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Recent Carpentry reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Benjamin was an absolute pleasure to work with. Communication was great, and the table & chairs look spectacular! Would highly recommend to anyone

Outdoor setting sand and stain

$120

Couldn’t recommend Dario any higher. Lovely to deal with, very experienced and completed the job to perfection. I am extremely happy with the end result. TEN STARS!!

Install wooden cat furniture to wall

$150

Kevin is reliable and knows what he is doing.

**Cabinet Marker or Carpenter **

$350

He’s such a nice person and done a great job

Sanding and staining an alfresco deck

$5

Thank ypu Alek

Shorten wall cabinet to fit fridge

$200

Great job, more than we expected! Thank you

Handyman/carpenter needed

$300

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

$120 - $550

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$120

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$250

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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

Sanding & staining a portion of Tasmanian oak floor board

$300

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Sand & restain/lacquer etc to bring back to normal

Garage Entrance Door - Carpentary work

$10

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Need to rework on the garage entrance door including slider as the door was hard to move

Carpenter

$50

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Need to assemble shoe rack and a cabinet

Carpenter box out wardrobe wall and make linen cupboard

$500

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

20th Sep 2026

I am wanting to shift my wardrobe 600mm in order to create a linen cupboard on the other side. Need to remove 1-2 studs in load bearing wall in order to open up hallway wall for linen cupboard. New wardrobe face to line up with the corner of the wall in photo

Rotten wood on sash window

$150

Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

19th Sep 2026

The sill and lower frame where window meets sill is soft and rotted.

Cabinet maker for outdoor bbq

$1,800

Melbourne VIC 3156, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I need three cupboards and three draws made up and the substrate for an outdoor bbq . I already have the stone mason , the benchtop will be 80mm so need to make the substrate to handle that, and there is an outdoor fridge which will need cabinetry around it so the water fall ends can stick to it. Just added a photo of what it will look like when the stone masons have finished

Handyman, exterior wood work, weatherboard

$500

Melbourne VIC 3136, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I’m looking for a tradie to replace weatherboard and basic timber planks on the out side of my house. The main issue is a damaged plank with a hole caused by age, deterioration, and what appears to be birds gradually picking at the wood. The entire plank (vertical) needs replacing/repairing. It is located on the second level which is only an attic, and access is available. See the photos.

Carpenter to build some outdoor deck steps.

$500

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

17th Sep 2026

I’m after steps for the front entrance of my house. Deck height - 600mm Width of stairs - 1500mm 3 steps staircase with Balustrading and handrail

Licensed Carpenter – Quote for Non-Load-Bearing Timber Wall

$600

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

16th Sep 2026

I am currently looking for a quote only, not to start the work yet. I need a licensed carpenter to remove an existing non-load-bearing internal timber wall, approximately 1.5 metres long. I would then like a new non-load-bearing timber wall built, approximately 2.5 metres long and 2.4 metres high. The quote should include labour and all required materials. Please provide a total estimated price for the complete job. A valid carpenter’s licence is required.

EXISTING HARDWOOD TIMBER FLOORS TO BE SANDED, POLISHED AND RE STAINED

$2,750

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

15th Sep 2026

4 bedrooms plus the walk and associated walk ins and wadrobes, a walkway which has steps at either end (8 in total) and a living room. Area is covering 70m2 and would like it to be re stained

Sunny and team were excellent in their efficiency and really good with communications, additionally the work was completed to a very high standard! Will be using again in the future!

Build wall frame carpenter labourer required

$250

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Looking carpenter or labourer to build a frame, to increased the height of the Nib wall by 300mm. Frame required - aprox 3000mm x300mm x 125mm Note: The shelving cabinetry is not fixed, it’s sitting on the bench, waiting to be hung.

Move one cabinet and remove another cabinet in kitchen

$300

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

24th Aug 2026

I need to make space for my double door fridge. The cabinet on the left needs to be moved a few cms (not fixed to floor) and the cabinet on top completely remove d for my fridge to fit. Must be available after 5 pm any day from today to Thursday

Excellent work Very reliable and very satisfied with the results

Kitchen cabinet repair

$100

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Need to reduce the overhead cabinet size above fridge space to accommodate bigger fridge. Once resized, overhead shelf door is no longer necessary.

David is awesome! Great job

I need some cabinets and shelves done at home.

$200

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

14th Aug 2026

I need some additional shelving in kitchn and laundry

Clear and concise communication

Fixing cabinet

$100

Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Need help fixing the L shaped kitchen cabinet. Require a joinery expert or cabinet maker for this job.

Helpful & efficient,

Carpenter/handyman to finish and adjust 5 internal doors in our house

$600

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

21st Jun 2026

Need an experienced carpenter/handyman to finish and adjust 4 internal doors in our house. Tasks include: * Fit and install door handles/latches on 4 doors * Trim/plane doors where required (some doors appear too large for the frame) * Align doors and catches so they latch correctly * Check overall fit and if you could paint the doors too thats even better All doors are already in place but have not been finished properly. Looking for someone with experience fitting internal doors and door hardware. Please bring the tools required for trimming and fitting doors

Brendon was very efficient and got the job done professionally.

Cabinet maker to make cupboard pantry design and installation

$800

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Looking for a skilled cabinet maker, carpenter, or handyman to build and install a custom floor-to-ceiling storage cabinet/pantry in my apartment, based on the attached sketch. The cabinet will be positioned around an existing structural column/wall and should maximise storage while maintaining a clean, modern look. Please provide your offer.

Thank you very much. Clear and punctual - Rupi & Sam

Custom cabinet

$1,000

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

10th Jun 2026

I'm trying to see if someone get make a custom vinyl record cabinet (see pictures for inspiration). I've been shopping around but cannot find anything like this. I want some sort of hinge with a door that opens up to uncover my audio-Technica turntable (Audio Technica LP60X USB Belt Drive). Underneath that, I'd like some sort of cavity to fit a speaker, then on the side, storage large enough for vinyl records (35cm high and 35cm deep). Below or on the side of that, I'd like some drawers or traditional cupboard doors for extra storage. I've included a sketch of a general idea but there is some flexibility there. I'm hoping to use a cheaper material like Laminex or similar material - it doesn't have to be solid timber as that is quite expensive.

Obviously won't be the case for everyone but there were delays with my task and some missed and ignored messages but in the end the quality of the work was top tier. Knowledgeable and professional.

Carpenter to shave down 5-10mm from door

$100

Ringwood VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Shave down 10mm from door with track saw and re install door ( door already has hinges just need to shave down height due to flooring) Ringwood located

Great trade to deal with very happy

Cut a round hole on timber board

$50

Lysterfield VIC, Australia

25th May 2026

Need to cut a round or square hole on this timber as marked. Anyone can help with this?

Thank you so much! Finally got my Insinkarator worked ! Very efficient and experienced handyman! Will keep u in my top list for repair!

Recent Joiner tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Joinery - add 4 shelves

$65

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Need someone to supply and install 4 more levels to the existing shelf. Just in basic white would be fine. Approximately size 450x500mm each (to be confirmed) - depending on this task success, a new shelf to be added to a new room as a separate job if interested

Install kitchen handles, kaboodle bin, joinery front (flatpack)

$250

Ringwood VIC, Australia

17th May 2026

I need a handful of handles installed to my cabinetry, it does require them to be routed into the joinery. Along with this I require VJ panel to be installed to the back of the island bench Install kaboodle bin - needs to be attached to joinery & cabinetry front Kickers installed - need to be cut to size all materials are here for kickers

Install Laundry Joinery

$10

Knoxfield VIC 3180, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Price discussed upon inspection. I’m looking for an experienced cabinet maker or handyman to install laundry joinery in my garage. I have a general layout in mind (see attached image for reference), and would like someone who can help install cabinetry and make adjustments to best utilise the space. Scope of work: • Install laundry cabinets/joinery • Ensure a clean, aligned finish • Make adjustments on-site to suit the space • General fitting and finishing work Looking for someone who: • Has experience with cabinetry or similar installations • Can ensure a neat, professional finish • Can problem-solve on-site if needed Please include your experience and any examples of similar work. Happy to discuss further details or arrange a site visit.

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