A close-up image of a carpenter sanding a plank of wood representing carpenters near me.
A close-up image of a carpenter sanding a plank of wood representing carpenters near me.

Find experienced local carpenters in East Brisbane

Fill a short form and get free quotes from local carpenters in minutes

4.2

Great rating - 4.2/5 (11114+ reviews)

Hire carpenters in East Brisbane today

  • Cabinet making
  • Custom shelving
  • Wood repair
  • Custom made furniture
  • Deck sanding
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it’s free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated carpenters near me

Recent Carpentry reviews in East Brisbane

Very prompt in assessing the situation and had lots of ideas to shape my storage system and trim the ceilings in my bathroom and kitchen.

Carpentry including shelving

$1,500

Completed the task

Assemble stainless steel bench

$60

Very prompt and polite. Did a great job. Will use again in future.

Sand & restain deck

$5

Ash was very professional and problem solving. And very reasonably priced. Can definitely recommend him

Cabinet making

$5

Ash was very friendly and accommodating. Job done, no fuss. Would definitely recommend, thanks Ash

Need Carpenter fix internal door and quote on possum boxes

$80

Absolutely delighted with the job. Excellent work finished to perfection. Totally recommend!!

Walls painting and front door re-stained

$450

What's the average cost of a carpenter in East Brisbane

$129 - $600

low

$129

median

$290

high

$600

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Carpentry Services in East Brisbane

based on 61 reviews

4.93

58
2
1
0
0

Best rated joiners near me

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

Now Available
  • Get it done now. Pay later.
  • Repay in 4 fortnightly instalments
  • No interest
  • Available on payments up to $1,500

83+

Tasks successfully completed

1

Average amount of offers per task

2

 hrs

Average time to receive offers

Statistics from the most recent tasks on Airtasker over the last 4 years.

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 East Brisbane

Carpenter to hang gate and help with other task

$450

Wellington Point QLD, Australia

9th Apr 2026

🔧 URGENT: Handyman / Carpenter Needed – 1 Day Job (Wellington Point) Looking for a reliable handyman or carpenter to help get a property ready for sale ASAP – must be completed by Monday. I’ve had a knee injury (suspected ligament tear) and can’t physically complete the works, so I need someone solid to step in and get this done. Scope of works (1-day job): • Install pedestrian gate (materials on site) • Pressure wash driveway and external areas • Assist with planting plants / basic landscaping • General tidy-up to get property presentation-ready Job details: • Location: Wellington Point • Duration: 1 full day – straightforward job for the right person • Timing: ASAP (this weekend ideal) • All tools and pressure washer are on site (no need to bring your own unless preferred) Requirements: • Reliable and able to work unsupervised • Experience with basic carpentry / gate installs • Good eye for detail (property is going to market) I’ll be on-site to guide where needed, just limited physically. Happy to pay well for someone who can come in and knock it over properly in a day 👍 Send through your availability, experience, and rate.

Carpentry - Install French doors

$400

Wellington Point QLD, Australia

9th Apr 2026

I need doors installed where there is currently a large opening. This requires carpentry skills as it needs the surrounding wall and fixtures, no existing structure. The current space is 1960mm wide. As you can see from photos it’s also taller than standard. I’d prefer double doors eg French doors with a window to allow light, where one side can be fixed when not in use with a bolt in the ground. I have two ambitious cats who need to be kept out of the garage so a barn style door won’t work and the wall needs to reach the ceiling. Please advise if quotes include all materials including doors.

Custom Laundry Cabinet

$1,000

Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia

7th Apr 2026

The space is 2500 long x 2200 high with a few little challenges. Predominately I would like from left to right - a blank cabinet to cover a concrete wall not wide, then a basin and cabinet (taps will need moving) then the washer, dryer, and broom cabinet. with probably two cabinets above the sink (depending on size) a rack for hand towel and a little tiling. Simple colours - light grey doors and a white marbly look bench top. Something similar to the attached but opposite ie the sink is from the left. Unsure of the price, I'll put a price in to start the conversation. I'm

Repair patio roof timber beams, supply and replace one beam

$500

Thornlands QLD, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Replace 1 x rotten beam Repair other damaged beams

Carpenter to install 2x Walls

$10

Wynnum QLD, Australia

30th Mar 2026

Looking for a carpenter to install 2x walls. - 1x = 2800Hx2000W wall (with raked ceiling) with framed out doorway - 1x = 2800Hx2000W wall (with raked ceiling) with recess/cavity for a fridge & storage space. Potentially a bulkhead above. Further breakdown in the attached image.

Carpenter

$60

Wellington Point QLD, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

Carpentry and fixout work

*Mini* Bathroom Reno - Tile refinish , vj panelling, cupboards Neg$

$2,000

Redland Bay, Queensland

11th Mar 2026

We would like the floor tiles and bath/ shower tiles refinished. Waterproof VJ Panelling around Baths and Cupboards painted. White Color

Cabinet maker to build an end bench to my kitchen island

$2,500

Redland Bay QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Need a timber laminate end bench for my kitchen island with waterfall end

Remove rounded cabinet front and lower laundry cabinet

$350

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

6th Mar 2026

In the kitchen, we'd like the red panel removed. We see a gap around it so it doesn't seem to structurally hold up the benchtop. The white panel appears to continue behind the red panel. Hopefully it is flat all the way across but if there is any damage/holes we may need holes filled and a new panel installed. In the laundry, we'd like to remove this lower cabinet. It shares a kickboard with the adjacent linen cupboard but ideally the kickboard could be cut and reinstalled. We're guessing there is just bare concrete under the cabinet and bare gyprock behind, but removing the lower cabinet would at least give us space for a dryer while we plan for a future full laundry reno. Please dispose of panel/cabinet as well.

Replace internal timber stairs treads and risers

$10

Wellington Point, Queensland

2nd Mar 2026

Carpenter wanted! I would like to discuss and quote the replacement of out currently carpeted timber stairs and risers with new, less squeaky, solid timber stairs treads that will match new timber floors we are planning to install. Intent is to complete the job the week after Easter but I need quotes completed this week to give me enough time to source the materials.

Block ceiling water stain and paint

$10

Wynnum West QLD 4178, Australia

24th Feb 2026

block water stain and paint ceiling in lounge room/ dinning room caused by leak upstairs in the cupboard in bed room caused by leaking roof. Estimation of cost to replace the ceiling inside said cupboard and paint ceiling in cupboard and also the top shelf only. Looking for a qualified contractor to attend site and provide a quote for the required works. Please note that this job requires committee approval before any work can proceed. At this stage, we are only requesting a site inspection and formal quotation.

Adjust 2 IKEA Besta cabinets and drawers

$200

Victoria Point QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2026

We have some IKEA Besta cabinets that need levelling and doors need adjusting and some drawers need to be re-installed

I was very impressed with the eye for detail and great care taken. Now I know who to use for any future projects.

Cabinet maker

$200

Wynnum West QLD 4178, Australia

21st Feb 2026

i need to get some cabinets done in kitchen and bedroom

Carpenter needed asap

$50

Chandler QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2026

Chandler home based. Travel is required up to 30mins to jobs. Must have own car Pay rate per hour. Constant work needed

Cut wood shelf

$80

Manly West QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2026

Cut evenly from the wall

Kitchen cabinetry job

$1,000

Thornlands QLD, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Laminate panels to be ordered in a matching colour (I have a sample) and then cut and installed around oven space. I also would like same material used to make shelves similar to ones in picture to fit between fridge and wall space.

Carpenter / handy man

$80

Thornlands QLD, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Needing a carpenter or handy man to install door lock and handle on new door and cut down 2 internal doors to size

Carpenter to fix staircase stain and varnish

$500

Cleveland QLD, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Repair squeaky staircase sand stain and varnish no access under stairs

Carpenters assistant/apprentice/helper - needed Friday, 4 hours

$350

Capalaba QLD, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Need help to finish a small residential project, Friday tasks involved -Minor oiling/painting -minor Sanding - help move rubbish into trailer - on-site training provided, - need some power tool experience (drill, sander, paint brush etc)

Front timber door adjustment

$10

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Solid timber front door needs adjustment. Makes loud noise when closing, doesn’t close fully without a push, and handle needs tightening. Looking for an experienced carpenter to assess and fix.

Recent Joiner tasks in East Brisbane

2 Bunnings bistro blinds installed with a joiner strip in middle.

$200

Hemmant QLD, Australia

14th Nov 2023

Two Bunnings bistro crank blinds 3000x 2400mm installed next to each other with joiner strip on a back patio. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 15 November 2023