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Recent Tradesman reviews in Canberra

Excellent communication. Came on a Sunday afternoon which was great! Also assisted in suggesting how to purchase the paint from Bunnings. Professional and friendly. Nice job. Thanks

Painting required (where plastering was done)

$200

On time. Quality work. Nice work

Electrician to relocate the power Point

$150

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would trust and recommend.

Electrician to connect induction cooktop and install 2x power point

$200

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

Plaster to fix drywall hole in garage of home

$150

Chad was prompt, easy to communicate with and most importantly did a great job. Highly recommended!

Remove picture hooks and repair gyprock

$200

Quick abs great work

Patch plastering required following electrical installation

$500

What's the average cost of a tradesman in Canberra

$150 - $390

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$150

median

$250

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$390

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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

Install three internal and one external power points

$600

Curtin ACT 2605, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

We would like to have an additional 3 internal power points installed and 1 external. All additional power point are in fairly close proximity to existing power points.

Need to fix gyprock/ wall.

$300

Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Wall repair - gyprock and paint

Internal Demolition + Rubbish Removal (Stairs, Balustrade, Wardrobe)

$750

Kambah ACT, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman or demo contractor for a small internal strip-out job in Canberra. Scope of works: 1. Stairs & Balustrade Removal • Remove timber balustrade and upper stair structure only • Built-in/base stairs must remain • Remove all timber fixings/protrusions from wall • Leave area flush, safe, and tidy 2. Master Bedroom Wardrobe Removal • Demolish and remove: • Internal shelving • Sliding doors • Door tracks (top + bottom) • Remove and dispose of carpet in wardrobe area IMPORTANT: • There is a heating vent + boxed section → must NOT be removed or damaged 3. Rubbish Removal (Second Bedroom) • Remove all renovation waste shown in photos • Leave ladder behind • Remove electric heaters in garden- they’re in fine condition i believe! Requirements: • All waste must be taken off-site and disposed of • Bring your own tools • Avoid damage to walls/windows When quoting, include: • Total price (all-in) • Availability • Brief experience with similar demo job

Realign two awning type windows on fifth floor in an apartment

$1,000

Campbell ACT, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Window frame is out of square preventing awning window from fully closing that’s on the fifth floor. Will require access by cherry picker.

Sauna to be installed

$1,000

Hughes ACT, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Sauna Installation – Ongoing Work (ACT Based) We’re looking for experienced, reliable installers for outdoor sauna installations, with ongoing work available in the ACT and additional jobs across Australia. Scope of work: Assemble flatpack / prefabricated outdoor saunas Position and level units on-site Deliver a clean, high-quality finish for client handover Important: No electrical work required All units are designed for straightforward assembly Jobs commencing June/July, with consistent work for the right installers Requirements: Experience with similar installs (saunas, sheds, pergolas, flatpacks) Own tools and transport Professional, client-facing communication Reliable and detail-oriented We’re always looking to build a network of quality installers. If you’re based in the ACT and looking for consistent work, apply with your experience and availability.

Plastering work; Cornice Installation ASAP

$500

Torrens ACT, Australia

30th Mar 2026

Plaster or handyman capable for installing 55mm cornice to 3 bedrooms, kitchen/dinning, lounge room. All materials provided on site, work required ASAP.

Plastering a small hole in the parking wall

$250

Spence, Australian Capital Territory

30th Mar 2026

There is a hole in my parking wall, and it can be easily accessed.

Repair to outdoor awning motorised retractible; cord has broken

$250

Chifley ACT 2606, Australia

29th Mar 2026

motorised awning; cord has broken

Render basement

$5,000

Wanniassa ACT 2903, Australia

29th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to render our basement

Plastering a few new walls and ceilings within next two weeks

$2,000

Gordon ACT, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

Several new walls plastered, cornice, ceilings it is all sheeted

Install power point for Starlink

$120

Page ACT 2614, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Install power point at verandah for Starlink. There are two potential nearest connections as shown in the photos.

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!