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Very accurate and precise. Recommended.

Install sliding cabinet in my kitchen

€150

What's the average cost of a carpenter

€142 - €325

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Why book a local carpenter through Airtasker?

Carpentry plays a massive part in our lives. From the chairs we sit on to the homes we live in, so much of what we interact with has gone through the hands of a carpenter at one point.

With their extensive work experience, carpenters can help with projects of all sizes. If you’re building an extension or adding a carport to your home, an experienced carpenter can create a frame that’s built to last and meets all council regulations.

On the other hand, if you’re looking at the finer details of your home, a carpenter can be of great assistance too. From small detailing like replacing skirting boards and adding wall partitions, to refurbishing your dining table and chairs, hiring a skilled labourer and having them on your construction site can make all the difference.

With Airtasker, you can quickly and easily find the best carpenter in your area for your job. Simply tell us what you’re looking for, where you’re based, and what your budget is, and we’ll connect you with carpenters nearby your area. You can then browse profiles, read reviews and get in touch with your favourite craftsman to get your project underway!

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Top Carpentry related questions

Carpenters work with wood in all manner of ways. From timber framing for a house or carport to the finishing touches on furniture, carpenters are hired for jobs large and small.

In Australia, certified carpenters will have normally completed a Certificate III (or above) in Carpentry and Joinery, or a similar course through TAFE, and an apprenticeship. You may find that older carpenters learned their skills through a traineeship.

Not all carpenters offer the same services. An experienced cabinet maker may not be the best choice if you want timber framing done, while a decking expert may not have the credentials to refurbish your furniture. Picking someone with experience in your field is a great way to get high-

While some carpenters have specific areas of expertise, you can employ someone to do a number of small woodworking jobs in one visit. This can be the same job in a number of rooms or different jobs throughout the house. Remember though that some carpentry jobs require more than one day to complete.

Depending on their specialty and level of training, you may find that a carpenter comes under a different name. From specific tasks such as cabinet maker to more general terms like artisan, joiner or woodworker, there are plenty of variations for carpentry workers.

The average price of carpentry services on Airtasker is $250, but depending on the service you need, this can easily range from $120 to $450.

For certain types of carpentry tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

A carpenter primarily focuses on working with wood to construct or repair structures such as furniture, framing, doors, and cabinets. They typically specialize in tasks that require woodworking skills, like installing trim or building custom pieces. A builder, on the other hand, oversees and manages the overall construction of buildings or structures, coordinating different trades (including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical) to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.

Carpenters need to be careful of several safety risks, such as sharp tools, heavy machinery, and working with materials that can splinter or cause injury. They should also be mindful of their posture and body mechanics to avoid repetitive strain or injury, especially when lifting or carrying heavy materials. Additionally, carpenters should follow proper safety protocols when working in environments with dust, fumes, or potential hazards like electrical wiring to minimize health risks and ensure safe work conditions.

Top Joiner related questions

Joinery sets itself apart from carpentry in the way it’s done and in the scale it’s in. While both work on wood installations, carpentry is usually done on-site on a smaller scale and usually on fixtures already. In comparison, joinery is done at a larger scale in a dedicated workshop, typically building bigger home installations like stairs, doors, and door and window frames.

No, especially since joinery is the type of work that is usually done in a workshop rather than on-site. Planers, circular saws, and other machinery are involved in crafting some of these larger-scale installations for your home. Suppose that some joinery can indeed be done on-site. Taskers are experts who are expected to come to work prepared not just with the skills but also the tools needed to get the job done.

This would depend on how much joinery is needed to be made, be it for repairs and minor renovations or a construction project built from the ground up. Regardless, expect a bit of time for local joiners near you to finish your joinery in their workshops and deliver them to your home or site. It is best to discuss timelines with your Taskers to manage expectations.

Typically, yes. However, how long a Tasker will guarantee the work would vary from case to case. For all we know, a Tasker may be confident about the work and give an extended warranty. Regardless, Taskers will work on the projects to the best of their ability to ensure that the finished product would last long. For specific warranty questions, it would be best to discuss this with your Tasker.

Yes, you can, but it comes with certain risks. For one, you would likely be unable to come up with something of similar or better quality than someone who is more qualified and has years of experience to deal with these kinds of jobs. This is where Airtasker comes in by connecting you to different Taskers who can do it for you with high quality and less effort, at a reasonable cost.

There is no correct answer for this as this would depend on the complexity of the work and the amount of joinery that needs to be made, among other things. You can gauge your estimated costs on the Taskers’ initial quotations when you put up a task. However, these costs may be subject to negotiation and change depending on how the project goes.

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What does a carpenter do?

Whether you’re planning a major renovation on your home or you simply want to make things look a bit nicer, hiring a carpenter can help you with many different tasks. 

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. 

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. 

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 focussed 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 the small end. 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, there’s someone nearby who can help. 

Recent Carpentry tasks

Carpenter - New Skirting Boards

€400

Dublin, Dublin

2nd Sep 2026

New skirting boards required in one room. Floor was tiled and skirting boards lifted Also, repair of kick boards at bottom of kitchen cupboards. I need you to supply skirting boards too too Also repairs to woodwork around skirting boards

Assemble cabinet and cut wood replace some shelving

€70

Dublin, Dublin

26th Aug 2026

I have a kitchen cabinet from my old built in kitchen. I want it re assembled to accommodate my dishwasher and my microwave. The dishwasher is too wide by a few cm to fit shelving / top of unit flush. I may need a new cut of wood for this and dishwasher door needs sliding hinges .

Install METOD wall cabinets

€300

Kindlestown Lower, Wicklow

25th Aug 2026

Three métod wall cabinets to be installed in the utility room

Install low cabinets cabinets in clinic

€500

Crumlin, Dublin

21st Aug 2026

IKEA METOD Cabinet Installation Needed – Before 25th August Looking for someone experienced with IKEA METOD cabinet installation to finish and wall-mount 2 low/base cabinet units in a commercial treatment room. We have already partially assembled the units, but need someone who can correctly mount/fix them securely to the wall using the IKEA suspension rails and complete the installation. - 2 separate low cabinet runs - METOD base cabinets with VOXTORP fronts - Drawers/shelving as per IKEA plans - Suspension rails, fittings and cabinet components are already here - These are base/floor-level cabinets, NOT wall/hanging upper cabinets - They need to be properly levelled, aligned and securely fixed to the wall - A worktop is being fitted on 25th August, so the cabinets must be completely installed and ready before then - IKEA plans and all the relevant parts are available on site - Location: Crumlin, Dublin Some assembly has already been completed, as shown in the photos. Ideally looking for someone available ASAP who has experience installing IKEA METOD kitchens/cabinetry.

Joiner to fit door glass

€100

Mucklagh, Offaly

12th Aug 2026

Door glass transferred from one door to another

Put new cabinet doors and panels on an Ikea kitchen

€400

Dublin, Dublin

10th Aug 2026

Hi I need someone to change the cabinet doors and panels on my Ikea kitchen.

Wooden handrail for internal stairs fitted

€100

Hackettsland, Dublin

4th Aug 2026

I need a wooden handrail for stairs refitted

Install sliding cabinet in my kitchen

€150

Ringsend, Dublin

17th Jul 2026

I have a bottle cabinet unit in my kitchen, the internal mechanism broke (sliding one). I removed the old one broken. I got the new one, it fits perfectly but it just need to be installed.

Very accurate and precise. Recommended.

Cabinets assembled and installed

€250

Keel East, Mayo

17th Jul 2026

Kitchen cabinets assembled and installed

Such a professional and eye for detail , delighted with the work - thank you Michael!

Hall furniture

€60

Lansville, Dublin

6th Jul 2026

Vintage Wooden Console Table By Yaheetech Table Top Colour : Rustic Brown Table Base Colour : Black Size : 80cm H x 30cm W x 100cm L

Connor was very professional and efficient he build my furniture with maximum of experience and excellence I highly recommend

Skirting, carpentry, fixes and fitting

€400

Donnybrook, Dublin

22nd May 2026

Job Description: I am looking for a reliable, multi-skilled carpenter to complete several upgrades in my 2-bedroom apartment in Dublin 2. I have already purchased all materials (skirting boards, and wood). You only need to provide your own professional tools and labor. The Task List: Skirting boards throughout 65-70 m2 apartment (mitre cuts for corners required). Carpentry: 1) Wall-mount TV and TV unit table ( TV unit slab need to cut and do finishes) 2) wall mount console table (cut and finishes) 3) compartments in cupboards General Maintenance: Fix/tighten loose door locks and kitchen cupboard hinges. Curtail poles - 3 big windows Timeline: I expect this to take roughly 1.5 full day. I am looking for someone who can work efficiently to complete the list within this timeframe. Requirements: Must have your own saw and drill Previous experience with carpenter and skirting is essential Budget: I am offering €400 for the total labor for this project. Location: Dublin 2

I need two custom shelving units

€1,500

Kilmainham, Dublin

23rd Apr 2026

The shelves are for stirage and as well have function. Ine needs to be a steps to bunk bed. The second one is to be the window seat too. This part will be more complex as the window sill needs to be removed and the top seat needs to extend over the shelve and where the window sill used to be

I lookingfor job for carpenters

€9,999

Cappagh, Dublin

21st Apr 2026

ILooking for job for carpenters

Carpenter jobs

€9,999

Esker North, Dublin

21st Apr 2026

We are 2 experienced carpenters looking for work.

Fix lever on high window. Fix decking. Seal wood. Gutter.

€100

Cabra, Dublin

18th Apr 2026

I need them to fix a lever on a high window that will require a high ladder. I also want to get decking fixed and some sealing of wood that is leaking. Also need a shed roof replaced but that can be separate. Just put 100 to be able to submit; quote to be provided.

Carpentry work

€1,000

Skehacreggaun, Limerick

11th Apr 2026

Putting a washing machine and dryer under the stairs and finishing with a door. Also required is a press and cabinet

Build a small cabinet for washing machine in kitchen

€130

Gibbons, Dublin

28th Feb 2026

Fill space in between and build small cabinet for washing machine

Carpentery

€350

Donnycarney, Dublin

15th Feb 2026

Build a new box in white wood around esb meter and fuseboard. Door to open at meter, another door to open at fuseboard. Measures 32 inches across, 44 inches down. Box should also cover wires coming from ceiling. Alarm not to be covered. Also box in wires in press with immersion. Provide all materials.

Replace piece of wood in kitchen

€100

Cabra, Dublin

24th Jan 2026

Piece of wood above stove has swollen with moisture. Please replace wood.

Recent Joiner tasks

Joiner to fit door glass

€100

Mucklagh, Offaly

12th Aug 2026

Door glass transferred from one door to another