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Needed to get a floating shelf installed. Richard was very efficient and DiDi a perfect job!

Floating shelf installation

$80

Prompt. Good communication, worked well with my direction. Cleaned as he went. Good skilled tradesmen, well done!!!

Install shelves and beams for cats to walk on

$250

Great service fee rom a professional and friendly couple Highly recommended !!

Wall mount shelves and a mirror

$175

Dean built a custom solution for my requirements and went the extra mile to make sure that it all fit into the tricky space we had. Super friendly, great communication and a pleasure to deal with. Would recommend!

Outdoor shelf install

$100

Very professional, communicates well and somebody who knows what they are doing. Highly recommended!

Reinstate curtain rod, install shelf & fix exhaust

$50

Amazing job! We will definitely get Konstantina back for future jobs

Fix door hinge, install shelving, attach bookcase

$80

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Why hire a shelf hanging handyman through Airtasker?

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

Shelf installation, fix cabinet door, put up prints

$200

Somerton Park SA, Australia

16th Aug 2025

I have some IKEA shelves that need to be put on the wall, an IKEA cabinet that needs a door put on (it’s fine - it just came off) and a few prints to be put up.

Install shelving

$100

Byron Bay NSW, Australia

16th Aug 2025

6 x Black IKEA shelves to be installed

Supply and install shelving in our garage

$650

Marrickville NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2025

We’re looking for someone to build and install shelving in our warehouse-converted office (garage area). We’d like the shelving to be similar in style and size to what we already have on the opposite wall (see attached photo for reference - please excuse the clutter!). Approx dimensions: Height: 200cm Length: 200cm Depth: 50cm (We recommend confirming these measurements in person.) Requirements: You’ll need to supply all materials Shelving must be strong, stable, and secure — it should not pose any safety risks (anchoring if needed is fine) We can assist with access and parking as needed

70cm Floating shelf installation

$50

St Kilda East, Victoria

14th Aug 2025

70/80cm plank of wood to be installed as a floating shelf in the kitchen. Have spare brackets if needed. Wall sounds hollow. Can pay you extra for different nails if needed.

Supply and install shelving in our garage

$500

Marrickville, New South Wales

13th Aug 2025

We’re looking for someone to install shelving in our warehouse-converted office (garage area). We’d like the shelving to be similar in style and size to what we already have on the opposite wall (see attached photo for reference - please excuse the clutter!). Approx dimensions: Height: 190cm Length: 200cm Depth: 100cm (We recommend confirming these measurements in person.) Requirements: You’ll need to supply all materials Shelving must be strong, stable, and secure — it should not pose any safety risks (anchoring if needed is fine) We can assist with access and parking as needed

Install shelves in kitchen cabinet

$100

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Hi I need someone can assist me with install 3-4 shelves in kitchen cabinet for organising kitchen spaces. photos was in white colour but the actual cabinet is in black colour. The second photo is what it beed ti be done. I don't have shelves have to install new one in black colour.

Handyman tasks! 2 x mirror, 1 x bar shelf installed to concrete walls

$300

Lutwyche QLD 4030, Australia

12th Aug 2025

I need a few tasks done around my townhouse that I can’t do myself! - I need a 140cm long bar shelf attached to a besser block wall - I need the large squiggle mirror moved up higher (it’s just hanging on a previously installed hook) - I need this oblong mirror liquid nailed/installed on the bathroom tiles pictured. - I need the back gate lock re-screwed as the current screws are coming out

Handyman - Hang pictures, Patch drill holes & Install Shelf

$220

Wellard, Western Australia

11th Aug 2025

Need the following: - 13 to 15 holes drilled into wall to hang pictures (screws & hooks) - Putty patch for several drill holes - toilet ceiling and bedroom wall - Install 120Lx30Wx2.5D shelf in laundry, solid wood - need correct supportive brackets - Clean up any mess from your work

Thanks for a job well done Sam.

Hang shelves on wall

$50

Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Hang 2 small shelves on the lounge room wall, and 1 small shelve in the bedroom

Artwork, Hooks & Shelf Hanging, Bed Assembly

$450

Clareville NSW, Australia

5th Aug 2025

Assembly of a queen bed, hanging of 3 wall hooks, hanging of approx. 5 artworks, mounting of 1 larger floating shelf & mounting 12 small invisible shelves.

Super happy with Stans work! Efficient, had an eye for detail and did a fantastic job

Install Shelves and Racks

$120

Hawthorn East, Victoria

3rd Aug 2025

Hi All, I need someone to install two drying racks and up to 6 shelves in my European Laundry area. I have a power drill and a ladder you can use. But you will need to bring your own level

Andy was super punctual, professional and had great advice for where to put my shelves. Highly recommended

Install Shelly 1 and Mppt to BFT deimos security gate

$50

Regents Park QLD 4118, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for a qualified person to help install and wire the following to my existing solar-powered front gate: What needs installing: ✅ Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 (for solar charge control + battery monitoring) ✅ Shelly 1 (for Wi-Fi-based gate automation via Home Assistant) What’s already on-site: Solar panel Battery and gate motor (BFT Deimos A600 with Eco Sol board) Victron and Shelly 1 are on hand Cabling and access are available (however due to me attempting and it not working may need your own cabling) Goals: Monitor solar battery charge remotely via Wi-Fi Automate gate opening/closing through Home Assistant or phone Ensure safe and weatherproof installation What you need: Experience with 12V solar systems, low-voltage wiring, and/or smart home automation Confidence working with basic DC wiring Optional: familiarity with Home Assistant or Victron/Shelly setup Please quote including your call-out fee or any extra if you supply minor parts like terminals or conduit. Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks

Very informative and helpful.

Install shelves and ceiling hooks

$100

Mosman NSW, Australia

30th Jul 2025

Install four small shelves and add three hooks to ceiling to hang hot air balloons as shown

Tim did a great job and is a lovely guy! Highly recommend

Install shelving in my house.

$200

Footscray VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2025

Install 2.8 metres of Ikea Boaxel railing into wall - horizontal guide rail and 5 vertical rails. (drill holes, plug and screw on railing) Airtasker to bring own hammer drill or driver, preferably would supply all plugs and screws.

Sil was great. Punctual, quick on the job and completed the task perfectly. Left the place nice and clean and was lovely and personable.

Remount shelf so it will take the weight of a modern dryer.

$250

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

13th Jul 2025

I want to put a dryer on the shelf in my laundry cupboard. There is a shelf there, but I am not convinced it will take the 55Kg weight of a heat pump dryer. There is a solid MDF board to fix it to. This is necessary because the taps and power are on the back wall just above the washing machine.

Good communication, good work.

Install shelves in cupboard

$100

Manly NSW, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Two three shelves to be installed in cupboard. The cupboard is 57.2cm depth, 22cm wide. The height between the shelves is 33cm. So I realistically think I only need three shelves put in.

Amazing service - would highly recommend!

Hang shelves and art work on the wall

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

11th Jul 2025

I would like to hang the shelf and an art work on the wall. It is a double brick or concrete wall. Hard drill it in. Need to drill five holes.

He turned up on time, worked efficiently and good at communication. I will have him again for help.

Handyman to install shelving system

$800

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

16th Jun 2025

Need a handy man to collect storage system from bunnings and install them against brick wall. Three in total see photos.

Fast efficient perfect job highly recommend using Andrew

Fix plasterboard and install shelf

$250

Kensington NSW, Australia

15th Jun 2025

Need help patching holes + installing a floating shelf and soundbar Looking for someone to help with two small jobs: 1. Laundry cupboard – patch some wall holes and install a floating shelf (approx 110cm). If you can also buy a shelf for me I can pay for the cost of material and a bit extra for getting it 2. Living room – patch holes under the TV and refit a soundbar. Would be great if you can supply wall plugs/screws that are best. I can provide the shelves or grab whatever you suggest. Flexible with timing — Wednesday or Friday this week is ideal! Cheers.

Great work, went above and beyond! Highly recommended

DIY odd jobs - fix wall and install shelves

$250

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

7th Jun 2025

I am moving out of my flat in Bondi and need some help with making good the wall where shelves were hung (fill holes and paint wall). I have paint. There may be some other odd jobs that come up while I’m in the process of packing. Looking for someone to do this on Thursday 12th June - afternoon. Estimate this is a 1.5hr job. I would also like help to install the shelves at new house in Balmain on Friday 13th June - afternoon. I have all the screws and parts. Estimate this is a 2hr job. Pictured shelves and the wall with shelves removed that needs fixing.

Diego was excellent. Very diligent, precise, and hard working. Highly recommend!