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Recent Tradesman reviews in Canberra

Chad was super quick on the job and got it done within a few days. The wall that was repaired looks like new. Highly recommend having a chat and seeing how Chad can help you!

Replastering an Apartment Wall

$300

on time did what was expected

Gyprock and plaster

$800

Timely, professional and did an excellent job. No complaints, highly recommend.

Plaster to fix drywall hole in garage of home

$150

Fantastic service from Andrew. Great communication, quick to get the job done, very happy.

2 outside light fittings & an exterior power point replaced

$300

Good communication, prompt service and professional job done. A good result and will use again if any small electrical job pops up!

Check and replace double power point in laundry.

$50

Hao is very professional and he did a very thorough and clean job. Also very friendly with professional attitude. I strongly recommend him,

Fixing the ceiling’s Gyprock

$5

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Canberra

$140 - $379

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$140

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$230

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$379

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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 Canberra

Need a Competent Tradie to Finish/Fix Previous “Professional” Work

$100

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

8th May 2026

Looking for an actually qualified and reliable tradie to: * Fix incorrect dishwasher installation (inlet setup causing errors) * Repair/remediate a stuck bifold door (likely roller issue) * Check over previous work and complete properly Previous Airtasker accepted the job, charged for the work, promised multiple return visits, then disappeared into the void after discovering that “next week” apparently means “never”. So: * Please only apply if you genuinely know bifold doors and appliance installs * Reliability and communication are essential * If you say you’ll show up, I will consider that a binding statement and not creative fiction * Looking for someone experienced, practical, and able to identify issues properly the first time Bonus points for: * turning up, * finishing the job, * and not ghosting halfway through. Please include: * relevant experience, * availability, * and whether you can source/install bifold rollers if needed.

Repair external cement rendering and paint

$500

Casey ACT, Australia

6th May 2026

Remove and replace cement rendering on external wall. Areas are 1 metre by 20 cms and a patch 30cms by 10 cms. Preparation and painting of approximately 4 square metres of rendered walls including superficial cracks. Coulored paint supplied by owners.

Need to fix crack gyprock

$100

Swinger Hill ACT, Australia

6th May 2026

Need to fix crack in gyprock. Frame is stable no damage in it.

Plastering

$500

Campbell ACT 2600, Australia

5th May 2026

Plaster and paint 2 metres by 2 metres

Rendering a brick wall

$1,200

Florey ACT 2615, Australia

4th May 2026

Rendering a brick wall approx 7.5 feet by 28 feet in dimensions. Thanks!

Electrician - install 2 new power points and move one existing one

$500

Chifley ACT, Australia

2nd May 2026

Install 2 new power points. One in a bathroom and one in a bedroom. Also move an existing power point in same bedroom. Electrician must be licensed. Timing flexible.

Check this power point is ok and put a new face plate on

$80

Downer ACT, Australia

1st May 2026

I need a sparky to do a small job for me, check that this PowerPoint is safe (something fell on it) and put a new face plate on. I can sort out the rest (patching and painting)

Reliable and punctual! Would recommend!

Install balustrade for two balconies

$50

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

30th Apr 2026

We have two balconies and we need individual glass panel installation. Example picture attached.

Plastering small patching job

$350

Macquarie ACT 2614, Australia

28th Apr 2026

I have two properties on the same street which require patching. One property has two walls with large screw holes that need patching and the other property has a crack in a ceiling (pictures attached).

Install indoor sensory hammock, patch holes in roof plasterboard

$150

Whitlam ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Trying to hang a sensory hammock for the kids that needs to be fixed into a joist with 2 bolts. Looking for you to also chuck some spackfiller or w/e in the holes I've drilled. I’ve used a stud finder to find what I thought were the ceiling joists, but driving a nail/drill bit through hits air. The roof has a bedroom above it if that provides any useful info.

Fantastic!!!! Showed up within 30 mins of booking, great communication. Job done.

Power Point Cover Replacement

$130

Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory

22nd Apr 2026

Hi all, Looking for someone to help with a small job: Replace a cracked power point cover (GPO), outlet is working fine Location: Ngunnawal ACT 2913 Happy to share more pictures Let me know your availability and experience. Thanks!

Jarred was great to deal with, really friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. He replaced the cracked GPO quickly and did a clean, efficient job. Appreciate the prompt turnaround and the courteous approach. Would happily recommend him.

Patch Gyprock gaps and holes

$250

Throsby ACT, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Patch 3 x ceiling gaps near ac grilles 1 x wall hole patch

Dave was prompt and has great workmanship

Window fabric awning

$10

Spence, Australian Capital Territory

11th Mar 2026

Need to change or fix the window awning fabric curtain Feel free to provide quote or offer

Did outstanding job and very much approachable

New Power Point

$100

Theodore ACT, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Need a new power point put in for my work station

Awesome work love the work

Plasterboard/Gyprock wall patch repair (~40cm L-shape hole)

$200

Canberra ACT 2912, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, Looking for someone experienced with gyprock / plasterboard repairs to fix a wall opening left after some plumbing work. The hole is roughly 38.5cm x 37.5cm and currently L-shaped. It will need a proper patch so the wall is solid and finished neatly. Ideally the job would include: • installing a plasterboard patch • taping the joints • applying compound • sanding to a smooth finish Basically looking for the wall to be finished paint-ready. I can provide the matching paint if painting is included. Please only quote if you have experience with gyprock wall repairs. A few things to confirm in your offer: • your total price including Airtasker fees • whether your quote includes both labour and materials • whether the job includes patch, taping, compound and final sanding • whether it will be left paint-ready or if painting is included • whether you have public liability insurance • whether you provide any workmanship warranty / guarantee Photos attached. Looking for someone reliable who can do a clean, professional repair. Budget around $200 but open to reasonable offers. Thanks!

Great job fixing the wall - hardly tell there was a hole before. Very efficient and professional.

Assemble chairs, clean/re-arrange kitchen, clean bathroom and verandah

$120

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Small bathroom, verandah, kitchen including re-arranging cupboards, assemble five Ikea chairs. Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: None Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Friendly and fast - would recommend

Wall Plastering

$100

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Small wall plastering job for our home

Impress with how good the result

Plastering over small/medium holes

$350

Oxley, Australian Capital Territory

16th Jan 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to repair wall damage from removed fixtures. Includes multiple small holes, several larger cut-outs, and a long horizontal section that needs patching and skimming. Wall needs to be smooth and ready for paint once finished. Photos attached. Easy access, residential house. Happy for offers from qualified plasterers.

We are very happy with the work done

Plasterer as removing skylight

$200

Gilmore ACT, Australia

14th Jan 2026

Need hole filled in on ceiling

Friendly cleaned up after himself job looks good. Would recommend.

Patch and paint 750x750 hole in gyprock ceiling

$250

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Cut out damaged ceiling plasterboard and replace with new plasterboard. Paint to match existing ceiling colour as close as possible.

Amazing communication and great workmanship! Highly recommed. Thankyou Andrew!