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Exterior wall Rendering

$500

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

Finish built in wardrobe project

$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

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

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

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

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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

3D modelling, interior and exterior rendering, virtual tour

$150

Fawkner VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2024

3D floor plan, virtual tour, interior render with furniture, exterior render

Rendering repaired & painted

$100

Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

15th Dec 2024

I have two rendered walls that need some love. The walls sizes are A. A skinny N-shape approx 15cm wide on one side x 15cm w x 3m long, along top then down the otherside it becomes 1m wide x 2.2 m high B. 2m wide x 3m h approx. Pic to follow I need you to qoute to repair render in a few areas. Only 2-3 holes. See pic. And paint (with appropriate paint, supplied by yourself) in a monument style colour. Could suit someone that might have some leftover products. Please feel free to ask any questions before making your offer.

Replace awning canvas

$200

Merrylands NSW, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Replace canvas of rolling awning. The current canvas fabric is damaged so need that to be replaced.

Render repair on outside wall from window being put in

$200

Stirling WA, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Render repair and bottom left and right corner of window, and two areas on wall from beams being taken out .

Treadmill water damage repair

$200

Raceview QLD, Australia

15th Dec 2024

my treadmill is not working possibly due to a rain water damage. Lifespan fitness pursuit 2

Rendering repair

$10

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

15th Dec 2024

I’ve had an aircon removed and need the area where it was located repaired.

Verandah refresh

$1,000

Moorooka QLD, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Punch nails, Sand and reseal small verandah (2.5sqm) along with painting the top of the balustrade (which is currently black) to white.

Install 2 external light weight awnings,

$200

Waterford West QLD 4133, Australia

15th Dec 2024

1 2400mm light weight awning to be installed on a pergola and 1 smaller one on a fence. Will need 10 large screws to complete

Hang outdoor awning off pergola

$50

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2024

Looking for someone to please drill brackets into pergola, then hang outdoor awning. This is a 3m wide awning. Awning is assembled, so just measuring, drilling and hanging required.

Absolutely awesome. Easy to work with. Went above and beyond.

Install outdoor awning over front and laundry doors

$80

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

12th Dec 2024

Need someone to install 2x outdoor awnings over doors Awnings have arrived and need someone to build/install/ fix them to wall

Awesome work ; great attitude He even came in the rain to do the job and arrived early and keen to get the job done!!! Legend guy ! Will use again

Install awning

$120

Chapel Hill QLD, Australia

12th Dec 2024

Looking for a professional to install an Instahut Folding Arm Awning (3m x 2.5m, Pearl Grey) on an outdoor brick wall. Details: • Location: Outdoor brick wall • Type: Manual, retractable awning • Size: 3m x 2.5m Experience with similar installations required. Prompt and reliable service preferred. Please get in touch!

Reliable man, recommend for foldable awning installation

To drill and install a wire garden trellis on a rendered wall

$100

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

10th Dec 2024

To drill a wire garden trellis on a rendered wall. Two horizontal wire trellis about 3 metres in length above the couch in photo

Installed a wire trellis onto a rendered wall. An amazing job. And a lovely man . Couldn’t recommend more

Damaged brick fence rendering and painting

$1,500

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

7th Dec 2024

Damaged area of brick fence requires rendering and painting to be matching with surrounding area.

Great communication, efficient work, and most importantly job was well done. Thanks Adam!

Exterior render repairs to house. Render patching -make ready to paint

$400

Wynnum QLD, Australia

5th Dec 2024

Patching to existing render and make ready for painting. Clean up joint between James Hardie fine texture sheets and existing rendered brick wall below. Patch old bracket holes, etc.

Darren did a great job at patching some rendered exterior walls. Great attitude and attention to detail. I can highly recommend him to anyone wanting some rendering.

Three exterior rendered walls painted

$450

Templestowe VIC, Australia

5th Dec 2024

There are three exterior rendered walls. Pics below 2 x Coats of paint I have the paint. 25L Dulux Weathershield It's really just the exterior, as the interior of these walls will have soil. You would only need to protect the front stairs from splatter.

Great job! We were very impressed

Fixing of render

$350

Mount Eliza VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2024

Some bubbling patches - I need fixed so I can paint over.

Quick to respond, nice guy and got the job done quick and clean. Thanks mate

Removal of cement render on 2x internal walls

$300

Wamberal NSW, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

Would like the render removed on two internal walls in a bedroom. Shown in picture. I have a cold chisel and hammer but if you have an electric chisel that would be helpful. Looking to remove the render so that we can waterproof the brick work. Therefore just need to remove as much render across the two walls. Should be able to do it in a few hours

Ian was great to deal with! Did the job great and kept me in the loop Had good suggestions for other items I needed done

Patch up drywall and install new toilet roll holder

$180

Logan Reserve QLD, Australia

1st Dec 2024

Hi, unfortunately our toddler was extremely rough and has pulled out the toilet roll holder in our guest bathroom, while also put a hole in the drywall. We need some help patching up the hole where the toilet roll holder sat, and then install a brand new one for us too please!

Phan was very professional, easy to communicate with and punctual. He stepped out exactly what he would do in each visit to patch up our dry wall, even cutting a sample of the wall to allow us to match some paint at a later date. Definitely recommend!

Put an awning together and a metal garden bed

$250

Lota QLD, Australia

1st Dec 2024

I have bought a Vidal raised garden bed and a retractable awning. They need to be put together so that I can install them. They are simple construction but I just don’t have time. Instructions are with each item

Excellent work Turned up early and got everything done im double quick time

Render Brick Walls White

$5

Glen Iris, Victoria

28th Nov 2024

I have approx 30 sq2 meter of brickwork that needs to be rendered to vivid white colour. There is existing brickwork with colour to match to. Please see attached photos.

Fantastic communication and work ethic. Displayed professionalism throughout the whole process. Highly recommended.