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Recent Carpentry reviews in Melbourne

Alex was easy to work with and completely satisfied my request.

Qoute - Cabinet maker to raise cabinetry above cooktop burner

$20

Great work and very friendly!

Cut desk (wooden top and metal brackets)

$100

Great work re-sizing a wooden table base to fit a marble top. Very pleased with the result - thanks!

Small Carpentry Job - Alteration to wooden side table base

$120

So impressed with his repair!

Stained glass panel repair. Quite a small hole

$800

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

Fix wooden blinds and toilet seat

$120

Beautiful plastering work!

Repair plasterboard mirror cabinet

$10

What's the average cost of a carpenter in Melbourne

$130 - $500

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$130

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$250

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$500

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Recent Joiner reviews in Melbourne

Very knowledgeable and professional. Great job!

Kitchen cupboard (joinery) and light strip repair

$200

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

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

Thanks for the prompt attendance today.

Drill holes in joinery and steel cabinet

$100

thanks Ryan, quick and easy

Cupboard hinge repair and joinery glue

$80

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

What's the average cost of a joiner in Melbourne

$115 - $575

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$115

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$261

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$575

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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

Carpenter wardrobe needing built

$500

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Need 4 large doors built and installed in garage - cupboard shelves, hinges and door handles also installed .

Repairs to a wooden trunk

$500

Brunswick VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

I have moved from London back to Aus and this wooden trunk has sustained some damage in the move. I think it was probably impact, the join of 2 of the sides of the trunk is a bit out of alignment – not as smooth as the other side joins. It still closes but there is a gap between the base and lid at this part. They join more closely elsewhere. Of the photos attached the first 2 (TrunkCorner1 and 2 if the file names are visible) are where the impact was and 3 is another corner with a smooth connection for comparison.

Looking for someone to make a wooden box prototype

$140

Thornbury VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Details: Outer dimensions: 120mm x 120mm Internal opening: 100mm x 100mm Frame thickness: approx. 12–15mm Total height: approx. 25–30mm Internal cavity depth: ~15mm Key requirements: A small internal ledge (approx. 3–4mm wide) for a 3mm acrylic panel to sit on Clean internal walls (for LED strip mounting) Smooth finish suitable for light sanding/painting Small hole in the back or underside for a power cable Material: Open to MDF or plywood for initial prototypes (cost-effective preferred) Quantity: Initial prototype: 2–3 units Ongoing: likely batch production (20–100 units depending on demand)

Kitchen cabinets and benchtop

$500

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Works include - Replace 8 cabinet door hinges - Reinstall 2 doors that have fallen off - Replace 2 cabinet doors that are missing - Install pantry door and filler panel - Install piece of bench 1600 x 600

Cabinets made to order. Simple.design

$500

Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

A set of storage cupboards need to be made to order to size. Simple design. A long box with 4 sets of double doors. Laminate black exterior, white interior. One long shelf. To sit on top of an existing cupboard the same length. Dimensions: width 1.3m plus 1.8m plus 1.3m plus 1.3m. Height 900mm. Depth 800mm. It can be one long box ( 5.7m) with 4 set of doors. One adjustable shelf through the middle.

Carpenter to install invisible sliding door

$750

Toorak VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

affix invisible sliding door to bathroom opening. hidden slider mechanism is to be recessed into the back of the door. I would expect this to take no more than 4-5 hours. Experienced carpenters ONLY because it will look terrible if done wrong! Here is a link to the product and how it works so you can see. Measurements: Wall is 1790 wide total Door frame is 750 wide Door frame height is 2040 The left section of the wall is 949 * The door i have purchased is 950 x 2120 DOOR: https://idealbarndoors.com.au/products/concealed-sliding-door-ghost-barn-door-oak-hpl-oak-doors-mfd01-copy?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=bff2b49a1&pr_rec_pid=8814510932210&pr_ref_pid=8814494712050&pr_seq=uniform INVISIBLE SLIDER: https://idealbarndoors.com.au/products/concealed-sliding-door-ghost-barn-door-oak-hpl-oak-doors-mfd01-copy?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=bff2b49a1&pr_rec_pid=8814510932210&pr_ref_pid=8814494712050&pr_seq=uniform Experienced Tradesman only. Thank you

Refinish deck

$500

Thornbury VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

The deck that came with our house was poorly finished. It needs the old finish stripped and a new finnish applied.

Daniel had amazing attention to detail

Integrated dishwasher door to match existing cabinets

$450

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Door for an integrated dishwasher to match existing cabinets. New integrated dishwasher coming to replace the built in.

Install wall cabinet in bathroom

$150

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2026

I have assembled an IKEA bathroom cabinet, and would love help drilling into my concrete wall to mount this cabinet with proper spacing and alignment.

Amazing work and very quick!

Carpenter needed to make platform for lockers to sit on

$250

Prahran VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2026

I have lockers that need to be raised a few cm so the bottem row of cupboards can open freely, they currently scrape on ground which destroys the hinges. Also fixing the hinges once complete.

Very punctual and efficient

Cut two straight lines through a wooden table top

$20

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

1st Apr 2026

I have a round wooden table top. It is not attached to a base. I need someone to make two STRAIGHT cuts (where I marked with blue) to make the table narrower. You can set up in the carport of my apartment building (there is a power point you can plug into) I'm assuming you will need a saw table and/or guide rail. Thanks

Joe did an excellent job. Great communicator. He was punctual, had all the required tools, and paid real attention to detail. I strongly recommend!

Clean, sand, stain and seal small deck, pergola and outdoor sauna

$650

Armadale VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2026

Hi - need someone experienced to clean, lightly sand, stain and seal the following: A. Front porch deck (approx 7m sq). B. Outdoor pergola. C. Small outdoor barrel sauna. I can provide 6 litres of decking oil (natural)but need you to bring all tools and rest of supplies needed. Thanks

Great guy. Meticulous and patient doing the job right. Highly recommend.

Repair broken timber panel under window (2nd story)

$300

Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Timber panel/cladding under window is cracked and breaking. There appears to be a gap under the window frame that may lead into the floor cavity Located on second story so ladder required. Need someone to inspect, repair/replace timber and seal the gap to weatherproof. Prefer carpenter or experienced handyman Please include materials if needed

Friendly and got the job done promptly

Make hole in cupboard and wooden board

$60

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Hello, I’m in need of a handyman with a drill to carry out a small job – specifically, making a larger hole in a cupboard and drilling through a piece of wood. The work can be done this evening or tomorrow evening at your convenience. No additional work is required beyond the drilling itself.

Great individual and super great at communication! Thanks for your help

Drill cable hole in metal ikea cabinets

$75

Windsor VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2026

I need a cable hole drilled in 2 ikea rudsta metal cabinet to turn them into greenhouses. I will need a cable hole cover for each of the cabinets as well. This is what I'm doing for reference (10:35 she drills the hole) https://youtu.be/gdWqxjSRkCk?si=wNEuoDCEXCrponjr

Came the very next day to do the job.

Fix and finish carpentry repairs

$400

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Fix two external doors not lining up or latching. Remove rotten skirting board and door jambs and replace with new moisture resistant timber that I will supply.

Unbelievably fast and great craftsman!

Reattach cabinet door on cabinet

$50

Collingwood VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

My cabinet door has fallen off the hinges and needs to be hung back up. There are now large holes where the hinges used to be so these may need to be refilled and new screws drilled?

Chengjun was friendly and professional, and completed the task perfectly. Highly recommend!

A wooden structure built

$500

Richmond VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Need a wooden box built to cover irrigation system

This guy is good!! Easy to deal with. Well-priced. Quality build on a timber project.

Timber Door Repair

$120

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

18th Mar 2026

See photos. Have a timber door which needs repair.

Overall, good experience. Thanks

Fix Timber Step

$400

St Kilda VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Need a carpenter or handyman to fix this broken step on our back staircase of our bar

Awesome thank you. Good man.

Recent Joiner tasks in Melbourne

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

Fix table base, basic joinery

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Basic joinery to table base so that it can support table top. One of the feet are missing. One of the joins at the table base has come apart. I will supply all materials eg any wood for join, wood glue etc Table base needs to provide a stable base for this table top only.

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.

Microcement joinery

$1,000

Northcote VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

I’m building an outdoor kitchen out of timber and want to render it off with microcement. Looking for help to do this - essentially microcement the carcass and sides (not the doors)

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.

Cabinetmaking joinery

$150

Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

11th Dec 2025

I have a gap alongside my fridge approx ~185cm x ~20cm which I want to be covered by a hinged wood cupboard front made from spare cabinet fronts to match the rest of the kitchen. I need a cabinetmaker or woodworker to: - cut supplied spare ikea cabinets to size - remove the existing square border edging on the cabinets and re-glue onto the cut side - put a backing on the cabinets to enable the required length to be reached (spare cabinets are not long enough to use a single item) - install the new cabinet front on simple hinges (not supplied) in the space allocated. Please note the budget ive set is just a placeholder, I would need a breakdown from qualified taskers to know how to price this item. .

Seeking joiner to install cabinets in cafe reno

$5,000

South Melbourne, Victoria

27th Nov 2025

Seeking joiner who can use our GoCabinets flatpack account to create shop drawings, finalise design, order custom joinery in flat pack and then install. Labour only required. We will provide all material.

Joinery Installation

$50

Northcote VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Joinery Installation Kitchen, Bathroom, Powder, Laundry, 6 x robes

Electrician required to supply and install a LED light in joinery

$300

South Yarra VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

Need an LED strip light with diffuser installed inside a recess that is 18 wide x14 deep x 950mm long

Great to deal with, highly recommend

Cabenit maker/ joinery jobs

$200

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2025

I have a few things I need done in my apartment. An ironing board that I’d like turned into a normal drawer, a pantry I’d like to wheel out further if possible, some shelves I’d like drawers (about 6 - 8) and a sliding door to laundry that gets stuck and needs trimming.

Caulking around bath and kitchen fixtures and joinery units (30m)

$250

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

11th Oct 2025

to remove existing caulking and re caulking in bathrooms and kitchen and laundry

Miguel was very thorough and did a great job

Hang pictures/things, fix cabinet joinery

$100

Rucker Ward VIC, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Location is northcote 3070 Hang 4 paintings One soap dispenser Attach measuring table to wall Fix wonky cabinet joinery on 2 buffet tables

Fantastic, quick and great service. Will book again!