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Matthew did a fantastic job putting up plaster in the ceiling space for our wardrobes. Thank you so much!!

Help to hang 2 x pieces of ceiling plasterboard today 9/4

$80

Hao was amazing. On short notice he did an amazing job on all the patch work for us.

Urgent Plasterer for minor finishes

$650

Amazing work done! Thank you

Plasterer to fix broken wall

$100

Great work! Thank you

Plastering

$5

Great help with tricky plastering and wall paper

Handyman, Plasterer, peeled wallpaper fix

$800

Choong delivered what he promised - he’s a legend.

Install Plasterboard Sheet Beside Front Door and plaster Back Door

$200

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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 Airtaskers, you can find skilled tradesmen around you across 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 tradesmen nearby 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 cost of hiring a tradesman ranges from $40 to $70 per hour, depending on your location and the type of tradesman you'll be hiring. Other factors that affect the cost of getting a tradesman include the size of the task, whether you are supplying materials, and the complexity of the job. But in general, most of the work from tradespeople costs between $115 to $400 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 Australia are plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. These trades are in high demand for their specialist skills and ability to help out with everyday, but high-risk tasks around the home. Specialised tradesmen can also work as a craftsman or an artisan to help with different DIY projects. 

Most trades require licences, registrations, and insurance to operate. Each state has its specific licensing requirements for specific skilled workers. This ensures the tradesman has the right skills and knowledge to work safely and to ensure the quality of their work.

The best way to find and confidently hire the right tradesmen in your area 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 for your projects.

Hiring a tradesman directly gives you more control over the task, who does it, and how it’s completed. Plus, hiring an independent tradie 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 local 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 need a trade to help with home repairs or construction, you can find local tradesmen to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing tradies

When you hire a tradie 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 tradies

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.

Home exterior work tradies

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. Then they’ll carefully install the new awning so that it is safe and secure.

Concrete repairs & resurfacing tradies

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

Render bagging

$100

Tullamarine VIC 3043, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Render bag front of house. Plan shows for meters. Front, side and rear garage. Living, dining, bed 1 wall only.

Fix crack gyprock and paint small section

$50

Greenacre NSW, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Fix crack on gyprock and paint I have the same paint Must be pro job

Add 2 power points and relocate another

$200

Bundoora VIC, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Electrician to relocate existing Power point and rough in two new Power points in laundry. All on the same wall.

Mount 40 inch tv to wall - wall bracket provided & power point install

$100

Edgeworth NSW 2285, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Please give price to wall mount a tv and have power point installed.

I need some plastering done a bathroom to a towel rail replacement

$150

Gordon Park QLD 4031, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Bathroom wall where a towel rail has been removed and replaced with another in a different place Install old towel rail. This is a rental and I am moving out

Build a brick pillar and render

$500

Kyeemagh NSW, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Need a brick and rendered pillar built so I can continue building my aluminum fence.

Plastering Small Office

$400

Heidelberg West VIC, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Looking for someone to finish plastering a small detached office. Currently all wall sheets have been installed with base coat applied on 3/4. Roof sheets have not been installed. Job requires: - install roof sheets (sheets will be supplied with fixings and adhesive) - apply base coat to roof and remaining 1/4 of walls - apply skim coat to wall and roof - sand ready for painting Roof is about 2.2m x 3.8m I can assist in installing roof sheets if required. Room will be empty of furniture when plastering.

Gyprock for a salon

$1,500

Ettalong Beach NSW, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

I need walls and an arch feature wall gyprocked for a hair salon in Ettalong.

Drill 4 holes in rendered masonry wall

$80

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Need holes drilled near ceiling in wall of double brick old style apartment. I tried but couldn't get them deep enough so need someone with the right tools. Also need plugs and screws to screw in brackets for a wall mounted clothes drying rack.

Great job, quick and friendly. Would recommend.

Tradie to install dishwasher drainage and electrical points in 2 rooms

$200

Ramsgate NSW, Australia

31st Jul 2025

I have a dishwasher, but I need to install the drainage. There is already the place for the dishwasher and the pipes Install an additional electrical point in two different rooms. Distance from existing points is around 3 meters in each room.

Awesome job! Came on time and solved quickly!

Wellness Haven Relax 2 Person Infrared Sauna - Bunnings Australia

$250

Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Assembly of Bunnings wellness haven 2 relax infrared sauna. And possible rubbish removal depending on cost.

Friendly and professional! Great guy for jobs big and small !

Repair fallen bag hook / plasterer

$200

Arana Hills QLD, Australia

30th Jul 2025

I overloaded a bag hook and it came off the wall. Need to repair the damage to the wall and refix the fallen bag hook.

Amazing job done very fast and very promptly. Honest guy couldn’t recommend him enough.

Fitting drywall in laundry

$400

Rothwell QLD, Australia

30th Jul 2025

Refitting of dry wall in laundry area. patch is 101cm x 93cm. This will be tiled over once repaired. We do have some dry wall sheets on site also. Job required to be done before Saturday.

Thanks Jason appreciate the job you carried out on short notice - big help

Need a plasterer

$5

Port Melbourne, Victoria

30th Jul 2025

Hi Need a plasterer to give us a hand tomorrow morning to hang 4 sheets on ceiling , has to be tomorrow Willing pay 250 for 3hrs work Not even

Great guy and excellent plasterer all round Thank you Abs

Gyprock damaged ceiling

$200

Camp Hill QLD, Australia

30th Jul 2025

Need a repair done on our garage ceiling. Replace gyprock on ceiling, plastered and sanded. The damaged area is approximately 500mm x 500mm. I'll do the painting afterwards.

Adam was a pleasure to do business with. Highly recommended!

Connect power point (2x), connect kitchen fan

$111

Elwood VIC, Australia

29th Jul 2025

G’day, there are two power points in my house that are not connected to electricity that I want to be connected. Another task is, the connection to the fan isn’t working, I need you to have a look if the issue is the fan or the installation.

Very good job. All as agreed. Happy again

Fix a small hole in plasterboard wall

$300

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

29th Jul 2025

I have two small dents in my rental apartment. Exit inspection is on 4/8/25 1st dent is due to door handle banging the wall a couple of times. It is about 10mm diameter. This is the key work I need done. 2nd dent is on the ceiling and is triangular in shape with shorter sides both about 10mm from what I can see. Fixing this is optional. I cannot say with great confidence what the walls and ceilings are made of but looking at the damage it appears to be plasterboard

Helpful, knowledgeable, skilled painter. Professional communication!

Install Additional Power Points on Wall (Single-Storey Unit)

$5

McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia

28th Jul 2025

I need a licensed electrician to install additional power points on the wall of my single-storey unit. Looking to add 1 on each wall to double power points in living room The walls are standard and access should be straightforward. Please bring all tools and materials required. 2x new PowerPoints in total

Boys were great, they did the job that I asked and installed an extra power point.

Helping hand to lift down a 3 metre awning blind 30min job

$85

New Farm QLD, Australia

28th Jul 2025

New farm Everything set up ready to go at 4pm Need a lift to take down a blind out of the brackets 45mins max

Great to deal with 💪

Fix/paint drywall

$60

Gateway Ward VIC, Australia

26th Jul 2025

Fix 4 small areas of drywall in South Melbourne

I am very happy with the result! It turned out even better than I expected! Lisandy was very professional and made sure every detail was perfect! Thank you so much!