The best trades in Adelaide
From plumbers to earthworks to auto electricians, the trades in Adelaide that consistently deliver. License-verified, review-checked and named so you don't have to scroll Word of Mouth.
- All licensed trades cross-checked against the SA CBOS register
- Auto electrician entries verified against ARC tick (mandatory for refrigerant handling)
- Plumbers split by suburb so you can find someone genuinely local
Eight Adelaide tradies, one per trade, the strongest pick for plumbers, electricians, builders, carpenters, painters, landscapers, air conditioning and a featured open slot.
Six earthworks and excavation specialists serving the Adelaide Hills and surrounding rural properties.
Five auto electricians and air conditioning specialists serving Mount Barker and the broader Adelaide Hills.
Five South Australian freight and transport companies covering everything from local delivery to interstate haulage and specialised cargo.
Licensed Adelaide plumbers covering the CBD and the inner north, east and south suburbs, from Prospect and Walkerville through Norwood, Burnside and Unley.
Frequently asked
What's a fair Adelaide plumber call-out fee?+
Standard business-hours call-out runs $80 to $180. Some plumbers (Level Plumbing, Precise Plumbing) advertise $0 call-out and roll the assessment into the eventual job quote. Emergency or after-hours rates are typically $200 to $400 to come out, plus the work.
Why does the ARC tick number matter for auto electricians?+
Anyone in Australia handling refrigerant gas (so anyone re-gassing a car AC) must be licensed by the Australian Refrigeration Council. The licence has an AU number that must appear on quotes and invoices. Working without it is illegal and carries fines for both the operator and the consumer.
Do these trades cover the Adelaide Hills?+
Most plumbers and electricians charge a regional surcharge beyond Mount Barker or Strathalbyn. The Hills-specific lists (earthworks, auto electricians, freight) feature contractors based in or specifically serving the Hills corridor, so you avoid the surcharge.