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The guys were so professional and did a great job! Thanks team!

Installing double power points

$350

What's the average cost of a tradesman in West Melbourne

$140 - $360

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$140

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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 West Melbourne

Need plasterer for patching few holes in ceilings

$800

Melbourne VIC 3028, Australia

12th Aug 2026

I need to get ceiling vents plastered which will be vacant after upgrade of my AC system. The holes will be mix of round and square vents and the number would 8-10 depending upon how many can be reused from existing heater/ AC systems. Attaching the photos for size estimate. The round o es have diameter of roughly 15 cm and square ones would roughly 30 cm. After plastering, need to repaint the patches as well after sanding.

Need to Repair or replace the plasterboard of the roof

$2,500

Derrimut VIC, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Need to repair or replace the plasterboard of the roof. Plasterboard of the roof cracked and hanging down. It is made safe by adding the wood but now need to be replaced or repaired. Need to done in Casual, living and kitchen area. Check the photos. Plan attached.

Ceiling plasterboard repair and repaint

$550

Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Ceiling plasterboard has sagged kitchen area due to roof leak. Needs repair and repainted.

Job well done. Thanks mate for showing up on time, and getting the job done very professionally and above all cleaning up all the plaster mess.

Ceiling plasterboard repair (approx. 2m x 1m) – first floor

$400

Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer/handyman to repair a section of ceiling plasterboard (~2m x 1m) on the first floor of my house. Damage was caused accidentally from above (roof access). Area is currently covered with plastic. There is insulation above the ceiling. Scope of work: Remove damaged plasterboard. Install new plasterboard and secure properly to framing. Refit/adjust insulation as needed. Tape, set, and sand ready for painting (painting optional – please quote separately if you can do it)

Repair drywall

$200

Darley VIC 3340, Australia

11th Aug 2026

I need the deal repaired

Need to fix the plasterboard and sand it.

$10

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Need to fix the plaster board and send it also paint it

Plasterboard hole repair (A4 size) – Garage wall

$300

Mambourin VIC 3024, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Hi, I need an A4-sized hole repaired in a plasterboard garage wall. Job includes: • Cut and patch plasterboard properly • Install backing support (if needed, but I don’t think it’s required) • Apply and sand compound smooth • Blend paint to match wall Looking for a clean, professional finish suitable for rental inspection. Please quote fixed price including materials.

Done the job, showed up a day late and continued to change time for repairs although we had agreed on a time and date. Not the best at communicating changes

Small Plastering Job

$50

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

9th Aug 2026

I need someone to come plaster a small part of the stair case where i took out the nib wall

Plasterboard Wall Repairs – 2 Holes

$100

Harkness VIC 3337, Australia

7th Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced with plasterboard repairs to patch and finish two damaged areas in internal walls. There are: * 1 larger damaged hole in a bedroom wall, as shown in photos * 1 small hole/damaged section near a door * Patch both areas properly, including cutting back damaged plasterboard if required * Apply plaster/joint compound, sand and finish smooth ready for painting * Match the existing wall finish as closely as possible * Supply all materials and tools required Painting is not required. Just looking for both areas to be properly repaired, sanded and left ready for paint. Photos attached showing both areas.

Great comunication and workmanship. Will use again.

Electrician needed to install Fan Remote, Switch & New Power Point

$220

Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Looking for an electrician for two small jobs in my single story home: 1. Ceiling Fan Control replacement because current one is broken (please view attached photo of the parts) Install a new HPM Excel Life 3-Speed Fan Controller switch (EM3FCWE) at the wall. Install a new HPM Hang-Sure Ceiling Fan Remote Receiver kit (CFREMOTEH) inside the canopy of an existing ceiling fan. (please view attached photo of the parts) 2. New Power Point in the hallway, easy access in the roof. Supply and install 1 new double power point in the hallway.

Good guy. Did a great job fixing couple of issues.

Hang shoe storage cabinet to plasterboard and hook to wall

$75

West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Hang ikea shoe storage to plasterboard wall (no brackets) Hang one bathroom hook to plasterboard wall

Got the job done, quickly and to high quality.

Plasterer/handyman

$120

Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

I’m looking for a experienced plasterer/or handyman with a lot of experience with gyprock /plasterboard, a sheet of plasterboard has started to droop from the ceiling. It has dropped about a centimetre on someone to re-screw the plasterboard back into position. I expect 8 to 10 screws. would do the job., I have the plasterboard screws I need someone who can locate the ceiling beams and screw it back up, if you have a stud locator, this would probably help you a bit. I need this job done on Sunday. Quote me separately to paint the ceiling, I already have the paint.

This guy did a fabulous job very professional lovely guy to talk to

Drywall repair

$200

Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Repair whole in the wall

He is very professional, did a great work!

Render brick piers and small wall to splatter finish.

$320

Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Need an experienced renderer for a day. To render two piers and a dwarf wall. I have all the items and hardware I just not had time to get to it my self and need it done asap so we can get it painted. Sunshine. Monash st. I have the splatter box also. My price is firm as I know what it involves and can be done easily in a days work. Experienced tradesman only we are a construction buisness operation around Melbourne

Good operator thanks

Assemble Kylin 2 Person Low EMF Onyx Infrared Sauna

$150

Cairnlea VIC 3023, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Assemble Kylin 2 Person Low EMF Onyx Infrared Sauna In garage Easy access I can help as 2nd person Keen for someone who has assembled a Kylin Sauna before Instructions: https://kylinaustralia.com.au/cdn/shop/files/Kylin_Sauna_Instruction_manual_7-2-2025_-_HL_Version.pdf?v=11219298573890883614

Andrew was great. On time, super efficient, knew exactly what he was doing and a good bloke to go with it.. did the job by himself in 30 minutes…

Tradesman or Handyman needed for lots of small work around home

$1,000

Maidstone VIC 3012, Australia

11th Jul 2026

- [ ] front door latch - [ ] master door latch - [ ] garage door hard to close (tight at the top of the door) - [ ] window trim coming off wall - [ ] mount tv - [ ] mount 3 ring cameras - [ ] cut hole in cabinet for washer machine outlet - [ ] connect drain, water and power for washer machine - [ ] fix toilet roller holder wobbly from wall - [ ] fix 3 soft close cupboards - [ ] add free standing shelves - [ ] glue number on house - [ ] tighten toilet seat

Abdul was amazing - fixed up so many of my problems and gave advice on further works. Would keep using again and again

Render a small wall to match existing render

$10

Burnside VIC 3023, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Render brick wall to match existing render(surfmist colour) Size: 2.67m2

Good work, quick and easy

Handyman/Plasterer to fix hole in wall

$200

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Hole in wall, need it filled up and repainted.

Easy to communicate with and very punctual with organised timing. Very happy with his work! Would highly recommend 👍🏼

Electrician – Fix Stuck Power Point Switch (Oven Circuit)

$50

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

8th Jul 2026

The power point inside the cupboard next to my oven is stuck in the "On" position and won't switch off. It's a non-clicking (spark-free) switch — likely fitted this way as a safety design since it's close to the gas flex hose. Need a licensed electrician to diagnose and replace the switch/outlet, taking care given the gas line proximity. Photos attached.

Quick and easy. On time and done in 10 min

Fix Wall Cracks

$500

Manor Lakes VIC 3024, Australia

4th Jul 2026

Fix the crack in the ceiling. Photos attached

Excellent work by Abdullah. Thorough and professional. He not fixed it aesthetically but also found a permanent solution to the issue. Offered price was also competitive.