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Recent Carpentry reviews in South Adelaide

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Carpenter or someone with experience to Build bed and frame in my van

$5

Absolutely top class work. Definitely is the best I have had to date.

Office desk and filing cabinet installation

$200

On time and reasonable guy

Timber wall frame

$300

Got the job done well!

Stainless steel spotweld 12cm on letterbox

$30

Brad and his side kick were professional and did a awesome job. They were punctual and the tasks was completed to a very good standard. We are very happy 😊

Install a Kaboodle Kitchen( the cabinets have been assembled)

$3,000

Excellent service Great communication Complete the job in great time

Replace T joiners on trampoline

$200

What's the average cost of a carpenter in South Adelaide

$130 - $500

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$130

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$250

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$500

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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 South Adelaide

Replace 2 x Wooden Piece On Balcony

$575

Aberfoyle Park SA 5159, Australia

19th Aug 2026

Need to replace 2 x old timber that birds have chipped away at (approx 1.5m to 2m and the other 4m) Timber will be pre painted, you will just need to cut to size and replace the old one for the new one.

Repair ceiling stain source in outside pergola

$300

Glenelg North SA, Australia

18th Aug 2026

The ceiling in outdoor pergola x2 is showing significant leak type stains. Want to fix root cause of the problem. Not sure if it's gutters or ventilation. Both roofs have spinning air vent.

Carpenter needed – wall framing

$110

Glengowrie SA 5044, Australia

16th Aug 2026

I’m looking for an experienced carpenter/builder to help with a shed/house renovation project. Scope of work includes: New wall construction: - Build internal timber-framed walls (bedroom, bathroom layout) - Basic external wall framing (simple finish – budget build) Simple, budget-focused design - Plans available and can be shared IMPORTANT: - Not a full build – I will organise plumbing, electrical, kitchen, and finishes separately - Looking for someone cost-effective and practical - Open to staging work (demo first, then framing) Please include: - Your experience with similar work - Rough quote or day rate - Availability ✅ Doors: - Create door openings - Install basic internal doors Project details: - Approx 60–70 m² area

Fixing cabinets to roof and walls above fridge

$200

Flagstaff Hill SA 5159, Australia

5th Aug 2026

We have 2 double door carcasses that need fixing to the ceiling and walls above our fridge. They need to sit inside the alcove flush to celing and walls. Attached to rafters in roof and studs on walls

Build or change the cabinet above fridge and remove skirting board

$600

South Brighton SA 5048, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

In order to fit my fridge into the space, need some help to: - Remove skirting board on the sides of fridge cavity. ( fridge is 880mm, fridge cavity including skirting board is 900mm) - Either build a small cabinet on top of fridge OR shorten the existing one OR move the cabinet higher. The existing cabinet has been removed but can be reused. The existing cabinet is only a few centimeters long. We were told the hinge mount could be tricky to remove since it is stick to the cavity right now( see photo) - paint the cavity if needed and move the fridge in. Please quote for labour only. Ideas welcome!

Tony helped us changed the height and depth of our fridge hole and build the ikea cabinet. Amazing job he has done.

Alfresco cabinet, drawers

$1,000

Morphettville SA 5043, Australia

29th Jul 2026

We want drawers, cooktop, grill and fridge added to our alfresco

Timber Floating Shelf Coat Rack

$100

Colonel Light Gardens SA 5041, Australia

26th Jul 2026

Build a hallway organiser for our entryway like the photo provided. 2.08m length, warm timber like Blackbutt or oak. Please supply the timber including varnishing / oiling it and curve one edge like the photo. Alternatively this link has a beautiful one too! https://alandimo.com.au/journal/diy-timber-floating-shelf-coat-rack

Timber replacement

$10

Aberfoyle Park SA 5159, Australia

26th Jul 2026

Repair rotten timber under window and secure loose vertical board. Bottom timber is damaged and needs partial replacement( probably 3-5 timber). Also need to fix and secure the loose panel. Quote…. Location: Aberfoyle Park

Cutting cabinet to fit the dryer in the laundry area

$100

SA 5159, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Need to cut cabinet to make space for the dryer in the laundry area

Cabinet shelf modification

$230

Willunga South SA 5172, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Hey guys I need this cabinet shelf modified. Its too close and snug with the washing machine in and it vibrates the whole house. Its a simple vanity shelf and cypress post that needs to be cut back 100mm Work required. - remove cypress post, its screwed in with 50mm timber screws - remove shelf and cut back 100mm or remove shelf take out side and cut back 100mm - there are 90x45 pine framing holding the shelf off the floor which need to be cut back 100mm also. - reinstall cypress post using backets already there - re install shelf The purpose of this is to add 50mm gap either side of the washing machine. Payment breakdown is for 2 hrs labor 75 x 2 - $150 Petrol $50 Other materials contingencies $30 Total 230 Thankyou

Help to build up cabinet with drawer and cabinet door

$100

Old Reynella SA 5161, Australia

6th Jul 2026

We bought product from China. Half way done, need to help with finishing product by installing drawers and cabinet door.

Very Happy with service

Skirting boards, carpentry

$400

Glengowrie SA 5044, Australia

30th Jun 2026

2 walls to be re skirted as well as if the backing needs doing also

Fencing , carpentry maintenance

$1,000

Aldinga Beach SA 5173, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Studwall with door internal Fencing

Make my fridge cavity in built in cabinets larger by increasing height

$250

Torrens Park SA 5062, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Current fridge cavity is in built in wood facing cabinets and I need the height increased by removing a book shelf and moving it up a few centimetres to take a higher fridgefreezer

Kitchen Cabinet repair

$250

O'Sullivan Beach SA 5166, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Kitchen cabinet bracket broken and needs repair

Work was great and communication also.

Replacement to wood in pergola area

$5,000

Glenelg North SA 5045, Australia

17th Jun 2026

Water damaged poles and beams need replacing

Carpenter needed - create bay window seating with storage

$10

Cumberland Park SA, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I have a bay window. I’d love to get a quote to build a seat , half hexagon, or straight, around or across the edge of it. It would have storage accessible from the front or the top. I’m actually thinking more like this shape now: https://littleterracedhouse.com/2022/05/20/how-to-build-a-bay-window-seat-with-storage/ But with storage I would after put some mouldings on it and I guess I’d need custom seating cussians for the base. But I’d love the seat in a nice light timber. And I’d paint the base

Cut and install ikea bench top onto cabinetry and put on kickboards

$200

Bellevue Heights SA, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Install a ikea bench top onto cabinetry will need to be cut down to size also cut down an end panel and reattach and install kick board

Finish some kitchen cabinetry around my dishwasher and sink cupboards

$500

Belair SA, Australia

5th Jun 2026

I have some Ikea cabinets and a benchtop already in place. Our dishwasher didn't fit into the Ikea cabinet shell. I would like a shell built around the dishwasher that also includes the sink and bin cabinets. See attached photos of the construction process.

Deck Stain and Painting

$600

South Brighton SA 5048, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Looking for a reliable handyman for a few small jobs around the house.Tasks include:
• Minor internal painting (touch-ups / small areas)
• Building an Easy Shed, including basic ground preparation
• Cleaning and staining an existing deckAll materials can be supplied if needed. Ideally after someone experienced, tidy, and able to complete the work over one or more days. Happy to discuss timing and costs.

Great communication , great work . Really appreciate the work

Recent Joiner tasks in South Adelaide

Cabinet maker for joinery alteration

$500

Ascot Park, South Australia

12th Dec 2025

I am looking for someone to remove my island bench. I have attached a photo of where I would like this cut off.

Trampoline fixing with joiners

$80

Glenelg North SA, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Small Vuly Ultra 2 tramp. Need 2 x Joiners put on due to damage in recent storm that flipped the trampoline.

Kitchen cabinet joinery

$500

Old Reynella SA 5161, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Installing a single cabinet (small size).

Measure kitchen & laundry doors, panel and draws for new joinery.

$50

Glenelg SA, Australia

27th Nov 2023

I need a professional cabinet market whom understands how to measure kitchen/laundry doors, hinges, draws, kicker and panels properly, as I need to place a custom order. All that needs to be measured is in the photos. Thanks - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Install joinery for 3 houses

$4,000

Warradale SA, Australia

4th Oct 2023

Hi I’m a builder. I’ve imported pre assembled joinery from oppein for 3 houses. I need - kitchen and island - bbq - linen cupboard - 1x WIR and 2 sliding door robes - 2 vanities - all stone benchtops put on. Everything is pre cut and ready to be installed. I can send full plans via email. Times the above my 3 houses - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 3 November 2023

Carpenter / joiner needed to create 2 x faux beam boxes

$900

Seacliff Park SA, Australia

16th Jun 2023

Create 2 x wooden beam boxes to cover existing steel beams to create a natural wood look finish. Approx 4.8m each Included need to be fitted to existing beams (probably using noggins) and finished / stained as appropriate Something like this video but covering existing steel beams https://youtu.be/U-x2cPnWKf8 https://youtu.be/tiCOAMxMIpE Wood character / grain is important You supply wood and fit then beams - Due date: Flexible

Replace T joiners on trampoline

$200

Hackham SA, Australia

3rd Nov 2022

4 T joiners need replacing on Vuly trampoline flare size medium It may require disassembling and reassembling.

Excellent service Great communication Complete the job in great time