Trades & Home Services
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Categories in Trades & Home Services
Trades and home services cover nearly every job around an Australian home. Electricians and plumbers handle the licensed work, builders and carpenters take on renovations, painters, plasterers and tilers finish interiors, and landscapers, fencers, roofers and pest controllers look after everything outside. People book tradies for urgent repairs, planned renovations, moving house and the maintenance that keeps a property in shape.
Browse the trade categories below to find the right specialist, from locksmiths and glaziers to removalists and pool technicians. Compare local businesses, read reviews from nearby homeowners, and book a job or quote visit online instantly through OneBookPlus.
Frequently asked questions
Which trades need to be licensed in Australia?
Electrical and plumbing work must always be done by a licensed tradesperson, in every state and territory. Builders, and in most states trades like air conditioning, gas fitting and structural work, also require licensing, with thresholds varying by state. You can check licences on public registers such as NSW Fair Trading or the QBCC in Queensland.
How many quotes should I get for a job?
For small repairs, one trusted tradie with good reviews is usually enough. For bigger jobs like renovations, fencing, painting or landscaping, two or three written quotes let you compare price, inclusions and timelines properly. Be wary of quotes far below the others, and make sure each quote covers the same scope of work.
Are tradies insured, and does it matter?
Reputable trades businesses carry public liability insurance, and licensed builders doing larger residential jobs must generally take out home warranty insurance, with thresholds varying by state. Insurance protects you if something goes wrong on your property, so it is reasonable to ask for proof before major work begins. Most established tradies expect the question.
