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Timber repaired panel

$300

*HIGHLY RECOMMEND* Ghazi is an excellent painter and did a fantastic job in our kitchen. He is meticulous and very hard working, and a very nice man to have around the house. Very respectful and courteous.

Paint Kitchen Cabinets

$1,200

Nic was easy to communicate with and did a fantastic job. Super reliable and skilled!

Wood cut to size

$40

So impressed with his repair!

Stained glass panel repair. Quite a small hole

$800

Excellent worker, friendly and on time!

Cabinet-maker to supply and install new runners to kitchen drawers

$250

On time and the jobs were completed promptly! Very helpful.

Fix wooden blinds and toilet seat

$120

What's the average cost of a carpenter in Melbourne

$130 - $500

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Recent Joiner reviews in Melbourne

James is a superstar. He has a great skills with the tools and did a neat job. Very approachable and reliable. Keep up the good work Jim!

Joinery Installation + Minor Renovation Tasks

$800

thanks Ryan, quick and easy

Cupboard hinge repair and joinery glue

$80

Thanks for the prompt attendance today.

Drill holes in joinery and steel cabinet

$100

Bryce is a very hard working individual and capable of working autonomously without assistance. Awesome guy. Knows his stuff. Would definitely recommend him.

Install joinery

$250

James was great in communicating when he could come and completed the task to a high level of quality and detail. Will be sure to keep using in the future.

Put together flat pack joinery units

$800

Very knowledgeable and professional. Great job!

Kitchen cupboard (joinery) and light strip repair

$200

What's the average cost of a joiner in Melbourne

$110 - $550

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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 Melbourne

Ikea cabinet installers in Melbourne

$300

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Install Besta cabinets onto wall (floating)

Cabinet maker/carpenter

$250

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Kitchen Island Timber Slat Modification (Cabinet Maker/Carpenter) Hi, I’m looking for an experienced cabinet maker or carpenter to modify the decorative timber slatted surround on my kitchen island. The current curved front projects too far, preventing chairs from tucking underneath comfortably and reducing legroom. It also makes it more difficult to clean inside the open shelf. I’d like the decorative slatted surround to be modified so the front is flat or has a much gentler curve, while keeping the stone benchtop and existing internal support structure unchanged. If possible, I’d like to reuse the existing timber from any slats or curved rail that are removed so the finished result matches the existing timber as closely as possible.

Wooden shelves removed; MDF bulkhead installed above upper cupboards

$850

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

21st Jul 2026

I need an experienced handyman/carpenter. Please read the following job description before replying: built-in joinery removal, kitchen cabinet modification, construction of an MDF bulkhead/infill, and make-good of affected surfaces. Including a bit of timber replacement for the doorway frame when book shelves are removed - see photo. To be done early August or first week of August in Elwood latest. Should take 6-8 hours to complete: 1. Lounge: neatly remove wooden shelves from lounge room around fireplace (see attached photo). No need for electrical re-wiring 2. Kitchen: neatly remove wooden shelving on Kitchen splashback (see attached photo of the kitchen that needs work including a sample photo) 3. Install bulkhead above upper kitchen cupboards and you don't need to paint it and I can pay extra for MDF material (see attached photos). Length of Kitchen is approximately 3.5m (cupboards travel the whole length) 4. Remove shelf of Kitchen cabinet so I can fit my fridge (see attached photo)

Remove mirror from bathroom wall and install cabinet

$100

Ripponlea VIC 3185, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Need to remove wall glued/ attached to wall, sand down surface to mount new cabinet to the wall

Experienced kitchen installer needed – cabinets, benchtop & doors

$650

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Looking for a skilled kitchen installer for a straightforward cabinet install job. Cabinetry and benchtop are being supplied by a cabinet maker — this job is installation only. Rough kitchen design attached for reference (laid out using IKEA's planner tool, but the kitchen itself is not IKEA). Scope of works: - Build a pine plinth for the base cabinets to sit on - Install 7 assembled base cabinet carcasses, including attaching doors - Replace 7 upper cabinet doors (new doors supplied, existing upper cabinets are staying — doors only) - Fix approx. 17 new knobs to cabinet doors and drawers - Install new timber benchtop, including cutout for a top-mount sink - Fit side panels and kicker board to finish the kitchen What's needed: Experience installing kitchen cabinetry and benchtops (non-negotiable — please don't apply without this) Own tools required Must be comfortable with precise cutout work (sink cutout in timber benchtop) Materials: All cabinetry, doors, benchtop, knobs and hardware supplied. Installer needs to bring plinth timber (pine) unless otherwise arranged, and general fixings/tools.

Cut down a kitchen cabinet door

$50

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

21st Jul 2026

I have a kitchen cabinet door that needs to be cut down to a smaller size

Bruno was great- did a fantastic job for us and got us out of a bind

Cabinet doors put on and fixed so straight

$150

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

21st Jul 2026

I need three cabinet door attached and put on straight - we've attempted this but can't get them to close.

Install Wood Panels

$150

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Trim & glue three wooden panels to the wa To be completed Tues or Wed this week. Adhesive provided. Just bring tools for cutting panels to size.

Installing kitchen, laundry and powder room cabinets.

$1,500

Melbourne VIC 3058, Australia

11th Jul 2026

Definitely a job geared towards a cabinetmaker. Will need to cut out for a range hold, rail for finger pull, kick boards to be cut to size and scribed to the floor. The oven carcass will also need work with the rail.

Hoai was fantastic - always arrived when he said he was going to, cleaned up after himself and the install was seamless.

Cabinetry amendment to fit dishwasher

$400

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

11th Jul 2026

Cabinet Modification for Full-Size Dishwasher Installation Looking for a cabinet maker or handyman to modify our existing kitchen cabinetry to fit a standard full-size dishwasher after our current dishdrawer finally died. The job: * modifying the existing cabinet e.g removal of shelf underneath DishDrawer *cutting the cabinetry and kickboard as required to create the opening for a full size or skinny dishwasher (full length) * Ensuring a neat, professional finish ready for dishwasher installation. Measurements are: H: 87cm (floor to black countertop, incl kickboard) W: 59cm (internal cabinet wall to cabinet wall and width of current dishdrawer) D: 56cm (measured to back wall of adjacent sink cupboard) Kickboard H: 10cm

Damien helped to amend our existing kitchen cabinetry and fit in a fullsize dishwasher, and we’re so grateful he found our task! He is super knowledgeable, handy and has a lot of practical and commercial reno experience, so gave us incredible ideas for the kitchen. Thanks Damien for doing an amazing job (and for going the extra mile in fixing our wonky cupboard door)!

Trim wooden moulding on cabinet so it fits into alcove

$100

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

6th Jul 2026

I have a solid timber buffet cabinet that is approximately 5–10 mm too wide to fit into an alcove in my apartment. The cabinet body fits—the issue is the decorative timber moulding around the base. I’ve already started removing part of the moulding (see photos), but the timber is much harder than expected and I’d rather have someone with the right tools finish it cleanly. I’m looking for someone experienced with woodworking/cabinetry who can: * carefully trim/remove the required section of decorative moulding * keep the visible cabinet looking neat * test-fit the cabinet into the alcove * stop once it slides in cleanly The cabinet does not need to be rebuilt or repaired—only the moulding needs trimming. Please bring your own tools (oscillating multi-tool, planer, router, chisels, etc.—whatever you think is most appropriate). I’d love this completed today or tomorrow if possible. Photos attached.

Amazing help and so happy with results

URGENT - Carpentry works needed

$500

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Carpentry works required to finish off house 1. Existing skirting to be installed - 25Lm to laundry, back door section and study. 2. Existing laundry door to be fitted with new screws. Hinges existing (May need adjusting as new flooring has been installed with floor prep 3. Rectify damaged weatherboards. Ideally and if it would look nice to cut and replace damaged sections to reduce cost (6Lm of actual damage) to LHS of property and (500mm of actual damage to) 1 section to RHS of property. If the entire length of weatherboard needs to be replaced then lengths amount to 33Lm. 4. Replace damaged plinth board to LHS of property - 9.5Lm All materials to be supplied by carpenter and happy to include in your cost.

Pleasure having Brayden complete works around my house.

Remove timber wall cabinet

$80

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

24th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman/carpenter to remove a built-in timber wall cabinet from the living room. Please note the cabinet is attached to a brick wall. I am expecting some patching and painting afterwards, but I would like removal to be as neat as possible. Please remove cabinet carefully to minimise damage to the brick wall and surrounding areas.

Happy with the work Alex have done. Kept the area nice and tidy afterwards.

Cabinet work, under sink where old gas unit has been removed.

$300

Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Need cabinet work done where an old gas unit once was. Need this area covered/protected but can also be removed for future maintenance.

Great work, fast and reliable

Rotten timber removal

$100

Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

18th Jun 2026

I have small window section has timber that’s rotten. Needs to be removed replaced and painted . If you can help with this please reach out. Located in Windsor . This is the small piece on both side that needs to be removed and replaced I have attached a photo . Happy to agree on a price

Zelman did an excellent job on repairing and fixing rotten timber on my window ledge. Attention to detail and work is excellent . I definitely recommend Zelman

Remove bottom shelf of cabinet

$100

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Remove only the bottom shelf of this bathroom cabinet. Appears to be stuck on rather than attached with screws etc Would like to keep it in tact to reattach later if possible. Need to ensure the other sides are not damaged. I assume it's a chisel and hammer type job.

Very helpful and went the extra mile

Remove Existing Laundry Shelf & Install IKEA BESTÃ… Wall Cabinet

$200

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Remove Existing Laundry Shelf & Install IKEA BESTÃ… Wall Cabinet Looking for an experienced handyman or cabinet installer to remove an existing wall-mounted shelf in our laundry and install an IKEA BESTÃ… wall-mounted cabinet. Cabinet details: * IKEA BESTÃ… Wall-Mounted Cabinet * Dimensions: 1200mm W x 420mm D x 640mm H * Cabinet supplied by us Scope of works: * Remove existing wall-mounted shelf/cubby unit * Assemble IKEA cabinet * Securely mount cabinet to wall above laundry sink and washing machine * Ensure cabinet is level and professionally installed Location: Port Melbourne Photos of the existing shelf and new cabinet attached. Looking forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance!

Highly recommend Lina. He is excellent. We will be using him again! Thanks again

Quote Needed- Looking for Cabinet Maker- Build my wardrobe custom

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

I need a cabinet-maker to build 2 custom wardrobes in my apartment. I want the same design as the ikea ones but custom sizes. Happy to discuss price if needed

Thanks for your help Rajesh

Need a Painter/handyman to fix stains on the wall

$150

West Melbourne, Victoria

28th May 2026

Bathroom wall has stains on it. We need to repaint the whole wall or fix the stains. Refer the pictures.

Rohit was great, easy to communicate and did a great job. Would definitely recommend him

Sand & stain floors

$7,000

South Yarra VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

Needing a good floorer to sand and stain floors in rooms as photographed. Hope you can start on Saturday. We want to bring the floors back to natural colour of timber and stain would be clear coat matt finish. Please note this includes the steps on the stairs as well

Great job thank you

Recent Joiner tasks in Melbourne

Need a long term partner - joiner/cabinet maker for custom solutions

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Hello, I run an interior design studio in Melbourne specialising in complete home transformations, and I'm currently looking to add some new trusted trade partners to my network that I can work with on an ongoing basis. I'm particularly looking for a cabinetmaker who delivers quality workmanship, communicates well and is comfortable collaborating with an interior designer from concept through to installation. My projects range from existing home transformations and renovations to new builds, and may include TV units, wardrobes, kids bedrooms, studies, mudrooms, pantry upgrades, feature joinery and other custom storage solutions. I'd love to have a chat to better understand your process, rates, lead times and how you typically work with designers. If it seems like a good fit, I'd be keen to build a long-term working relationship.

Custom entry way joinery

$500

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Custom joinery for our entrance way, similar to the below references

Assemble Joinery counter for shop

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I have custom made counter has been made by joinery guy and delivered to my shop. Need someone to just assemble it. We have bain marie on top of it as well, so assemble will need to be careful and precise

Dismantle kitchen joinery and benchtop

$5,000

Carlton VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

We have a display home in Carlton that would need to dismantle. Looking for someone to take the joinery and stone apart to be shipped to a different location. - Kitchen - island + kitchen - Bar - Bathroom joinery

Joinery removed from house

$70

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I need a bookshelf removed from a house. It is an ikea type bookshelf, connected to the wall with some screws - not built into the wall. I need it taken off the wall and removed from the house - to be put in our back shed

Fantastic to work with - did a great job removing some joinery from our home. Will use again.

Custom joinery table/bench

$2,000

Prahran VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

I need a custom built table to run along the wall of my studio. I have drawings made up but its just a guide. I'm open to design ideas, but I'm thinking marble look laminate. No power required to the table. Fixed to the wall. Budget friendly. (I already have the mirrors) Measurements 8535w x 750 h x 700 d Renovations are starting on 15 June and will take around 3 weeks. Table will need to be installed around first week July.

Disassemble joinery in display suite

$10

St Kilda East, Victoria

11th May 2026

Disassemble joinery in display suite and relocate to Fairfield.

Repair joinery cabinet drawer

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

Face of joinery drawer has fallen off and needs repair.

Joinery help & installation for wardrobes

$1,200

Brunswick VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

joinery for wardrobes. offer solution and ideas before ordering doors and panels. Then to intall. 3 x bedrooms with 2 wardrobes in each room. Photo below shows layout of all 3 rooms. Close up on the complete skirting boards/ gaps between wall and fireplace. (wardrobes are yet to be secure)

Small carpet joinery job

$100

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Hello. We have recently had floorboards installed in our house. We need someone to cut the carpet and connect to where the floorboards finish underneath x2 doors. Attached two photos. One is our current situation and the second is what we would like.

Outdoor joinery / mini courtyard reno

$2,500

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

I'm looking for an experienced handyman or carpenter to help improve a small outdoor courtyard area in Balaclava. Scope of work includes: 1. Outdoor cupboards: Existing timber cupboard doors are rotting and a couple have fallen off. Need to replace all doors with weatherproof materials (open to recommendations) 2. Remove freestanding bench: Separately, there is a freestanding bench that we would like to dismantle and remove 3. Improve nook area: Removing the freestanding bench will create a nook where we would like to install a built-in bench seat (possibly with storage underneath) 4. General tidy-up, including pressure washing the area (including the deck and stone benchtop) Notes: - Open to recommendations - Open to quotes (please include time and materials) - Happy to facilitate site visits

Help me build some storage under my stairs at work (joinery?)

$1,000

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

26th Mar 2026

I have a small storage space under stairs at work, that I want a VERY basic storage sollution that feels more organised / neat. The microwave and fridge need to stay in, but down for new ideas. I have a small business, so I dont have a huge budget, but want help organising it / making it better. I would also obvs cover costs of materials.

Install joinery in outdoor pool area, clad wall.

$500

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Install pre-made cabinet in cavity near pool area. Will need to cleanly cut an opening for pool pump in rear of cabinet. Install cladding over existing timber structure in style of reference procure. All materials including cabinet will be supplied. Installer will need to supply own tools, and fixings. Quality chippies / experienced apprentice only please.

Nice to work with, punctual and good communication.

Joinery: low decorative premium birch plywood wall

$500

Collingwood VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

_Finished wall size: 1120x965x150 _Subframe + 18mm Premium Birch Plywood Panelling _Ideally built off-site as there is not much manoeuvring space in the apartment _install on site includes fixing to existing wall and existing kitchen counter top _site measure required _birch plywood can be supplied Potentially other joinery items to follow after this wall installation.

Needing some joinery and wood work done at my office.

$150

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

25th Feb 2026

I need some wood reattached to a wall, there is a table attached to it so that has come loose as well.

Prompt and great communication!

Cabinet door joinery and glass replacement

$150

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

7th Jan 2026

We have a cabinet door which has come undone and needs glass replacement. All pieces are available just need the glass. And the joinery of the wood. The last photo shows how it is supposed to look.

I am looking for a joiner or handyman to install a bookshelf.

$550

Richmond VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2026

I need to install a Vertio shelving system from King Living in a ground floor home office. The shelves come as a flat pack but need to be assembled and attached to the wall. Preference for someone experienced with heavy wall/ceiling mounted shelves. I've attached the configuration with measurements.

Raymond was excellent. Easy to work with and great communication.

Supply and install additional joinery shelf unit to existing cabinet

$180

West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Supply and install additional black joinery shelf to existing cabinet, including all fixings. Refer attached photos for what the cabinet looks like, and tape measure against the dimensions. Shelf needs to be approximately 470mm deep x 705mm wide x 16mm thick (to match existing). I will remove all of the glassware and storage items and re-put them back myself once new shelf is installed. Let me know if you need any additional info.

Easy to deal with, excellent work

Carpentry and Joinery for Restaurant

$1,500

Brunswick East, Victoria

18th Dec 2025

Restaurant renovations, all joinery work. Budget is flexible.

Joinery | Wall Panels

$9,999

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Needing Silver Wall Panels Installed ** Quote on labour only. Material will be supplied (attached). To be pressed to MDF by joiner. Supply and Install Wall Paneling 2.7m High with 10mm Shadow line joins Description: Roughly 40 LM. 100 Sq2 Glue and press laminate wall paneling. (Laminate to be provided by client). Fabricate 2x curved walls in same laminate. Inclusive of Laminating supplied doors.