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Recent Tradesman reviews in East London

Gary was so patient and helpful - completed my tasks perfectly and I wouldn’t hesitate to assign him again!

Build bed and fix drywall tear

£50

Excellent, on time and with super attention to detail! I would highly recommend

Need to hang a heavy cabinet on a drywall and a light shelf unit on.

£70

Good worker

Welding frame bycycle

£25

Fantastic job patching two large holes in my dry wall. David left everything clean and tidy and was very considerate of my time. 100% recommend!

Help patch two large holes in a drywall after a wall shelf fell out

£40

A wonderful and quick team - very reliable!

Des-installing a built in wardrobe

£60

Scott did the job well. He's knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. Would recommend his services.

Drywall hole repair

£50

What's the average cost of a tradie in East London

£75 - £242

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£75

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£242

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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 in East London

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.

Remove existing staircase balustrade and instal new balustrade

£100

Cubitt Town, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced carpenter/joiner to remove my existing staircase balustrade and install a new handrail, base rail and wooden spindles as pictured. Current staircase: • 14 steps • Bottom run length: 397cm • Top/landing run length: 286cm • Width approx. 92–110cm • Existing painted timber balustrade with wooden rails and newel posts

Built in wardrobe cabinet for bedroom (survey first)

£40

Crook Log, Greater London

29th Jan 2026

Actual cost to follow after survey Built in wardrobe construction for bedroom wall. Carpentry and joinery work Length 3.5m Height 2m Depth: 560mm sliding doors | pocket door | sloped ceiling Please refer to drawings for details

Add shelf to built in wardrobe

£100

Central Parade, Greater London

8th Jan 2026

Lower clothes rail and add a top shelf to the wardrobe

Built in Wardrobe MDF

£10

Rise Park, Greater London

28th Dec 2025

I want a built in wardrobe to cover the whole width of the room approx 4.5m wide and .5m deep. The full height of the room is 2.65. The wardrobe to be made up of MDF boards. Wardrobe doesn’t need to be painted. I already have the following mdf sheets The mdf is already pre cut 18mm mdf 14 sheets of 550mm 2 sheets of 500mm 2 sheets of 608mm 6mm mdf for the back 4 sheets of 1200mm All have length of 2400mm Welcome to visit for viewing.

Manual retractable awning installed

£60

Shacklewell, Greater London

19th Dec 2025

happy to negotiate price, looking for someone to install this awning on brick wall: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DFW4H2M?ref_=pe_109253361_1103576791_t_fed_asin_title&th=1

Drying and Waterproofing DryWall

£150

Blackheath Park, Greater London

28th Nov 2025

I need help drying and waterproofing a section of wet drywall. The task includes assessing moisture levels, thoroughly drying the area with fans or dehumidifiers, checking for damage or mold, lightly sanding if necessary, and applying a suitable waterproofing primer or sealant. Please bring any tools or materials you typically use, and let me know if I need to purchase anything beforehand. Cleanup of the workspace is also appreciated. its a small area in a bathroom

I need someone to dismantle a built in wardrobe please

£50

Forest Gate, Greater London, E7

18th Nov 2025

I have a built in wardrobe. I need this dismantled/demolished. and removed.

Thanks - reliable, good communication, great job.

Awning supply and fit

£1,500

Stoke Newington, Greater London, N16

16th Nov 2025

Awning measure up, supply and fit.

Welding dog carriage box

£150

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

12th Nov 2025

Welding cages in a dog van

Mount my TV on drywall/ plasterboard

£35

Lewisham, Greater London

2nd Nov 2025

My TV needs to be mounted however the wall is plasterboard so it needs to be reinforced

Awning repair

£400

Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11

27th Oct 2025

My manual awning has broke due to weather conditions needs repairing

Lino joint welding

£200

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

26th Oct 2025

Need Lino joints soldered - appears joint was not soldered in new fitting and filled with some form of sealant - approx 12 metres

Built in wardrobe

£500

Upton, Greater London

23rd Oct 2025

got a space to add frame and doors to create built in wardrobe for loft

Plasterboard/drywall fix

£80

Millwall, Greater London

19th Oct 2025

I just need a plasterboard sheet cut and fit onto the wall and then filling.

Build ikea pax and fit them as built in wardrobes

£300

Walthamstow, Greater London, E17

19th Oct 2025

We have purchased ikea PAX wardrobes and would ideally like them to be built and then made to look build in by someone with carpentry skills. They would need to have a base built and then fitted to the walls with the gaps around filled.

Adjust built in wardrobes

£500

Hale End, Greater London

7th Oct 2025

Built in wardrobes in bedroom- floor to ceiling Want the vinyl stripped off and installation of shelf and hangers

Medium size drywall patching and paint

£200

Bromley, Greater London

18th Sep 2025

I had air conditioning fitted and the installer cut some holes in my ceiling. They have screwed the drywall back in but it needs to be fixed and repainted. It is 3 medium sized squares.

Fantastic service - really professional and tidy. Couldn’t recommend more.

Put up an awning on my balcony

£40

Shooters Hill, Greater London, SE18

16th Sep 2025

This task needs 2 person in order to get it done. Also needs a corded drill and different types tools for tighting the bolts

Install glass balustrade

£50

Stamford Hill, Greater London

14th Sep 2025

install glass balustrade on 2 sides of outdoor stairs