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Professional chap!

I need drywall repair and patch

£100

David did a great job, was very professional and detailed. Thanks for your help David!

I need drywall repair and patch

£200

Thank you for helping me with the job.

I need drywall repair and patch

£100

Mo is very focused and hard working. Job was a little tricky but he figured it out quickly. Hardly drank the coffee I made for him!

Install a garden awning

£60

Jason was super helpful, professional and his work was impeccable. Highly recommended!

I need drywall repair and patch

£50

Super professional , clean and reliable. Strongly recommend him!

Mount TV on the Wall (drywall)

£25

What's the average cost of a tradie

£72 - £200

low

£72

median

£120

high

£200

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Why find local tradies through Airtasker?

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 tradesman 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 tradesman out 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 tradies 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 tradesman 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, bricklayering, 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 on electrical jobs. It is also recommended to check if the tradesman has public liability insurance or tradesman insurance cover. 

The best way to find and confidently hire tradesmen 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 tradesman is experienced and will do a great job.

Hiring a tradesman 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.

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

£2,200

Highams Park, Greater London, E4

8th Sep 2024

We would like the front and side of our house rendered and are in need of an experienced renderer. Thanks

Built in Wardrobe Repair

£50

West Watford, Hertfordshire

7th Sep 2024

Interior Wardrobe suffered some water damage - needs repainting/repair as applicable and needs runner fixed, as it has come loose. Pictures can be provided upon request.

I have a 4.5m electric awning that will not close tightly

£250

Norbury, Greater London

7th Sep 2024

The electric canopy opens and shuts but will not close totally it stays open about 150mm.

Awning repair

£5

South Darenth, Kent

7th Sep 2024

Winsol Residential awning no longer working

Render chimney - Scaffolding is up - quote reqd

£5

Nork, Surrey

5th Sep 2024

Render chimney - Scaffolding is up - quote reqd Render chimney on semi-detached house Roof currently being replaced and scaffolding already in place I will attach pictures

Awning fabric has detached from roller

£200

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

4th Sep 2024

The fabric part of awning became detached from the roller when it was fully extended. The motor still seems to be working and the fabric isn’t torn

Drywall repair

£100

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

4th Sep 2024

Theres some small damage to the drywall that i need repaired and painted to make it look as if nothing happened

65” Tv Mounting to Drywall

£150

Newton, Mid Glamorgan

3rd Sep 2024

65” TV Mounting to Drywall above gas fireplace.

Lay out tiles, rendering

£2,000

Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19

1st Sep 2024

- Lay out porcelain titles (16-20 sq. meters) - Rendering and leveling of a raised landing with approximately 12 sq. meters

Outside wall rendering

£170

Moorside, Greater Manchester

1st Sep 2024

I have a garden wall measuring 5m & 1.7m high that I need rendering

Render removed from outside of large house

£1,000

Wollaston, West Midlands

1st Sep 2024

Removal of render from outside of house / ladder use required . Possibly more work after as renovating house

Caravan air awning repair

£1,000

Newbolds, West Midlands

29th Aug 2024

I have a caravan air awning that requires a repair or is it a total right of

I want a built in wardrobe. Approximately 180 cm wide 270 cm high

£500

Westbourne Green, Greater London

28th Aug 2024

I would like for someone to build a bespoke built-in wardrobe. approximately 180 cm wide and 270 high

Roughcast rendering

£300

Farringdon, Greater London

24th Aug 2024

I need help rendering a window shop (the white area only )

Built in wardrobe

£1,000

The Mews, Greater London

24th Aug 2024

Need a built in wardrobe to replace another one, built in cupboards in the bedroom and a built in shelving unit for the living room.

Re-render front of house and cladding the porch post.

£3,500

Greenhill, Greater London

23rd Aug 2024

Re-render front of a semi-detached house. Clean the front gutters. Remove redundant cables. Tile the entrance area externally. Clad the porch post with wood panel to match existing and treat any wood around the porche with waterproof sealant.

Air awning bladder repair

£100

Hurcot, Somerset

23rd Aug 2024

The bladder seam has split at one end and further down too.

Service retractable awning

£100

Wanstead Flats, Greater London

20th Aug 2024

To service my fixed retractable awning

Fantastic service. Will definitely recommend.

Reset my retractable pergola awning

£100

Wanstead Flats, Greater London

20th Aug 2024

My fixed retractable awning stopped working but the led light still comes on.

Front house rendering and paint on the entire outside house

£1,250

Worcester Park, Greater London

20th Aug 2024

End of terrace house exterior rendering & painting Job 1) Front of the house : Rendering & Painting 2) Back & Side of the house : Painting