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Recent Carpentry reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Great work

Wood splitting and wood stacking

$500

Great communication, excellent work

Build Shelves

$250

Steve was fantastic- highly recommend him. Nothing was to much trouble

Carpenter required to Fix door frame

$100

Buddy was friendly and helpful. He did a fantastic job and I would use his services again!

Build a wooden arch for a photo backdrop

$175

Very good job

Fix wooden door to latch properly

$70

Great work. Exceeded expectations. Highly recommended.

RReplace wooden ramp to shed,change short section brick path

$1,000

What's the average cost of a carpenter in Outer East Melbourne

$125 - $550

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$125

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$260

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$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 Outer East Melbourne

Deck Staining

$300

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Stain our deck in the backyard and enterance

Small Deck Landing Timber Redo + Replace 6 Weatherboards

$800

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Hi Taskers, Need these two exterior timber fixes done on my single-storey house in Ringwood North (3134): Deck landing & step top boards only – Replace the top surface boards on a small deck landing/platform and the step (tread). Just the damaged/rotten top timber—nothing structural underneath. Small area (photos show the exact boards/spots). Use treated pine or matching timber for a solid fix. No sanding, staining, or painting required—just proper replacement and securing. Replace 6 weatherboards – Cut out and replace 6 damaged/rotten weatherboards on the exterior walls (easy ladder access, single-storey height). Match existing style/size/material as closely as possible (photos attached). No painting or finishing—just secure install. All work at ground/single-storey level—simple access, no scaffolding needed. Prefer combining both jobs (same handyman/carpenter, one trip). Quick turnaround preferred—this week or next if possible. Supply your own materials (include in quote, or reimburse at cost if I provide some). Please quote total price (labour + materials), your availability, experience with deck board replacements and weatherboards, and any relevant reviews. Photos attached: close-ups of deck landing top boards, the step, the 6 weatherboards on the south side of the house thats needs to be replaced

Cabinets made and fitted for laundry

$10

Warranwood VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Looking for cabinet drawers to be built and fitted for my laundry. 600mm depth with all cupboards with one pull out drawer for laundry. Measurements as per photo. Also need a laundry sink cupboard that matches the other cupboards. Standard sink size. Studs and walls will be put in next week Photos are as is currently. Cupboards will be on the wall facing and to the right hand side of photos

Deck stain

$1,000

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

It is an old deck. Needs to be re stained. Photos attached. Floor area 25m2 Walls total area 35m2

Restaining and cleaning our deck

$800

Donvale VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Cleaning ( sanding if need be)and restaining our jarrah deck.

Kitchen cabinetry install

$1,000

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

10th Mar 2026

My partner and I have put together the cabinet units for our kitchen install. However we need help with the levelling, fillers and fixing the cabinets to the wall etc to complete the process

Rajesh was very professional and his work is very clean. He was hard working and did a great job on our kitchen

Help with cleaning and restaining my deck

$800

Donvale VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Clean and stain/ oil my wooden deck (jarrah)

Laser cut wood

$100

Rowville VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Laser cut wood veneer + laser etch labels into same panel for DC switch panel approx 230x400mm

Install IKEA cabinet and do a bit carpentry & cabling

$200

Rowville VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

I have a small cabinet from IKEA need help to put it on the wall & help me plan the tv mount, too, can you come& inspect the place see if it's strong & suitable.

Carpenter for doors and windows

$10

Vermont VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

We need doors and windows repaired. About 6 awning windows with faulty motors and a a couple of doors needing repair. The task is for someone to come in, have a look and quote

Hadi has been very helpful in fixing our doors and windows

Drill a plate onto hardwood surface

$40

Vermont South VIC 3133, Australia

12th Feb 2026

I will need some help to drill this plastic plate onto this wood frame, I have tried with my screws and drill( and it’s bit hard to do so).

good customer service

Remove and replace kitchen cabinets

$400

Ringwood East VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

We need the open cabinets on either side of the range hood removed as they no longer fit with regulations for the height of the stovetop. The cupboard above the range hood can stay. The house is 1980s so I’m not exactly sure how they are secured. We would then like replacement shelves or cupboards that don’t go lower than the range hood installed - happy to buy these separately for you to install if that helps.

Very helpful, informative and reliable! Thanks David!

Install stainless steel wire& all fittings between timber post

$150

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Install stainless steel wire & fittings between timber post at the back patio for creeping plants

Job completed to my expectation.

Custom angled corner monitor riser (timber) with cable management

$250

Ringwood East VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

I’m looking for a cabinet maker / carpenter to build a custom timber monitor riser for my office desk.

Stellar work and service from Trent, top bloke really well mannered and highly recommend.

Deck sand and restain

$1,200

Mount Dandenong, Victoria

11th Jan 2026

Deck sand and restain 9x3 meter merbau including posts, steps, and hand rails

Sensational work and eye for detail.

Kitchen cabinet needs more space for fitting in a larger fridge

$10

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

26th Dec 2025

Need extra space to fit in a larger space in kitchen. Fridge is taller and wider than the current space

David is very professional with heaps of knowledge. Got my work done.

Carpenter

$500

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Need someone urgent A Day’s work to complete few tasks - replacements rotted beam on porch, about 3.5 meters - replace window trimming 2 , outside - install finial material is provided, need experience and tools

Amazing service, Jackson knows what he is doing, so happy with his work!

Half day - Framing Carpenter

$200

Rowville VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2025

Looking for a carpenter to do some framing work with internal framing timbers for a fire place insert (half wall). 90mm timber already at site. Estimating around 2-3 hours of work. Paying $50/ hour , minimum 4 hours paid. Rough sketch attached but not the exact dimensions, which will be provided. Happy to give a hand for anything you need.

Amazing guy, knows what he is doing. Build me a fire place niche in 2.30 hours beautifully. Definitely will be working with him again.

Sand and re-stain deck (2 coats) - ~50m2

$1,500

Warrandyte South VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

A deck which is ~50m2 need to be sanded and re-stained (2 coats). Nails will need to be punched. No idea of price so make me an offer. Ideally someone who’s has experience.

Very diligent worker. Got the job done in 1 day. Respectful and did a good job with the deck. Can highly recommend.

Carpenter for front door installation

$200

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Need a front door installed. I have this door that is hollow and has already been cut. It needs to be cut down an extra 10cm. I can source another door that is solid wood if needed.

Awesome job thank you !

Recent Joiner tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Joiner / Shopfitter Needed – Shopfitting Project (Builder, Tradie)

$5,600

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

16th Jul 2025

We are seeking an experienced and reliable joiner with shopfitting expertise for a commercial fit-out project. 🗓️ Project Duration: 21st July to 5th August 📍 Location: Site details provided after confirmation 🛠️ Skills Required: • Solid experience in detailed joinery • Proven shopfitting background • Ability to work from plans and complete tasks independently • Attention to detail and a professional work ethic This is a fantastic short-term opportunity with consistent work during the entire project period. Must be available full-time during the dates above.

Handyman - reparing kitchen joinery doors

$100

Bayswater North VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2024

We got a new kitchen about 2.5 years ago. But have a few cabinet doors that need fixing. - one hinge has come lose on a full height cabinet door - one handle has come loose on door (it is a build in freezer and the door has to be taken off the freezer first before the hand can be fixed) - pull out bin drawer is loose. The screw on the channel has come lose, hence to drawer is cooked.

Need joinery done for renovation

$9

Forest Hill 維多利亞省澳大利亚

3rd Aug 2024

need you supply and install kitchen, laundry,walking in wardrobe,ETC .see attached drawings.(matt white board)(black handle) post the price low just for us to contact each other easier .ask me for my budget

have not done the job ,we both happy to quotation only

Put the corner joinery back outside the house

$150

Donvale VIC, Australia

3rd Aug 2022

Due to high winds, a corner joinery outside the house has fallen off and needs to put back on. It’s a aluminum flashing (sheet) Stairs will be required as it need to be put at a place which is high - Due date: Flexible