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Recent Tradesman reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

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

Gyprocking / putting up internal plasterboard wall

$400

Thanks Michael! Great job.

General jobs - basketball hoop and shade sail awning

$60

Stephen is a very skilled tradesman. He arrives with a variety to tools and ideas. I would highly recommend.

Install external balustrade (aluminium) + glass

$950

Perfect, quick and clean.

Fix power point today

$50

Prompt, high quality work, polite, very good communication. Really happy with the result and wouldn’t hesitate to use Khaled again!!!

Remove outdoor awning

$500

Super responsive and came same day. Sorted out the rendering super fast. Great bloke. Great work. Thanks!

Small rendering job

$150

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

$200 - $750

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$200

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$388

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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

Plastering odds and ends

$800

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

20th Jun 2026

I’m doing a quick DIY job on an old house. I’ve got various wall and ceiling patches, a new wall that needs lining. Doesn’t need to be perfect. Needs a plasterer who can be creative with some of the junctions. New walls are easy sheet, set, sand. Some of the other items are just needing a creative approach to make them work. Work zone doesn’t need any care - no carpet down so no major need to be clean and tidy - I can tidy up afterwards. I’m happy to buy bulk materials - just need to know what you need. Ideally the cost for the offer to include fixings, externals, tape etc

Disconnect Traditional Kylin Sauna - Dee Why

$150

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Need a sparky to disconnect our kylin traditional sauna - switchboard right behind sauna. Quite straightforward. Possibility to help connect on other end too.

Glass Balustrade Repair

$200

Curl Curl NSW 2096, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Repair cracked stair glass frame Secure bottom section of frame to wall

Finish Plasterboard Walls

$1,000

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer, carpenter, or handyman to complete finishing works in a small apartment renovation. Scope of works 1. Entry wall clean-up and boxing * Assess and tidy unfinished areas around the nook entrance. * Box in exposed sections where required using timber framing and plasterboard. * Create clean, straight wall lines and transitions. * Prepare all new surfaces ready for finishing and painting. 2. Timber beam installation * Supply and install a timber beam/batten to close a gap on the left-hand side of the exposed timber ceiling. * Beam should match the existing ceiling character as closely as possible. 3. Plasterboard wall finishing * Tape and set all plasterboard joins. * Cover and finish screw holes. * Install and finish external corner beads where required. * Square-set wall and ceiling junctions (no cornices). * Prepare walls ready for painting. * Sand and finish as required. Additional information * Small apartment renovation. * Work area is clear and accessible. * Photos attached. * Seeking a clean, professional finish ready for painting. Painting is not required in task. We will paint everything once it’s ready. Please provide: * Experience with plastering and square-set finishes. * Experience with carpentry and plasterboard framing. * Recommended approach for the ceiling gap sealing. * Quote including labour and materials (or specify if materials are additional).

Small gyprock job above kitchen rangehood

$250

Newport NSW, Australia

14th Jun 2026

2 defects at the ceiling, and 2 strips at the side, of a recently-installed rangehood need repairing. The ceiling pieces remain intact (see photo)

Someone to assemble and connect wiring for an infared sauna

$800

Freshwater NSW, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Put together all internal electrics and assemble a new sauna. Sauna is the Zen model, can be seen at website: https://masseusehealth.co/products/everglow-infrared.

An electrician to connect an infared sauna. Connect at switchboard

$900

Freshwater NSW, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Need an electrician to connect a soon to be fully assembled sauna to a new power source and connect at switchboard. Room that sauna is in is approximately 6m from switchboard. I have access to under the house. This job is just creating new power source at wall and connecting to switchboard. Not putting sauna together. I’m planning to get someone else to put sauna together 100% then will contact an electrician to do rest

Small plastering job

$250

Beacon Hill NSW, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Small plastering job to set.

Kevin did a fantastic job, punctual and clean. I would definitely recommend and use their services again.

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 👍

Hang 3 mirrors (2 on tiles and 1 gyprock) and lower an existing mirror

$300

Forestville NSW, Australia

20th Feb 2026

I need someone experienced and detailed who can hang the following 2 x arch mirrors on bathroom tiles 1 x oversized round heavy mirror on gyprock 1 x lower an already hung mirror (gyprock)

Friendly, excellent communicator, on time and did the most fantastic job. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!

Carpentry - Timber balustrade support fixing

$500

North Narrabeen NSW, Australia

10th Jan 2026

The timber balcony balustrade is wobbling so it needs timber batten braces fixed from the top of the balustrade post to the rafters beneath the timber deck. Refer attached images. Supply of materials by me. ie 92 x 18mm H3 timber batten braces, M10 bolt(s), buggles.

Ivan did a great carpentry job. No issues with workmanship. Prompt and reliable.