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Recent Tradesman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Gabrielle did an amazing job! Super quick and to perfection!

Plastering the wall

$130

Very quick to do the work. Turned up in time. Very professional approach and excellent results.

Plastering and caulking - small areas on several rooms

$150

Kyriakos is highly professional tradesman with a great sense of humour , who promptly complete the job in a high standard .

Plastering the hole from wardrobe removal

$300

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

$172 - $500

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$172

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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

Wall mount TV and install power point behind the tv

$200

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

19th Aug 2026

wall mount a 75” TV, hidden cable with own mounting frame and install a PowerPoint behind the tv and hole for HTMI cable

Very nice and efficient gentleman

Demolition works removing timber, plasterboard, showers etc.,

$400

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

19th Aug 2026

Need to demolish the bathroom, shower, bath tub, tiles, vanity and plasterboard for renovation works. And built in robe, doors shelves to be removed. Skip bin is available, load the rubbish into the bin.

Cornice installation and minor plastering patching

$600

Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

18th Aug 2026

I require a plastering to install cornice in my kitchen (approx 6m) and around my pantry bulkhead (approx 8m). Additionally requiring one corner adjacent to my oven tower to be squared off correctly and a hand full of GPO holes to be fixed (after GPOs have been relocated to correct locations). I have approx 1 square metre of offcut plasterboard available. Cornice is standard approx 65mm. Not supplied.

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 🙂

Licensed electrician to install new power point in bedroom

$200

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

14th Aug 2026

I’m looking for a licensed electrician to install a new power point/outlet in the master bedroom of my home. The new outlet will need to be installed in a suitable location on the bedroom wall. Please only make an offer if you are a qualified and licensed electrician.

Repair damaged garage exterior render – Forrest Hill

$100

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced in repairing exterior rendered wall to fix damage caused by a car. Location: Forest Hill Back garage. Approximately 30cm in length for one part and another 20cm length. Work required: - Repair/rebuild the damaged render, including the external corner. - Match/blend the existing fine textured render finish closely as possible. - Leave the repaired area smooth and ready for painting. No painting required. Please see the attached photos. Hoping someone can help!

Great guy. Got the job done efficiently.

Install Power Point for EV Charging – Carport

$100

Vermont South VIC 3133, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to install a standard weatherproof power point in my carport for charging an electric vehicle. Job details: * Install one outdoor-rated power point in the carport. * Power point will be used for charging an electric car. * Must be a licensed and insured electrician. * Please include labour and any additional material costs in your quote (or clearly state what is included).

Plastering

$10

Croydon Hills VIC 3136, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Patching small holes in 3 rooms from hooks that were put in the walls Patching on roof where the old lights were Bathroom wall as we are putting in a sliding door so just need to be patched (no photo) Air vents covered plastered over and where the old blinds were hung up I have just put in $10 as it required an amount but happy to negotiate

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

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

Haneesh is a great person to work with. He communicates clearly, is punctual, and completed the job without any issues. His professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and quality service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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.