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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

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

Drywall Repair

£120

Arrived on time and did a great job. Looking forward to hiring Joshua for my next tasks.

Disassemble built in wardrobe

£80

Good worker

Welding frame bycycle

£25

Excellent job!

Drywall repair

£50

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

Indent/hole in drywall fixed.

£100

What's the average cost of a tradie

£75 - £200

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£75

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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

Glass balustrade repair

£150

Horncastle, Berkshire

27th Jun 2025

Staircaae Glass balustrade repair

A welder to fix a bollard

£20

New Barnet, Greater London, EN5

27th Jun 2025

A bollard is broken and needs welding. It's approximately 10cm long.

Fix door of sauna

£10

Hither Green, Greater London

27th Jun 2025

The door to the sauna in our garden has come off the hinges completly- its a heavy door for me i would like someone to fix it

Install 3.5 x 2.5m Manual Retractable Awning

£150

Cringleford, Norfolk

27th Jun 2025

- Manual 3.5m wide x 2.5m projection retractable half-cassette awning will be delivered and ready on-site - Wall is standard brick/render with clear access - Installation must ensure correct slope/pitch for rain runoff - Bring tools, job may require two step ladders with two people - Looking for someone with prior experience fitting awnings

I’m looking for someone to build/design a built in wardrobe

£1,000

Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16

27th Jun 2025

I have a basic built in wardrobe already but want that ripped out and to have someone supply and fit a new one. Utilising all the space but include some draws maybe still have sliding doors

Repair rectifier based welder

£150

Halvosso, Cornwall

26th Jun 2025

Wire feed motor is only getting half voltage and is intermittent. Wire feed status LED on motherboard flickering. Sherman Digimig pulse 200 welder.

Render and pain small section of outdoor wall

£200

Stoughton, Surrey

25th Jun 2025

We have a small section of outdoor wall that needs rendering and outdoor painting done

Install velux blind and awning

£5

Headington Hill, Oxfordshire

25th Jun 2025

Remove old blind replace with new and install external awning (can be done from inside).

Mo was great. Highly recommended.

Wire in a sauna heater

£150

St Pancras, Greater London

24th Jun 2025

Need a small 3kw sauna heater to be installed, have everything, and breaker switch and thermostat is in place, just need it connected and signed off

My electric awning is not working

£65

King's Cross, Greater London, N1

24th Jun 2025

I have an electric awning outside my house which has stopped working

My somfy awning is not opening

£50

Lozells, West Midlands

24th Jun 2025

Awning not opening power good remote good

Repair exterior render, paint garage door + supply and fit handle

£200

Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11

23rd Jun 2025

1. Make good - hole in rendering on house. Needs fixing and painting to make it blend with existing 2. Supply and fit window handle 3. Paint garage door including surround. I am in the process of selling house and want to present it in best way possible. Thanks

Repair external rendering

£75

Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11

23rd Jun 2025

Small hole needs filling and painting same colour as existing render. Is reachable.

Air awning has a rip (roughly 30cm)

£100

Woodford, Greater Manchester

22nd Jun 2025

30cm (roughly) rip on the material of our air awning.

Replace my awning canopy

£1,000

Baldock, Hertfordshire

22nd Jun 2025

I would like a quote to replace my canopy on my electronic awning. I would like a quote to include the supply of the canopy and also a fit only quote.

Need rendering for the external walls

£2,000

Sharston, Greater Manchester

21st Jun 2025

Need rendering for the externals in the front side of the property.

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