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Recent Tradesman reviews in Melbourne
Troy was really good, was quick efficient and punctual. Highly recommended!
Small Patches of Drywall Fixing Required
$40
Simon was a pleasure to work with. He organised to do the job within a day, and I’m really happy with the result. Thanks Simon
Install electrical power point
$150
Luke was great. Fast response and a friendly manner. Thanks!
Install power point in shed
$100
Prompt and Efficient.
Build Sauna
$250
Brilliant job. Thank you
Assembly and setup sauna in garage
$220
Luke was super professional and problem solved getting our power point in the correct spot for our tv wall mount. Excellent job. Thanks Luke.
Power point installed
$150
What's the average cost of a tradesman in Melbourne
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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
Need renderer to Render window surround
$300
Toorak VIC 3142, Australia
21st May 2026
need window surround rendered
Remove planter boxes & rust treatment/repaint of balcony balustrade
$500
Brunswick West, Victoria
20th May 2026
I have 4 metal planter boxes on my balcony balustrade that need to be removed. Noting some screws (hex head) have rusted through and may be difficult to remove. Once off, the mounting holes need to be properly rust treated and filled with metal epoxy. The full balustrade then needs to be degreased, rust treated, sanded, primed and finished with white epoxy paint. SCOPE OF WORK - Remove 4 metal planter boxes from balustrade - Treat and fill all mounting holes with metal epoxy - Degrease, rust treat and sand entire balustrade — handrail runs 6m (including wraparound), panels and top and bottom rails run 4m - Prime and finish entire balustrade with white epoxy paint. Tasker to supply all materials (degreaser, epoxy, rust converter, primer, paint, tools) Experience with metal surface prep and painting essential
RENDER TEXTURE FINISH — SHOP FACADE
$1,800
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
20th May 2026
Looking for an experienced plasterer/renderer to supply all materials, tools and labour for a decorative render finish on a retail showroom facade. Scaffold provided. JOB DETAILS: • Net renderable area: approx 28m² (deducting glazing and entry door) • Exterior facade of retail showroom • Finish: Vertical grooved texture render • Care required around large arched window, entry door and glazing WORK REQUIRED: • Surface prep and bonding primer application • Supply, mix and apply exterior texture render • Create consistent vertical grooved lines using notched float • Lightly skim to refine texture • Clean edges around windows, arch and door frame CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY: • All materials (render, primer, masking etc) • All tools and equipment • Access equipment Reference images of the exact finish im after can be seen in the attached. MUST HAVE: • Experience with decorative render/texture finishes • Photos of previous similar work • Public liability insurance Please provide a full supply and install quote.
Plastering Bathroom walls and ceiling Melb CBD
$1,000
Melbourne VIC, Australia
20th May 2026
Bathroom ceiling and walls plastered, fire rated walls sealed painting also if possible. Multiple rooms available Replacing air conditioning within bathroom ceilings, need plaster reinstated on completion of mech works.
Plastering new stud work and plasterboard fridge cavity - ~10m2
$500
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
19th May 2026
Plastering for a fridge cavity that was recently built for my new kitchen. No cornice required. Approx 10m2. Photos attached. I will supply the materials.
Rendering an existing brick wall
$10
Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia
18th May 2026
Just demolished an outhouse and need rendering for a feature wall. The size is 2000mm wide x 3000mm high. The corner on the right will need a deeper fill and will most likely return around 100mm on the right hand side wall. Render just the minimum thickness required and a cement colour finish is adequate. Not too sure of tge cost, hence I've put a minimum of $10.00
Farshad turned up on time and completed the task within 16 hours of posting the add. He did an excellent job so we (my daughter and I) are extremely content with the rendered wall finish. I would not hesitate to use Farshad's services again.
Patch plasterboard ceiling and repaint
$250
Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
18th May 2026
Patch plasterboard ceiling to apartment below due to water leak, feather and paint to match existing - Inspect ceiling void for any presence of moisture - patch hole. Size appears to be roughly 300x400mm - Ceiling build up appears to be 2 layers of plasterboard - feather to a flush finish - Paint to match existing - should be Dulux Ceiling White Time needs to coordinated with tenant in apartment below with 48 hours notice.
Sand and paint render
$100
St Kilda East VIC, Australia
18th May 2026
Want someone to sand and then paint the render in my fireplace to a darker Charcoal colour.
Render repair
$500
St Kilda East VIC, Australia
18th May 2026
Render repair of exterior brick and concrete driveway wall
Replace light bulb, repair power point button, replace drawer slider
$200
Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia
3rd May 2026
Help me replace 2 LED light bulb, power point button, and drawer slider in apartment
He is very efficient and charge fair price for the jobs. Easy to work with. He came twice to finish the job without asking for extra fee.
Drywall install
$50
Kensington VIC 3031, Australia
2nd May 2026
Needing to have some patches drywalled after removing this tile (which I’ll be doing myself). Ideally Sunday 3 May or the morning of Monday 4 May.
Great communication and completion of plastering.
Need a licensed electrician to install a power point
$250
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
28th Apr 2026
Top story one bedroom apartment, pitched roof with man hole located in ceiling, plug needs to be installed in a cupboard to connect a tv
Highly recommend! Tyson was punctual, professional, and very easy to have around. His work was neat, tidy and done to a high standard. A really great experience from start to finish. Thank you Tyson
Paint rendered front fence and garage door
$800
Brunswick West VIC, Australia
28th Apr 2026
Paint rendered fence and back garage door
Rustum was punctual, and did very detailed and spotless paintwork for our fence and garage! Would highly recommend :)
Plasterer/painter/handyman to patch wall and reattach towel rack
$75
Prahran VIC, Australia
28th Apr 2026
Towel rack has fallen off somehow from tenants damaging it. Suspected it may have been patched already. Need wall repaired and towel rack reattached sturdily. Professionals only.
Got the job done quickly
Render exterior front wall
$10
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
25th Apr 2026
Front wall to be rendered. Looking for good attention to detail.
Did a great job, very professional and attention detail. Highly recommend
Plastering today
$150
Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
25th Apr 2026
I’m in Brunswick East. Need a plaster repair today. Small job - approx 50cm by 150cm.
Very friendly and a very good worker, highly recommended.
Render over cracks
$500
Thornbury VIC, Australia
13th Apr 2026
A handful of hairline cracks around the house that require re-rendering
High recommend - got the job done within a tight deadline
Plaster, patch and paint gyprock wall
$500
South Yarra VIC, Australia
11th Apr 2026
The gyprock wall has multiple old anchor screws and holes in the wall. The first wall needs to be patched, plastered and painted. Second wall has minor chips in the plaster needs to be patched and painted. I’ve included photos. Task preferably to be completed on a Monday or Thursday between 8:30am and 4pm
Darren went above and beyond, was respectful and kind. Highly recommend.
Render wall
$350
Kensington VIC, Australia
9th Apr 2026
Looking to render single skin brick all to add structural support.
Great work and good communication
Plasterer - filling holes and cracks in
$25
Richmond VIC, Australia
2nd Apr 2026
There are 6 vents (one in wall - 5 in ceilings) - one large vent in ceiling- one large hole in ceiling - one small hole on corner of a wall - one small ceiling crack - one large ceiling crack. Richmond - there is parking - it is a house.
This job was done very well and I highly recommend!!





