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Recent Carpentry reviews in Melbourne

Great work and very friendly!

Cut desk (wooden top and metal brackets)

$100

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

Qoute - Cabinet maker to raise cabinetry above cooktop burner

$20

Michael did an amazing job bringing our old deck back to life.

Deck sanding and staining

$600

So impressed with his repair!

Stained glass panel repair. Quite a small hole

$800

What a fantastic job Darren did. Was available same day and doing the work within the hour. Amazing results based on the chronic damage that had occurred. Cannot recommend him enough. Very polite, friendly and very honest which is very settling as a customer.

Wood filling and sanding on skirting board

$200

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

$129 - $493

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$129

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$250

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$493

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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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$261

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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

Convert built in wardrobe into display cabinet for home office

$2,500

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

27th Jun 2026

I want to converted a built in wardrobe into a display cabinet for models. Maybe some storage/drawers down the bottom Would like the have glass/acrylic doors and option to install LED lighting in the future around the shelving. Wardrobe is roughly W 2110mm x H 2320mm x D 700mm - currently had internal cabinets that would need removing (happy to do this part). Happy to chat through for more!

Cabinet maker or handyman needed to reinstalll wardrobe doors

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Cabinet maker or handyman required to reinstall five sliding wardrobe doors across two wardrobes. The doors were removed to allow for floorboard restoration and new skirting installation. Now that these works are complete, the doors need to be reinstalled and adjusted. The doors have adjustable screws for alignment. As the bottom tracks previously sat on carpet, which has since been removed, the tracks may require shimming to raise them slightly and ensure the doors fit and operate correctly. Timing is flexible but prefer it to be done this weekend. Please ensure your quote includes airtasker fees. Note you will need to work alongside painters currently on site. Thank you!

Need professionals to remove kitchen cabinet

$100

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I am looking for a professional to remove an existing kitchen cabinet unit (containing 2 drawers as shown in the images) to create space for a standard dishwasher. I require a good quality finish and am particularly concerned about ensuring no damage is caused to the surrounding cabinetry during the removal process. Please provide an estimated quote for this work.

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.

Kitchen cabinetry modifications

$1,500

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

24th Jun 2026

Looking for a cabinet maker/kitchen installer/handyman to: - Remove existing 600 mm drawer stack beside sink and modify cabinet to create dishwasher cavity. - Convert existing double-door 900mm cupboard beside oven into 3 drawer stack. - Advise how to match existing white gloss cabinetry as closely as possible (kaboodle kitchens?), or if kitchen maker to provide. - Change drawers pulls. Photos attached.

Cabinet maker to build wood frame around built in mirror.

$650

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Build, stain and install wood frame around 2m x 1.67m mirror. Must be completed by 12pm on Friday 26/6.

Good carpenter needed for extra shelves.

$350

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Extra shelves needed for cd’s. Timber provided and other little jobs for extra $.

Repair stained area on wooden floorboards

$450

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Looking for someone to sand and repair a small section of wooden floorboards where unfortunately a leaked cleaning product has stripped the surface. Section less than 1sqm and needing to match consistently with the surrounding floor. Looking for a quote please to repair the affected area with materials supplied in the matching colour.

Stained glass window replacement for internal doors

$500

St Kilda, Victoria

23rd Jun 2026

Window panels need replacing. Do not want another Edwardian antique style led lighting, would prefer a more plain art deco / geometric style - eg mix of colours for each square panel (as per the second photo)

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

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

Remove kitchen cabinet install IKEA

$850

Prahran VIC, Australia

26th May 2026

1) Remove old kitchen bench, draws and cupboards. 2) Build and install IKEA kitchen draws, cupboard, dishwasher alcove 3) Cut sink hole and fit into benchtop 4) Drill hole for mixer tap and fit to bench top

Great operator. Fast, efficient, did what he said and did it well. Thank you!

Repair Leg of TV Cabinet

$200

South Melbourne, Victoria

25th May 2026

Leg needs to reattached to TV cabinet. It is the rear leg and it will not be visible. Here are the details from the West Elm site https://www.westelm.com.au/mid-century-media-console-large-h418 Simple and sophisticated. The Mid-Century Console's beveled edges, warm acorn colour and bronze-finish hardware celebrate the timeless style of 1950s and '60s modernism. Fitted with three drawers and two cabinets, each with a shelf and wire cutouts, it's the perfect perch for your flatscreen. 147 cm w x 48 cm d x 76 cm h. Made from sustainably sourced wood certified to FSC® standards. Learn more. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility. Solid eucalyptus wood base, acacia wood veneer body; Acorn-stained finish. Antique Bronze-finished hardware. Three drawers open on smooth metal glides. Imported.

Great work and super quick!

Cabinet Maker - dishwasher alcove

$325

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

18th May 2026

Cut out a space for a dishwasher under bench in an existing kitchen cabinet. Still need to maintain the appearance of the kitchen. I want to be able to have the remaining cupboard space under the sink as well so a small door or a blank can be installed between the edge of the dishwasher and the next door. Pillar will need to be moved across. I have some photos with the measurements. Dishwasher is 820mm high, 600mm wide and 570 deep. Parking is off street (I have a driveway)

Great job. Really happy. I will use Rajesh again!

Easy cabinet door removal x 2 and whiteboard assembly

$70

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th May 2026

Easy cabinet door removal x 2 (1 kitchen and 1 laundry). Will need to reattach later so will rehire you again in 6 months for that. Also need simple Officeworks whiteboard assembled. Pictures enclosed. Ideally today.

Absolutely perfect brilliant

Repair wooden water damage + mesh on window

$100

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

7th May 2026

1. There is wooden water damage on the base of the door. Needs to be fixed. Photos attached. If possible put a metal cover on the base. 2. Put a mesh on the upper rectangular small opening on the window. The bottom part is covered by glass. The upper position is open for exhaust. Need to cover it with a mesh. Around 20cm * 10cm

Very skilled, experienced and professional. Neat work.

Recent Joiner tasks in Melbourne

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.

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. .