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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

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

Great job Richard! Easy to work with - will use again.

Handyman wanted to erect a kit sauna.

$100

Recommend *****

Plaster plasterer plastering patch up

$100

Very prompt and efficient. I was very impressed with the workmanship and professionalism. Thank you.

Plasterer required

$150

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

Lin did a great job plastering!

Plastering / jointing kitchen wall

$300

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

$180 - $500

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$180

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$288

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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

Build a sauna

$350

The Basin VIC 3154, Australia

29th May 2026

Help assemble this outdoor Sauna https://youtu.be/fi7XAxwSe5g?si=gbvJV73yBTBx5iiQ

Quote a plastering job

$200

Ringwood VIC, Australia

26th May 2026

The job is to attend a house in Ringwood and quote for repair of plastering. The actual job will follow. Walls and ceiling were damaged during re-stumping. Go and see what needs to be done. There may be more than the photos show. I need the minimum to make it liveable and safe.

Fix aircondioning brick and install plasterboard

$10

Rowville VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Required to remove box aircondioning unti from wall and fix the brick wall and install plaster board

Verandah leaking

$400

Wantirna VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

I have a verandah that leaking past the gutters during heavy rain downfall. Wanting to have to flashed/re roofed or fixed

Plasterboard job 38m2 and one partition wall to create separate room

$10

Wantirna VIC, Australia

20th May 2026

Licensed Plasterer Wanted | Melbourne 38 sqm interior space Cover all brick walls with plasterboard + build 1 partition wall for extra room Complete plaster finish, fully paint-ready. Only qualified licensed tradies, send your quote thanks.

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.

Power point and aerial port behind tv

$100

Ferntree Gully, Victoria

17th May 2026

Wanting to mount tv on wall but with no cables so need a PowerPoint etc behind the tv in middle of wall.

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.

Plastering of a section on hallway

$300

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

14th May 2026

Hi there We have redone the bathroom and have plaster that needs to be done in the hallway. The area is around 5m in length. I believe the old plaster has been cut and temporarily screwed in to place. New plaster would need to be screwed in and then patched, sanded etc. Ready for painting. Would love pricing options and availability. Best Regards Tania

Many thanks !! Great job. Thank you!

Plasterer to open up kitchen bulkhead, and reopen existing doorway.

$1,600

Knoxfield VIC, Australia

13th May 2026

Adjust opening height above kitchen bench. Shorten stubs and reuse existing beam. Also reinstall doorway 720 wide. Finish with square set plaster. No painting required.

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.

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!