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Ionis and team were great. Friendly, efficient and clearly knew what they were doing. Great job with our new awning. 5 out of 5.

Install electric awning above outside doors (2 man job as it’s heavy)

£100

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

Electric awning repair

£250

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 work and nice guy

Put tv stand on drywall

£40

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

Good worker

Welding frame bycycle

£25

What's the average cost of a tradie

£75 - £203

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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 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

Welding a roof frame

£500

Yateley, Hampshire

13th Nov 2025

Welding of a roof frame from 1 inch square profile steel.

Awning installation

£50

Failsworth, Greater Manchester

12th Nov 2025

awning installation for garden

Supply and fit metal balustrade juliet balcony

£400

Goodmayes, Greater London

12th Nov 2025

Juliet balcony for loft bifold door. Supplied and fitted

Welding a drawer

£200

Preston, Lancashire

12th Nov 2025

Metal drawers bracket has fallen off and needs welding/tacking back on

Built in wardrobe

£300

Sheerness, Kent

12th Nov 2025

Need a built in wardrobe for this tiny space and will like to see different designs

Built in wardrobe

£1,000

Belsize Park, Greater London

12th Nov 2025

looking for help putting in a built in wardrobe and desk. Person would need to help measure up, cut the wood to size and install.

Remove stubborn cement render on brick

£200

Charlton Abbots, Gloucestershire

12th Nov 2025

Need some extra money for Christmas? I need a competent person to come and spend a day removing the rest of the cement render in my extension. We have carried out most of it but as I have taken a turn for the worse with my chronic illness, I can’t do the rest. There is approximately 6-8 sqm or so of render but it’s in awkward spots and adhering quite hard so need someone with the right tools (I have a SDS hammer drill you can use but an angle grinder might help). The render to be removed is one whole section of about 4 sqm on one wall and otherwise mostly the remnants across all four walls and the bottom bit which is thinner and harder to get off and also some on the lintel. I’d also need you to go through all walls and remove any other remnants. It is importsnt that the brick beneath is ruined as little as possible, even if sometimes I understand that happens as I did that too but the less the better. I can remove the rubble myself later as have a stack outside anyway. I’m flexible on price for a day rate.

Welding dog carriage box

£150

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

12th Nov 2025

Welding cages in a dog van

Rendering outside

£500

Roundhill Village, North Yorkshire

10th Nov 2025

Rendering outside needs repairing and painted

Rendering to repair cracks at the front of my house

£500

Brentford, Greater London, TW8

9th Nov 2025

Cracks at the front of the house in need of repair.

MOT fail welding work needed on J Reg Talbot Express Campervan

£2,000

Walker, Tyne and Wear

8th Nov 2025

MOT welding fail details below: Some prefab parts are available which I could purchase if needed. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fit an awning on deck

£50

Enfield Highway, Greater London

7th Nov 2025

Fitting an awning to the wall

Outside rendering of area around door frame

£200

Foxbury, Greater London

7th Nov 2025

plaster has cracked around door frame on outside and needs to be rendered

Chair welding

£40

Hyson Green, Nottinghamshire

6th Nov 2025

My massage chair legs are broken and i think it need to be welded

Welding under campervan

£1,500

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

6th Nov 2025

My campervan needs some welding done, I'd like for this to be done before 5 December

Rendering outside wall

£200

Foxbury, Greater London

5th Nov 2025

need around doorframe to be rendered

Large drywall repair from damp

£200

Chelsea, Greater London

4th Nov 2025

I have a large hole in my drywall caused by steam/damp hitting the wall from a shower head connected to the bath tap. I need it repaired and the tiles re-attached. Thank you!

Drywall repair

£110

Livingstone Park, Surrey

3rd Nov 2025

Drywall repair - we would like someone with experience to come and repair the gap in the wall. Then painting the wall afterwards to create a neat finish. The person who does the task would need to provide the materials and tools to complete this. However, we do have the paint for this task.

Welding railing repairs

£125

Elephant And Castle, Greater London, SE1

3rd Nov 2025

weld metal raiings. 4 small repairs

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!!!