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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne
Great job Richard! Easy to work with - will use again.
Handyman wanted to erect a kit sauna.
$100
Lin did a great job plastering!
Plastering / jointing kitchen wall
$300
Came within half an hour and did the job exactly How I wanted it done very happy great service will use again for sure
Plasterer needed to stop and sand
$300
Fantastic work , thanks again Dario
Put up a picture rail 90cm into plasterboard wall
$50
Recommend *****
Plaster plasterer plastering patch up
$100
Tim was quick, did his job without any issues. I’d recommend using him again
Fix electrical power point in wall has come loose, plus switch replace
$100
What's the average cost of a tradesman in Outer East Melbourne
$180 - $500
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$280
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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 Outer East Melbourne
Outdoor Power Points, LED Lighting & Floodlight Installation
$550
Knox VIC, Australia
13th Jun 2026
I’m looking for a licensed electrician to complete some work at my single-storey home in Wantirna. The work required is: Install 2 outdoor weatherproof power points in the decking area (pink arrows). There are existing power points on the inside of the wall, so power may be able to be taken from there. Install wiring and connection points for 3 LED ceiling lights in the decking area. I am planning to install 120cm LED light bars. Install 1 floodlight at the front corner of the house (green arrow). The property is located in Wantirna, and I would like to have the work completed as soon as possible. Could you please provide a quote for the following options: Supply and installation included (power points, LED light bars, floodlight, cabling, and all required materials). Installation only, with me supplying the LED light bars and floodlight. Please also let me know your availability and the estimated timeframe to complete the work. Thank you,
Drywall patching and painting
$200
Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia
13th Jun 2026
Patch drywall and paint to matct, with some touch-up in other places. There are total 5 small holes spread in a rectangular block of around 100cm by 100 cm. Then the 2 medium size holes where toilet holder goes. Other touch-ups and patching are not included in the price I have quoted, it can be discussed and agreed on the day.
Plasterer work
$300
Rowville VIC 3178, Australia
11th Jun 2026
Patch up work - 1 bathroom ceiling needs to be topcoat patch up along with corners. A few other small things too. Crack tape might be required for joints. All materials supplied. Photos of job provided below.
Electrician Needed – Install Power Point in Laundry Cabinet
$100
Heathmont VIC, Australia
11th Jun 2026
Looking for a licensed electrician to install a new power point inside a laundry cabinet. Scope of work: * Run power from an existing power point in the adjoining kitchen. * Cable can come up through an existing hole in the floor (already present). * Install a 4-socket power point (4 GPO) mounted on the inside of a laundry cabinet. * Cable to enter the cabinet through the base and be protected in suitable conduit where required. * No chasing walls or wall cavity work required. Important: * The house has asbestos wall linings, so I do not want any holes cut, drilled, or penetrations made into the walls. * Looking for a solution that avoids disturbing the walls entirely. * All work must be completed by a licensed electrician and comply with Australian electrical standards. Please include in your offer: * Confirmation that you are a licensed electrician. * Any assumptions about the cable route. * Earliest availability. Have attached photos of the floor plan as well as the cabinet and current hole in the floor
Giuseppe was efficient and great to work with! Highly recommend!
Plasterboard fix
$75
Bayswater VIC, Australia
10th Jun 2026
Hi, looking for someone to fix plasterboard ceiling hole(image attached) rough dimensions 600mm* 900mm. The downlight needs to be attached to the new plasterboard. Note : sanding will be required to make in plain and match with the existing ceiling. We will do the painting after the fix
Replace the ceiling plasterboard
$600
Wantirna South VIC, Australia
9th Jun 2026
Task Description: Hi, I have some water stains on my ceiling plasterboard from a previous leak (the leak has already been completely fixed and is now dry). I am open to two different options for this repair and would like to get quotes for both to see which is more practical: Option A: Full Section Replacement (2.65m x 0.8m) Scope: Cut out and replace the entire damaged section (approx. 2.65m × 0.80m). There is a downlight in this area that will need to be handled. Finish: Install new plasterboard, plaster/set joints, sand smooth, and paint to match. Option B: Localized Patch Repair (Small areas only) Scope: Instead of changing the whole section, just cut out the 2 specific small spots where the water stains are (as shown in the photos). Finish: Patch the holes, apply plaster/mud, sand smooth, and paint over the patched areas. Requirements: Please provide your quote including all labor and materials (plasterboard, compounds, and white ceiling paint). Please let me know in your offer whether your quote is for Option A, Option B, or if you can provide pricing for both. Please see the attached photos for full details. Thank you!
Electrician to install two power points and repair split system
$350
Forest Hill VIC, Australia
8th Jun 2026
Quote 1 Add two new power point Add a new wall heater in the room with screws on the wall Quote 2 Repair the split system aircon
Plasterer needed
$10
The Basin, Victoria
2nd Jun 2026
Plastered needed to plaster 2 x holes where 2 x gas heaters have been removed, 1 x hole where wall oven was removed and 1 x hole where an air conditioner was removed. This is plasterering only. I will finish off with the painting
Great work! Recommend
Drywall repair - reposted ad
$200
Croydon VIC, Australia
19th May 2026
Reposting this ad as there are a few more tasks and details than initially anticipated. Need a handyman for drywall repair in a few places, one of which includes bracket installation and attaching a bookcase to a well. Prefer an all inclusive quote or hourly. First pic - The drywall was damaged due to a baby gate. Need someone to patch up, paint and attach a metal bracket to stop this from happening again. Note that the hole needs to be patched, painted and dried before bracket can be installed. This may require couple of visits between painting and bracket installation.I can supply the paint and metal bracket etc. 2nd pic - fixing a 1-2 inch scratch in the drywall in another room - this probably only needs paint. Again I can supply the paint. 3rd and 4th pics - fixing the drywall in another section of the house which has been drilled by mistake by a trade. Attaching a bookcase to the wall - note that you need to be physically strong as the top half of the bookcase needs to be lifted a couple of feet to place it on the bottom section. Its a 2 person job and I can assist. Let me know if you have any questions
Paul was very punctual and spent a lot of time to make sure the job was done to a very high level and to satisfaction.
Plasterboard hole in wall
$250
Ringwood East VIC, Australia
16th May 2026
Looking for someone to plasterboard hole left in wall after removal of gas heater. No need for new plasterboard to be painted.
Ka did a fantastic job of fixing the hole in the wall will definitely use them again in the future.
Plasterer Needed – Patch and Repair Internal Wall
$150
Bayswater VIC, Australia
11th May 2026
I’m looking for a plasterer/handyman to repair a section of internal plasterboard in a bedroom. Details: • Wall has been opened up for access for a water leak that's since been fixed • Require proper patching of the cut‑outs, including tape, base coat and top coat. • Sanded smooth and ready for paint, matching surrounding wall as closely as possible. • Area may need to be opened up a bit wider to access studs / add backing timber, as there’s currently no framing behind Available today after 3pm or tomorrow (Wednesday) anytime. Ideally done before Thursday as new carpet going in and hoping the repair can be done prior to this.
Responsive, reasonably priced and did a great job in record time.
Fix concrete rendering wall
$26
Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia
2nd May 2026
Fix the hole on concrete rendering wall.
Professional rendering. Fixed and patched our concrete render wall.
Plastering
$280
Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia
26th Apr 2026
Plastering: Patch & Flush Wardrobe Gaps (Supply & Install) - Ringwood North Would prefer to support a local to the area Description: I’ve removed built-in wardrobes and need the gaps in the plasterboard patched and finished ready for paint. Supply and install new plasterboard strips into the vertical and horizontal gaps (see photos). I need approx. 4–5 linear metres of patching (mostly 100mm wide strips)."
So happy with the result. Excellent communication and the job was done without fuss and the highest level. Highly recommended and look forward to having Roy back to do more plastering jobs in the future .
Power point to toilet
$200
Rowville VIC, Australia
23rd Apr 2026
Need a power point to toilet
Great job, fast and efficient
Tradesman- remove pantry doors and shelves
$300
Bayswater VIC, Australia
17th Apr 2026
Remove and preserve pantry doors and remove existing open shelves and inside side panel Length of pantry doors approx 1.6 and height 1.4m Ensure panels remove All price inc labour, travels etc
Awesome job Craig, very kind and helpful and professional, quality job at a great price. Made the job look clean and easy to work with. Looking forward to forward to next job!!
Small plastering job
$500
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
13th Apr 2026
I am at the final stages of a renovation and need a small bulkhead approx 2500 x 100 to be plastered and neatened up including adding cornices and a small ceiling section where an exhaust fan has been deleted. Also need a small patch in laundry behind washing machine done (approx 400 x 300).
Amazing job Mingchun. Excellent finish, great communication, very punctual and reasonably priced. Thank you. Highly recommend.
Plastering
$400
Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Need few plastering jobs done on Sunday, plastering of powder room wall and ceiling, repair to 3 cornices and install two section of new cornice, patch ceiling fan hole, and patch wall which has crack, needs to be feathered widely
Very friendly person
Install an awning
$450
Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia
23rd Feb 2026
Awning is 3 meters long and 1.5 extended.
Great job - installed quickly and properly. Looks great. Highly recommend Elson
Complete unfinished plastering
$250
Ringwood VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2026
Builder started job but couldn’t complete the plaster work around a insert where a wardrobe was
Ka was fantastic! Polite, punctual and super quick but very professional finish. We booked him in last min but it wasn’t a problem at all. Would def recommend him.





