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Asheel was great!! Did an amazing job setting up my IKEA cabinet and installing floating shelves! Efficient and easy to work with!

Ikea assembly and floating shelf installation

$80

Great communication. Turned up on time, finished the job neatly and quickly. Thank you!

Install shelf on masonry wall

$40

Matt was great! Friendly and excellent job. Thankyou

Shelf installation onto brick wall using brackets

$50

Great communication and workmanship. Would recommend.

1. Hang paintings in bedroom, hang shelf in lounge, hang towel hook

$100

Great communication and great work! Really nice as well - would highly recommend.

Buy and Install Shelves

$500

Very happy with the job would definitely use Christian again

Need a shelf installed on a tiled wall in a shower

$80

What's the average cost of a shelf hanging contractor

$120 - $269

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$120

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$175

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$269

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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.

Put up a task by filling out the details of the job, such as the kind of walls you have, when you need the job done, and your budget. Then, we’ll connect you with nearby available Taskers. Within minutes, they will send in their quotes. You can also view the Taskers’ customer ratings. This makes it easier to find a handyman who fits your needs and budget.

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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

Picture + Floating shelf installation

$120

Redland Bay, Queensland

30th Nov 2025

Need a heavy picture hung in bedroom and some floating shelves as well.

Build and install shelves in laundry and change bifold laundry doors.

$1,200

Gordon Park QLD, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Adapt bifold laundry doors already fitted to fold back into laundry cavity. Install floating shelves two rows 3 per side (colour white). Bench top over washing machine (colour white). Fill holes in wall sand and paint walls and ceiling in laundry along with door frame. (White)

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 shelves in two inbuilt cupboards

$50

Rockdale NSW, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Install shelving laminate white in two inbuilt cupboards on one side 1200x 350 , 3m x450 See photos

Build and install shelf in pantry cupboard

$250

Alexandria NSW, Australia

27th Nov 2025

I need an MDF shelf cut and installed in a pantry cupboard. None of the walls are square but the largest dimensions are approx 1160 (back) x 710 (left side). The shelf will need to remain removable. Complicating factors are a pocket door behind the back wall (clearance ~30mm) and a service conduit/cavity behind the gas meter on the right side wall.

Install shelves in my kitchen on a brick wall.

$180

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

26th Nov 2025

I have these Ikea Lack shelves that I want to install on my kitchen wall. However the wall is brick so they can’t be installed as per instructions. I’m hoping someone can install them with different brackets and screws?

Install shelf

$500

Biggera Waters QLD 4216, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Install a floating shelf above coffee machine approx 5m wide, there is metal window frames you can connect to and a wooden box you can run a support to if needed

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

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.

Hang shelves, drill wall

$70

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Needs 2 small shelves installed on a brick wall. The first holes were drilled fine. The second holes seem to be hitting a metal plate. I want to make sure I'm not hitting wiring or a pipe. This is a brick wall, i need someone confident in detecting studs and electrical cables begore drilling. Total of 2 light weight shelves- I will provide screws and expanders, I have a drill but unsure if I have all the right drill bits. A plus if you have your own tools

Great job drilling through bricks and hanging shelves. Thanks

Install shelves

$100

Rockdale NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2025

I have 2x shelves that fell off my wall - need them put back in. Open to suggestions on how to mount them back up as there are still holes in the wall, and I still have the shelves, but they may need new holes or to be filled in to make them fit in again. Happy to do a Facetime to show more detail if needed for what approach is best!

Kee was great - 10/10 would recommend and will book again for any handy work

Install shelf into concrete wall.

$120

Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

17th Oct 2025

I need a rail installed to hold shelves. 4 holes drilled into the concrete block wall. Must have own tools.

Went above and beyond. Job posting to completion less than 2h.

Shelf install

$150

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

15th Oct 2025

We have 3 floating book shelves that require to be installed into our terrace wall. A masonry drill is required

Fast response time, efficient service and great work! Thanks, would recommend