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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 Launceston

Kitchen cabinets need completing with side boards, kickboards, etc.

$400

Riverside TAS 7250, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Side panel cut and shaped to fit , kickboards, front edging. Suit someone with cabinetmaking skills or skilled handyman

After a replacement wooden handle made

$80

Newstead TAS 7250, Australia

12th Jul 2026

A piece of handle has broken off a dresser, it needs replacing. There are other handles on the dresser to model off

Wooden bench top mould removal

$150

Newstead TAS, Australia

10th Jun 2026

We have mould that’s formed around the sink on wooden bench top and hoping there’s someone with experience fixing this kind of thing.

Replace 12mm stainless bolts

$200

Kings Meadows TAS, Australia

16th Apr 2026

We have a handful of 12mm stainless bolts that have bound tight and need cutting off with a hacksaw and replacing. We have the new bolts and nylock nuts ready to go.

Build wooden steps beside house

$1,500

Trevallyn TAS, Australia

14th Apr 2026

We need some steps built over a steep cement ramp from our driveway to the house.

Install wall cabinet in laundry

$50

Riverside TAS, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I’m looking for someone to build and install a wall cabinet above my laundry bench (see photo). Details: • Approximate length: 2.2m • The cabinet should fit the space shown in the photo • have doors • Colour should match the cabinet below (light wood colour) • Supply materials and install • Securely fixed to the wall Location: Riverside Please quote including materials and labour. Experience with cabinetry preferred.

Carpenter/builder (apprentice or experienced) to build a shed

$20

Launceston TAS, Australia

27th Nov 2025

I'm looking for a carpenter who is skilled and passionate to build a moveable 'shed' which can be transformed into a basic liveable room. - timber frame and floor - tin exterior cladding and roof - install insulation - timber interior cladding and finishes - window and sliding door installation Building plans and design are provided, and open to collaboration on details and materials. The end result will be something which lasts, is very cost effective , and looks beautiful and unique. Hopefully this carpenter will be passionate to join other similar projects. Materials will be delivered on site and estimated hours with an hourly rate will be discussed before the job. There is also the opportunity to be part of multiple builds like this in the future. Optional: It's negotiable to use the building for future vacations for free, as part of the payment among multiple off grid buildings.

Kitchen cabinet adjustment, happy to negotiate price

$300

Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Make room in kitchen cabinets for a fridge. The cabinets to the right of the gap under the bench need to be adjusted as well as above. The gap under the bench is wide enough for a small bar fridge but not wide enough for a full sized fridge. I'm not in the property yet, will.be during September.

Sand and stain

$100

Kings Meadows TAS, Australia

1st Aug 2025

Looking for someone who can sand and put a new stain (lighter color) on my old dining table and chair.

Joiner to make a TV unit

$5

Riverside TAS, Australia

31st May 2025

I am looking for someone to design and build a custom wooden TV unit.

Firewood storage built

$150

Launceston TAS, Australia

25th May 2025

I am looking to have a firewood storage shelter built. Similar to the pictures. measurements are: base: 1200mm x 600mm roof: 1400mmx900mm height: 1525mm

Looking for joiner to make TV unit

$500

Riverside TAS, Australia

10th May 2025

Looking for joiner to make TV unit

Looking for Cabinets maker

$400

Riverside TAS, Australia

3rd May 2025

Looking for cabinets maker

Carpentry handyman

$10

Launceston TAS, Australia

13th Mar 2025

Carpenter ana handyman

Assemble flatpack furniture at Childcare Centre

$150

Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Assemble furniture at childcare centre. Own tools will be required. Price is for 2 hours work, will increase if this goes over. You will be working with our onsite supervisors who will be able to guide you. 2 x cots A compact size, sturdy, natural timber cot, with waterproof mattress and 2 base heights. Teething rails included. Colours & designs may vary. Measures 109Lx71Wx136Hcm. https://step4.com.au/cots-beds-sleep-mats/natural-wooden-ergo-cot-mattress/

Deck stained

$200

Trevallyn TAS, Australia

28th Jan 2025

Need deck stained, looking rough from weather.

Stain Deck

$400

West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

20th Jan 2025

I have a 50 m² deck that needs to be refreshed with a new stain. Is there anyone available to do this job?

I looking for Carpenter

$55

Ravenswood TAS 7250, Australia

7th Jan 2025

I Looking for a Carpenter

Carpentry and maintenance

$50

Prospect Vale TAS, Australia

16th Sep 2024

I can Builds, installs, and repairs wooden structures like frames, doors, and cabinets etc. All carpentry related work and maintenance.

Install wood heater flu in shed

$200

Invermay TAS 7248, Australia

22nd May 2024

Have freestanding wood heater in shed need hole cut into roof and fix flu into postion have flu and roof coverplate

Recent Joiner tasks in Launceston

Joiner to make a TV unit

$5

Riverside TAS, Australia

31st May 2025

I am looking for someone to design and build a custom wooden TV unit.

Looking for joiner to make TV unit

$500

Riverside TAS, Australia

10th May 2025

Looking for joiner to make TV unit