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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne
Good communication, professional and friendly. Highly recommend Gabrielle for any painting job. Thanks again!
Sand and paint a section of a verandah
$150
Very prompt and professional work by Shane. Wonderful.
Fixing plasterboard
$250
Great job, very efficient and helpful
Plasterboard and skimming
$123
Quick, reliable and great work
Repair of a retractable awning (motorised roller) Motor is OK
$100
What's the average cost of a tradesman in Outer East Melbourne
$170 - $500
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$270
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$500
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4.97
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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
Plastering
$1,000
Melbourne VIC 3156, Australia
28th Oct 2026
Kitchen ceiling needs plastering due to holes made
Repair awning base
$200
Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
27th Oct 2026
Repair base of awning on caravan where rivets have come out .need to insert 4 x 6.4mm diameter heavy duty rivets . It has been removed and holes drilled out. All that is needed is to reattach the foot with the heavy duty rivets . You will need to bring the rivets and tools. Opus expedition max caravan
We were so happy and grateful to David for fixing our caravan awning. He did a great job
Install a power point
$80
Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia
27th Oct 2026
Hi, I’m looking to get a power point installed and was wondering how much it would cost. It’s a double-storey house, and there is no point near by but there is already a power point on the other side of the wall in the garage. Could you please provide an estimate? Thanks!
Install & Bolt Outdoor Signage to Balustrade Posts (Mount Evelyn)
$850
Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia
26th Oct 2026
Need an experienced handyman or signage installer to mount and bolt rigid signage panels across the upper-level balustrade/verandah posts (see attached photos). Scope of Work: Securely mount the signage panels to the existing steel posts/uprights. Hardware requirement: Fasteners must be installed with washers (as shown in the reference photo) — please use rubber/neoprene protective washers against the steel posts to prevent scratching/corrosion, and wide/square load-spreading washers on the front to protect the sign face from damage and wind pull. Ensure the sign is level, plumb, and firmly fastened for outdoor commercial exposure. Clean up any metal shavings or packaging on completion. Access & Site Details: Location: Mount Evelyn, VIC Dimensions: Sign is 7m × 1.8m (3 panels). Supplied vs Required: Supplied by owner: Printed sign panels on-site (3 vinyl banners). Tasker to bring: Heavy-duty cordless drill/driver and metal drill bits. Appropriate outdoor-rated fixings (bolts, nyloc nuts or metal screws, square/wide washers, and rubber/nylon protective washers). Appropriate ladder or safety step equipment if required. Please specify your experience with signage or metal bracket installation and confirm whether you will supply the bolts/washers when submitting your offer.
Install awning onto 5th wheeler (awnlux brand)
$300
Narre Warren East VIC 3804, Australia
26th Oct 2026
Install awnlux awning onto 5th wheeler
Plasterboard Repairs and Ceiling Renovation – Kitchen
$1,000
Croydon VIC 3136, Australia
25th Oct 2026
**Title: Plasterboard Repairs and Ceiling Renovation – Kitchen** I’m looking for an experienced plasterer to repair the kitchen walls after the old kitchen was removed. There are several holes and damaged, uneven areas in the plasterboard that need repairing. The existing ceiling also has cracks, and I’m not happy with the previous repairs. I’m considering having the kitchen ceiling redone, potentially replacing the plasterboard, rather than patching it again. I’d like someone to inspect the job, advise on the best approach, and provide a quote. Location: Croydon, Melbourne. Please let me know your experience and availability.
Plastering needed
$60
Vermont VIC 3133, Australia
25th Oct 2026
Minor plastering work needed as other tradesperson took a break. Need to get the plastering work done quickly.
Replace awning window chain winder
$60
Vermont South VIC 3133, Australia
22nd Oct 2026
Need an existing awning window chain winder replaced with a Whitco lockable winder. I can supply the winder or please quote if you prefer to supply and install. Also, lever sets on two bedroom doors are not latching/closing properly and need to be adjusted so they shut smoothly.
Thanks for the work. Very thorough. Will hire again
Small plastering job
$100
Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia
19th Oct 2026
Need to patch a hole in the ceiling, approx 34cm x 27cm
Jason was great, perfect job, would recommend
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!
Paint outdoor timber trusses which is an undercover verandah.
$700
Melbourne VIC 3160, Australia
29th Sep 2026
Paint exposed timber trusses undercover on my verandah. Approximately 6 trusses in ‘Paperbark’ colour. Also paint the trim of the carport in the same colour.
Great to work with. Polite and friendly. His work is great.
Plasterer needed to patch ceiling hole from old heater flue
$200
Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia
25th Sep 2026
Hi, I’m looking for an experienced plasterer to repair a hole in the ceiling where an old heater/chimney flue has recently been removed. The flue has already been taken out. I need someone to: Patch the existing ceiling opening Install any necessary backing/plasterboard Plaster and finish the area properly Sand it smooth and leave it ready for painting No painting is required, as the ceiling/walls will be painted separately by another tradesperson. I’ve attached a photo showing the current condition and size of the hole. Located in Mooroolbark. Ideally I’d like someone experienced with ceiling repairs who can provide all necessary materials.
Great work on our roof! Thank you Jason!
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








