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Quick answer: Find A Tradie connects you with licence-checked local tradies. Describe the job in your own words, get a free quote from a verified professional. Free for homeowners, no sign-up required.

Last updated August 2026 · Prices include GST

Not a marketplace of random gig workers. Every tradie on Find A Tradie is local to your area, holds the correct licence for the work in their state, and has been screened for complaints against government licensing records. Qualified professionals in your neighbourhood.

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2 minutes, not 2 hours
Describe the job in your own words. We handle the matching, licence checking, and quoting. You just compare and choose.
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Verified, not just rated
Star ratings can be faked. We check every tradie's actual licence against government records and screen for complaints before they can quote.
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You choose, no pressure
A verified tradie contact you with a quote. No obligation to accept any. No platform locking you in. Your job, your choice.

How it works

1

Describe the job

Tell us what needs doing in your own words. You don't need to know which trade — we'll work that out.

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We match local tradies

Our system identifies the right trade, checks licences, and sends your job to verified tradies in your area.

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Compare and choose

A verified tradie contact you with a quote. You compare and pick who does the job — no pressure.

Why licence-checking matters

Specialist work — licence required regardless of cost

Electricians, plumbers, gasfitters, and air conditioning technicians must hold a current contractor licence and trade certificate for any work, even a $50 job. Hiring an unlicensed person for these trades is illegal and dangerous.

Trade work — licence required over $5,000

Carpenters, painters, tilers, bricklayers, fencers, concreters, roof plumbers, glaziers, waterproofers, and plasterers need a contractor licence for residential work over $5,000 in most states (thresholds vary by state).

What about Airtasker and Gumtree?

Marketplace platforms verify identity but not qualifications. Anyone can list themselves as a "plumber" or "electrician" without holding the required licence. Find A Tradie exists to solve this — every tradie is checked before they can quote on your job.

Frequently asked questions

How does Find A Tradie work?
Describe your job in your own words. We work out which trade you need, check licences, and send your job to a verified local tradies who contact you with a quote.
Is Find A Tradie really free?
Yes. No sign-up fee, no platform commission, no hidden charges. We're funded by tradies who subscribe to receive job leads.
How do you verify tradies?
We check every tradie's contractor licence against the relevant state licensing authority and screen for complaints, disciplinary actions, and licence conditions.
What if I don't know which trade I need?
That's exactly what Find A Tradie is for. Describe the problem and we'll identify the right trade. You don't need to know whether it's a plumber, carpenter, or electrician.

Ready to get started?

Describe your job in plain words — we'll do the rest.

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