How to find a tradesperson near you

[Jason]

Many thanks for joining the Bunnings Workshop community. You have joined a friendly, helpful community of people who are happy to roll the sleeves up and get stuck into home improvement projects.

We try to encourage everyone to have a go and will happily provide the advice and support you need. If you need a hand with a project, please don’t hesitate to click on the Start a discussion button. We have plenty of community members keen to share their experience and knowledge.

If you need a tradesperson to assist you, we recommend you try a site like Airtasker or hipages. We sometimes get members on Workshop asking for recommendations for tradespeople in their area, but Workshop is a community for people right across Australia and New Zealand so it is unlikely that there will be a member near you who can recommend someone suitable. It's best to go direct to a site that is designed for that purpose. 

Feel free to reach out any time you need help getting the most from the Workshop site or have any feedback about how we can make Workshop more useful for you.

Jason

[Fionahuynh]

Thanks again Mitchell

[gorlar]

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @gorlar. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repainting a statue.

Given that there are only a few different colours on the statue and the pattern is not particularly intricate, this is a project that is certainly achievable at home. If you would consider painting it yourself, I trust our members would have plenty of helpful advice and encouragement.

If you were looking for someone to paint the statue for you then you might like to look towards services such as Hipages and Airtasker to link up with that could complete the work.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Cjlewis]

how much does it cost to have a bathtub removed

[JacobZ]

Hi @Cjlewis,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Unfortunately, due to the incredibly variable nature of trade-related work, you would need to speak to a plumber about this.

Check out How to find a tradesperson near you for some guidance on finding tradespeople near you.

Jacob

[ash_me1500]

 

I need help with installation of a wallbed instructions came with the bed but not a handywoman thought it will be like installing a ikea bed but this is beyond my understanding so if anyone can help that will be great or refer me to someone who can assist thank you much for the inspiring projects and people

[JacobZ]

Hi @ash_me1500,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

I'm assuming you've read through the instructions and become a bit daunted by the process. I am happy to offer guidance if you'd like to give it a try, but it seems likely that contacting a handy person or furniture assembly service is the best way to go.

You might like to use a service such as Fiver or Airtasker to look for someone to assist. People advertising themselves as handymen or women or furniture assemblers would likely be able to help.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[ash_me1500]

Thank you so much Jacob, I have similar thoughts thank you though 

[Kingleviathan]

I want to have a built-in clothes wardorobe added to my bedroom - I drawn up a plan and how I want it and given it to one of the potential guys who will build/install the wardobe

I'm just trying to understand what he plans to do

He told me he specialises in shop fitting which requires more accuracy than carpenters typically do because presentation in shops is very important.  He also told me he would do the cutting on site.

He said to me "except for the wardobe internals, he just uses Bunnings as the adjustable division panel are quite stock standard and he just builds as per specifications" on site.

I'm just a bit unsure what this all means to me as far as the end result - I've been slightly scared off because I had another guy that works with IKEA stuff come in and cause of the unique sizing of my wardobe and requirements, he was asking me to make lots of compromises which is not what I want.

Can anyone shed light on what the what the shop fitter plans to do?  Can I expect a quality finish?  What questons should I be asking him?

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Kingleviathan,

As you've engaged a professional installer outside of Bunnings, it's difficult for us to comment on exactly what they'll deliver or how they work. These are definitely great questions to put directly to the installer to ensure you're both on the same page.

I’d suggest asking for examples or photos of their previous work to get a sense of the quality and style they typically deliver. You could also confirm whether they're able to follow your design as drawn, and if not, what compromises (if any) they foresee.

It sounds like the installer is experienced in shopfitting, which often involves precise, clean finishes — so that can be a good sign in terms of attention to detail. The use of Bunnings components like adjustable panels is quite common and can offer flexibility, but again, it comes down to how it's all put together on-site.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions — a good installer should be happy to walk you through their plan and how it aligns with your vision. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell