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Outdoor brickwork and rendering

£300

Stop scrolling, book now. Martin is amazing!

Drywall repair

£80

Good worker

Welding frame bycycle

£25

Dean was punctual, professional, polite and extremely competent. He completed the task with attention and care to detail within a single day. Dean knew exactly what to do and how to do it. I cannot recommend him highly enough

Repair of a boardwalk and balustrade in a public garden

£300

Martin did a brilliant job. He was professional, knowledgeable, helpful and hard working. I would highly recommend him.

Put up awning and mirror.

£80

Great service, response and patience. The awning now works and one happy tenant. I recommend Solomon - is very handy

Electric awning repair

£250

What's the average cost of a tradie

£80 - £206

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Need to find a tradesman in your area to help with a project? When it comes to jobs around the house, you can only DIY so much before you need to call in a professional tradesman. Hiring a local tradie will help you get the job done quickly and easily while keeping you on budget. On Airtasker, you can find skilled tradesmen nearby for a range of trades occupations, including plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, welders, and renderers who are ready to help with any task, big or small.

The perfect place to find tradies for your job is on Airtasker. Hire an individual for a one-off job or put together your dream team for a full renovation. When you find your local tradesman through Airtasker, you get peace of mind because you can check the ratings and reviews, and rest assured that they’ll complete your job to a high standard.

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Top Tradesman related questions

The average rate for hiring a tradesperson can range from £8 to £60 per hour, depending on their specialisation. Location is also a factor - for example, expect to pay £5 more on hourly rates if you live in London. The cost of getting a tradesperson to help with your task will also depend on the size of the task, whether you are supplying materials, and the complexity of the job. But in general, most tradespeople cost between £70 - £178 when hired for a task through Airtasker.

When you post a task on Airtasker, you’ll usually get a fixed price quote. Sometimes, after inspecting the problem, your Tasker may recommend additional work and suggest an hourly rate on top of the original quote.

The most common trades in the UK are plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, painting, bricklaying, and building. These trades are in high demand for their specialist skills and ability to help out with everyday, but high-risk tasks around the home.

Most trades require licences, registrations, and insurance to operate in skilled labour work. This ensures they have the right skills and knowledge to work safely and to ensure the quality of their work. A tradesperson working as an electrician should have the necessary qualifications to carry out electrical jobs. It is also recommended to check if the tradesperson has public liability insurance or tradesperson insurance cover.

The best way to find and confidently hire tradespeople in your area for a particular task is on Airtasker. Provide an accurate description of the task, review your offers, and check the ratings and reviews so you know your tradesperson is experienced and will do a great job.

Hiring a tradesperson directly gives you more control over the task, who does it, and how it’s completed. Plus, hiring an independent tradesperson can often be more affordable because they have fewer overheads - they can give you a more competitive quote.

You can find a local tradesperson by using trusted platforms like Airtasker, checking online reviews, and asking for recommendations from friends or neighbours. Always look for licensed professionals with verified reviews, a clear quote, and experience relevant to the job you need done.

A handyperson typically handles general maintenance and small repairs, such as hanging shelves or fixing taps, while a tradesperson is a licensed professional with specific training in a trade like plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, or tiling. Tradespeople are required for specialised or regulated work.

Yes, most tradespeople bring their own tools and standard materials needed for the job. However, for larger projects or custom work, they may need to source specific parts or request you to supply materials. It’s best to confirm what’s included when you book.

Absolutely. Many tradies are happy to take on small tasks or one-off jobs, such as patching drywall, fixing a leaking tap, or repairing decking. Platforms like Airtasker are ideal for posting these types of jobs and finding a local tradie quickly.

What does a 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're looking for a builder, craftsman, or someone with experience in skilled labour, you can find a tradie to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing

When you hire tradesmen 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

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.

Exteriors

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. Using the right tools, they’ll carefully install the new awning so that it is safe and secure.

Concrete repairs & resurfacing

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

Rendering and plastering and blocking in fireplace

£200

Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire

27th Feb 2026

I had a boiler removed and the internal wall needs rendering and plastering. I also have a fireplace that needs blocking up and plastering.

An awning assembled to my house

£50

Ravenhill, Staffordshire

27th Feb 2026

Need someone to put an awning up on back of house as sun protection

Electric roof awning blind technician site visit

£220

Spitalfields, Greater London

27th Feb 2026

electric gibus awning / line not moving. need to programme a new Somfy Smoove and make sure everything connected to power it so it can move in and out again. This job is to site visit, to supply and programme a new somfy smoove. Any further work to be agreed and charged on top

Door specialist to look at timber / glass sauna door

£100

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

26th Feb 2026

We are a sauna operator in North London. One of our sauna doors has a timber frame with large glass panel. We are struggling to get it closed and sealing in the heat. We would like someone (a door specialist) to come in and assess and adjust the door - thank you

Electric awning technician site visit

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

Site visit to review our electric awning

Welding my rocker pillar for car under the door

£200

East Usk, Gwent

25th Feb 2026

My rocker pillar under passenger door is rusted and I need like 12 cm maybe 14 of welding

Electrician Needed - Hardwire Sauna

£300

Canonbury, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

Need a qualified electrician to hardwire a new Insignia MXOS1700 hybrid sauna inside my home. This is a hardwire-only unit - it has no plug and must be permanently wired to a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit. It's an outdoor-rated model being installed indoors so no external cable runs needed. Electrical Specs (from manufacturer manual): Harvia 4kW stove - 240V single phase 4 x far infrared heaters - 1,320W total (240V single phase) LED lighting, Bluetooth, control panel - 120W (240V single phase) Total load: 5,792W / 24.2 amps 240V single phase only - no three-phase or supply upgrade needed Requires dedicated 32A MCB and 6mm² T&E cable minimum (depending on run length) Scope of Work: Survey cable route from consumer unit to sauna location inside the property Install dedicated 32A MCB in consumer unit (spare way needed - can send photos of fuse board in advance) Run Twin & Earth cable from consumer unit to sauna Install local isolation switch near sauna Make final hardwire connection at sauna's electrical junction box Test, certify, and issue Electrical Installation Certificate (Part P compliant, BS 7671 18th Edition) I have the full Insignia installation manual and Harvia wiring diagram available on the day. Timing: Must arrive by 12pm Friday. Estimated job duration 1.5-3 hours. Note on cable run: The sauna is on the first floor, directly above the consumer unit on the ground floor. They share the same wall, so the cable run should be very short and straightforward - essentially straight up one level.

Render repair on front of house

£450

Armitage, Staffordshire

24th Feb 2026

The damage to the render sustained during a FTTP installation needs repairing.

Garden awning to be attached to house

£150

Bourne End, Hertfordshire

23rd Feb 2026

awning in read garden to be attached to rear of the house. Will be a 2 person job and ladder needed

External render

£1,500

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

23rd Feb 2026

I have had some issues with damp at my property due to issues with an external render.  I am looking to render one external wall (ground floor) at my property to avoid moisture coming inside.  There are cracks in the render and it measured high in moisture in many places. There was previously a lean to shed which has now been removed.  Instructions are: remove the render back to the brickwork. Treat the bricks with three coats of Cementone Aquapruf then render the wall with a moisture inhibitor in the moisture mix. Ensure that the new render ends above ground level in a bell mouth drip. 

Garden wall 16x1m rendered with sand and cement

£400

Lower Morden, Greater London

22nd Feb 2026

I have a wall that needs to be rendered (sand and cement) . It is a concrete wall that was built during last summer. Only 1 side needs rendering. Tasker needs to provide all materials. Apply mesh and 2 coats of render. I will paint myself. It's 16m by 1m. Easy access to the rear and side of garden. Parking on my drive is available plus permits if needs be.

Remove a built in wardrobe

£300

Cogges, Oxfordshire

22nd Feb 2026

Remove 3 built in cuboards. the sides are made from drywall and we need them taken out before we can lay down new carpet.

Sergej was excellent. He was punctual, friendly and did a fantastic job. He removed three built-in wardrobes and also took all the debris to the tip afterwards. Thank you very much!

Treat decking, steps, balustrades & handrails

£350

Hullbridge, Essex

22nd Feb 2026

Treat a 5m x 3m decked area, the steps, balustrades & handrails with a wax oil treatment which will be supplied. 2 coats are required on the decking & steps. Brushes and tools supplied. This task can only be carried out when the weather is good and dry and the wood has not been wet. Therefore timing is largely dictated by the weather.

Re Render 2x small leaking chimneys with mortar

£200

Spittal, Dyfed

22nd Feb 2026

2 x 1 metre chimneys need mortar render to stop leaks

Re render a leaking chimney

£200

Spittal, Dyfed

22nd Feb 2026

Single storey bungalow 2 x 1 metre chimneys need sealing with mortar

Rendering

£2,500

Trealaw, Mid Glamorgan

22nd Feb 2026

Re render property and repaint inside property to remove the leak stains.

Dormer Roof Repair & Render Fix – Inspection Needed

£1,500

New Eltham, Greater London, SE9

21st Feb 2026

I need an experienced roofer or builder to inspect and repair damage around a dormer window and roof eaves area. There is damaged render and possible timber/fascia deterioration causing risk of damp and water ingress. Work may involve: • Roof inspection and repairs • Carpentry repairs to fascia/soffit area • External render repair • Checking flashing around dormer window Access will likely require scaffolding due to roof slope. Please provide experience details and availability for inspection/quote.

Caravan awning repair

£150

Houghton Green, Cheshire

19th Feb 2026

Caravan awning repair- there are some minor rips

Built in wardrobe door broken wardrobe doors have come off the hinges.

£100

Thornton Heath, Greater London

29th Jan 2026

Built in wardrobe door broken wardrobe doors have come off the hinges.

I’m very pleased with the excellent work done by Serg k. He repaired the broken hinges on my wardrobe door quickly and professionally, making the door function perfectly again. He was punctual, polite, and clearly experienced, taking the time to ensure everything was aligned and secure before finishing. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality repair work. Great service and great value — I will definit

Welding on car hinge

£100

Queen's Park, Greater London

29th Dec 2025

Old Mitsubishi car (2004), passenger door needs to be taken off, metal/steel plate needs to be welded on, door put back and attached to the metal/steel plate. It doesn’t need to be beautiful but I think you need a gas welder for this kind of work. We have had this work done already in the driver side - please see picture.

Super quick to reply, did a great job, very honest and a genuine and nice person