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Ray was professional and did an amazing job putting up my awnings. Would recommended him to anyone 😀

Install a 4meter x 3 metre awning

$500

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

Couldn’t be happier. Did a great job, excellent communication and professionalism. Rare to find such high levels of honesty and professionalism.

Patch brick wall and render

$300

Joe was very professional in all aspects. Great job and kept all tidy as working. Friendly guy and would certainly use him again for works. Very happy.

Tile removal and make good with cement render, ready for painting

$300

First time using Airtasker Very happy with the job done by Matt

Finish built in wardrobe project

$200

Job well done

Exterior wall Rendering

$500

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$149 - $520

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$149

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$275

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$520

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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 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.

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 need help with home repairs or construction, you can find tradespeople to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing

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

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. Then 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

Install 2x IKEA LACKS shelves on drywall

$100

Waterloo, New South Wales

15th Nov 2024

Install 2x IKEA LACKS Shelves (190cm) on drywall. The person needs to find the studs to ensure it’s safe to hold books.

Cement rendering

$200

Turrella NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

need to re render cracking at base of collum

Render wall

$200

Brighton VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Render small patch of wall 1.2m x 2.3m and paint heritage grey

Pigeon spikes installed on two 1st floor awnings

$500

Booker Bay NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Bird spikes installed on two awnings on 1st floor approximately 8 metres

Built in wardrobe shelves, rails etc

$500

Chipping Norton NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

I have built in wardrobes but want the shelves and everything installed. A sliding door would also be great

Rendering!

$1,400

Maudsland QLD 4210, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Render painted brick on bottom level. 1m wrap around the sides

Tradesman: Carpet removal, trap door install, holes, other tasks

$600

Newtown NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Remove carpet from Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Hallway and Living Room. Total approx 35m2 carpet. Dispose of carpet. Build trapdoor to access under the house in Bedroom 2 and Dining Room. Patch small hole in bathroom ceiling. Patch small hole in wall made from front door lock. Reattach kitchen cabinet door with hinges (you may need to buy the correct ones if mine do not fit). Remove old grout in kitchen under splashback, lay new grout/silicon. Reattach fallen tile to wall. New hinges for bathroom cabinet as rusted. Fill wall cracks. Must dispose of all rubbish and clean up. Must bring own tools, ladder, materials (plaster, grout) etc.

Rendering

$1,000

Yokine WA, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Full bathroom and toilet area to be rendered ready for tiling. Renderer to supply sand and cement.

Remove built in wardrobe and dispose of parts

$175

Ultimo NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2024

Remove built in wardrobe and dispose of the materials. 4x mirrored doors and track and very simple hanging rail components. Easy lift access. Underground parking available for vehicles less than 1.9m or easy street parking.

Excellent tasker. Really prompt, communicative and capable and a nice guy! Would definitely rehire.

Power for Lights and Fan in awning and outdoor Outlet

$1,000

McDowall QLD 4053, Australia

9th Nov 2024

Recently had an awning installed. Looking to get the wiring connected for the 2 X downlights and ceiling fan. Wiring will need to be run from the lights/fan to the switch. Also looking to get an outdoor GPO installed.

Fantastic sparky. Efficient, detail focused and asked questions. 5 stars

Drywall ceiling repair

$200

Padstow NSW, Australia

9th Nov 2024

We broke the ceiling to fix the hotwater system, now we need to fix the hole, replace the drywall.

Quick start and perfect finish

Small bricklaying and rendering job

$5

Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia

5th Nov 2024

We need a bricklayer to build two small walls at the front of the garage to a height of approximately 383mm, including a sill brick. Would also like the brick faces rendered if possible.

Tim is awesome. Highly recommend.

Repair Damage to Rendered walls

$100

North Warrandyte VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2024

Damage to render wall caused screws and glue used on walls by a renter need repair. Please quote to match texture and patch the holes in pictures below

Amazing job!!!Very happy with the result!

Finish plastering around edges of built in wardrobes

$500

West Footscray VIC, Australia

3rd Nov 2024

Need the edges of the wall around two built in robes replastered / finished. Images attached!

Choong was very efficient and did a great job!

Fix built in wardrobe slider

$60

Homebush NSW, Australia

2nd Nov 2024

Need an experienced handyman or someone knows about installing/ fixing wardrobe Current wardrobe slider wore and tore and need either a roll replacement or a new frame.

Punctuation and efficiency. Dylan also generously provided advice on many other odd jobs for house maintenance. Highly recommended and I will surely arrange other jobs through him in the future.

Glass balustrade removed

$300

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

2nd Nov 2024

Need Glass balustrade removed, total of 6 panels. Will need to be smashed to removed as it's buried in the slab.

Great airtasker, would happily use again

Tradesman (not necessarily a plumber) to attach two new toilet seats

$75

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2024

I need two new toilet seats attached to clean and easily accessed toilet bowls. Should be a quick easy taskk for someone who has done this before. I can't work our the instructions! Before accepting, please ensure that you know the seat shown in the photos are compatible with the holes in my toilet bowl. The 2nd seat will be simpler.

Punctual, friendly and very efficient. Highly recommended.

Patch render repair

$130

Oxley QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2024

Patch render and repair a block wall Wall has a chunk out need to glue back in Render to match right side smooth. Can supply render /cement adhesive See photos for work required Please ONLY someone who has a genuine experience with rendering Any questions please ask

Prompt efficient would definitely use again Thanks

Add studs behind drywall and mount cabinet

$1,500

Sydney NSW, Australia

31st Oct 2024

Remove drywall and add studs to mount a TV cabinet. Existing studs are in the wrong place, and cabinet is too heavy for drywall. TV cabinet is 85kg, 245cm long by 45 high. Can provide assistance with lifting. French cleats provided. Remove rubbish at end of day.

Excellent work - great communication

Patch and Paint bedroom drywall

$250

Merthyr QLD 4005, Australia

30th Oct 2024

2 walls need plaster filling/leveling in specific areas and then painted. Whole room (walls only) will need to be painted 2 coats, paint and plaster fill will be supplied. Please quote for plaster job and painting separately as they might need to be done in 2 phases due to drying/setting time. You will need to bring painting gear rollers/brushes etc and floor coverings to protect the carpets. Please send through price you world charge for the work!

Greis was polite and efficient with her task. Although the outcome was not what we were expecting, Greis was receptive to the the feedback and we came to a resolution.