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High quality work, friendly and good communication. Would recommend.

Drywall Repair

£120

I got Marco to install an awning in my patio. Super happy with the result. He's very knowledgeable, reliable and transparent. I would definitely recommend.

Get an awning I bought from Amazon installed in my patio.

£150

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

Electric awning repair

£250

Very helpful, did the job quick and efficiently. Would recommend and use again.

Indent/hole in drywall fixed.

£100

Excellent job!

Drywall repair

£50

Good worker

Welding frame bycycle

£25

What's the average cost of a tradie

£75 - £200

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£75

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£120

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£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.

You can find a local tradesman by using trusted platforms like Airtasker, checking online tradies' 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 handyman typically handles general maintenance and small repairs, such as hanging shelves or fixing taps, while a tradesman (or tradie) is a licensed professional with specific training in a trade like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or tiling. Tradesmen 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

Fit awning

£50

Panshanger, Hertfordshire

5th Jul 2025

Just install garden awning, husband can help

Welding of my cast iron stove burner stand

£20

West Thamesmead, Greater London

4th Jul 2025

Need welding for my stove cooking burner stand/rack

2.5m outdoor awning to be put up on the external brick wall

£70

Elmers End, Greater London

3rd Jul 2025

We have a brand new 2.5m wide blind awning for external outdoor use and we need it installed on the external brick wall above patio doors. Would need a ladder to install at a couple of meters high. Possibly two people needed? Happy to discuss, please her in touch to ask any questions.

Outside awning installation

£70

Elmers End, Greater London

3rd Jul 2025

We have bought a 2.5m wide awning and need someone to install that on an external brick wall.

Thomas Sanderson awning needs to be reconditioned and put up again

£1,000

Quedgeley, Gloucestershire

3rd Jul 2025

The awning was taken down when an extension was built. It was partly covered but some areas have rusted a little. It needs to be put back up.

Awning repair

£100

Ham, Greater London

3rd Jul 2025

the awning of my wineshop broke (10 cm aprox on the guiding rail) I cannot open it Can you help

Awning fitter

£150

Loxford, Greater London, IG1

3rd Jul 2025

I need an awning fitted in the back garden to the back of my house

Awning adjustment

£20

Ware, Hertfordshire

2nd Jul 2025

My primrose awning shifted in the wind, and now it wont fully retract

Awning fix

£100

Pitts Hill, Staffordshire

2nd Jul 2025

Fix the below kampa air awning

Replace balustrades on balcony

£3,000

Stone, Kent

2nd Jul 2025

Two balconies measuring approximately 5 m x 2 m… Replace the existing wooden balustrades with composite equivalent

Install awning

£50

Lisson Grove, Greater London

2nd Jul 2025

Hi, will need wome help to install an awning at our place. Please let me know

Welding on a metal gate

£100

Kidbrooke, Greater London

2nd Jul 2025

Gate came off and bottom part was rusted, needs welding. This is a small gate and we are in Kidbrooke, London.

Awning installation

£100

Strand On The Green, Greater London

1st Jul 2025

i require awning installed, we removed the old and require this new one installed.

I need my electric awning repaired

£300

Marshfield, Gwent

1st Jul 2025

The awning itself appears to have ‘jumped’ off its track and now we cannot retract the awning.

Repair my air awning

£200

Spurtree, Shropshire

1st Jul 2025

replace bladder and repair a tear

Awning cannot retract-electricity and remote functioning normally

£500

Stanmore, Greater London, HA7

1st Jul 2025

Awning fully extended, now unable to retract it. Electricity and remote working. It appears like the fabric has become loose at the wall unit and cannot wind up. Or perhaps the engine of the awning turns when extending the awning but does not work in the opposite direction when retracting it?

Van welding for mot

£1,000

Westy, Cheshire

30th Jun 2025

Transit camper failed mot on underneath welding along with other bits

Help sand our sauna site (wooden decking)

£150

Wandsworth, Greater London, SW18

30th Jun 2025

Sand down our sauna site. c.25sqm of wooden decking to be sanded plus some a bit of fencing. Must have a sander.

Mount TV in hollow wall. Will need to have drywall anchors for it

£50

Upton Park, Greater London

6th Jun 2025

I need my TV mounting but due to hollow wall I will need someone to take a look and do this for me

Ronald was so efficient and managed to fix everything needed. Thank you for helping on such short notice!!!

Drywall repair

£90

Manchester, Greater Manchester

19th Jan 2025

drywall broken, basically a 50 centimeter crack

He was very attentive and helpful