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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

$145 - $500

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$145

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$258

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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

Rusted Outdoor balustrade needs repairs

$50

Northbridge NSW 2063, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Outdoor balustrade rusted requires requires via patching or welding at post. Please provide quotations as I do not know the right cost to post.

Rendering walls/ patching

$100

Epping NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Fixing of walls. Patch wall render next to door frame [70cm x 50cm], ready for paint. Original walls are in rough texture.

Secure drywall for backsplash

$200

Greenway ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

I have removed some drywall when redoing tiles and now need to put new drywall up and patch before tiling. There are metal studs and I lack expertise for the job. I have bought the drywall but we are also across from Bunnings if anything else is needed 😊

Rendering to front of my house

$3,000

Frenchville QLD, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Looking for someone to Render the front of my house

Remove + Install top shelf and clothes rail to built in wardrobe

$120

Artarmon NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

I have a built in bedroom wardrobe that had a chipboard top shelf with a clothes rail attached beneath it. The top shelf has been bending for a while and half the clothes rail snapped off today. The length of the top shelf is 3 metres long and 620 cm wide. The task is to remove the existing shelf/ rail and install a new shelf/ rail. The walls of the wardrobe/ building are concrete. It looks like existing shelf was a board supported by wood siding nailed into building. I am open to suggestions on best method and materials but want the shelf attached to the wall in some form (seems like cleats are generally advised online) and not within an additional "flatpack" wardrobe unit.

Patch and paint render

$50

Officer VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Patch and paint render on our garage

Professional Renderer To patch some areas of a vacant commercial space

$600

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

I need a professional renderer to patch some areas, holes, cracks etc of a vacant shop and prepare it for painting and lease Some photos of the main areas are attached (there might be a few more holes and small areas that I didn't photograph) but definitely not more than a days work

Cleaning zip track verandah blinds

$150

Tugun QLD, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Simple for able bodied person to clean and rinse zip track blinds. Five in total. Apartment level 1.

Screw Colourbond sheeting to mezzanine balustrade

$500

Carrington, New South Wales

21st Apr 2025

I need the colourbond polycarb sheeting (already cut to required size) screwed to mezzanine balustrade. Needs to be done out side business hours after 6pm I'm sorry. Or anytime on Friday public holiday or weekend. All screws provided. Can even provide a drill if you need. It is at a height from a ladder or standing on the mezzanine. I have a ladder but you might be more comfy with your own. Carrington location. I can help pass up sheets, if it's awkward by yourself, etc this week. I'm picking up the sheets on Tuesday from MMM in Beresfield around lunchtime - the pics are some inspiration on what needs to happen and the pictures of the mezzanine is the balustrade that it needs to be screwed on.

Joshua is knowledgeable with building tasks and is proficient. I'm beyond happy with the work Joshua has done for me. It's clean, neat and tidy work.

Need posts lightly sanded and re painted before balustrade installed

$180

Christies Beach SA, Australia

20th Apr 2025

Need wood posts on porch professionally sanded and re painted before balustrade is installed. Paint supplied. Tasker needs to supply drop sheets and brushes. Need it looking professional. Whoever did it last time did a really bad job and it’s all bubbly.

Great attention to detail . Great job Grant!

Mount TV to rendered block wall

$50

Nundah QLD, Australia

19th Apr 2025

Remove TV from plaster wall in shed Re-mount TV in my house. The wall is rendered block so will need a masonry drill to do it. Thanks

Very happy with Adam’s work! Definitely recommend to others

Paint balustrade on a mezzanine

$400

Carrington NSW 2294, Australia

17th Apr 2025

Paint the balustrade on this mezzanine surfmist. It's mostly primed. It is working at a height so you have to be careful. I have a ladder but you might need another more sturdy one.... I have all the paint and the rollers and brushes all ready to go. All you need is probably a ladder.

Joshua has helped me out and provided a great job when I needed it on a difficult weekend being a public holiday. The work is great and he is a great person to do the job.

Fix a hole in drywall and paint that spot

$50

Brooklyn VIC 3012, Australia

12th Apr 2025

I have a hole in the drywall plaster that needs to be patched and painted. It is about 2cm long and 1cm wide

Professional, friendly, trustworthy. Highly recommend Darren!

Relocate Built In wardrobe

$500

Coogee NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2025

I need someone who knows what they are doing to dismantle move reassemble my 4 mirror built-in wardrobe with shelving.

Absolutely amazing professional courteous on the ball.

Render inside of garage wall

$5

Highett VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Render one brick wall inside of garage. 5.9x2.8m

Great job easy to deal with.

Install x2 shelves (drywall)

$80

North Fremantle WA 6159, Australia

8th Apr 2025

x2 shelves need installing on dry wall in my apartment, I have anchors etc. You’ll need to bring your own tools. Each shelf is roughly 45 inches in width. My availability is quite flexible but preference is to have it complete sooner rather than later. Availability: Weds 9th - before 11am Thurs 10th - 11am to 2pm Free all day Friday, Saturday, Monday

Luke was easy to deal with, informative and knowledgeable. Will definitely be using his services again

Fix drywall with products supplied

$120

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

8th Apr 2025

We need someone to fix hole in wall. We did not do a good job. We got all the material and will paint ourselves.

Ka was very quick, friendly and helpful. I can highly recommend him.

Install awnings on side of house

$350

Pakenham VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2025

I have 2 awnings 1 x 2 m and 1 x 3m that need installation on the side of my house.

Colin is a true gentleman. Arrives on time and completes the task and adapted on the fly. We need more Colin’s in this world. Highly recommend

Patio Awning/Roof repair

$100

Boondall QLD, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

We’ve an awning built in our patio and there is a crack /gap at the point where it’s gutter drain pipe meets the awning. Need someone to repair/fix the gap Photos attached

Did an excellent job

Hebel repair and render

$1,250

Somerton Park SA, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Repair an external wall, Hebel Power Panel50 & render

Paul was really good to work with