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Punctual, friendly, got the job done quickly.

Wooden sauna door fixed

£200

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

Mohammed did a great job! Would recommend

Fill drywall holes

£50

Good worker

Welding frame bycycle

£25

What's the average cost of a tradie

£75 - £202

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£75

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£202

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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

Box section needs welding underneath drivers side

£200

Trebanog, Mid Glamorgan

24th Oct 2025

Box section needs to be welded corroded or rusted and could spread.

Awning motor replacement

£500

Pear Tree, Derbyshire

24th Oct 2025

To replace an electric awning motor and fit a new wind sensor. The awning will need to be checked, adjusted, and serviced to ensure smooth operation once the new motor and sensor are installed. Will need guidance on costings

Bike rain cover welding

£50

Hoxton, Greater London

24th Oct 2025

I have a cargo bike and I need to weld the rain cover poles to the bike - see pictures

Help repair a hairline crack in the external render at the rear wall.

£200

Brownsover, Warwickshire

24th Oct 2025

Hairline crack in the external render at the rear wall.

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

Repair corroded sills to M.O.T standard

£300

Highfield, Hertfordshire

23rd Oct 2025

Remove corrosion from sills and make structurly sound to M.O.T standard on a Lexus is200.

Car welding

£350

St Albans, Hertfordshire

21st Oct 2025

Holes in L sill, corroded. Needs welding repair. Inner exhaust needs replacing.

Awning repair

£300

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1

21st Oct 2025

Smallish hole at the top of the awning

My steel bed got broked, might need some welding to fix it

£50

Birmingham, West Midlands, B1

20th Oct 2025

My bed needs welding. It got broked

Drywall repair

£200

St George's, Greater Manchester

20th Oct 2025

I need dry wall repairs as I have a few holes in my apartment that need to be fixed.

Built in wardrobe - Finish DIY Project

£225

Tulse Hill, Greater London

20th Oct 2025

We are looking for assistance to complete a DIY wardrobe project. The primary goal is to make freestanding wardrobes look like built-in units. The main tasks involve: • Filling the gaps on both sides by cutting and securing the materials we already have. • Attaching six (6) wardrobe handles. We also have a custom-built wooden base, not pictured, that could be used to raise the wardrobes, which we can discuss in person. Painting is not required. If you have experience with this type of finish carpentry and are interested, please get in touch.

Certified gas & Electrical tradesman - domestic remodelling

£100

Ickenham, Greater London, UB10

20th Oct 2025

Gig is for 1 hour of your time, I am buying a thorough site inspection and your professional opinion on moving boiler, new consumer unit, check some wiring done by builder etc. Will discuss scope of works if you’re interested and available after that.

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.

Cement render patch and cills cut

£200

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

18th Oct 2025

2 x Cills need cut with a stihl saw. Belcast vertical beads applied to left and right of blocked windows Cement render patch approx 4m2 to tie in with current walls

Remove hardcase if balustrade and add new one with spindles

£600

Walsgrave On Sowe, West Midlands, CV2

17th Oct 2025

To remove this one and put brand new one with spindles

Fit new clothes rail in built in wardrobe (NW10)

£65

Kensal Green, Greater London, NW10

16th Oct 2025

I have a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors and a shelf across the top. It currently has two front-to-back rails, but I want one strong side-to-side rail running wall-to-wall under the shelf instead. I need someone to: •⁠ ⁠Measure the internal width accurately •⁠ ⁠Supply the correct rail, sockets and centre support if needed •⁠ ⁠Fit and secure it neatly (drilling into solid MDF sides) Straightforward job- just needs proper measuring and tools. Please quote a fixed all-in price including materials and labour (around £60–£70 total). I’m in NW10 3JH and flexible on timing (daytime or early evening).

Put up a clothes rail- good service, lovely guy, thank you

Render back wall

£200

Kensington, Merseyside

15th Oct 2025

I need back wall of the property rendered. It is the exterior of the kitchen wall. This is a small area that needs rendering the affected area. It needs to be in matching colour. There is also a small area near the window that needs to get done.

Drywall ceiling repair

£300

Burnage, Greater Manchester

15th Oct 2025

Father in law stepped through unboarded loft. Ceiling needs drywall repair and plastering. Walls also need plastering in that room

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!!!