Trades & Services Classifieds eastern suburbs
A trade or service is the the exchange of an intangible product by a tradesman for money from the customer in the Eastern Suburbs. Tradesman is a legacy name for what are thought to be the most common trades such as plumbers, builders, glaziers, mechanics or even more historically blacksmiths or stonemasons. These trades were exclusively performed by men, hence the name tradesmen or tradesman. A tradesperson would be a more encompassing term for today as trades and services include other services such as hairdressing, accountancy and cleaners. However more importantly, the stereotypes of only men doing certain jobs has changed and woman can be found applying their flare to all types of trades and services. If we are seeking a more inclusive name, the best tradesman name to use could be the colloquial name 'tradie'.
To find the best trades in the Eastern Suburbs, you'll want to compare different companies to seek the best one for you and with flare for your particular job.
Plumbers are responsible for all water entering your property and equally as important, water exiting your property. They look after pipes, toilets, sinks, showers and drains. They may also complete gas lines.
Electricians look after all the electricity in your home. From the electrical box to all the wiring to hardwired appliances like ovens and water heaters or power points and light and fan installation.
Locksmiths can install, repair or replace all sorts of locks in your home including doors windows. They also supply, install and crack safes. Locks and electronic keys for cars are also another job for locksmiths.
A tiler lays all types of tiles on floors and walls, mostly in wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. But they also lay tiles in living areas, on stairs, outdoors and in pools.
Trades
A trade can be generally consider a job that requires a qualification such as a builder or glazier. The qualification ensures the work is completed to an acceptable standard and for the safety of both the tradesman or anyone who may use the work that was completed. For example, it's important that a light is installed by a qualified electrician so that no one is electrocuted.
Services
A service is a job performed that does not involved the exchange of physical goods and may not require a trade qualification. This could be a cleaner or massage therapist. Or it may come with other qualifications that aren't considered a trade like an accountant who also provides a service.
Classifieds
Newspaper classified ads were once the preferred medium for trades and customers alike to connect with each other. As time goes by, adoption of technology increases and newspapers and their distribution diminish, both are seeking technology to connect again.
Classifieds were great at being local which is what you want when seeking a local trade like a plumber, electrician or locksmith. However the limitation of a classified was space as ads were charged per line.
Online we can provide you with lots of information about the trade in general and then also more information about each of the services.
What is a tradie?
A tradie is the abbreviated, colloquial and more common term used for referring to a tradesman, tradeswoman or tradesperson. The term generally refers to skilled manual professional worker who has a qualification in their chosen trade and have both high theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the trade. They may be an employee, subbie (sub contract to a company) or operate as a sole trader. It is generally a physical job, but they may move into more managerial roles such as a foreman.
Tradie examples
Plumber
Electrician, also known as a sparkie
Carpenter, also known as a chippy
Mechanic
Tiler
Bricklayer, also known ad a bricky
Boilermaker
Glaziers
Air conditioning mechanic
How do you identify a tradie? The tongue in cheek list.
Seen heading to work before anyone else and home whilst others are still in the office.
Find themselves at work on a Saturday even though they've put 5 days in already
Often driving a ute, maybe with a dog in the back or a van with pvc pipes and a ladder on the roof
Could be wearing the tradie uniform which includes steel cap boots and preferred fluro colour of yellow or orange
Tucking into a pie and iced coffee at smoko time
What are service trades?
Service trade means the trade in a service, delivery of labour, ones time, skills or intangible product. This is as opposed to the exchange of a tangible or physical product. If we take the example below of building the brick walls of a house, you can see the difference between the product and the service.
Product Trade Example
To build the brick walls on your home, you will firstly need to purchase the bricks for the wall and the cement and sand for the mortar. You will agree on a price and trade money to the brick supplier. In return, the brick seller will deliver the physical bricks, cement and sand to the site where your home will be built. The exchange of the physical bricks for money is the trade of product.
Service Trade Example
Having the bricks, cement and sand, the tangible products at the site of your home aren't much good to you as they are. You'll require the services of a bricklayer tradesman. With the bricklayer, you will agree on a cost to have the cement and sand mixed with water, then the bricks stacked and mortar applied to make a brick wall. The act of building the brick wall is the trade service.
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Top 10 Highest Paid Australian Trades
Plumber - $110 000
Concreter - $107 500
Builder - $103 750
Floorer - $103 125
Carpenter - $102 424
Earthworks contractor - $94 167
Bricklayer - $92 500
Building designer - $91 111
Air conditioning and heating technician - $90 455
Lighting installer - $90 000
Source: Serviceseeking
Top 10 Australian Trades by Search Results
Accountant (851,000,000)
Plumber (752,000,000)
Cleaner (745,000,000)
Builder (739,000,000)
Mechanic (420,000,000)
Carpenter (356,000,000)
Hairdresser (130,000,000)
Electrician (113,000,000)
Removalist (8,770,000)
Tiler (7,690,000)
Using data obtained from Google, we have ranked 10 trades and services based on the amount of search results to establish the 10 mot popular trades and services. The number in brackets is the number of results returned.
Source: Based on google search results 20/09/2020
Local Trades & Services
The need for local trades and services in our lives is very common. If we think about it, there probably isn't a month or two that goes by that we aren't seeking the service of someone. That could be from the most common ones like plumbers, electricians or carpenters if we need something repaired or installed within our homes. Or it could be a regular 6 monthly service on the car or your regular haircut appointment. It could also be the annual visit to the accountant to get your taxes done.
With us all using trades and services so much, there are generally a large number of local trades and local services to choose from, especially in high population areas like the Eastern Suburbs in Sydney.
Whatever the trade or service you are looking for locally, check out the ones we have identified to try and help you.
Local Trades & Services
Why you need a local trade examples
Emergency plumbing such as a backup blocked toilet
Want a news power point installed
Changing some lights
Installing a ceiling fan
Bathroom renovation
Kitchen renovation
Leaking taps
Doing a renovation
Service your car
Pre purchase car inspection
Broken down car
Emergency locksmith when you're locked out of your home
Changing the locks on your residential or commercial property
Tradesmen near me
Whichever trade or service you are seeking , you are probably looking for a trade near me. It's natural and a good idea to find a local one so that they are located nearby. For starters, they are less likely to get caught in traffic and be late on site.
With a tradesmen located near me so to speak, they will also be familiar and have experience with the local area and environment, for example:
Local bush fire building regulations for a builder
Soil types and native plants for a landscaper
Typical architecture for an architect or carpenter
Common problems such as blocked drain pipes from tree roots
If you wish to support your local community, it's also a good idea to use local trades people near you who will then in turn support other local businesses. This can be directly by buying supplies from local business to complete the job or use other local nearby trades or services on the job. Or indirectly, by spending money they earn from your job, or reinvesting in your local community if you will, whether that be at the local pizza shop or club who supports the community.
How to find a trade near me
Google the 'trade name' and 'suburb' you are looking for such as 'plumber Rose Bay' or 'electrician bondi' and look through a few pages. Alternatively search for the area or region and the trade or service such as 'tiler eastern suburbs' or 'mechanic eastern suburbs' and again, whilst you are on a motivation high, look at a few pages of results.
Ask your friends.
Ask your family members.
Ask work colleagues who may live in the same area as you.
Ask your neighbours or people in your street.
Ask other trades who are doing work on your home.
Contact trades who have done work at your home in the past.
Check local newspapers and check the classifieds pages.
Put a post in Facebook groups for the local area like Eastern Suburbs Buy Swap & Sell or Potts Pointers.
Use local directory websites.
Local Eastern Suburbs Trades
Find Local Trades
10 ways to find a tradie
Once you know what tradies you're seeking, it's time to start looking.
Look at these pages for plumbers, tilers, electricians, locksmiths and mechanics. You can also:
Do a search on Google, remember to look at a few pages, not just the first page.
Look for trades on directory sites like True Local.
Use tradie services like Hi Pages, Service Seeking or One Flare.
Ask family who live in the area if they know or have used one they can recommend.
Ask local friends for any recommendations.
Ask work colleagues that also reside in close proximity to you and may be able to provide a recommendation.
Join and put a post in Facebook Groups like:
It's old school, but newspaper classified still have plenty of ads for local tradesmen.
Keep an eye out for any tradesman vehicles in the surrounding streets to your home, you may be surprised how common they are when you are looking.
Trade Directory
There are a number of directory websites that feature tradies which can help you find local tradies.
10 steps to getting a tradie quote?
Figure out what tradie or tradies you need.
Write a list of what you want done so that it is clear for the tradie what you want done and to make sure you don't forget anything when you talk to them over the phone or when they visit your home or business. This is called a scope of works and creates a good checklist for both you and the tradie to refer during and after the job. The more information you provide the better.
Take photo's of what you want repaired or changed. A picture tells a thousand words.
Find photo's of what you want it to look like when it is finished to help the tradie to understand your vision. Again, a picture tells a thousand words.
Make an initial contact by your choice of contact - email, phone or sms advising the tradie you would like a quote. You can try phoning them, leave a message if they don't answer as they may be in the middle of a job. Or send a SMS asking for a call back when it is convenient for them. However an email could be the best method.
Email the tradies your scope of works, photos of your current space or problem and any photos of what you want it to look like to once completed. Emailing will allow you to provide a clearer picture than a phone call. It also gives them a chance to take their time to go through it properly and not have to stop doing the job they are currently doing.
Repeat the process and contact 2, 3 or 4 so you can do a comparison. If you only contact one, it's hard to compare tradies.
Based on your initial email, phone call or SMS, the tradie will advise if they need to come to home or business to inspect and discuss the job so they can give you a proper quote.
Request a written quote to be emailed to you with a scope of works so it is clear what is included.
If you have not received a written quote in a reasonable amount of time, follow up with a phone call.
Compare Trades & Services
Thankfully, there are a number of websites that compare trades and services. You simple enter the detail as and requirements of the service you're seeking and then you'll receive quotes from a number of relevant trades or services. Once you receive them, you can do a quote comparison and choose whose best for the job.
Fill in the details of your task and send it off. You'll receive 3 quotes back. Then it's time to compare and choose the best business for you to complete your task.
They'll ask for details for the job you need completed. The details will be sent off and in just a short wait you'll receive several quotes. You can then do a trade or service comparison and choose the best company for you.
Complete the form of the job you want done. You'll then receive multiple quotes from different trades and service. Compare quotes that you receive. Choose the best trade or service for you.
Simply complete a short form and to get free quotes for the job details you entered in the form.
Compare Tradies in the Eastern Suburbs
Whichever type of job you need done, you'll want to compare tradies before you decide on which one you will proceed with. Depending on the complexity of the job, this may be a quick comparison or it could be a complex process.
Whether you have an emergency problem, need to fix up problems with repairs, planning a renovation or extension in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, you're going to need a tradesman, but more likely 2 or 3 trades and 2 to 3 tradies for each trade to compare.
6 steps to compare tradies?
Click on the below tradie that you need, then call 2-3 of them and have a chat to them about the job you want done. You should contact enough tradies until you are at least comfortable with one but preferable two.
They may give you a quote over the phone, if this is the case, request them to email you the quote so you have it in writing.
If they cannot do over the phone, they will arrange a time to come to your home or business to inspect the job and provide you with a quote.
Ask each tradie to provide a:
Written quote
Clear scope of works that they will complete
Photo's of previous jobs they have completed to get an idea if they have any flare for your vision.
Compare quotes, by considering:
Price
Scope of works
When they can do the job
You're gut feeling, vibe and general confidence you have in the tradie.
Check that they are licensed, registered and insured.
Where is the Eastern Suburbs?
The eastern suburbs of Sydney is the are to the east of Sydney city and bound by a natural border of the coastline. If you look at it on the map, it is the Peninsular of sorts with the harbour in the north, Bondi, Coogee and Maroubra beaches in the east and Kurnell in the south to Sydney airport.
To give you a border, it is bound by The Princes Highway A36 to the west, Sydney Airport in the South and the coastline to east and north of the area.
Suburbs of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
Beaconsfield
Bellevue Hill
Bondi
Bondi Junction
Botany
Bronte
Centennial Park
Chifley
Clovelly
Coogee
Daceyville
Darling Point
Darlinghurst
Dover Heights
Eastgardens
Eastlakes
Edgecliff
Elizabeth Bay
Hillsdale
Kensington
Kingsford
La Perouse
Little Bay
Mascot
Matraville
Moore Park
North Bondi
Point Piper
Potts Point
Queens Park
Randwick
Redfern
Rose Bay
Rosebery
Rushcutters Bay
Tamarama
Vaucluse
Waterloo
Watsons Bay
Waverley
Woollahra
Woolloomooloo
Sydney's Eastern Suburbs is the area located to the south east and east of Sydney's CBD in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is made of 48 suburbs that belong to 5 local governments.
Eastern Suburbs Local Governments
Eastern Suburb Properties
The Eastern Suburbs is made up of a variety and range of residential and commercial properties. All of which at one stage or another need a variety of trades, services and tradies to service them. This can be for one off jobs such as a blocked drain a plumber would fix or regular servicing like cleaning.
Residential Properties
Grand free standing homes on large blocks in Centennial Park, Vaucluse or Point Piper.
Freestanding homes in Roseberry or Mascot
Duplexes
Terrace homes which can be seen in Surry Hills, Redferns,
Unit blocks in Bondi or Clovelly
High rise apartments in Potts Point, Bondi Junction and Green Square
Commercial Properties
Shopping centres including Westfield Bondi Junction and East Gardens
Shopping Malls like Randwick
Factories and industrial properties throughout Alexandria, Zetland and surrounding areas.
Street retail stores which can be seen on the main street in almost every town such as Kings Cross, Redfern, Bondi, Randwick etc
Restaurants and bars again in all towns like Surry Hills, Coogee, Darlinghurst etc.
Eastern Suburbs Tradies Near Me
If you are living in the Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, to find tradie near me, you'll want to find one in the same suburb as you, a neighbouring suburb or a nearby one listed below.
Eastern Suburbs points of interest
- Centennial Parklands
The area on which Centennial Parklands was originally swamplands. The area was set aside to be Sydney's water source, but it was developed into a park and opened in 1888 to the public. It was named to mark the centenary of the colony from settlement in 1788.
- Sydney Cricket Ground
Home to the Sydney Swans and Sydney Sixers cricket team.
- Sydney Football Stadium
Home of the Sydney Roosters rugby league, NSW Waratahs rugby union team and Sydney FC soccer team.
- Royal Randwick Racecourse
The track was originally constructed with racing beginning in 1833. It was at that time known as Sandy Course on account of it being basically sand due to it's proximity to the coastline. Racing only lasted until 1838 when it moved to Homebush. After a 20 year absence, racing returned to Randwick with a race in 1860 where racing has remained since.
These days Royal Randwick Racecourse it is home to The Everest the worlds richest turf race, Australian Derby, Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Doncaster Handicap.
- NIDA
The Nation Institute of Dramatic Art known as NIDA is located in Kensington. It has an impressive alumni including Cate Blanchett, Mel Gibson, Sam Worthington, Baz Luhrmann, Jessica Marais and Colin Friels to name a few.
- University of New South Wales
Located in Kensington across the road from NIDA and about 7km from the City of Sydney. The University of New South Wales is public research university that opened in 1949. It also has a second Eastern Suburbs campus for Art & Design in Paddington.
- Bondi Beach
The world famous Bondi Beach is amongst many other popular and amazing beaches located in Sydney's east including Coogee, Clovelly and Tamarama.
- Westfield Bondi Junction
This is the biggest shopping centre in the Eastern Suburbs with all the major brands. Easily accessible by public transport as it is serviced by Bondi Junction train station and bus terminal.
- Sydney Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is located in Mascot at the southern end of the Eastern Suburbs. This is Sydney's major domestic and international airport and is approximately 8km to the south of the city.
- Oxford Street
The location of the annual Gay mardi gra parade, clubs, bars and restaurants.
- Paddington Reservoir
This was the water reservoir that provided water to parts of Sydney for 33 years, from 1866 to 1899. It is located at the top of the hill at Paddington on the corner of Oxford Street and Oatley Road. The site was a petrol station at one stage, before the ruins of the reservoir remained unused for a long time before construction work began in 2006 for 3 years to transforms the space. Their completion was in 2009 which turned them into a garden space that is open to the public. The area is now known as Paddington Reservoir Gardens.
- Victoria Barracks
Located on Oxford Street Paddington below the Paddington Resovoir. The barracks were constructed by convicts in 1841 using Hawkesbury River sandstone. Construction was completed in 1846 and was then occupied by British Army regiments until 1870. It is
It currently is home t o Headquarters Forces Command. Australian Army Band Sydney and the Army Museum of NSW which is open to the public on Thursdays between 10:00am and 2:00pm Thursday from February to November.
Eastern Suburbs News
Sydney's Eastern Suburbs has 3 local focused news titles delivering news for the local area. An honourable mention must also go to the satirical Double Bay Today title.
Eastern Suburbs Jobs
Wentworth Courier jobs
Gumtree Eastern-Suburbs jobs
Seek Eastern-Suburbs, Sydney CBD & Inner West jobs
Adzuna Eastern-Suburbs casual jobs
New NSW Land Valuer - July 2020
The Governor of NSW has appointed Dr David Parker as the Valuer General. He will oversee the responsibilities in the Valuation of Land ACt 1916 & Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 and maintaining independence. New rates for over 2,600,000 NSW properties including Eastern Suburbs properties have been set.
Trades, services & Tradie FAQs
What are the skilled trades?
Skilled trades are those that require qualifications including plumber, electricians, carpenters, builders, welders, pipe fitters and more.
What are service trades?
Service trades are the delivery of a product that is intangible to a customer for payment. For example you may have purchased a tin of paint which you would like on the wall. The actual painting of the wall is the service trade which a painter would charge you for doing the painting.
Why do tradesmen start early?
Trades start early for a number of reasons, the first being historically to avoid the heat of the day in summer as much as possible. Other reasons are to avoid the peak hour traffic so they aren't wasting their time in traffic rather than being on site and working. They can be onsite before the peak hour and work through that period before heading to their second job of the day after peak hour. They also look to be heading home before the afternoon peak hour starts. With both parents in a household now working, it can also be good to arrive at someones home and speak to the owner before they depart for work for the day.
How do you find tradies?
You can find tradies by selecting your required trade on this page, asking family or friends or using directory websites.
What are tradies?
Tradies is the colloquial and shortened name for tradespeople or what were traditionally called tradesman. It tends to refer to those who are qualified to complete manual skilled work including professions such as plumbing, cabinet making, glazing, electrical works and more.
Do tradies work in the rain?
Tradies only work in the rain when it's raining. Some old bloke down the bowlo has to be credited for that one. But to answer the question more seriously, generally tradies do not work in the rain which is mostly to do with safety. Being on a roof while raining would only make it more slippery, risky and dangerous. Also the use of power tools in the rain would not be advised and the use of any tool that is wet would be less risky. Regardless, who wants to be out in the rain, however some may continue if the rain is light, they are almost finished a job or are protected from the elements such as an excavator driver. If the weather does not permit outside work, they will try and complete any jobs that are inside a premise or undercover, alternatively there is always tasks that can be done back at the workshop or office such as preparing for future jobs, invoicing or ordering. Like any business, there are always administration and business tasks that need to be completed to run the business.
What is a builder called?
A builder may be known as an owner builder, carpenter, construction worker or general contractor.
What does a builder build?
Builders construct structures using a variety of materials and the specialised trades to complete each aspect by following the plans designed by architects. This may include any structure from a pergola to sheds, renovations, home extensions, homes, offices, factories or buildings.
What suburbs are in the eastern suburbs?
The eastern suburbs is made up of 48 suburbs including Beaconsfield, Bellevue Hill, Bondi, Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Botany, Bronte, Centennial Park, Chifley, Clovelly, Coogee, Daceyville, Darling Point, Darlinghurst, Double Bay, Dover Heights, Eastgardens, Eastlakes, Edgecliff, Elizabeth Bay, Hillsdale, Kensington, Kings Cross, Kingsford, La Perouse, Little Bay, Maroubra, Mascot, Matraville, Moore Park, North Bondi, Paddington, Point Piper, Potts Point, Queens Park, Randwick, Redfern, Rose Bay, Rosebery, Rushcutters Bay, Surry Hills, Tamarama, Vaucluse, Waterloo, Watsons Bay, Waverley, Woollahra and Woolloomooloo.