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Julien is brilliant - did everything to get a difficult job done and made me feel very at ease! Thanks Julien

Help installing a DIY manual garden awning

£100

Excellent work, will use again

Install Breakfast table on a drywall

£60

Jamie did a great job in repairing my damaged drywall. He was very helpful, pleasant and prompt. Had all the necessary tools for the job. and cleared all the mess and cleaned everything after completion of job. I would highly recommend him.

I need drywall repair and patch

£150

job well done!

I need drywall repair and patch

£60

Fred was excellent! He mounted both of my items quickly, cleanly and efficiently and came prepared with all of the tools needed to do the job. Fred was also extremely COVID-safe and took off his shoes at the front door. I would highly recommend Fred for handyman jobs and look forward to working with him again!

Perfect for tradesman - hanging 2 things on wall

£50

Great, job and very efficient.

I need drywall repair and patch

£150

What's the average cost of a tradie

£71 - £200

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£71

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£120

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£200

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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 Airtasker, you can find skilled tradesmen nearby for 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 tradies 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 rate for hiring a tradesman can range from £8 to £60 per hour, depending on their specialisation. Location is also a factor - for example, expect to pay £5 more on hourly rates if you live in London. The cost of getting a tradesman out to help with your task will also depend on the size of the task, whether you are supplying materials, and the complexity of the job. But in general, most tradies cost between £70 - £178 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 the UK are plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, painting, bricklayering, and building. These trades are in high demand for their specialist skills and ability to help out with everyday, but high-risk tasks around the home.

Most trades require licences, registrations, and insurance to operate in skilled labour work. This ensures they have the right skills and knowledge to work safely and to ensure the quality of their work. A tradesperson working as an electrician should have the necessary qualifications to carry on electrical jobs. It is also recommended to check if the tradesman has public liability insurance or tradesman insurance cover. 

The best way to find and confidently hire tradesmen in your area for a particular task 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.

Hiring a tradesman directly gives you more control over the task, who does it, and how it’s completed. Plus, hiring an independent tradesperson 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're looking for a builder, craftsman, or someone with experience in skilled labour, you can find a tradie to help with tasks like:

Electrical & plumbing

When you hire tradesmen 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. Using the right tools, 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

Build drawers to fit the built in wardrobe

£500

Granary Wharf, West Yorkshire

7th Apr 2025

I have a built in wardrobe. For one half (pictured below) I want 4 drawers on the bottom half. The shelf can be easily moved. Due to the sliding doors, a filler piece is required on the left.

Fitting electric Awning

£90

South Harrow, Greater London, HA2

7th Apr 2025

Need electric Awning fitting and wiring it.

Make built in wardrobes

£2,000

Cheadle Heath, Greater Manchester

7th Apr 2025

custom fit built in wardrobes for bedroom

Refixing of existing awning to wall

£800

Hilton, Derbyshire

6th Apr 2025

One of the four retaining brackets that fix the awning cartridge to the wall has come loose and has resulted in a drop on the right hand side. Removal and refixing is required.

Velux Solar Blind/Awning installation x 3

£300

West Green, Greater London

5th Apr 2025

Need to install 3x Velux Solar anti heat awning blinds on GGL UK04 model velux windows. The blinds are installed on the outside of the window ie: on the roof. Which is easily accessible via ladder or bedroom window They have been installed in place but are not working correctly - I need someone with Velux experience to diagnose the problem

Render a house

£10

Heald Green, Greater Manchester

4th Apr 2025

Front of a semi detached house needs rendering

Awning fabric replacement

£50

Bessels Green, Kent

3rd Apr 2025

Electric retractable awning material needs replacing

Awning installation

£100

Sidcup, Greater London, DA15

2nd Apr 2025

installation of a 3.5m wide awning

Awning and blinds hung

£50

Banbury, Oxfordshire

2nd Apr 2025

Awing and blinds hung inside and outside

Fabric on my awning needs replacing

£200

Whinney Banks, North Yorkshire

2nd Apr 2025

I just need new material putting in my awning over my rack door Probably 7feet x6 feet

Repair minor fire damage to 3 kitchen cupboard doors

£150

Hayes, Greater London, UB3

1st Apr 2025

3 kitchen doors need replacing or repairing after a minor kitchen towel fire on the hob. They still have the cream laminate over the wood. It's just lost shape around the edges

Soft wood internal residential stair balustrade supply and install

£1,000

Brook Green, Greater London, W6

31st Mar 2025

to run from basement to 3rd floor Material: Softwood Newel posts at each staircase turn and landing Straight softwood handrail sections between newels Basic square or chamfered spindles Supply & install balustrade is to be installed onto an existing staircase contact me for more details

Build ikea built in wardrobe and hang doors

£100

Brynsworthy Park, Devon

30th Mar 2025

Pax ikea wardrobe 3x 75cm frames

Dismantle built in wardrobe and remove

£100

St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8

30th Mar 2025

I need a big build in wardrobe demolished and removed. Wood is very good quality, happy for you to take the wood.

Retractable awning stuck out

£120

Canons Park, Greater London

29th Mar 2025

Retractable electric awning stuck out and remote no red light

Dismantle and remove IKEA built in wardrobes

£150

Milford, Surrey

29th Mar 2025

I need help dismantling the rest of this IKEA built-in wardrobe and taking it away to a tip. I've managed to do the doors and shelves, but not sure how to tackle the rest!

Fantastic! On time, worked super fast, and completed perfectly.

Install an awning (bought from Amazon)

£300

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

28th Mar 2025

Hello, We ordered Amazon 2 awnings and need someone to install it above the doors. We are quite flexible with dates. Please send me a quote. Thanks. Diana.

Mounting a pipe clothes rail onto a drywall

£25

Engine Fold, Greater Manchester

27th Mar 2025

I need a industrial style (pipe) clothes rail mounted to the wall. I have tried myself but due to the drywall, the fittings didn't stick in and the wall crumbled. Needs someone with experience with mounting and drywall. The rail is about 90cm. See attached image for example. Should be a quick job for someone experienced.

Render a BBQ area

£350

Hutton, Essex

27th Mar 2025

Render with sand and cement and brick bbq area. No worktops yet to make simpler. Around 20sqm total. In Shenfield, Essex.

Drywall repair

£90

Manchester, Greater Manchester

19th Jan 2025

drywall broken, basically a 50 centimeter crack

He was very attentive and helpful