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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

What's the average cost of a tradesman

$150 - $500

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$150

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$260

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$500

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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

Small Render Repair Job

$100

Concord West NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Need someone to render holes and uneven walls before painting. Refer photos. Last photo was a closer look of photo 1.

Small Render repair job

$100

Concord West NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Need someone to render holes and uneven walls before painting. Refer photos. Last photo was a closer look of photo 1.

Small render repair job

$100

Concord West, New South Wales

15th Feb 2025

Need someone to render holes and uneven walls before painting. Refer photos. Last photo was a closer look of photo 1.

Replace awnings around house

$1,500

Bulleen VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2025

We need the timber awnings replaced around the house

Render brick wall with concrete lime wash

$500

Bardon QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Render brick front fence wall with concrete limescale wash

Replace sun tough acrylic panels on verandah roof

$1,500

Orange NSW 2800, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Remove and replace sun tough acrylic panels on verandah roof

Sponge Finish rendering to back and side of house

$5,500

Burpengary East QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Render sponge finish to be done to the side and back of house

Fixing balustrades on decks

$300

Bonogin QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Sections of hand rail/balustrade need replacing (painting not necessary)

Tv mount on drywall hang 2 x picture frames and 3 x picture rails.

$150

Doreen VIC 3754, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Mountint a tv on the wall, mount 2 picture frames and 3 x picture rails. Hang 2 small peg boards.

Amazing work. Thank you so much.

Need to fit a kings 180 awning to my yakima roof platform on my Ranger

$150

Carindale QLD 4152, Australia

11th Feb 2025

I have the parts, brackets etc just need someone who has the requured skills and the tools. I am available to assist with lifting etc, it weighs approx 25kgs. Work will be in garage out of the elements.

James was a great help and very professional. Did a fantastic job!!

A tradie to hang front and rear door and install locks on both doors

$500

Bli Bli QLD, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Install a front and rear door and locks

Peter was a great find. Very happy with his workmanship. Am more than happy to recommend him.

Repair/fill render around PowerPoints in rendered wall

$100

Annandale NSW, Australia

10th Feb 2025

repair/fill render around power points and chasing in old internal rendered wall after electrician has been today. This is for a kitchen renovation. Need job done asap.

Anderson did a very high calibre job, and was very prompt and clean! Highly recommend.

Need a quick render job done on an Inside wall

$200

Kurraba Point NSW, Australia

9th Feb 2025

I have three patches of wall that need a quick render to get us through to a renovation we will be doing in the next few months

Awesome job. Arrived on time and quality of work was excellent. Thank you

Painting Verandah

$500

Pascoe Vale VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2025

We have rollers, brushes and paint. Basic white with 2 coats. Easily done in a day. 1/4 of verandah complete.

Arrived on time as advised.

Rendering shower, all equipment provided

$150

Bangalow NSW 2479, Australia

6th Feb 2025

Rendering of the shower walls, we provide all equipment, rendering experience required, 50$ per hour (2-3 hour job)

Fantastic work! He did an amazing job rendering the shower—flawless finish and impressively quick turnaround. Couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

Repair 2 cracked glass to timber awning windows

$200

Keperra QLD, Australia

5th Feb 2025

1950s chamfer board home. Timber awning windows with 2 broken panes. approx size of windows 915w x 620h. currently empty to work can be done in room.

Amazing job thanks Chris

Fix my built in wardrobe sliding door

$100

St Marys NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2025

The sliding glass door on my daughter’s built in has broken and come off the track. Please replace the wheel/s and get to working again. NOTE: apartment is up one floor of stairs

Stephen arrived at exactly the arranged time and promptly fixed the wardrobe door.

Repair exterior render

$400

Parramatta NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Repair exterior render (I believe it is a coloured silicone render) on area of building. Previous experience with material required.

Awesome stuff thanks Adam

Outdoor awning installation

$150

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Installation of outdoor awning Need to be done by today

great work Thank you

Install awning for balcony

$350

Guildford, New South Wales

29th Jan 2025

I need someone to help me install: 1. Windoware 3 x 2m Charcoal Easy Fit Awning (Bunnings). Kindly quote me for this job. Preferably someone who is handyman or has experience.

Kristin done a great job installing my awning. He is very professional & will definitely hire him again.