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Install shelving and bench

$300

Great job appreciate it

INSTALL SHELVES

$100

Great person, great work!

Hang Shelves

$50

Dante was professional, polite, and attentive. He was great to chat did and did an excellent job. Will definitely be contacting him again for future ‘handyman’ jobs! Thanks Dante!

Hang Shelf & Photo Frames

$80

Great work thank you

Install shelves

$100

Great job done, would recommend again

Mount Shelf to internal brick wall

$50

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If you’d like to put up lovely floating shelves without risking a shoddy DIY job, then Airtasker’s shelf hanging handymen can help you out. Leave all the work to your handyman so that you won’t have to go through tedious tutorials, nor fiddle around with a power drill.

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First, choose shelf support brackets and position their pre-drilled fastener holes over the brick (not the mortar in between bricks). Mark the positions of each hole, then drill. Insert masonry sleeves into the holes and hammer them into place. Then, hold the bracket to the wall and attach the fasteners. Finally, lay the shelf onto the bracket. You can also skip the risky DIY shelf hanging job by getting a shelf fitter on our platform.
For homeowners that aren’t allowed to drill into the walls, you can hang shelves using adhesive strips instead. It’s best to use light, hollow shelves for this purpose. But, these shelves have their limitations: they can only handle very light loads (usually 1.4kg or less). Shelf hanging typically requires drilling, to secure the items on the shelf as well as prevent the rack from falling. Consider putting up free-standing shelves instead, if you aren’t allowed to drill.
For a custom piece that fits your home correctly, choose a cut of wood yourself. Then, get mounting brackets, a power drill, drill bit, stud finder, carpenter’s triangle, and level. Choose a spot for the shelf, mark the holes and drill, install the brackets, then attach the wood. Sounds challenging? You can get a Tasker to help you out with shelf assembly, instead.
It’s easy: use a level when you do your shelf hanging job. This nifty little tool makes sure your shelf won’t be tilted when you mount it. As long as you use the level properly and mark the right positions on your wall, you can get your shelf to hang straight. If you need help putting up shelves in your home, you can book a Tasker for shelf hanging.
Putting a heavy shelf up on plasterboard is just like any other shelf mounting job, except that you’ll need a special kind of anchor. Handymen typically choose toggle bolts for projects like these, since they spread the weight of the shelf evenly throughout the wall. It’s also important to note that plaster walls are difficult to drill through due to their structure. For safety purposes, it’s best to work with a shelf hanging expert instead of doing this task yourself.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this since there are many kinds of shelves: free-standing wooden bookcases, heavy-duty steel ones, floating shelves from your nearby hardware store, and so on. As a general rule, follow the manufacturer’s instructions when you do shelf assembly. You can get a friend or partner to help you out, or you can have a shelf assembly expert do it for you instead.

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What do shelf hanging services include?

Common shelf installation services include building wardrobe and pantry shelves and hanging wall shelving. Your professional will ensure your shelf has the right fittings, angles, and is structurally sound. Popular shelf installation tasks include:

Install a floating shelf

A floating shelf is attached to a wall with no visible means of support, and are popular for their modern, minimalistic look. To begin installing your floating shelf, your handyman will assess the space and use a stud finder to mark the most secure spot for the brackets. They’ll use an electric drill to make a hole and secure the brackets, using a level to ensure everything lines up perfectly. Once the brackets are installed, they’ll measure the space between them and drill into the shelving to fit these exact measurements. Then they’ll slide the shelving into the brackets.

Install a hanging shelf

Your hanging shelf installer will make sure the best type of nail is used for your wall material and the best position to install your shelf. They will use a level if you’re installing more than one hanging shelf to ensure they’re mounted evenly. Your installer will advise how much weight the shelf will be able to bear and answer any questions you may have.

Install a wardrobe or pantry shelf

Your shelving installer will advise on the best kind of shelving to suit your space - fixed, adjustable, corner, floating, or pull out. They will then measure the space. If you’re hiring them to make the shelving too, they’ll let you know how long it will take them to build your custom shelving. Once the shelves are ready, they’ll use their tools to expertly screw your new shelves into place. If you opted for sliding or rotating shelves, they’ll ensure the shelves pull out smoothly.

Install a garage shelf

Getting your garage or workshop organised with shelving can help with storage and productivity. Your handyman will advise what type of shelving will best suit your space and align this with your weight-bearing requirements. With overhead shelving, your installer will attach the brackets to the ceiling where the joists are located -  this is the strongest point in your ceiling. 

Your handyman will properly measure the space for your overhead shelving and make sure it will not interfere with your garage door, lighting, and work area. They will then install your shelving, with the longest part going across the joists so that your new shelves will have the most support possible and not overburden the joists.

Recent Shelf Hanging tasks

Install shelves

$10

Coolum Beach QLD, Australia

23rd May 2026

Install 2 x shelves. The shelves came with 2 wooden brackets to mount on the wall however would prefer them to be floating if that’s possible. I have provided a photo of where the shelves would go

Fix and rehang shelves

$100

Enmore NSW, Australia

22nd May 2026

Shelves have been put in upside down and just need to resecure them

Hassan is an absolute legend!!

Handyman - fixing cabinets to walls, shelf install etc.

$300

North Perth WA, Australia

22nd May 2026

Hi! Require assistance from a handyman for a few jobs around the house Pictures included Job 1: install white floating shelf on wall (brick with gyprock wall) Job 2: install doors (and handles) on ikea pax wardrobe, and fix it to the wall (requires removal and re application of scotia trim on the floors, walls are concrete covered brick) Job 3: attach wooden tabletop as shown - it will be ontop of the smaller cabinet and will be floating attachment to the ikea pax wardrobe (will require some kind of wooden support attached to the outside of the pax wardrobe) Job 3: align all cabinets appropriately and fix dryer cabinet to the wall and cut hole in cabinet to allow for the cable to come through the top to be plugged in. Job 4: cover the gap between the dryer cabinet and existing built in cabinet - ideally with some kind of makeshift wood cut to size that I can paint over Job 5: I can provide additional photos - replacing 4 original 1940’s cabinet doors with new hinges I have purchased. Old ones have rusted. Each cabinet door has 2 hinges. Flexible on timing - happy to work out a time that’s good for us both. Thanks :)

Align door hinges on my new ikea besta tv unit

$50

Maddington, Western Australia

21st May 2026

I’ve mostly assembled my new IKEA BESTÅ TV unit, but the doors are misaligned and need to be adjusted by fixing the hinges and needs the shelves installed.

Handyman needed – install shelves + patch holes (concrete walls)

$220

Maroubra NSW, Australia

21st May 2026

Looking for a handyman to complete a few small jobs in one visit at my apartment in Maroubra. Tasks include: - Remove 2 screws from wall and patch/fill holes - Remove/uninstall 1 existing wall mounted shelf and patch/fill holes - Install 2 new shelves (80cm long – each requires 3 dome head screws) - Install 1 notice board (requires two screws) All walls are concrete, so you’ll need the appropriate tools/drill bits for masonry/concrete walls. The shelves are for light decorative use only. I have the shelves and notice board, but you’ll need to supply suitable screws/anchors for concrete walls. No painting required — just patch/fill the holes neatly.

Install Shelly Pro EM-50 & contactor for hot water

$400

Girraween NSW 2145, Australia

21st May 2026

Recently had a solar system installed and want to add a Shelly Pro EM-50 or similar smart energy meter for consumption monitoring, with a contactor to turn the hot water supply on and off based on a set schedule: overnight off-peak and during solar export. Setup Specs: 6.6kW Solar Panels 5kW Solis Solar inverter S6-GR1P5K-S Rinnai Hotflo 3.6kW / 250L hot water system Scope of works: 1. Install and wire Shelly EM Pro in the extension sub-board (the grey box on the right in the solar setup picture shown) 2. Connect one CT clamp around the main grid feed 3. Connect the second CT clamp around the solar inverter output 4. Install suitable contactor (Hager 25 Amp (AC1) 2 Pole Contactor With 230 Volt AC Coil & 2 x N/O Auxilary Contact) to control the 3.6 kW HWS circuit currently hardwired through 40A MCB 5. Verify connectivity to home Wi-Fi 6. Label installations and leave access for future configuration. I can handle configuration via Shelly app. Pictures of the solar setup and hot water unit included. Mentioned budget is for labour and parts. Happy to purchase the Shelly and contactor myself if required. Shelly EM PRO Wi-Fi Energy Meter Hager 25 Amp (AC1) 2 Pole Contactor With 230 Volt AC Coil & 2 x N/O Auxilary Contact

Install shelving above washing machine

$150

South Yarra VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

I'm looking for an experienced and qualified carpenter to cut and install shelves above the washing machine in my laundry. I will remove current shelving system. Cost is negotiable (honestly no idea how much a job might cost so ignore $ amount). You will need to measure before and source materials for which I will pay for. I'd like solid wooden shelves ideally, yet open to melamine or other material. Each shelf needs to be approximately 600mm x 700mm. As you can see from the photo, it's a brick wall.

Install shelves in my linen cupboard

$200

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

20th May 2026

I need a professional handyman to install shelves in my linen cupboard. Measurements are roughly 140cm wide and 32 deep. Must have a registered ABN and proof of insurance. Thanks

Thanks for installing my shelves! Super happy with them.

I want to install shelves in my storage room.

$10

Schofields, New South Wales

20th May 2026

I want ro install 4 shelves in my storage. I have attached photo of my storage and the shelves i want to install. Size is as below: Longer side: length: 170 cm Height: 200 cm Smaller size: length: 97 cm Height: 145 cm Please send me the quotation.

Licensed Electrician — Install Shelly Pro 3EM Energy Monitor

$200

Kellyville Ridge NSW 2155, Australia

14th May 2026

Need a licensed sparky to install a Shelly Pro 3EM-3CT 63 (3-phase energy monitor) into my residential switchboard this Saturday. The job: Install 3 × split-core CT clamps around the 3-phase mains cables between the meter output and main switch Mount the Shelly Pro 3EM unit (DIN rail or adjacent) Wire a 240V AC feed to power the unit (from a spare MCB or existing circuit) Verify it powers up and CTs are reading What you DON'T need to touch: The Endeavour Energy revenue meter (Elster A1100), sealed, stays as is Service fuses Solar inverter or array wiring Any existing circuits What's already here: 3-phase board, dual supply (grid + rooftop solar) Elster A1100 meter, Endeavour Energy network Tenby Cables switchboard, Left + Right modules The Shelly unit and all 3 CT clamps — I have everything, just need it installed I'll provide: Full installation guide with wiring diagram (already prepared) Photos of the switchboard for your reference (attached) The Shelly Pro 3EM unit + 3 CT clamps (all supplied) You'll need to bring: Short length of 35mm DIN rail if there's no spare space on the existing rail (board looks fairly full, may need to mount a small rail segment on the back panel) 1 × MCB (6A or 10A) to protect the Shelly's 240V power feed Short lengths of wire for the 240V feed (L + N to the unit) Location: Kellyville Ridge, NSW When: This Saturday — flexible on time, morning or afternoon Budget: $150 – $200 This is a straightforward install, no modifications to existing wiring, no meter work, just clamp-on CTs and a small monitoring unit. Should take 30-45 minutes for anyone familiar with switchboard work. Must hold a current NSW electrical licence. Happy to see your licence number before confirming. Cheers!

Arian was fantastic! Had to install a Shelly smart energy meter. Did an excellent job. Neat, timely and professional. Highly recommended him for any electrical jobs.

I need a shelf installing in my laundry room.

$100

Mooloolaba QLD, Australia

14th May 2026

I have a 600x235 shelf kit from Bunnings that I need installing in my laundry room for the NBN installation. I am available today (14 May) Monday, Tuesday (18/19 May) or Wednesday 20 May before 1:00pm.

Just what I needed.

Install shelves

$200

Crows Nest NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Install 6 shelves into stud wall. Gap is approx 50cm wide. Will need to supply shelves will cover cost for those separately

Punctual, friendly and did a great job

Install fleximount shelving to brick garage wall with render

$200

Mulgrave VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

I have a set of fleximount shelving that needs to be installed inside the garage. The garage walls are brick. The mounts need to be drilled into brick and not the mortar. Ive given up trying to get the holes to line up straight. There are approx 48 holes to drill.

Helped me out very quickly. Pro

Shelf installation

$50

Potts Point NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2026

I purchased some floating shelves and need somebody to drill the necessary holes in brick walls to help install them. Thank you!

Great communication and a perfect job done

Mount shelves & mirror

$60

Officer VIC 3809, Australia

26th Apr 2026

Mount 3 x Kmart floating shelves. 1 has already been attempted to be mounted but needs to be taken off & re done as it’s on an angle. This is for our toddlers bedroom. 1 x mirror to be hung ontop of buffet.

Anthony did a wonderful job, organised a time and date to get the work completed - we will use again. Thanks so much!

Install shelf on wall (8 screws in total)

$100

Preston VIC, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I need an experienced tradesman to install a very simple shelving unit to my lounge room wall. The shelf has 8 screws only and the wall is plasterboard. I would like to secure the screws into as many of my studs as possible. Pictured is (1) the shelving set, and (2) my bare wall where it is to be installed. I have marked with blue tape where the screws could go. Thanks!

Mohsen was so quick to arrive, efficient and installed some lovely shelves for me! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

120 cm floating shelf install

$75

Butler WA, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Shelf already built including anchor points

René was on time, efficient, completed the task and left no mess. Would book again as I accepted a business card!

Painting hung on wall and one 900mm floating shelf installed

$100

Zetland NSW 2017, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I have a painting that needs to be hung on the wall and a small floating shelf to be installed. The wall is gyprock and I think concrete might be behind the gyprock so a hammer drill and wall plugs could be required however I’m not 100% sure. It’s a small job that should take 60 minutes or less.

He did a great job, highly recommended.

Install shelving and Floor to ceiling light

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

16th Apr 2026

1) simple installation of 2 shelving units (see image) 50cm tall 60cm wide - Drill 8 holes into Mansonry Wall only (screws provided). Install Floor to Ceiling light (see image) - requiring securing to ceiling.

Prompt efficient friendly and an eye for detail. Recommended

Install steel wall strips into plaster / brick wall (to mount shelves)

$200

Princes Hill, Victoria

13th Apr 2026

Hi - I need someone to install 12 steel pitch vertical wall strips onto a plaster and masonry wall (brackets and shelves will be mounted onto pitch strips after - see photo attached). The pitch strips need to be installed in 6 verticals 0.5m from floor, so they will reach 3m up the wall (i.e. each vertical is 2.5m). There are 12 strips in total 6 x 2m, 6 x 0.5m. We are painting the room this week so need quick installation Tuesday evening prior to painters coming in (there is a small amount of flexibility with timing). Steel strips, screws and plugs provided. Room has been cleared of furniture. BYO masonry drill and stepladder. Thanks!

Sam was great. Good job, good to work with, good price. Would recommend and use again.