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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Very prompt and professional work by Shane. Wonderful.

Fixing plasterboard

$250

good job fantastic

Plastering and paint

$280

Gabrielle was so good with the job and went over and beyond my expectations.I will definitely recommend his services for plastering /repainting/handyman jobs around the house.It was great chatting with him as well.

Plastering a damaged wall

$30

Quick, reliable and great work

Repair of a retractable awning (motorised roller) Motor is OK

$100

Efficient, helpful and friendly also a job well done

Plasterer - check reason for dropped ceiling in garage need quote

$100

Paul did a wonderful job! Would highly recommend to anyone. Very funny guy lots of laughs. We will definitely hire him again!! Thanks again 😃

Painting doors, balustrades & bathroom ceiling

$1,100

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Outer East Melbourne

$170 - $500

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$170

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$275

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Patch the plasterboard 2 holes

$80

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Just replaced a new toilet bowl, need to patch the plasterboard holes one big and one small one down there next to the pipe. Then sand it and put undercoat and 2 top coats on it. Paint will be supplied

Remove insulation and repair plasterboard – Forrest Hil

$100

Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Looking for someone experienced in plasterboard repairs and insulation removal at my townhouse in Forrest Hill. A dead rodent was removed from the insulation behind a light switch 2 weeks ago and treated with disinfectant from professional, but a persistent odour remains. I need the affected insulation removed and the plasterboard repaired (painting will be done by us). The likely approach is to cut a rectangular section around the affected area, remove the insulation, then refit and patch the plasterboard. The wall studs are approximately 5 cm to the right and 10 cm to the left of the existing opening. Please quote for labour and materials. Hoping someone can help.

House front side Rendering

$2,000

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

14th Oct 2026

I want to My Home front side Rendering

Install one power point in the wall

$200

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Needing to install a power point in order to be able to hang a tv from the wall. The wall of which we are hanging the tv from does not have any power points

Small plasterboard repairs and paint touch-up

$100

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Need someone to repair two small spots on the same plasterboard corner wall and paint over them so they blend seamlessly. Spot 1 (Near floor): Small patch of torn plasterboard paper exposing the brown backing. Needs sealing to prevent bubbling, topping compound, sanding, and paint. Spot 2 (Near ceiling): Wall scuffs and shallow gouges. Needs light filling, sanding smooth, and paint touch-up. Paint will be provided.

Gabrielle is very friendly and did an amazing job. Very quick and efficient.

100mm bulkhead built, with cornice and plastering

$500

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

13th Oct 2026

We are updating our living room, We need a a small 100mm x 610mm x5m bulkhead build across our ceiling of our living room. Cornice needs to be moved, or new piece installed and plaster finished off ready for painting. Allowance for cupboard installation, electrical and new flue from fireplace to be made in framework.

Repair some damage to my drywall

$40

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

12th Oct 2026

I have a small circular damage to my drywall which is around 8 inches Iim diameter. I need this repaired

Electrician to remove wall light and power point and fit blank plate

$300

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

12th Oct 2026

Looking for an electrician to complete some electrical work on an internal feature wall in my home before a decorative wall mural is installed. Please refer to the attached photos of the wall. Scope of work: 1. Remove existing wall light fitting: Safely disconnect and remove the existing light fitting from the wall. Make the wiring safe and terminate and insulate it in accordance with Australian electrical standards. 2. Install flush blanking plate: Fit a neat, flush, paintable blanking plate over the existing light outlet, junction box or wall opening, as appropriate. The finish needs to be as low-profile and unobtrusive as possible so the wall mural can be installed neatly over or around it. 3. Remove existing power point: Safely disconnect and remove the existing wall power point, including making the wiring safe and appropriately terminating it. Install a suitable absolutely flush blanking plate to cover the opening, leaving a neat finish for the mural installation. 4. Install LED strip lighting: Supply and install approximately 3.5–4 metres of LED strip lighting along the bottom of the feature wall, above the skirting board or at the wall–floor junction, as appropriate. I’m looking for a clean, discreet installation with an even, warm-white glow. 5. LED installation details: Please recommend a suitable LED strip, aluminium mounting channel/diffuser if required, and an appropriate driver/power supply. Ideally, the installation should have concealed wiring and a neat finish, with no visible cables. Please advise on the best location for the led, driver and switching arrangement. Please quote for the complete job for supply and install and advise your earliest availability.

Repair 2 Ceiling Plasterboard Holes + Painting

$120

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman/plasterer to repair two ceiling plasterboard holes: one small hole above/inside a window frame area and one larger rectangular hole in the bedroom ceiling. Existing plasterboard is 13mm thick. Patch, sand and finish flush with the ceiling, then prime and apply local touch-up paint to blend with the surrounding ceiling. Tasker must supply all materials, paint and tools. Please protect floors, furniture and window furnishings, keep the house clean and tidy, and remove all waste. Must complete the job within one day on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Photos can be provided.

Very pro, highly recommend.

Install two DIY awnings side of house

$200

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Install two DIY 1.5m x 3m awnings on side of house. Awnings come with screw packs. Side of house width is 2m

Stephen was great and would highly recommend his services. Very pleasant and has eye for detail, took extra time to make sure installations are done will. Thank you!

Need a sparky to fix power points

$50

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Three power points in the wall needing fixing.

Great job. Phil knew what i needed done and was so efficient

Plastering the robes interiors and cracks filling

$200

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

1st Oct 2026

2 of the bedroom robe interiors are demolished and newly installed cabinets. Plastering work needed to fill the gaps, dents and cracks on the interior robes. Couple of hours job for an experienced plasterer. Need this done before painting works to commence.

Highly recommend Jason

Plastering - finishing & cornice work

$250

Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Some plaster finishing & cornice work in a kitchen in preparation for painting. All new plaster is already on, work is only finishing to smooth with some minor cornice work. I have all materials on site except for the cornices.

Paul is very experienced & was very helpful. He completed all plastering work required with great communication & offered assistance with other areas we hadn’t noticed needed attention. I would highly recommend him!

Signage removal and wall plastering

$250

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Need a wall signage removed and wall plastered

Perfect work done and very quick and easy

Electrician to put in two more power points

$450

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Put power point for outside in brick and in an inside cupboard

Professional, efficient, installed power for inside cupboard and out door tv

I removed a wall heater.. job is to gyprock the cavity. 1600x400

$200

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

8th Sep 2026

As stated, I’ve removed a tall wall heater. The remaining cavity is about 1600x400. No painting required. I have some timber lying around for mounting.

Highly recommend Heng

Plasterboard installation

$800

Tecoma VIC 3160, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to install plasterboard to sections of our dining room walls following a kitchen renovation. Approximate areas: * 1100mm × 1400mm * 2600mm × 1600mm * 2600mm × 920mm We only require the plasterboard to be supplied/installed and joints stopped/taped ready for sanding. We are happy to complete the final sanding and preparation for painting ourselves. Existing cornices are staying, so plasterboard will need to be neatly fitted to the existing walls/cornice. Please include materials in your offer and let me know your availability.

Amazing, thanks for your fast, neat work. You’ll hear from us again 🌟

Mount a tv on plasterboard & a bathroom support rail on tiles.

$180

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

16th Aug 2026

The 34" TV needs to go on a plasterboard wall and the rail on a tiled wall. No electrical work, just getting them securely up onto the walls. Mount and rail provided. Must have an ABN.

Shaun was on time, polite and when it turned out that I had bought the wrong part he showed me the problem and went out of his way to get the right part. I will definitely give him a call next time I need help. Thanks Shaun 🙂

Power Point

$100

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Require a PowerPoint for TV in Bedroom. * There is access to the Roof. * Nearest PPT is about 3 metres away. * Shower recess behind the wall Have included photos.

Great service. Really appreciate it.

Plastering

$500

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Plastering and banding no painting required Please see attached photos. Any questions please ask

Did a great job work was fantastic Communicated well would hire again