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Recent Carpentry reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Simon was awesome. He went over and above to get the job done. I am stoked by the end result. Thanks heaps.. definitely recommend.

Need a cabinet maker to modify my wardrobe

$350

Aaron was prompt and tidy and did a great job.

Replacement of wooden decking step

$250

Excellent work. Punctual and reliable

Dismantle a merbau deck, and take timber away

$500

Great work, very accommodating.

Chance kitchen cabinet - cabinetmaker

$250

Remond arrived in time , was very profesional, even doing more than required ! I will recommend him to all my friends!!

Instal bins in kitchen cabinet

$100

Thanks Freda

Sanding and staining patch of flooring

$400

What's the average cost of a carpenter in Inner South Melbourne

$110 - $500

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Recent Joiner reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Craig did a fantastic job, delivered on time and kept the place incredibly neat and tidy. Very clear on which items ikea didn’t deliver correctly. Went through full set out before starting, highly recommend Craig.

Joinery assemble install

$3,500

Rustam was amazing, very quick, professional and high quality work, highly recommend!

Painting - inside skirting and kitchen joinery (Labour only)

$300

On time and did a great job.

Joiner to fix door frame

$300

Ben did a great job with the removal of all kitchen cabinetry and old bathroom

Demolish/remove old bathroom and kitchen joinery

$500

Extremely meticulous and dedicated to completing the job with upmost care and attention. Thank you for your time, expertise and friendly communication.

Custom Brackets (steel joiner, create sandwich bracket) for car awning

$80

Incredible communication and work ethic. Couldn’t be more reliable, thanks mate!

Plumber to hook up copper and joiner to gas meter

$200

What's the average cost of a joiner in Inner South Melbourne

$250 - $650

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What do carpenters near me do?

Whether you’re planning a major renovation on your home or you simply want to make things look a bit nicer, hiring carpenters near me for small jobs or chippy can help you with many different tasks. Carpenters use other types of power tools and hand tools to carry on building and construction work. 

Carpentry work is generally broken down into two types: rough and finish. Rough carpentry refers to work that doesn’t have an intricate look, as it’s covered up – often by bricks, tiles, or plaster work. Finish carpentry covers the work that will be on display, so needs to have a nicer finish. Furniture, decking, and window frames all fall into this second category. 

Carpenters for decking

Many Australian homes are blessed with a large backyard and plenty of sunny hours to enjoy that space. A decking specialist can add an outdoor deck or upgrade an existing one that opens up your outdoor space. This is great if you want to entertain guests or eat outside as a family during the sunny months. 

Carpenters for cabinet-making

Cabinet makers are one example of finish carpentry, because of the high level of detail that goes into their end products. Unlike structural work, it’s important that a cabinet looks nice, so this type of carpenter is a lot more focused on fine details. Cabinet makers often specialise in other forms of furniture making too. 

Refinishing carpentry

While structural carpentry is concerned with jobs on the large end of the scale, trim or refinishing carpentry looks at jobs like wood staining and removal of old finish. A trim carpenter is the way to go if you want someone to fix up your skirting boards, cornicing, or a similar aspect of your home.

Custom made furniture

A house isn’t a home without a few personal touches, and if you’d rather avoid the cookie-cutter Ikea approach to decorating your property, hiring a carpenter to create custom-made furniture can make you stand out. Whether you want chairs, tables, or a shoe rack, or even kitchen installation there’s someone nearby who can help. 

Joinery carpenters

Joinery services encompass the craftsmanship of creating and joining wood in workshops, distinct from on-site carpentry. These services range from bespoke projects to crafting timber buildings, emphasizing precision and passion. Joiners play a crucial role in interior woodwork, window and door production, and specialized construction, offering tailored and quality timber solutions.

Recent Carpentry tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Sand and stain deck

$500

Malvern VIC 3146, Australia

30th May 2026

Looking for a professional to come and sand and stain the wood along our pool and outdoor balcony

Wood cupboard repair

$120

Caulfield North, Victoria

30th May 2026

Wood cupboard repairs. Repair door hinges, new piano hinge, repair anchor wood piece add holding arm or chain to support. Repair bottom door to close properly

Please reinstall my kitchen cabinet door

$100

Hampton East VIC, Australia

29th May 2026

I need my kitchen cabinet door (only one door) and some interior panelling reinstalled. No need to supply parts (maybe fasteners only) - I have the cabinets that were removed with me

Asela was very easy to work with and did a high quality repair of my kitchen cabinet. Will definitely rebook him in the future for other handyman tasks

Carpentry jobs altering cabinets

$600

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

29th May 2026

Require a panel to screw into existing fridge cupboard space to sit fridge on as it’s a bit deeper than current cabinet. See picture . Also want to alter doors to trip laundry and replace trough with a better laundry alcove set up .

Fabulous response time and workmanship, no job too small , and went above and beyond .

Fix cabinetry hinges and level hanging

$200

Malvern VIC, Australia

29th May 2026

Airtasker _ Cabinetry Hinges - Quick job for experienced person to adjust/tighten and reaffix european style joinery cabinetry hinges to make for easy operation and level hanging.

Cabinet Repair / Melamine Panel Replacement (Water Damage)

$10

Malvern East VIC, Australia

27th May 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman, cabinet maker, or joiner to repair sections of an under-sink cupboard that were affected by a water leak. The damaged areas are marked in red in the attached photos. Although the leak has been fixed and the cupboard has been drying for several weeks, moisture readings are still showing slight dampness, so we’d like the affected Melamine sections cut out and replaced to prevent future mould or swelling. Important details: * The cabinet is attached/glued to the stone benchtop along the areas marked in blue. * We need someone skilled and confident working around cabinetry fixed to stone tops without causing damage. * The job will likely involve carefully cutting out the damaged Melamine sections in place and fitting replacement sections neatly. * We have already sourced matching board for the replacement pieces. * Looking for a clean, professional finish. Please only quote if you have experience with cabinetry repairs or similar detailed handyman work.

Carpenter for a few skirting boards replaced

$300

Chelsea VIC, Australia

27th May 2026

I have about 6 skirting boards that need to be replaced (water damage)

Cut wood and stack at the front of the house

$100

McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia

27th May 2026

We have some old building material that we want to use for our fire place Person will need a circular saw

Carpenter

$10

McKinnon VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Need a carpenter whos available tomorrow for some odd jobs. Couple of base boards, finishing of a external void cladding wall. And preparing some nib walls external for some heave beams.. price for site visit

Awesome service 👏 easy to work with. Attention to details. Highly recommend

Need a Hole Drilled in Laundry Cabinet for Washing Machine Hose

$250

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

16th May 2026

I need someone to drill a neat access hole in the side panel of my laundry cabinet so the washing machine inlet hose can pass through to the water tap located in the adjacent metal cupboard. Please also fit a white plastic grommet for a tidy finish if available. I gave it a go before realising my drill bits were for wood only 🤦🏻‍♂️

Danny was very responsive and efficient. Would highly recommend.

Ikea cabinet install

$200

Ormond VIC, Australia

4th May 2026

Hey, I need the drawers assembled and installed into two metod cabinets. I’ve installed the cabinets and the first drawer. Job is in Ormond. Thanks

Fantastic! Very knowledgeable, professional and reliable. I will be using mark for all my cabinetry needs from now on. Thanks again Mark

Repair timber fascia and trim

$10

St Kilda East, Victoria

25th Apr 2026

The timber fascia at the front of my house has significant paint failure and cracking, with the wood appearing to deteriorate underneath. Looking for someone to assess and quote on repair (if replaced, would like it painted as well). Photos attached. I also have a separate piece of timber trim above a roofline window that has fully come away and needs to be reattached or replaced. Photo attached.

Adelino did an amazing job. He was an absolute joy to work with. High professional, efficient, communicative and friendly. Highly recommended.

Carpenter to repair drawer

$200

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

18th Apr 2026

The side of this drawer has been damaged over the years. I need a carpenter to replace the pieces of damaged wood, put the sliders back on properly and getting the drawer sliding again. Note the wooden facade of the drawer can be taken off so the carpenter can replace the damaged piece/pieces and then replace the front of the drawer. Must be done on a weekend, Friday or Saturday.

Thanks Ehsan. Appreciate your persistence and professionalism.

Welding stainless steel

$150

Patterson Lakes VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Weld joins for 4 strip drains on balconies.

On time and did a great job.

Repair sticking front timber entry door so it closes properly

$180

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

12th Apr 2026

Our front timber entry door is no longer closing properly and appears to be jamming / sticking against the frame. It has become difficult to shut smoothly and may need adjustment, planing, realignment, hinge / lock / strike inspection, or other repair work so it opens and closes properly again. There is also a section of timber / veneer that is lifting and will need to be re-glued. Looking for someone experienced in timber doors, carpentry, or door repairs who can inspect the issue and, if possible, fix it on-site. Photos attached.

Craig was very prompt and very proactive. He did a great job.

Re stain a small porch/deck

$250

Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia

18th Mar 2026

The porch/entry to my house is decked. It requires a restain. One edge needs to be resecured squarely. Area is less than 2.5 sq metres

I was surprised that the quote submitted did not include the actual stain required. I ended up paying more than quoted

Rout wooden staircase handrails to install LED light diffuser

$250

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

17th Mar 2026

We would like to install LED strip lights in our timber handrails rails. We need to remove the handrails and have them routed to install that light and diffuser. Need experienced carpenter to be able to do the job either on site or takeaway and return.

Sensational result I was worried the job I booked would be too hard to complete but Phil was a super star. He solved the problem and did the job onsite which I thought could never be done, and that made life so much easier! Had all the right tools to get the job done!

Cut stainless steel drain beds and re weld to size in Patterson lakes

$200

Patterson Lakes VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Tile inserts for drains need to be shortened by cutting and rewelding ends back on. 4 of them to do. Can bring them to you if not too far to travel.

Awesome job and service. Really good person to deal with.

Cabinet maker to fit table tops and make doors

$10

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

I need two wooden tops cut to fit a computer table spot and below the tv. Also have 3 doors made to cover 3 spots, as shown in pictures.

He did a great job, everything turned out perfect and as asked for

Split a joint cabinet and install wheels

$200

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

10th Feb 2026

I have a joint kitchen cabinet which needs to be split in two separate cabinets and install wheels for easy movement.

Highly recommended. A very experienced and humble guy. Great to deal with. He helped with splitting a joint cabinet and installing wheels while making sure cabinet balances after wheel installation. Cheers!

Recent Joiner tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Joinery reattached to dishwasher

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

26th May 2026

The joinery panel/door on our integrated dishwasher has fallen off and needs to be reattached securely. Looking for someone experienced with cabinetry/joinery or appliance installations.

Joiner / carpenter to remove/modify joinery

$600

Hampton VIC, Australia

1st May 2026

1. modify joinery (1st photo) to remove shelves vertical and horizontal above draw patch wall 2. Remove desk joinery and above cupboard - patch /tidy up wall. 3. Remove robe joinery Remove rubbish Paint be others

Carpenter to remove / modify joinery

$600

Hampton VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

1. modify joinery (1st photo) to remove shelves vertical and horizontal above draw patch wall 2. Remove desk joinery and above cupboard - patch /tidy up wall. 3. Remove robe joinery Remove rubbish Paint be others

Dishwasher joinery repair

$100

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

20th Apr 2026

The front joinery panel has detached from my dishwasher on one side, and the joinery panel under the dishwasher requires securing. Would love some help.

Chen was incredibly helpful and very polite, thanks for fixing my dishwasher joinery.

Joinery Repair - Remove Kitchen Pantry Panel (Bentleigh East, VIC)

$150

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Peeling melamine edge repair. We require a joinery repair for a kitchen pantry filler panel. The job will involve two visits - first to remove the panel for assessment, then a return visit for repair or replacement. Job scheduled for Monday, 13/04/2026 between 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

Joinery repair guy - Remove Kitchen Pantry Panel (Bentleigh East)

$100

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Job Summary: Kitchen joinery repair required at a residential property in Bentleigh East (VIC 3165). Scope of work: Remove one pantry filler panel (edging cracked) in kitchen Panel to be taken off carefully for replacement/assessment PS: Budget is indicative only. Please provide your quote based on the scope.

Joiner/ cabinet maker to assemble floating shelves (workshop required)

$400

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced joiner or cabinet maker to assemble and finish a set of floating shelves for a salon in Elsternwick. All components are pre-cut and machined, I just need someone skilled to assemble, glue, and finish them properly to a high standard. ⸻ Shelf specs: • 3x shelves: 900 x 250 x 44mm • 2x shelves: 900 x 200 x 44mm ⸻ Each shelf includes: • 16mm laminate (Cinnamon Walnut – ForestOne) • 12mm chipboard core (with pre-made 25mm spacing for threaded rods) • 16mm laminate (Cinnamon Walnut – ForestOne) ⸻ Work required: • Assemble layers using contact adhesive • Ensure perfect alignment and clean finish • Apply laminate edging • Light sanding/finishing if needed • High attention to detail (these will be visible in a client-facing salon) ⸻ Important: • You must have your own workshop / space to complete the job • Shelves will need to be assembled off-site • Final pieces must be delivered to: 27 Horne St, Elsternwick ⸻ Timing: Must be completed and delivered before Saturday 11th April ⸻ Notes: • All boards are already cut and machined • Looking for someone reliable and experienced in cabinetry/joinery

Carpenter to remove desk joinery , nib wall and relocate Light swtich

$420

Hampton East, Victoria

24th Mar 2026

Remove robe in room (refer photo) Remove desk, cupboard above and nib wall in photo. Repair / replace plaster where nib is removed - no painting required Note there is a Light switch on the nib wall that needs to be relocated to the wall Cut down joinery vertical and horizontal shelf’s above the drawers Remove rubbish Leave tidy.

Joinery work - remove floating shelf

$300

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

4th Jan 2026

I need this middle floating shelf removed so I can use a standing desk. Cut away shelf, remove/shave back rods/dowels, sand back and paint VJ boards and walls where attached (or I can do paining if left neat)

Renwick was fantastic, went above and beyond to work through different options for my task. Punctual, efficient and took care in his work.

Joiner to resurface outdoor cabinetry

$2,000

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

18th Oct 2025

I require a experienced joiner to refresh outdoor cabinetry that is looking old and weather worn. Needs front surface of cupboards and drawers replaced and top of cupboards. Inside of drawers and structure seems fine. Would consider complete rebuild if absolutely required.

Fix kitchen joinery

$100

Carnegie VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

fix a couple of self closing drawers and replace some broken hardware

Joinery Install & Small Framing – Shop Fit-Out (8hr/day)

$500

Highett VIC 3190, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Task Title: Joinery Install & Small Framing – Shop Fit-Out (8hr/day) Task Description: We’re looking for a reliable joiner or carpenter to assist with a shop fit-out in Highett. All cabinetry has already been CNC cut and is ready to install. Scope: • Joinery installation (everything pre-cut) • Small framing work • General carpentry tasks (onsite only) • 8-hour workday • Ongoing work available Requirements: • Must have own tools • Experience with shopfitting or cabinetry • ABN preferred • Must be punctual and professional 📍 Location: Highett VIC 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: 7-3.30 (depending on experience)

Joiner to fix door frame

$300

Murrumbeena VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2025

- Door frame needs fixing - Sliding door needs fixing - Outside cabinet door needs fixing

On time and did a great job.

Adjustment to joinery cupboard

$100

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

26th Jan 2025

Just moved houses and my fridge is too high for the cavity. I need the cupboard above to be removed, cut down a further 60-70mm (from the top)to make it shorter, and reinstalled. Current dimensions are: 88w x 45h x 50d.

New kitchen joinery to suit new Rangehood

$1,000

Sandringham VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

Existing rangehood to be removed. Existing kitchen joinery cabinet to be replaced with new to suit new rangehood. Rangehood to be installed.

Plumber to hook up copper and joiner to gas meter

$200

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2025

I have just had my gas meter moved location. I am need of a plumber urgently to install roughly 1m of copper and joiner to hook up to the relocated meter. Needing done ASAP as my hot water is currently off. See pictures for reference.

Incredible communication and work ethic. Couldn’t be more reliable, thanks mate!

Painting - inside skirting and kitchen joinery (Labour only)

$300

Malvern East VIC, Australia

23rd Dec 2024

SCOPE: Labour only. 1. Painting: Trims + skirting + kitchen bench/cupboards (outside only). refer to photos. 2. Protection: drop sheets etc must be protected to avoid paint / markings. 3. Access: Easy access, house is vacant. Offers: Fixed price offers only. Paint specification: ALL TRIMS & JOINERY. Use Appropriate primer over stained timber. 2x coats of Semi Gloss Finish - Berger / Dulux "Natural White" or equivalent Equipment Please use own drop sheets and equipment/paint brushes / tape etc. Materials Will supply / reimburse paint materials, please buy from trade shop (trade price) with receipt. Estimate cost prior. Note: House has recently been painted inside and outside. Floors have been newly sanded and stained. House has been cleaned.

Rustam was amazing, very quick, professional and high quality work, highly recommend!

Custom Brackets (steel joiner, create sandwich bracket) for car awning

$80

Edithvale VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2024

Create steel sandwich bracket to connect Kings freestanding awning to steel flat rack on Toyota Prado. Awning in box, steel flat rack already fitted. Require brackets and Kings have said these need to be custom made

Extremely meticulous and dedicated to completing the job with upmost care and attention. Thank you for your time, expertise and friendly communication.

Water-damaged joinery patch up

$100

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2024

Patching up of a small post-water damaged joinery section.

Joinery Installation

$4,000

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2024

Full Kitchen Installation for Artex Flat pack cargo. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 4 March 2024