Sep 2026

A RentSafe compliance check found unearthed power points across the original cottage and a 1990s kitchen and bathroom addition. The report lists 6, but the electrician missed several points inside cupboards — the actual count is 11. The rear slab section is compliant, and the switchboard has a main earth electrode and a compliant RCD. Access notes: subfloor is not crawlable, so work needs to come from the roof space or wall cavities. Roof space is accessible via a manhole above the bathroom. Kitchen and bathroom are tiled. Scope: - Run earths to 11 power points - Install 2x 10A RCBOs for the lighting circuits - Electrical compliance certificate on completion Fixed price please. Licensed electricians only — happy to share the full inspection report.

Drywall fix

$50

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Need help with drywall fix, just some small patches and paint match.

Great help, thanks!

Repair small drywall patches and paint match off-white matte wall

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

5th Sep 2026

I need a professional plasterer/painter or experienced handyman to fix several minor drywall damage in my rental property. The walls are off-white with a flat/matte finish. Requirements: Seal drywall paper Plaster & sand minor imperfections Colour-match & paint Texture blend Please include the cost of the paint/materials in your offer, much appreciated.

Great service. Arrived early, got the job done quick, and gave professional advice - really appreciate the work done.

Remove Fabric Awning

$250

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Take down awning fabric.

Craig was amazing to deal with. Cannot recommend enough.

Electrician Needed – Add Double Power Point, Concealed Wiring

$300

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

I’m looking for a licensed electrician to install one new double power point on a plasterboard wall in my apartment. There is an existing double power point approximately a few metres away near the marble shelf, which I’d like the new outlet to potentially be supplied from. The job: * Install 1 x standard double GPO underneath the existing picture frame (see photo). * Ideally run the cable inside the plasterboard wall cavity from the existing power point. * I want no visible cabling or plaster chasing between the two points. * Only the necessary cut-out for the new GPO. * Please assess whether the existing GPO/circuit is suitable for the additional outlet. * Supply and install the GPO. * Test and leave the installation compliant and tidy. * Licensed electrician only – Victorian electrical regulations apply. Budget: $250–$300 Seeking a fixed price agreed before starting. Please quote including labour, materials and installation and confirm you are a licensed electrician in Victoria. Photo attached showing the existing socket and proposed location

Great electrician.Very efficient I highly recommend.

Wall / render patch and paint

$500

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

31st Aug 2026

100 x 200mm render and paint. Client has correct paint on site.

All around great, Thanks

Plasterer/painter

$500

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Need help finishing a room. Probably 1-2 days work. Willl be working with me per day

Adam has been really efficient and an excellent painter/plasterer

Plastering (painting)

$200

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I need holes in the wall fixed from a tv bracket in two bedrooms

Absolute legend, did a great job and went above and beyond

Plasterer needed – kitchen bulkhead, column + under-stairs finishing

$900

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Experienced plasterer needed in Brunswick East for a kitchen bulkhead and related finishing work, plus an under-stairs cupboard. Kitchen * Build, sheet and plaster a new bulkhead above the overhead cabinetry. * Approx. 2.1 m wide x 325 mm high from ceiling to cabinet top. Final measurements to be checked on site. * Depth to align neatly with the front of the upper cabinetry. * Create a clean shadow-line/recessed finish above the cabinetry. * Install matching cornice across the new bulkhead and tie into the existing cornice. * At the tall fridge cabinetry, finish the nib wall neatly and return the cornice along the hallway side so it terminates cleanly at the nib wall, rather than wrapping around the short end. * Finish the short end of the nib wall flush and clean beside the fridge cabinetry, including the top junction shown in the photos. * Close and plaster the narrow gap between the island counter frame and services column (about 3cm x 90cm) * Finish exposed corners/edges, including corner bead, stopping and sanding where required. * Caulk/seal small gaps at plaster-to-cabinetry, cornice and wall junctions. * Leave ready for painting. Under-stairs cupboard * Complete/tidy existing plasterboard inside the cupboard, including the low sloping underside of the stairs. * Main unfinished wall area is roughly 1.2 m x 2 m or less. * Sheet over remaining exposed wall/framing. * Tape and stop joins, corners and screw holes. * Tidy rough/unfinished sections shown in photos. * Caulk small gaps where required. * Sand and leave ready for painting. Photos show the current condition and intended works. Job may require more than one visit for setting/drying between coats. Please quote for the full job and advise if materials are included. Painting not required.

Roy was on time, efficient and did a beautiful job. He even did a couple of extra touch ups for free. Will use him every time for plastering now.

Replace plasterboard above kitchen where tiled splashback will go

$300

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Removed splashback tiles from kitchen and 1 layer of plasterboard came off with it (see pictures). Need new plasterboard installed by qualified tradesperson. Approx 5m x 0.6m plasterboard required. Must be ready for splashback tiling after. Needs to happen before kitchen installation Monday 31 August.

Excellent thank you

Exterior Painting – Weatherboard House Trims, Gables, Awning & Fascias

$1,200

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Looking for an experienced trade painter to repaint the exterior architectural trims, gables, and fascias of a single-storey weatherboard home in Thornbury (see attached photos). Scope of Work: Front Facade: Paint front gable trims/battens, window awning/hood, timber window frames/sills, and lower plinth baseboards in a heritage muted olive green (per mockup image). Rear Facade: Paint rear roofline fascias, gable cladding/trims, window/sliding door perimeter trims, and lower baseboards. Side Laneway/Path: Paint metal/timber fascias, gutters, downpipes (changing over from burgundy), and lower baseboards along the side pathway. Prep Work: Light sanding, cleaning down surfaces, scraping loose paint, and spot priming where required. Materials & Requirements: Paint (Supplied by Painter): Painter to supply premium exterior acrylic paint (e.g., Dulux Weathershield or Taubmans All Weather) tinted to agreed olive/green trim colour (e.g., / Olive Leaf). Equipment: Painter to supply all brushes, rollers, masking, drop sheets, and ladders/step platforms. Access: Flat, clear ground access at front, rear, and side brick pathway. Please state your experience with exterior timber and metal trim painting and include links/photos of past work when submitting your offer.

Dan was great to deal with and did an excellent job.

Fix hole in plasterboard

$100

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

20th Aug 2026

We have a hole in our plasterboard in the kitchen that needs to be fixed/patched. The area to be patched is approximately 10cm x 10cm.

Great communication and a great job. Highly recommended!

Plasterboard finishing

$500

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

14th Aug 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to do a professional skim coat, fill gaps, and give smooth finish on newly installed gyprock." "Job is ready now, flexible with timing.

Excellent commission . Great work