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Very professional, did everything he said he would do and more. Excellent workmanship comes highly recommended

Manufacture and install shelves

$240

Very helpful and offered good tips

Install shelf and hide tv wire

$10

Very professional, friendly and thorough!!! Would absolutely use again.

Shelf installation today

$85

Will definitely refer for others. They did a very good job. Friendly, helpful, can do anything attitude.

Assemble dining with four chairs & wallmount shelf

$80

Prompt, communicated well and did a great job!!

Hang shelving into Garage masonry wall

$100

Reliable, on time, great work

Mount shelving steel wall strips to brick wall

$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

Install shelves onto an indoor brick wall

$100

Drumcondra VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2024

I'm looking for someone to help me install 4 shelves into an indoor brick wall. The shelves are MOSSLANDA picture ledge 115cm from IKEA which do not come with any hardware.

Floating shelf installtion and fix

$80

Wentworth Point NSW, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Installation of 6-10 floating shelves in an apartment and fixing one set that is broken/not fixed correctly to the wall

Two floating shelf install

$50

Aintree VIC 3336, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Two floating shelf installation. 15 to 20 min job for experienced person

Hang shelf on a plaster wall

$50

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

18th Apr 2024

Hang ikea shelf on a plaster wall

Mount shelves and bolt safe to wall

$80

Freshwater NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2024

Looking for someone to mount 3 shelves (to a mix of brick wall and gyprock) very securely as heavy items will be on the shelves, and to bolt 1 safe to a wall. Bring your own tools including drills, stud finder, level, etc as needed. See photos for types of shelves.

Install shelves and wall art in the study room

$100

Nollamara WA, Australia

17th Apr 2024

2 floating shelves have to be moved to another side of wall. The wall art needs to be moved as well. Drilling skills needed.

Efficient and punctual

Install shelves in different room of the house

$1,200

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2024

I would like shelves installed in my study, garage, pantry, laundry and linen cupboard.

Bolt down outdoor furniture, install shelves and Dispensers, painting

$500

Belmont WA, Australia

15th Apr 2024

We need outdoor picnic tables x3 bolted down to pavers, 5x soap and paper towel dispensers installed, 2 - 4 shelves installed (tbd), paint exterior windows/door frame

Install shelf, fix cabinet to wall (drywall/steel frame apartment)

$100

North Adelaide SA, Australia

9th Apr 2024

• install 2 x shelves (1 has wall brackets, 1 is a picture ledge with no brackets) • fix small cabinet to wall for stability 2 ikea shelves to be installed, plus a small shoe cabinet thing that is very shallow so definitely needs to be screwed into the wall for stability. We live in a newish apartment building on Melbourne Street, North Adelaide - I believe the walls are steel frame and drywall. At least one of the shelves will ideally need to be screwed into the steel frame. Please bring a stud finder or know how to find them. Please bring screws and screwdriver for drywall & metal frame as they do not come with ikea items. Please note there will be some measuring, I want things to be in the right place, centred, level etc. I’m not sure what this costs so please ignore the price listed.

Owen was very helpful installing our shelves with high quality and care

Install shelving in a shower

$100

Brisbane City QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2024

I have 5 shelves I need to be installed on tiles in 2 bathrooms in an apartment building in Brisbane CBD.

Brenton was great. Good workmanship.

Install shelves on walls

$50

Carlton South VIC, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

I need 13 floating shelves drilled and hung on different walls. A coat rack too. Pictures are attached. I have a drill but only one drill attachment. Located 555 Swanston st, Carlton in an apartment.

Hamza was amazing and efficient and very flexible on time and communication, highly recommended and at a good cost!

Hang shelves on wall in cupboard and clothes rail in wardrobe

$100

Helensvale QLD, Australia

21st Mar 2024

Hang shelves on wall in cupboard and attach new rail to bedroom wardrobe. Hoping for Sunday 24th march in the afternoon after 3pm or Monday 25th march

Great communication and quality work. Thanks Phil

Install shelves into 4 empty cupboards

$200

Trevallyn TAS, Australia

11th Mar 2024

We have an inbuilt office that has 2 tall cupboards and 2 corner cupboards that are currently empty. We need some shelving installed inside them.

Mohoppu was quick and efficient. Very decent to deal with. Thank you

Electrician - Install shelley 1pm and shelley dimmer smart wifi switch

$160

Tarneit VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2024

I have two shelley smart relays which need to be installed behind existing switch mech's. One of the relays is a shelly 1pm and the other is a shelley dimmer. One of the switches is a two way switch, the other I think is a multi switch. Require certificate of electrical safety when work completed.

Very happy with the work Mathew performed. If you are looking for a local electrician he is perfect for the job. Highly recommend! Thank you

Take off roller blind, hang curtain rod, awning and shelf hanging

$300

Mount Colah NSW 2079, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Detach current roller blind and hang curtain rod and curtains. Hang awning above cot Hand shelf above changing table - Due date: Before Friday, 15 December 2023

Perfect job. Quick and efficient!

Install shelving, mount tv on wall & fix fan/light switch

$400

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Install shelving on wall - think it is a brick wall, not sure what is running through it (pipes/electrical). Shelving is a 1950s shelving system. Has 4 brackets which need to be mounted to wall. With 5 screws - I don’t have screws or wall plugs etc. you will need to provide these. TV 75” to be mounted to wall have bracket to mount. Fan switch does not work think wired wrong - light and fan don’t work independently of each other. Happy to answer any questions you might have.

Was on time, super friendly and did a great job also helped out on another task which was not part of the job. Highly recommended

Install Shelf’s

$80

Essendon VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

I have 2 shelf’s from IKEA I need installing on the wall. Measurements 110 x 26cm.

Great friendly reliable service, attention to detail and care taken. Highly recommended!

Install shelves

$150

Balmoral QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2024

2-3 extra shelves needed in this utility cupboard to make the space more functional and practical

Reliable helpful quick

IKEA bookshelf installation

$80

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2024

I have a bigger IKEA bookshelf (BILLY x 4) and a smaller IKEA bookshelf (HEMNES x 1) that need to be installed. The big one requires assembling and mounting to the wall, while I have already assembled the small bookshelf and it just needs to be secured to the wall with wall anchors. The main reason I am seeking a tasker is that I lack confidence in securely mounting furniture to the wall, especially dealing with professional issues such as avoiding electrical wiring inside the walls. Therefore, particularly in this regard, I hope you have professional experience. Thanks.

Maz is very professional, and his fundamental skills are excellent! I actually had some uncertainty about the installation location in the middle of the process, and even discussed it with my wife for half an hour. However, Maz remained very patient and made it a first priority to ensure the 'quality'. I am very grateful! Maz may have just started his business, so I feel everyone should give him more opportunities - good luck!

Install shelves into brick wall

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2024

Remove one shelf and drill into brick wall 3 more shelves. Shelves and screws supplied.

Chi arrived on time, he understood what I needed done, did the job in the time frame required and he made minimal mess. Very happy.