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Recent Tradesman reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Perfect, quick and clean.

Fix power point today

$50

Chin was reliable, responsive and was on time. He showed such initiative and was a great help !!

Gyprocking / putting up internal plasterboard wall

$400

Jose was easy to work with, his work was quick and of a great standard. Thank you

Plastering and painting

$600

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Sydney Northern Beaches

$200 - $750

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$200

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$399

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$750

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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 Northern Beaches

Drywall patch + painting job in rental property

$100

Narrabeen NSW 2101, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Hi i, I need a handyman for two jobs at my rental property: 1. Drywall repair: · Install one piece of drywall on a wall patch. · Basic taping and joint compound (doesn't need a perfect trade finish – just flat and solid enough for budget painting). 2. Budget painting: · Roll paint on interior walls/surfaces. · One solid coat (two quick coats if time allows). · Minimal cutting in – clean enough for a rental. What I supply: · Drywall sheet, joint compound, paint, rollers, trays, drop sheets. What you supply: · Your own basic tools (trowel, taping knife, paintbrushes, drywall saw). Important: I have a physical disability and cannot lift or carry materials. You must be able to carry a drywall sheet and paint buckets yourself. Please only offer if you are physically capable. Budget: Fixed total price – I estimate roughly 6–8 hours work. Please quote your total fixed price for the job (not hourly). Ready to book ASAP. Message me with your availability and fixed price offer.

Gyprocker (patch and paint)

$600

Mona Vale, New South Wales

21st Jul 2026

I urgently need a gyprocker to patch a hole in the bathroom ceiling. A section was cut out around a ducted unit/exhaust box (see photo) and needs to be boarded up, sealed, and paint.

Gyprock and Plaster Wall Holes + Column

$1,000

Brookvale NSW, Australia

19th Jul 2026

Looking to patch some holes in the walls and seal a column in the middle of a room.

Alex was the Man - did it in 1 day on short notice and even cleaned ur caper

Emergency Drywall / Plasterboard Repair Needed TOMORROW

$150

Freshwater NSW 2096, Australia

19th Jul 2026

I need an urgent plasterboard repair for a hole in the wall (about hand-sized, see attached photo). I am a tenant and need it fixed cleanly. Are you available tomorrow (Monday) to do this? Could you please give me a rough quote? Thanks!"

Render walls

$600

Killarney Heights NSW 2087, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Render internal walls of house

Plasterboard up under the verandah

$700

Cromer NSW 2099, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I would like this verandah blocked in with plasterboard. Nothing fancy, just preparing the house for sale. 3 photos show what it looks like now, 4th photo is what i'm looking for. 8.5m long and 1.2m wide roughly.

Requested another $500 when he arrived at my home for 0.5m of gyprock. As an older female on her own this was quite distressing, when i become upset he dropped it to $150, which i didn't pay as he originally said if my measurements were out significantly it would cost more but the difference was from 8.5m to just under 9m. Very intimidating experience. He also left putty all over the tiles which i have to clean up.

Gyprocker for door frame only

$400

Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Door frame only needed done prior to end of day 10/7

Amazing job! So efficient

Handy Man - tiles, fix door frame, patch gyprock

$250

Allambie Heights NSW 2100, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Need 2 tiles cut, glued, waterproof and siliconed - I have the tiles at home. Door frame needs to be fixed as door doesn’t close properly. Patching gyprock holes. Attic door - needs a gyprock sheet places on it and fill the nail holes and all painted white to match the ceiling.

Fix gyprock and paint

$300

Forestville NSW, Australia

27th Jun 2026

I’m after someone to replace the gyprock in a bulkhead and wardrobe and then paint. Paint provided. Bulkhead is roughly 1400mm wide by 250mm high. Wardrobe section is 600mm by 1300mm

Ali did a wonderful job of our plastering and painting. I would definitely recommend him if you need this work done.

Render 2 bathrooms ready and other patches in Narrabeen

$5,000

Narrabeen NSW 2101, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Render 2 bathrooms and patch other walls in a three bedroom unit in Narrabeen. We have stripped out the whole apartment and completed plumbing and electrical roughing. We now need to render everything ready for waterproofing and painting

Got there in the end.

Gyprock repair ceiling

$250

Dee Why NSW, Australia

29th May 2026

Repair set and patch approximately 2 m² of Chiprock in a bathroom ceiling. No painting required. Just get ceiling set and ready to be painted.

Great job looks good

Tradie or super handy strong guy needed for 15 mins in Balgowlah at 1

$65

Balgowlah Heights NSW, Australia

27th May 2026

Have two mirrors about 1.8x0.9 I need to get off the wall in the garden. They are mounted on add two bar mounting system. I’m able to help. I just need another strong guy to help lift it and get them both of the wall of the mounting hooks and take into the van which is all flat level surface. Strictly 1pm should be about a 15 min task

Amazing work, punctual, gets in there and gets it done. 10/10 would book again.

Rendering, patch underneath of balcony for painting.Repair a tile.

$600

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

6th May 2026

Rendering patch up under neath balcony to prep for painting. Repair x 1 tile on edge of balcony.

Great work patching our balcony. Thanks Adam!

Install Baby Gate into Drywall (Secure, Child-Safe Fixing)

$100

Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman to install a baby gate securely into drywall, bottom of staircase. The gate needs to be properly mounted into the wall (not pressure-fit), so experience with plasterboard fixings is important. It must be strong and safe for a toddler. - Install 1 baby gate (pictured) - Fix into drywall on both sides - Ensure it is level, secure, and child-safe - Use appropriate anchors (e.g. wall mates / toggle bolts / into studs if available) - Clean, neat finish

We couldn't be happier with service and outcome. Lovely guy, very skilled, precise and careful. Will definitely use again for a bunch of work. Much appreciated

Re-render Retaining Wall (Forestville)

$300

Forestville NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced tradesperson to repair and re-render an external retaining wall. Details: * Approx. 4m long x 0.8m high * Remove loose/damaged render * Surface already pressure washed * Patch cracks and prep surface * Apply new cement render for a smooth, weather-resistant finish * Includes small stair section on one side Notes: * Easy access * Please bring tools and materials * Open to suggestions on best finish Photos attached.

Easy communication and job well done!

Hang gyprock on walls and ceiling in a shed

$500

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

17th Apr 2026

I need gyprock hung in my shed. I will provide the insulation panels.

Trent clearly knows his stuff.

Set/sand/ prep Gyprock wall for paint

$350

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2026

Set all joints with compound and tape, including internal corners, and install/set external corner beads. Apply second and third coats to joints, angles, and screw fixings, feathering out for a smooth finish. Sand all surfaces to a uniform level, remove dust, and prepare walls with sealer/undercoat ready for painting. Wall is double sided

10/10 service great work

Plastering

$500

Beacon Hill NSW 2100, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Carry out gyprock & sand after water leak in two small areas. One needs an access hatch installed. Access hatch are 1000 x 1400 Cupboard 600 x 600 ish

Great work, very efficient, highly recommend.

Supply and install Bathroom plasterboard. 90mm cornice

$1,600

Manly Vale NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Bathroom walls and ceiling lining

He did the job as required.

Carpenter to fix outdoor Balustrade

$130

Frenchs Forest, New South Wales

14th Mar 2026

Our outdoor balustrade has had some rotting that has occurred in isolated areas - railing needs to be patched and glued / builders bog in a few spots. Painting not required.

Mark is a very skilled carpenter. He did a great job on our balustrade at the front of our house. Thanks again Mark 👍