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Recent Carpentry reviews in Newcastle

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Stain 3x0.8m of decking

$150

Neil was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and great communication. Highly recommend him .

Painting, verandah stained

$100

Job done well and promptly. Would definitely recommend Jason.

Cut down cabinetry to fit dishwasher + fix skirting board

$150

Friendly, efficient and task completed including tidy up. Thank you.

Cut timber to length for combustion fire

$80

Shane is super helpful and goes out of the way to get tasks completed. Happy to work with Shane again.

Dishdrawer space needs to be lengthened [CARPENTER

$80

Kieran and his offsider Luke did a great job cleaning and staining my deck. They have lots of knowledge and experience in property maintenance, and I would recommend them for any type of task

Clean and stain deck

$120

What's the average cost of a carpenter in Newcastle

$90 - $500

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$90

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$250

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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 Newcastle

Timber front door installed

$750

Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia

16th May 2026

Need a timber front door installed. Have a door now that needs removing then the new one installed including handle smart lock. Need a nice job done, if you just wanna rush the job do not reply

Replace wooden boards.

$10

Garden Suburb NSW 2289, Australia

15th May 2026

hi, can come and measure boards up for you and get replacement ones.

Customised cabinet for kitchen and laundry.

$1,234

Fletcher NSW 2287, Australia

13th May 2026

Add a customised cabinet in the kitchen to extend the current kitchen bench. Ideally would like to extend with same marble on top. Also need to install custom built cabinets in the laundary.

Custom shelf behind couch

$400

Islington NSW, Australia

12th May 2026

Custom Behind-Couch Console Shelf — Carpentry + Build Looking for a skilled carpenter/joiner to design, build, and deliver a custom freestanding console shelf to sit behind my couch. Step 1 — Site visit required Must come to site to confirm final measurements before starting. Rough dimensions: 280cm (L) × 75cm (H) × 20cm (D). The build: • Dark stained timber (walnut/jacobean tone — reference photos provided) • Skirting board relief cut at base so unit sits flush against the wall • Open shelf cavity on one end at floor level (~40–50cm wide) with a clean internal shelf fitted • Recessed powerboard housing — a hole cut through the unit so a powerboard sits flush and tidy inside (no cords hanging, neat finish) • Freestanding — no wall fixing required • Furniture-quality finish throughout — this is a feature piece in a living room Materials: Not supplying. Either provide itemised receipts on completion, or send a materials list (product names + quantities) so I can purchase from Bunnings. Quote should cover labor excluding materials Site visit measure timber selection cut assemble shelf fit powerboard recess stain (2 coats) deliver and position Reference photos of my space and inspiration attached. The blue couch is mine and the other images are reference images

Replacing some hardwood boards on side of house

$1,234

Mayfield NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

I have a few jobs that need to be done around the property

Carpentar - Varied Jobs

$10

Newcastle NSW, Australia

6th May 2026

Looking for a local Carpentar with experience to complete a range of jobs for our company. Ongoing work These would include patching & painting, installing new doors. cutting doors and basic carpenter tasks

Carpenter needed: hang doors, vanity install, drill handles

$800

Carrington NSW, Australia

2nd May 2026

Carpenter/Handyman Required – Tuesday 12 May Looking for an experienced carpenter (preferred) or highly skilled handyman for the following: Install wall-hung bathroom vanity onto stud wall (must coordinate with plumber for height) Replace kitchen door knobs with new handles (additional drilling required, clean finish essential) Hang 2 x heritage doors – will require trimming approx. 2.5cm each side, adjusting to existing jamb, and potentially relocating door hardware Must have experience with door hanging and carpentry finish work. Own tools required. Photos attached. Located in Carrington

Level uneven timber stump top

$70

Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Looking for someone experienced with timber to level and smooth the top of this solid stump so it sits flat and even. It has a natural crack so needs to be handled carefully. I’ve started sanding it myself but it’s taking too long trying to get it level that way. Happy for light sanding to tidy it up, but I’ll be doing the oil finish myself.

Weld chimney to stainless steel keg and hinges

$50

Swansea NSW 2281, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

I have a stainless steel beer keg I want chimney and hinges welded on

Basic Timber work

$200

Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia

17th Apr 2026

See the photos for better idea. Need to fix 3 panels 2 sides. One ceiling Panels supplies. (Check the photo)

Apprentice carpenter 2-4th yr kotara

$10

Kotara NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Looking for an apprentice carpenter to work aside builder shop fitout

Timber kitchen pillar restoration

$100

Charlestown NSW, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Timber pole has been scratched up. Need carpenter who can refurbish/ stain it.

Bathroom cabinet repair (water damage )

$100

Georgetown NSW, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Bathroom Cabinet water damage

Need qualified carpenter for Kotara attic conversion

$5,000

Kotara NSW 2289, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Looking for a carpenter for attic conversion. Flooring/framing/install windows,skylights and a flatpack staircase. Need someone who is confident identifying structural needs in attic conversion. You need to be a good, reliable communicator and have experience and tools to do the job. You need to be happy working with me (homeowner). I’ll get the grunt work done so you can do all the tasks that require skills and experience. I’m happy to pay day rate for your labor. I’ll get the materials so you can just turn up and get the real work done. It’s probably around 10 full days work. Suits a chippy who wants some weekend work. I’m happy for the job to be done just on the weekends.

Carpentry - stairs, wall extend deck

$1,000

Caves Beach NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Remove garage door install a wall - extend existing deck - build and install new stairs

Competent work Very friendly and easy to deal with Eye for detail, cleanup and checking the safety resulted in only 3 stars.

Help install van cabinets

$250

Birmingham Gardens NSW 2287, Australia

16th Feb 2026

I bought pre-made cabinetry for my van and need help installing this as I need an extra person to help me lift the cabinets I have tools (impact driver & drill) Just need to lift into place and screw with provided kit Photos of what the completed pack looks like

Chris was punctual, efficient and was super helpful! Did a great job installing my van cabinets - thankyou!

Cabinet Maker Carpenter Handyman – Kitchen Modifications cabinets

$600

Cooks Hill NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2026

I’m looking for a skilled cabinet maker, carpenter, or experienced handyman to complete several small but detailed jobs at my home. The work involves kitchen base cabinet modifications under sink, using existing materials, and a small clothes line installation. Photos will be provided to clearly show all areas and dimensions. ⸻ Scope of Work 1. Install small fold-out clothesline (1mtr x .75mtr) • Wall-mounted fold-out clothesline, which is pre-assembled • To be securely fixed to an external brick wall with pictured bolts 2. Kitchen base cabinet modification • Existing kitchen has been altered, a washing machine and dishwasher has been installed - Adjust/cut down & refit base cabinet doors to fit space • Kitchen door already supplied — cutting and fitting only required 4. Replace kickboard (plinth). Noting kickboard provided - Replace existing kickboard (photos will show current setup) • New kickboard must sit further out than the original • This is required to accommodate the washing machine position 5. Custom base cabinet shelf (single unit) • Build and install one custom base cabinet shelf under the sink • The base cabinet shelf will: • Sit just under the S-bend of the plumbing • Fit between the washing machine and dishwasher • Have the side panels positioned on either side of the appliances • Approximate finished dimensions: • Width: 570 mm • Height: 300 mm • Depth: 550 mm • Shelving materials already onsite (off-cuts): • Panel 1: 690 mm x 440 mm • Panel 2: 520 mm x 440 mm • Shelf will need to be neatly boxed and cut around plumbing as required (photos will show details)

Steve did an outstanding job with the cabinet making work in my kitchen. I honestly couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He was brilliant to deal with — efficient, reliable, and with an excellent eye for detail. The workmanship is of a very high standard and I couldn’t be happier with the finished result. Thank you Steve for such a fantastic job!

Staining and sealing backyard deck and rafts

$1,500

Adamstown Heights NSW 2289, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Person must have experience in, and produce a good quality stain and sealant for my back deck, bench seat and upper rafts. May require sanding in some areas.

Cams done an amazing job on the backyard deck. Definitely recommend!

Cut timber bed legs/ladder

$50

Cardiff NSW, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Cut loft bed timber legs and ladder to reduce height.

Excellent job, friendly and very happy with the work. Thanks Josh!

Carpenter install door frame sure up existing stair frame.

$50

Charlestown NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Install door frames Sure up existing new stairwell Few basic carpentry jobs

Great bloke Easy to work with and good communication! Quality workmanship

Recent Joiner tasks in Newcastle

Joiner Needed to Measure Wall Hung Unit Space – Newcastle 2264

$150

Newcastle NSW, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Task Description: We’re looking for an experienced joiner or cabinet maker to visit the site and take accurate measurements of the wall area where a wall-hung TV unit will be installed. The current unit is already installed onsite but is not properly centered. We are replacing it with a new one, so it’s important that the new measurements are precise — including the power point cut-out section and all other necessary dimensions. Location: Lake Macquarie, Newcastle 2264 Access: Easy ground floor access Tools Required: Bring your own joinery and measuring tools Completion: By Friday, 31 Oct Photos: Attached for reference Skills Required: Cabinet making or joinery experience Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements

Joinery / carpentry on small restaurant fit out

$5

The Junction NSW 2291, Australia

19th Jun 2025

I’m looking to open a small 25-30 seat pasta and wine bar. I’m looking to create an open plan kitchen which guests can sit at as well as a large communal table to seat and eat around. Plus additional shelving and storage for wine, plates etc.

Carpenter / joiner for our apartment renovation

$5,000

Bar Beach NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2025

Joiner / carpenter required in Newcastle for our 1 bedroom renovation that will be mostly micro cemented . Project in August but we are taking interest for joiner / carpentry work Need to build mostly DIY type of projects with us ( see pictures for design) - kitchen shelves and bench - seating and small separating walls ( not structural ) - bathroom shelves and bench - bedroom shelves and bed head Open to inspections next week . Also unit available for carpenters who’d like to stay and complete the job at one stretch .

Joiner/carpenter needed to adjust draws in timberline bathroom vanity

$50

Rankin Park NSW, Australia

27th Dec 2024

Joiner/carpenter needed to adjust draws in timberline bathroom vanity, draws are out of alignment and require adjustment

Joiner to help fix up kitchen cabinets after dishwasher install

$350

Maryland NSW, Australia

16th Oct 2024

Just wanted to see if there were any joiners or carpetners available to help fix up our cabinets since we had a dishwasher installed. The trimming at the bottom is too high for the dish washer door to open. This needs a cut out so the door can open fully. There is also a big gap and need some sort of plating put in place to cover it up (or any other shelving suggestion etc..) Noting the dishwasher has been glued into place so we have to work around it :/ Budget adjusted to best recommendations...Reach out if you need further information..

Alter joinery to fit dishwasher

$300

North Lambton NSW 2299, Australia

14th May 2024

We need the joinery to be altered to fit a standard dishwasher (600mm wide)

Cabinet joiner

$300

Mayfield West NSW, Australia

21st Jul 2023

Need IKEA wardrobe attached to wall - Due date: Before Saturday, 5 August 2023

Joinery bookshelf built in

$1,800

Newcastle NSW, Australia

16th May 2023

We are looking to get some bookshelves made with some drawers or cupboards underneath. One of the pictures is what I’m hoping for. The other is the actual room. - Due date: Before Saturday, 24 June 2023

Alter joinery for a dishwasher to fit in

$500

North Lambton NSW, Australia

8th Feb 2023

Kitchen joinery to be altered so a dishwasher can fit in the slot

Joinery - change existing joinery for a dishwasher

$300

North Lambton NSW 2299, Australia

19th Sep 2022

We need a space to be cut out of our joinery and the joinery to be reassembled to fit a washing machine

Laundry, butlers, kitchen cabinets installed. Joiner is making

$9,000

Hamilton DC NSW 2303, Australia

18th Sep 2022

Being made by local joiner, looking for installer to assemble on site. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Joiner for under bench cabinets

$100

Cardiff NSW, Australia

16th Aug 2022

Need some cabinet to be done underneath bench top. Happy to have them from Bunnings. Need joiner - Due date: Flexible