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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

Rendering a garden bed

$200

Coogee WA, Australia

19th Jan 2025

small garden bed 6.9x0.5x.0.6 high needing rendering white float finish

Help remove 2 built in wardrobe

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2025

I need to remove existing Wardrobe to put in new wardrobe.

Need a renderer

$500

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

19th Jan 2025

There is a damaged brick pier which I will be rebuilding. I need a renderer to render it once brickwork is completed. I have attached photos of the fence. It is the entrance gate pier and a small section past it. There is also about 3 very fine hairline cracks in other parts of the fence which I will need patched. You won't need any colour as the whole fence will be painted after rendering. I need someone who will do a good job and also someone who makes sure they do a nice clean job including taking away any of their rubbish. There will be access to power and water if needed. Job will be ready to go in about 1 week or so

Repair rendering on external garage beam/wall

$200

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Damaged rendering on external garage beam due to car hitting it. No structural impact from what I can tell, but there is mesh/metal wiring that is bent that may need to be cut out of the way or replaced. Not sure on the type of render, but I think it’s some type of acrylic.

Broken shelf, built in wardrobe

$60

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

19th Jan 2025

I’ve broken a shelf in a rental house, waredrobe. I need help fixing it abd making it look new again

Paint front of house render

$400

Burpengary East QLD 4505, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Hi there, we’re looking for an experienced painter to paint the front section of our property (see attached for the red-highlighted area) and under the patio on the sides of the front door in the original dark grey/blue. We’ve tried painting it ourselves but found it tricky to get an even stroke, so experience with render painting is a must! Details: • The area to be painted is rendered. • Paint (Colorbond Monument) will be supplied - let us know how many litres to supply • Please include the cost of rollers and any other necessary equipment (minus the paint) in your offer. • Let us know if you have experience painting render and can achieve a smooth, professional finish. Timing: Looking for someone with availability in the next week. Please share your availability and total cost in your response. Thanks!

Render a wall

$3,000

Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

19th Jan 2025

We need to Render wall that is approximately 50 m². Quote to include all materials required for the job.

I need oil put on my verandah

$100

Williamstown VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2025

The verandah has been cleaned but needs oil put on it. I have hurt my back and can’t do it

Generalist tradie for multiple maintenance jobs

$500

North Sydney, New South Wales

18th Jan 2025

We are looking for a general purpose professional for regular maintenance tasks in a house, and person to do multiple jobs on a regular basis. The type of tasks exemplify the regular activities needed. Looking for someone with attention to detail, that has great work ethic and that just does the job that needs to be done. Activities to start with: - Assemble 5 x JustPro Tools Cabinets; - Install an Air Filter in a room wall; - Fix grout in a shower wall (1 tile); - Assist owner clearing heavy items in garage. Preferred Time and Materials cost with day rate for ongoing relationship. Close to metro and free car park can be made available.

Great comms and attention to detail

To remove and take away a broken awning from the side of my house

$100

Aroona QLD, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Broken awning that has come away from the side of the house. Its hanging on now by a couple of screws. It is heavy, so I can't do that job, I need someone strong. I just need the awning to be removed from the house and discarded.

Very happy, delivered my task exactly as requested, Always communicated throughout the process before arrival. Would recommend and use again.

Requesting quote: Plumber/Tradie to connect washer & dryer asap

$120

Chadstone VIC, Australia

14th Jan 2025

Connect the waste outlet for washer, Place washer and dryer in the allocated place. Based on the product measurements, both should fit in the allocated space.

Was very efficient with his comms and did the work professionally.

Attach awning and bike mount to brick wall

$150

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

12th Jan 2025

I have an awning and bike mounts for my brick wall to be mounted. The awning will also need a silicon seal to make sure water doesn't run down the wall. The awning is 3m long and there are 4 mounts. These are the products from Amazon - the awning is arriving on 22 Jan so the job will be after this date Instahut Window Awning Transparent PC Panel with Black Bracket Outdoor Door Canopy Sun Shade Shelter Omiention Swivel Bike Wall Mount Rack, Bike Wall Hanger- Vertical Bicycle Storage Hanger Hook for Garage or Indoor & Outdoor Use - Adjustable Angle Design (4 Pack)

Fantastic experience! Mohammad was punctual, professional, and went above and beyond to complete the task to a high standard. Communication was clear throughout, and the quality of work exceeded expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mohammad for similar jobs and will definitely reach out again in the future. Thank you!

Mounting 55'inch TV on Drywall

$100

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2025

We are needing our 55 inch TV mounted to our walls. Bought kogan "Artiss TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32"-80" LED LCD Full Motion Dual Strong Arms" to install.

Amazing work!! Tv mounted to perfection and s-fold curtains installed perfectly also. Lovely guy with great skill. Defiantly keeping his number on hand!!

Patch & Paint Small Screw Holes in Drywall.

$150

Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

10th Jan 2025

I’m seeking someone with experience in patching, color matching, and painting to repair approximately 8-9 small screw holes in a white gyprock wall. *please note, I do not know what the existing colour is. It will need to be colour-matched, and a sample pot from Bunnings will cover the area needed. This work needs to be completed by Tuesday, the 14th. Availability is flexible over the weekend and on Monday.

Simeon was so lovely to deal with and did a fantastic job patching and painting my walls . Highly recommended to anyone looking at booking him for a similar job.

Repair two small torn drywall paper

$50

Southbank VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

I would need a handyman to repair two small torn drywall. All materials to be covered by handyman, except paint which will be provided (no paintbrush).

Good job in plastering the two patches

External hole patched up and rendered

$200

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

I’ve had a gas heater removed that has left a hole on the outside of my wall. Needs to be patched up and rendered as close to surrounding wall as possible.

Daniel did a great job and was very easy to deal with!

Patch a drywall hole (9cm x 5cm aprox)

$100

Spring Hill QLD, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Small bump on drywall that needs to be patched up.

Very happy with the results. He’s very easy to talk to and gets the job done. Would call him again in the future.

Tradesman or Carpenter to saw off my Sideboard legs to reduce height

$50

Box Hill NSW 2765, Australia

9th Jan 2025

I have a WOODEN sideboard that is 99cm in height. There are 4 legs measuring 22cm each included in the height. It is too high for the space. This is simply to saw off the 4 legs and level the bottom so it sits straight so the height drops by 23cm. There are 4

Quick and accurate saw work ! Would recommend

Paint Render walls

$200

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

8th Jan 2025

I have 2 Rendered walls and a tiny N-strip I want painted in Monument. It would suit someone with some leftover paint . 2 x 2.3m high x 1.2 m wide Along 1 side 100mm to cieling then a strip 200 x 200 mm x 3000mm approx. Unavailable Tuesdays

Repaired & painted render of 2 walls in Monument. He had attention to detail, with anything removed put back & cleaned up beautifully. I'm very happy.

Painter for rendered posts

$100

Caboolture QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2025

I require to pillars to be painted I have purchased the paint and require this to be completed

Great workmanship and communication will book in again highly recommended