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Recent Tradesman reviews in Melbourne

10/10. The team hung my retractable awning, it’s was a tricky job/ very heavy awning, hot day - not the best conditions! And everything was perfect. No hesitation recommending 🙂

Hang retractable awning on balcony (2 person job)

$350

Quick, efficient, on time. Perfect, couldn’t ask for more

4 power points installed

$400

Great clean job done by Jason highly reccomend

Plasterer to do a few small patch ups

$150

Beautiful plastering work!

Repair plasterboard mirror cabinet

$10

Daniel did a great job - very punctual, efficient and friendly!

Painter/plasterer - Minor patching and painting touch-ups

$250

Matt was great. Arrived on time, kept us informed, and did a fantastic job!!

Plastering and cornice repair

$1,000

What's the average cost of a tradesman in 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 Melbourne

Help us turn a wooden shed into a sauna

$2,800

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

28th Mar 2026

We have a very cute wooden shed in our backyard but it’s just gathering dust. We’d love it to turn it into a home sauna. We have done lots of research, however don’t have the building skills to DIY this ourselves. we need to : - Seal the eaves/roof of the current shed - remove some of the shelves, etc that are in there already.( hopefully some of these materials can be used to build the seats.) - maybe replace 2 existing windows, unless we can get the glass replaced with tempered glass. - line the interior with special insulation and heat reflective foil - line with wooden planks - Remake the seats We will do all the sanding and painting, etc and organise the electrician separately. Would hopefully love to find someone who has ever made a sauna before if that’s at all possible! Otherwise we anticipate it would be about three-four full days work all things going well

Awning window readjustment

$75

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Awning window cannot close on the right side. Possible case of frame warping. May need shaving or readjustment somehow. Last pic shows the left side which closes fine.

Render over bricks in fire place

$100

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Need a renderer to render over bricks in my fireplace, hearth and re-render over the internals. Have highlighted the area in the photos. All materials and equipment will need to be provided my the tasker.

Drill nails into a drywall and hang a solid picture frame

$50

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

27th Mar 2026

I need to hang this into my wall, but I don’t have the tools to punch two holes into my dry wall.

Jeffery is good and responsive.

Mount 65" TV on drywall

$150

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Mount Samsung Frame 65" TV to drywall and hide cabling appropriately - see photo of location. Connections into TV: - Soundbar (Yamaha YAS-207), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire Stick Bonus job would be to tidy and hide cables from other areas of house (photos attached) as part of baby-proofing home with toddler.

Plasterer walls

$500

East Melbourne, Victoria

27th Mar 2026

Install 4x plasterboard sheets to cover existing doorways. Both sides We will supply 2700x1200 sheets

Render repair and paint match – patch exterior cracks on townhouse

$1,000

Parkville VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Looking for someone experienced in render repair and exterior painting to fix cracks on outside of townhouse in Parkville. Work includes: • Repair cracks in render around garage, window, porch beam and column • Patch damaged render areas • Match texture to existing render • Paint repaired areas to match existing wall colour • Several areas around the house (see photos) There are multiple cracks but total repair area is small to medium, not a full render job. Must have experience with render repair and paint matching.

Power point installation with certificate

$300

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

26th Mar 2026

I need a double power point plug to be installed in my kitchen. I need a license electrician with insurance, need to provide a electrical safety certificate. Very close proximity to another PowerPoint outlet. Need to cut through kitchen tiles

Plug stuck in power point

$150

Travancore VIC 3032, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Extension cord in socket a year ago. Worked fine never removed. Stuck in socket completely

Very punctual, upfront about costs, did the job very quick and very well Highly recommend!

Rendering

$1,500

Brunswick East, Victoria

12th Mar 2026

Need my fire pit area rendered in a realistic concrete look acrylic polymer render (rockcoat) all corners exy and meshed as required etc All Bluebeard sections to be rendered

Very easy to work with and great quality work

Hang 100 cm round mirror (23 kg) on plasterboard wall

$85

St Kilda VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Mirror already has wire on the back to hang. Need installer with stud finder and appropriate anchors.

Really helpful and got the job done fast, a pleasure to deal with and wouldn’t hesitate to get in touch for further jobs in the future.

Repair plasterboard mirror cabinet

$10

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Hello this cabinet has been recessed into the wall so I need repairs on the plaster pls Inc the PowerPoint which will be moved.

Beautiful plastering work!

Plastering up light holes x3

$200

Toorak VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I have bought lights smaller than the holes so need them plastered to refit the new lights

Amazing and extremely prompt and professional

Plasterer to patch holes after electrical work

$400

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I’ve had some electrical work done and need some holes patched

Great work super responsive and helpful!! Thank you!

Plastering touch ups

$125

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Hi Airtaskers, Need some plastering help to patch up a small section of wall, and a few holes & touch ups ready for painting. See photos! Thanks in advance.

Thanks Rohit - happy with the work :)

Plasterer required: Remove cables from wall, and plaster for painting.

$250

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Hi Airtaskers, I recently had some electrical cables disconnected (for wall lights). They were installed before I got the place, and are covered by plaster. I need the cables removed and the gap then plastered over. See the images attached. I don't know exactly how far the cables come down, but the diagram attached is my best guess, based on the marks on the wall from the original plastering. I can confirm that my electrician has completely disconnected from the light switch. Thank you in advance.

Personable, happy guy with a great attitude. Will definitely use again!

Plasterer Required – Bathroom & Powder Room (Sq Set Finish)

$750

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

9th Feb 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to complete plastering works to a newly framed bathroom and powder room. Scope of works: • Plaster new internal walls (frames already complete) • Square-set finish between walls and ceiling (bathroom & powder room) • Remove existing cornice in hallway, patch and square-set • Brick walls are tile-ready – no plastering required there • Ceiling already plastered Details: • Floorplan and photos attached • Some plaster sheets on site, may need to supply an additional 2–3 sheets • Location: Brunswick • Access is clear and site is ready to go Requirements: • Please provide an all-inclusive quote (labour + any additional materials) • Availability ASAP / next day or so preferred If you’re available and can turn this around quickly, please get in touch.

Ryan was just ridiculously good. Above and beyond what was asked. Super happy.

Quote: Bathroom fan replacement, install of power point and TV mount

$100

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

I have a failed inline ducted ceiling fan in a bathroom needing replacement. It's not hardwired - believe it's a standard 10A socket. You'll need a tool to open the manhole to get access and remove it. A large flathead screwdriver may suffice. (See first photo) Seeking install of power point and TV bracket in bedroom where ceiling meets wall above mirror. Either on the ceiling or wall. (See second photo) Price is for inspection, removal of fan and quote only. Further work will be agreed between parties. Must be licensed and insured.

Good communication, friendly and easy to deal with.

Drywall repair

$150

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Hole in the wall. About 10 by 15 cm

Jeisson was efficient and discrete

Plastering

$980

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

30th Jan 2026

Patching up holes and sanding back some bulkheads at my property

Very very very impressed