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"Roy did an excellent job. He’s a great communicator and was punctual too. Highly recommend. "
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"Daniel was great to deal with. Excellent communication, reasonable price and good quality work. Highly recommend Daniel."
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"Great job - installed quickly and properly. Looks great. Highly recommend Elson "
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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne
Prompt, professional and on time
Plastering
$100
Kyri was extremely helpful and generous with his advice
Plasterer needed
$5
Andrew was helpful and got the job done on time.
Plastering job
$250
Maximus repaired a rotten post for me. He did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. I'll definitely be using him again in the future.
Exterior verandah post replaced
$500
Excellent quality of workmanship. Reliable, on time and good communications. Highly recommended without hesitation
Plastering repairs
$300
Ben is excellent at his job and a very friendly guy. He came to us in the last minute of accepting the job and did an amazing job. Highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Ben!!!
Need a plasterer out ASAP
$200
What's the average cost of a tradesman in Outer East Melbourne
$180 - $500
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$180
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$280
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$500
Average reviews for Tradesman Services in Outer East Melbourne
based on 323 reviews
4.96
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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
Install power point for outdoor electric blinds
$100
Nunawading VIC, Australia
7th Mar 2026
Install power point/s for outdoor electric blinds
Application of one coat of roc cote quicksand course RENDER
$1,000
Boronia VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2026
NOTE:: MUST BE AN EXPERIENCED APPLICATOR OF RENDER: Required for garage. One side ~ 6.4 x 2.95 meters is in new blue board and the rest already has a dulux render coat applied many years ago. I will prime all surfaces with Roccote tinted primer before the job starts and I can purchase the required roccote render 5 x 15 litre pails in colourbond monument colour for the tradesman. I am looking for a labour only quote for the application. i.e what you would charge as LABOUR per square metre for the job of 47 square metres. I have strong aluminium scaffold and ladders if required on site. job is ready to go in about 3-4 days..I just need to buy the primer and apply before you start. Happy for any advice you have as well. Note. garage lights and any down pipes will be removed before, so you can just start rendering without delay.
Plasterer needed
$50
Vermont South VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2026
one new wall to be plastered, 5 existing walls need to be prepared to get ready for painting . Jobs included: plastering, patch up holes,sanding
Rendering repairs
$200
Knoxfield VIC, Australia
4th Mar 2026
Render repairs, will need base coat reapplied - I have top coat material
Plasterboard old aircon unit hole and electrical hole
$300
Warranwood VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2026
I need an old aircon unit hole plaster boarded (roughly 67cm x 45cm )as well as a small old electrical power hole plaster boarded (roughly 10cm x 10cm). Aircon unit will be removed by myself prior to job and electrical power has already been removed.
Plastering and electricals
$600
Vermont VIC, Australia
1st Mar 2026
I have an under house storage area I would like to convert to a useable music room
Rendering front brick fence with grey and white cappings -
$1,500
Chirnside Park VIC, Australia
1st Mar 2026
I need a front brick fence rendered in grey tones (both street facing and rear) and the cappings on top rendered white
Plasterboard work and sanding. Not painting
$50
Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Had some plasterboard patching done and it needs to be finished in view of painting. Will need a electric sander. It is on thick
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
Small rendering and brick work job
$250
Warrandyte VIC, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Small backyard job, need a couple (20) bricks laid and brickwork rendered
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.
Repair front right render on BMW
$250
Knoxfield VIC, Australia
2nd Feb 2026
Bent fender front on front right of my E39. Just needs to be bent back into shape
Absolutely fantastic!
Plastering and cornice work
$300
Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia
7th Jan 2026
I have removed an old wall and the plastering required is more complicated than what I’m used to. There is cornice work that needs repairing also. In the photos you can see the corner that needs plastering next to the wardrobe. I would also like some advice on how to frame up the top of the wardrobe to make it as easy as possible to wrap the cornice. This could be added to the job.
Amazing work. This guy is actually a master. His quote was well priced and he did an amazing job. Will 100% be getting him back for more work in the future.
Need extra hands in assembling the sauna
$140
Donvale VIC, Australia
8th Dec 2025
Need of extra hands on assembling a 4 person indoor sauna. We already have the carpenter, you will just need to provide assistance, the job would be for 2 hrs
Absolutely lovely person!
Bedroom painting (walls, ceiling, trim wardrobe plastering repairs)
$600
Upwey VIC, Australia
7th Dec 2025
Looking for an experienced painter to complete a full repaint of a bedroom, including all trim, with some minor plastering inside the built-in wardrobe. Room details * Size: approx 3.1m x 4.1m, standard ceiling height * Room will be fully emptied before work starts * Window frames: timber * Built-in robe: interior corners need taping and plastering before painting What needs doing: * Light tidy-up of existing prep if needed (major prep already completed: gaps filled, holes filled, sanding, sugar soap) * Prime all timber trim using water-based primer (already on site) * Apply coats to * Walls * Ceiling * Apply undercoat(s) and finish coats to: * Skirting boards * Window frames * Door and frame * Plaster and tape interior wardrobe corners so they are clean and paint-ready * Paint out built-in robe interior once repaired Materials provided: * Primer * Drop sheets * Tape * Rollers, basic painting gear Materials needed from Airtasker: * Wall, ceiling and trim paint (if preferred - else I can purchase ahead of time) * Any tape / mud needed for wardrobe fix-up Timing: * Start as soon as possible * Must be completed before 17th of December this month Bonus / optional extra: If you also do flooring -- I have a second task posted for carpet removal and sanding/sealing hardwood floors. Preference would be to combine jobs if you can do both. Please include in your offer * Labour cost * Estimated time required * Whether you include paint or want me to purchase it * Whether you can also take on the floor finishing job (posted as separate task)
Rustam was amazing to work with - was quicker to complete the job than expected, excellent communication and so happy with the quality of his work and the final outcome. Highly recommend 👍
Electrician needed for small power point job
$100
Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia
10th Nov 2025
I have got a 20 amp single power point and I'm wondering if it can be changed to a 10 amp double power point. Should be a quick job. Looking for a licensed electrician
Excellent. Job completed quickly and provided safety certificate
Internal Room Rendering - 1 room only
$10
Wonga Park VIC 3115, Australia
19th Oct 2025
1 room to be rendered. 3 new areas (were windows) to be blended in. Open to colour change but undecided at the moment. There is a large opening, a doorway and window in the room. Room is 8m x 6m, ceiling height 2.4m. Keen to get done asap.
Very prompt, great job. Would use again
Small plastering job with some painting
$800
Belgrave South VIC, Australia
14th Oct 2025
1 metre x 2.2m of plaster to be installed in ceiling of ensuite [following installation of exhaust fan for ensuite] I have someone to put the fan in and the ceiling as been adjusted to fit the fan but need someone to remove plaster around and put in new plaster. plus 50mm cove Plus painting once plaster installed And small clean of remaining mould on little section of upper wall and some on ceiling
Liberty has been excellent. A timely and thorough job with great communication. Very competent.
Securely Install 2 x Shelves Into Plasterboard Walls
$150
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
11th Oct 2025
Experienced Handyman Needed to Secure 2 x Shelves to Plasterboard Wall I need help installing two shelves onto my wall at home. Shelves and wall space provided in the images. The shelves must be fixed securely into studs—these are heavy shelves and cannot come off the plasterboard wall. Shelf measurements: 14.5cmx157.5cmx4.5cm 13cmx158cmx4.5cm Important: • I don’t know what’s inside the walls (wiring, pipes, etc.), so I’ll need someone who can safely assess this and use the correct fixings. • One of the shelves has a small split in the wood (see photo). Thought it was worth mentioning in case this has implications for the install. Looking for someone with: • Experience installing shelves into studs • Ability to assess wall structure safely • Their own tools and fixings Any questions, just ask. Thanks. :)
Efficient. Kind. Courteous. Would recommend.





