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Recent Tradesman reviews in Ipswich

Great technician was very professional, punctual and friendly. He did a fantastic job. He was punctual and keep me informed throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Samuel to anyone and would definitely use his services in the future!

Need an electrician to move a power point to a different location i

$80

Rory accommodated us at very short. He provided quality work with a fast turn around!

Plasterer

$250

Excellent work. Excellent communication. Showed up on time. Thanks heaps.

Plasterboard patching and painting

$1,200

great job! will definitely recommend and very happy to seek his help again. very professional and efficient and great price to top it off.

Install two bedroom ceiling fans, replace one kitchen power point

$200

Lovely man, quick efficient and did a great job. thank you

Install 1 power point in attic

$120

On time. Explained everything that he was doing. Would very much recommend. In fact we are asking him to quote on a security system.

Power points x 4, external flood lights x2, relocate 2 light switches

$300

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Ipswich

$150 - $500

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$150

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$300

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$500

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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 Ipswich

Need a plasterer to fix up a cut section in the roof ceiling.

$200

Goodna QLD, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Need to fix up the cut section of the roof ceiling that was cut in to check in for water leak detection.

Gyprock and Villaboard Resheeting + Plastering

$10

Collingwood Park QLD 4301, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer / gyprocker to complete resheeting, patching and finishing at a renovation property. ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED. From the scope, I expect the job should take approximately 3 to 4 full working days for an experienced person. I’ll explain exactly what is required in each area: Ensuite, main bathroom and separate toilet: Resheet all open wall sections. Ceiling edges need to be square set with a clean 90 degree finish because the walls will be tiled all the way to the ceiling. Wall joints only need to be treated sufficiently for waterproofing and tiling. They do not need to be fully sanded or finished paint ready. Laundry: Resheet the open wall sections and treat the joints. Only the visible sections need to be properly plastered, sanded and finished paint ready. Most of the wall will be covered by cabinetry and splashback. The lower section around the washing machine space may remain visible, so that area needs to be finished neatly. Kitchen: Remove the remaining damaged section where the old tiles were and resheet it. Repair the open ceiling section. Most kitchen walls will be covered by cabinetry, splashback and bulkhead, so they do not require a full paint ready finish. The new fridge area needs to be properly sheeted, plastered and finished neatly because it will remain visible. (I’m moving the rangehood and stove further to the left and using the existing rangehood area to create the new fridge space). Bedroom wardrobe: The new wardrobe framing needs to be sheeted, plastered, sanded and finished paint ready. Cornice around the wardrobe area also needs to be reinstated to match the existing bedroom cornice. All sheets and materials are already on site, and I am happy to supply anything else required. Budget approximately $2,500 to $3000 depending on experience, timeframe and whether an invoice is provided.

Fix render around door jam. other tradesman did a rough job

$250

Collingwood Park QLD 4301, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Need render smooth around door and painted. Paint supplied.

Wall repair plastering

$300

Spring Mountain QLD 4300, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Minor wall damage from delivery and wardrobe installation.

Fix hole in drywall

$150

Plainland QLD, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Patch and plaster hole in drywall

Fix wall cracks and paint

$200

Redbank Plains QLD 4301, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Please check the small cracks. 1) Will need to fill them and 2) Paint

Small plastering jobs

$200

Bellbird Park QLD 4300, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to come and do a couple of small plastering jobs and one repair/replacement to skirting at top of wall as pictured. Must be licensed or provide significant evidence of capability. Bellbird Park.

Gyprock and Villaboard Resheeting + Plastering

$10

Collingwood Park QLD 4301, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer/gyprocker to complete resheeting and patching at a renovation property. The job includes resheeting sections of the bathroom, ensuite, laundry and kitchen, plus some ceiling and wall patches and a newly framed bedroom wardrobe. Most of the bathroom and ensuite walls will be fully tiled, so they only need to be properly sheeted, joints treated and left ready for waterproofing/tiling. They do not need to be sanded to a paint ready finish. The laundry and most of the kitchen will also be covered by cabinetry, stone, glass splashback or tiles, so those areas mainly need to be properly sheeted and made flat and ready for the next trade. The bedroom wardrobe framing, visible ceiling repairs, fridge area and any other exposed sections will need to be properly plastered and finished ready for paint. There are also a couple of areas where cornice may need to be installed/reinstated. I will supply the Gyprock, Villaboard and cornice, base and top coat, collated screws, jointing tape…Please let me know what other materials you require and I can have them ready. Looking for someone experienced who can ideally complete the work within approximately 3 to 4 working days.

Very easy to work with 🙌

Rendering Quote Required - 2 Storey House

$3,000

Springfield Lakes QLD 4300, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Rendering quote required for two storey house in Springfield Lakes, need to fix any cracks and gaps and render the whole house. Approx 210 m²

Electrical work, install of fans, power points, bathroom exhaust fan

$1,000

Brassall QLD 4305, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I have a 1940 house on stumps which needs more power points in the rooms maybe five in total. I want to get four fans installed which I haven't bought yet but will probably swap the lights in the rooms with fans with lights, I want a exhaust fan in the bathroom . Need a power point installed in the meter box as well as down the track I'll get a electric gate installed. Also I want a price to get power outside which will involve digging a trench to run conjuent pipe.

Plasterer to patch single hole

$120

Bundamba QLD 4304, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Plasterer to fill medium sized hole refer to image.

Very professional and friendly. Happy with the results. :)

Letterbox Rendering – Final Smooth Coat Required

$300

Augustine Heights QLD, Australia

19th Jul 2026

I'm looking for an experienced renderer to apply the final smooth coat of cement render to a letterbox prior to painting. Job details: Letterbox size: 2.0m long × 0.75m high Total render area: approximately 3.8m² Two base coats have already been completed – only the final smooth finish coat is required. Finish needs to be flat, smooth, and ready for primer and paint. You will need to: Supply all tools and equipment. Supply the appropriate fine render/finishing mix. Have proven experience achieving a high-quality smooth render finish. Please let me know about your rendering experience and, if possible, include photos of similar work you've completed.

Jake did an outstanding job rendering our mailbox. The finish is smooth, professional, and completed with great attention to detail. He was punctual, friendly, easy to communicate with, and left the area clean and tidy. The result exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Jake to anyone looking for a skilled renderer and would gladly hire him again.

Plastering & Painting

$10

Redbank Plains QLD 4301, Australia

9th Jul 2026

3 Tasks: 1) Replace bedroom door 2) Plaster small holes 3) Fix ghosting on ceiling

Punctual, knowledgable and really great guy! Super easy going and friendly. Will be our go to guy for any repairs! 😊

Plastering new cavity slider wall and a couple of small holes

$750

Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Would like a plasterer to plaster and set new double cavity slider door we have installed (already gyrocked) and patch a couple of small holes in the house. Plasterer to supply their own plaster and tools.

Excellent work thank you very much!

Plastering of ceiling after plumber cut

$450

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Need ceiling patched up after plumbers cut to fix a leak

Great work with plastering ceiling. Very punctual and good quality work done

Plastering of two spots in roof

$550

Goodna QLD, Australia

11th Jun 2026

Two patches in the ceiling to be replastered and sanded properly And painted

On time and delivered quality work

Needing my block wall rendered

$10

Collingwood Park QLD 4301, Australia

25th May 2026

Need a block wall rendered, wall is approximately 9 meters long by 2 meters high and I need both sides done.

Jake was absolutely professional in everything, he communicated well and was prompt with all queries I had, he was on time every time, communication was great, cannot fault him or his work at all, he had gone above and beyond for me, I highly recommend him for any rendering work.

Rendering to brick pillars and walls

$10

Deebing Heights QLD, Australia

11th May 2026

Rendering to brick pillars and walls

Excellent rendering done by Jake

Quote for plastering

$10

North Ipswich QLD, Australia

29th Apr 2026

wet plastering. cornicing

Great communication

Drywall patch and paint

$100

Springfield Lakes QLD, Australia

19th Apr 2026

Drywall need patch and paint after removing double sided tape.

Awesome job Mark. Thats for going extra mile and finishing the job. Would love to work with you again :)

Recent Safety Certificate Inspection tasks in Ipswich

Safety certificate

$80

Ellen Grove QLD, Australia

1st Sep 2024

Need a safety certificate to transfer my TAS rego plate to QLD rego plate tai

Need smoke alarms installed with safety certificate

$500

Goodna QLD, Australia

20th Feb 2024

My neighbour is selling his house And he has been advised by the Real Estate that he has to update his smoke alarms to ones that communicate together He needs to be completed before they sell the house so will require safety certificate after completion Please only certified electricians submit quote The property is a Highset home And will need a total of nine smoke alarms Ready to hire now