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
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The Best Tradies in Adelaide
Six Adelaide tradies across electrical, plumbing, painting and landscaping.
Illustrative photo.The Best Earthworks and Excavation Contractors in the Adelaide Hills
Six earthworks and excavation specialists serving the Adelaide Hills and surrounding rural properties.
Illustrative photo.The Best Auto Electricians and Air Con Specialists in Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills
Five auto electricians and air conditioning specialists serving Mount Barker and the broader Adelaide Hills.
Illustrative photo.The Best Freight and Transport Companies in South Australia
Four South Australian freight and transport companies covering everything from local delivery to interstate haulage and specialised cargo.
Illustrative photo.The Best Plumbers in Adelaide
Licensed Adelaide plumbers covering the CBD and the inner north, east and south suburbs, from Prospect and Walkerville through Norwood, Burnside and Unley.
Illustrative photo.The Best Custom Home Builders in Adelaide
Seven Adelaide builders who design and build one-off homes rather than selling a fixed range off a display village.
Illustrative photo.The Best Tilers in Adelaide
Seven Adelaide tilers covering bathrooms, floors, pools, leaking showers and heritage tessellated work.
Illustrative photo.The Best Computer Repair Shops in Adelaide
Seven Adelaide computer repair shops and technicians for laptops, desktops and Macs, spread from Brighton and St Clair to Mawson Lakes, Holden Hill and the CBD.
Illustrative photo.The Best Removalists in Adelaide
Eight Adelaide removalists covering house moves, interstate runs, pianos, pool tables and spas.
Illustrative photo.The Best Locksmiths in Adelaide
Seven Adelaide locksmiths for lockouts, rekeying, restricted key systems and car keys.
Illustrative photo.The Best Pest Control in Adelaide
Seven Adelaide pest controllers for termites, spiders, rodents and general household pests.
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.