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Amazing job, what a great guy! Thank you so much Jacob, really appreciated your work and expertise!

Install shelving

$200

Max was great! prompt communication and delivered as promised. Would hire again/10! :)

Hanging 5 pictures + 2 wall-mount shelves

$150

Thanks for your help!

Install Shelves

$200

Top bloke - excellent to deal with and efficient in getting the job done. Thanks Simon!

Install shelves in garage. Drill into brick required

$200

very good work,good communication

Shower shelf install

$100

Matt is a great guy and very highly skilled. He is well equipped, very punctual, and went the extra mile. I highly recommend Matt as he is a professional! Thanks Matt

Hang shelves on tile wall

$100

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If you’d like to put up lovely floating shelves without risking a shoddy DIY job, then Airtasker’s shelf hanging handymen can help you out. Leave all the work to your handyman so that you won’t have to go through tedious tutorials, nor fiddle around with a power drill.

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Top Shelf Hanging related questions

First, choose shelf support brackets and position their pre-drilled fastener holes over the brick (not the mortar in between bricks). Mark the positions of each hole, then drill. Insert masonry sleeves into the holes and hammer them into place. Then, hold the bracket to the wall and attach the fasteners. Finally, lay the shelf onto the bracket. You can also skip the risky DIY shelf hanging job by getting a shelf fitter on our platform.
For homeowners that aren’t allowed to drill into the walls, you can hang shelves using adhesive strips instead. It’s best to use light, hollow shelves for this purpose. But, these shelves have their limitations: they can only handle very light loads (usually 1.4kg or less). Shelf hanging typically requires drilling, to secure the items on the shelf as well as prevent the rack from falling. Consider putting up free-standing shelves instead, if you aren’t allowed to drill.
For a custom piece that fits your home correctly, choose a cut of wood yourself. Then, get mounting brackets, a power drill, drill bit, stud finder, carpenter’s triangle, and level. Choose a spot for the shelf, mark the holes and drill, install the brackets, then attach the wood. Sounds challenging? You can get a Tasker to help you out with shelf assembly, instead.
It’s easy: use a level when you do your shelf hanging job. This nifty little tool makes sure your shelf won’t be tilted when you mount it. As long as you use the level properly and mark the right positions on your wall, you can get your shelf to hang straight. If you need help putting up shelves in your home, you can book a Tasker for shelf hanging.
Putting a heavy shelf up on plasterboard is just like any other shelf mounting job, except that you’ll need a special kind of anchor. Handymen typically choose toggle bolts for projects like these, since they spread the weight of the shelf evenly throughout the wall. It’s also important to note that plaster walls are difficult to drill through due to their structure. For safety purposes, it’s best to work with a shelf hanging expert instead of doing this task yourself.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this since there are many kinds of shelves: free-standing wooden bookcases, heavy-duty steel ones, floating shelves from your nearby hardware store, and so on. As a general rule, follow the manufacturer’s instructions when you do shelf assembly. You can get a friend or partner to help you out, or you can have a shelf assembly expert do it for you instead.

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What do shelf hanging services include?

Common shelf installation services include building wardrobe and pantry shelves and hanging wall shelving. Your professional will ensure your shelf has the right fittings, angles, and is structurally sound. Popular shelf installation tasks include:

Install a floating shelf

A floating shelf is attached to a wall with no visible means of support, and are popular for their modern, minimalistic look. To begin installing your floating shelf, your handyman will assess the space and use a stud finder to mark the most secure spot for the brackets. They’ll use an electric drill to make a hole and secure the brackets, using a level to ensure everything lines up perfectly. Once the brackets are installed, they’ll measure the space between them and drill into the shelving to fit these exact measurements. Then they’ll slide the shelving into the brackets.

Install a hanging shelf

Your hanging shelf installer will make sure the best type of nail is used for your wall material and the best position to install your shelf. They will use a level if you’re installing more than one hanging shelf to ensure they’re mounted evenly. Your installer will advise how much weight the shelf will be able to bear and answer any questions you may have.

Install a wardrobe or pantry shelf

Your shelving installer will advise on the best kind of shelving to suit your space - fixed, adjustable, corner, floating, or pull out. They will then measure the space. If you’re hiring them to make the shelving too, they’ll let you know how long it will take them to build your custom shelving. Once the shelves are ready, they’ll use their tools to expertly screw your new shelves into place. If you opted for sliding or rotating shelves, they’ll ensure the shelves pull out smoothly.

Install a garage shelf

Getting your garage or workshop organised with shelving can help with storage and productivity. Your handyman will advise what type of shelving will best suit your space and align this with your weight-bearing requirements. With overhead shelving, your installer will attach the brackets to the ceiling where the joists are located -  this is the strongest point in your ceiling. 

Your handyman will properly measure the space for your overhead shelving and make sure it will not interfere with your garage door, lighting, and work area. They will then install your shelving, with the longest part going across the joists so that your new shelves will have the most support possible and not overburden the joists.

Recent Shelf Hanging tasks

Install shelving in existing built in wardrobe

$300

Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Build simple shelves in existing built in wardrobe. Will pay for materials.

Hang shelves

$100

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Hang two shelves on plasterboard wall.

Mount new tv onto the wall, build and mount shelf

$200

Cranebrook, New South Wales

20th Dec 2025

Build new floating shelf , mount the shelf onto the wall as well as the new tv. I already have the brackets and shelf ready to go.

Build & Install Shelves in Walk-In Wardrobe

$100

Nunawading VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone experienced to build and install shelves in my walk-in wardrobe. The job involves measuring, supplying materials, and installing shelves to suit the space. Details: • Walk-in wardrobe • Shelving required (clothes / shoes / storage) • Must have own tools • Experience with cabinetry or shelving preferred Please quote your price and availability. I have attached photos for reference if needed. Thanks!

Install shelves

$135

Carlton VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Hello! Need some help installing a few shelves into our apartment. All materials supplied. 4 x long plywood shelves on brackets into plaster 3 x IKEA Pershult Shelves into plaster 2 x IKEA Granhult Shelves into plaster Thank you!

Cut to size and install shelf in kitchen cabinet

$50

Seddon VIC, Australia

18th Dec 2025

We have a shelf that needs to be cut to size and secured between two timber side walls of a kitchen cabinet. We also need a hole cut to let a power cord through for our microwave.

Kitchen shelf installation

$150

North Narrabeen NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Looking for a handy man to please install kitchen shelves that are already cut to size into jiprock wall. Also fixing a broken shelve in wardrobe.

Install Roller blinds/Hang shelf/Fix IKEA Door

$200

Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Hi there, I am posting this on behalf of my manager, who is looking for someone to complete the following tasks this Saturday at a property in Balmain: • Hang three roller blinds • Install one shelf • Repair an IKEA cabinet door that has come off its hinges Please let me know your availability. Thanks.

Great job - thanks for getting these tasks done!

Mount shelves

$350

Redfern NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Install Kave Home Sitra modular 6 shelf unit. Assembly details available on link. https://kavehome.com/en/en/p/sitra-modular-shelf-6-solid-oak-wood-shelves-in-a-natural-finish-90-cm-fsc-mix-credit?main_material=kavehome%3AMTK0459

Fox wardrobe and hang shelving

$300

Braeside VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Looking for someone to add a new backing to this wardrobe supply and install in cost and put it up in the room next door As well as put up four new floating shelves and four of these little hanging things into our wall

Lovely, very easy to deal with!

Hang shelves

$100

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Would love to have my shelves installed. I am looking for someone who can hang these precisely, preferably with a laser level. Please see photos - shelves are the ones pictured

Absolutely perfect job. I would recommend to anyone. Will be booking again.

Help to Assemble bed, hang shelves/pictures

$150

Footscray VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

I had a Charlesbourg queen bed delivered and I need help assembling it - specifically power drilling the slats and corners of the bed. I also need 4-6 mini plastic floating shelves fixed in (power drill), 1 screw removed and 2 pictures hung.

Fantastic service - assembled my bed in no time. Plus really skilled at hang pictures and shelves and getting them level. I absolutely recommend Sam.

Install shelve racks into brick wall

$50

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

21st Nov 2025

Need someone with power tools (hammer drill) to come and drill me some holes into bricks Need 3 racks installed (18 holes) I've done one with my crappy cordless hammer drill.

Punctual and got the job done nice and easy

Plaster patch up + install 6 small wall mount shelves

$200

Seddon VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

I need a small hole in a wall, filled & patched & painted. Then 6 small wall mounted shelves installed (kids book shelves) All shelving is provided ready to screw in & mount on the wall will need levelling & equipment to do this.

Richard was really helpful & did a great job with attention to detail. Highly recommend

Install shelves (drilling required)

$50

Belmont VIC 3216, Australia

16th Nov 2025

I need someone to drill and install 5 floating shelves in my bedroom. The shelves are already here, I just need help mounting them securely on the wall. Wall is standard plasterboard. Please bring your own drill and screws/anchors if needed.

Danny is a very good professional!

Fix wall and re-hang shelf

$50

Paddington NSW, Australia

16th Nov 2025

We have a bookshelf that has been pulled off our gyprock wall. Looking for someone to patch the wall and rehang the shelf. Want to ensure it is secure - the screw doesn’t line up to the studs.

Really nice guy, was very diligent and did an excellent job.

Assemble furniture and mount shelving units to wall

$350

Kearnys Spring QLD, Australia

15th Nov 2025

We need help assembling 2 ikea besta units and wall mounting them. Also we have to assemble a chest of drawers too.

Worked hard to finish same day -thank you

Install shelves in 2 x cupboards

$400

Wentworth Point NSW, Australia

6th Nov 2025

We have 2 large cupboards with no shelving. We would like at least 5 shelves installed in each cupboard. I am happy to purchase materials but would need a list from tasker as to what is needed.

Syed did an excellent job with installing our shelves and is friendly & punctual.

Install Shelves

$200

Matraville NSW, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

install 6 x IKEA shelves.

Thanks for your help!

Handyman to hang shelf and fit door handles

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We need someone to hang a floating shelf where there is no joists to fix it to and we also need to fit door handles to a cupboard

Great work, tidy and on time.