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Great job, very helpful and work looks amazing

2 cracks to house render that need filling and then painting over

£400

Excellent choice for the work. Great comms, very capable, great standard of work. Highly recommended!

Treat decking, steps, balustrades & handrails

£350

"Prompt and highly efficient handyman service. Delivers quality work with professionalism and reliability."

Drilled drywall, hit stud; hanging 24 lb mirror

£50

Great experience! Would recommend.

Outdoor upkeep: sand & varnish table, install awning and bird spikes

£200

Great work - professional

Electrician to hardwire sauna heater to existing dedicated circuit

£100

Great communication, had availability so got the job done the next day! Friendly & professional, on time & quick! Thanks so much

Put darts board on wall (drywall)

£35

What's the average cost of a tradie

£87 - £250

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£87

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£145

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£250

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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 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

Awning replacement fabric

£150

Wymington, Bedfordshire

27th Jun 2026

Worn out canopy fabric. Needs replacing and fitting please. (Manual canopy)

Welding services

£100

Docklands, Greater London

27th Jun 2026

I have an electric bike frame that has unfortunately broken in half and requires welding.

Rendered Block Wall

£250

Burnt Oak, Greater London, HA8

27th Jun 2026

Hello All, Looking for a bricklayer or builder to build a small breeze block retaining wall at an OAP's property in Burnt Oak (HA8). The wall is on a slope and is the first stage of a larger front garden project. * Excavate the area as required * Build a double-skin breeze block wall * Approximately 0.5 metres high * Approximately 10 metres length * Wall to follow the existing slope * Photos attached for reference * Materials can be supplied if required * **Labour cost only, please** * I am looking for a good price as I am on a tight budget * If this goes well, I will have the other side completed as well. I just want to start with one side first. * Access available between **9:00am and 5:00pm** only If you know someone suitable, or if you are interested, please comment or message me with: * Your availability * Your experience * Your labour price * Any references or photos of similar work you have completed

Install motorised awning

£100

Moneyhill, Hertfordshire

26th Jun 2026

Install 4m awning above patio door. Lights will be moved before installation

Look at why the awning doesnt open and try to fix it

£80

Eastcote, Greater London

26th Jun 2026

I need someone to have a look at the existing awning and see why it wouldnt open. Possible motor replacement but I am unsure so will need someone to come physically have a look.

Titanium welding, frame joint repair

£80

Castle Donington, Leicestershire

26th Jun 2026

I have a titanium frame made of 15mm tubes, a joint has cracked, sombody tried to weld befor, it needs cleaning off and doing properly.

External rendering and plastering repairs required

£1,000

Limbury, Bedfordshire

26th Jun 2026

* Re-render damaged areas on the front first-floor exterior of the property. * Carry out small internal plastering repairs, including making good around boiler and repairing cracked/damaged plasterwork.

Replacement fabric on a garden awning

£150

Ferrybridge Hill, West Yorkshire

26th Jun 2026

The awning fabric has torn all the way along the bottom rail.

Rendering

£500

Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11

25th Jun 2026

Rendering of porch not a large porch

I need my awning repaired. The gearbox is jammed most likely.

£200

Harrow Weald, Greater London, HA3

25th Jun 2026

The awning is stuck in the open setting and won’t close. The loop to wind the awning has snapped off as the gearbox has jammed.

Awning repair

£300

Thorpe Le Soken, Essex

25th Jun 2026

autocruise starquest fiamma awning

Build Flat Pack Sauna

£400

Foston, Derbyshire

11th Jun 2026

Build and assemble indoor sauna. No electrical certs required. 3hours job VAT invoice required. 2 man job (recommended)

Great service, no issues. Responsive and helpful

SAUNA BUILD

£450

Hale, Cheshire

21st May 2026

4 PERSON COMBINATION SAUNA - NEEDS TO BE BUILT - BUILDING VIDEO PROVIDED WILL NEED TWO PEOPLE NOT ONE. SOONER THE BETTER IF POSSIBLE

Great job, no complications

Build flatpack sauna

£450

Middle Handley, Derbyshire

23rd Apr 2026

Build our customers flatpacked sauna

Great work, no issues

Build a sauna

£450

Rainton Bridge, Tyne and Wear

30th Mar 2026

Build a flat pack sauna for my customer.

Absolutely brilliant, top notch.

Build a flatpack sauna

£300

Cyncoed, South Glamorgan

26th Mar 2026

Flat pack sauna to be built for my customer. Super easy. Barely a two hour job. https://prolinedirect.co.uk/product/single-infrared-light-indoor-sauna/

Alex did great, would highly recommend.

Build a Flatpack Sauna

£500

Abbotswood, Surrey

25th Mar 2026

Build a flat pack sauna. this is for Liviu

Great job, would highly recommend

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.

Excellent choice for the work. Great comms, very capable, great standard of work. Highly recommended!

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