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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.

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 repairing wall partitions to refurbishing your dining table and chairs, hiring a skilled labourer can make all the difference.

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

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Top Carpentry related questions

The average price of carpentry services on Airtasker ranges from $20 to $45 per hour. The rate can change depending on the complexity of the job and the carpenter's level of experience. Compare rates and set a budget before booking a carpenter in your area.

Carpenters or chippies 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.

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. It's recommended to choose a tasker whose work experience matches the specific job you'll be requesting.

Yes. 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 construction worker, artisan, joiner, or woodworker, there are plenty of variations for carpentry workers.

In New Zealand, carpenters can obtain skills by learning on the job under the guidance of a master carpenter. They can also complete carpentry apprenticeship training and obtain a Level 4 New Zealand certificate in carpentry. 

For certain types of carpentry tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licences 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.

What do carpenters 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 or chippy can help you with many different tasks. Carpenters can visit a construction site or take on any work in homes that require additional labour for different projects or repairs. 

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

Want to improve your outdoor space? Hire a carpentry in your area to build a deck. Carpenters who work as 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 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 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

Plastering to new cladding and existing where new joinery installed

$9,000

Otūmoetai, Tauranga 3145, New Zealand

11th Apr 2024

Exterior Plastering to new reclad section and over existing where new joinery installed

Need to make glass cupbord and shoes cabinet

$1,000

Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand

8th Apr 2024

need to make a glass cupboard in the kitchen for crockery and a shoe cabinet with a bench and shelves in the cabinet(hot water cylinder cabinet). The photo is a reference.

Repair to laminate cupboard doors

$300

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

2 cupboard doors with water damage at the base

Replace shed roof pannel

$1,234

Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

I am needing a roof panel in a Shed replaced.

Metal garden shed door needs reattaching

$1,234

Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

I have a small garden shed door that needs to be reattached possibly replaced I'm not 100% sure.

Construct aluminium garden shed

$300

Queenstown, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

Garden shed to be constructed from Mitre 10 garden shed kit. Will need general assembly skills such as using electric drill, hand riveter etc.

To build an exposed aggregate step 100 cm in length and 30 in depth.

$500

Auckland 1011, New Zealand

11th Mar 2024

Build an exposed aggregate step into the house at the side door. the step is approx 100cm in length and 30cm wide and about 15cm deep

Build a new front door porch deck

$500

Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand

9th Mar 2024

We have a porch deckat the front of our house that is needing to be replaced. About a days work for someone whose done this before.

Saw part of already installed wood table/ desk of kitchen inside van

$60

Rotorua, New Zealand

13th Feb 2024

IHello! I'm looking for someone experienced with sawing and basic carpentry skills to help me modify my van in Rotorua, New Zealand. I need to create space for a portable toilet by sawing a section of the interior. The task involves precise cutting to ensure a proper fit for the toilet. I don't have the tools or expertise to do it myself, so I'm seeking assistance. Requirements: Experience with sawing and carpentry Own tools for the task Attention to detail for precise cutting Availability for a one-time job

Garden shed assembly

$250

Auckland 1041, New Zealand

24th Jan 2024

Garden shed assembly, wood materials already bought for the flooring 1.55x1.55x2.05 - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Cut a 38mm thick Accacia benchtop down

$150

Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand

23rd Jan 2024

This is a 38mm thick Accaia (hardwood) benchtop as in the link https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/nouveau-utility-benchtop/p/375554 I need it cut down to fit my bench top space. From 2.2m to approx 1.2m. Job needs to be neat. Also would appreciate a bit of help adjusting the hinges on one kitchen cabinet at the same time. Job is up two flights of stairs. Could be done today or Thursday. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024

Carpet stain removal

$200

Orewa 0931, New Zealand

19th Jan 2024

carpet stains needs removing - Due date: Flexible

Plastering a 3.5m x 3.7m x 2.2m room

$500

Pirimai, Napier, New Zealand

18th Jan 2024

Single room requires plastering. No window, single door. Soundproof studio room built into shed. - Due date: Flexible

Floating desk installation

$150

New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

13th Jan 2024

Need floating desk installed. I can get wood and or we can discuss this - Due date: Flexible

Small garden shed installation

$120

Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand

16th Nov 2023

Small garden shed installation - Due date: Before Friday, 24 November 2023

Garden she’d assemblely

$100

Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand

13th Nov 2023

Small garden shed installation - Due date: Flexible

Construct timber modular (stackable) compost bins

$400

Upper Hutt, New Zealand

8th Nov 2023

Looking for a handy person with own tools who can follow design for modular timber compost bins and construct a set of 4 bins for us - Due date: Flexible

Garden shed installed

$200

Auckland 1041, New Zealand

5th Nov 2023

Garden shed installed Sandringham - Due date: Before Monday, 27 November 2023

Install subfloor cladding

$3,000

Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

25th Oct 2023

Labour to install decking timber as subfloor cladding to house subfloor in Fernhill. - Due date: Flexible

Build Garden Wall

$400

Auckland 1072, New Zealand

24th Oct 2023

We are removing an old rotten garden wall between top courtyard and bottom vegetable patch. Need someone to rebuild a wall / fence 600mm high / 7 metre long. - Due date: Flexible