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Great job done! After realising the product to be installed was damaged, Goutham even offered to come back and install the replacement item at no extra cost. Very polite and easy to work with as well.

Shelf installation

£150

Marco was early, professional and did a great job. I’ll definitely be working with him again in the next couple of weeks. He is reasonably priced and delivers a nice finish

Handyman needed to hang shelves, blinds and build shelf in waredrobe

£100

Oluwafemi did a great job!

Assemble and mount shelves

£60

Every task was completed as promised, highly recommend him

Shelf installation

£100

Very professional and polite! Job well done efficiently. Highly recommended! Thank you, Tarequer!

Wall mount shelves

£30

Zeyuan went out of his way to accomodate my schedule, which I really appreciated. He did a great job hanging mirrors, shelves, and posters on our wonky walls and was polite and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Hang shelves, framed photographs (5-7) and heavy mirror

£75

What's the average cost of a shelf hanging contractor

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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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Top Shelf Hanging related questions

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 does a shelf installation 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 Shelving

£200

Wimbledon Park, Greater London, SW19

16th Aug 2025

I need some small shelves removed and a heavy duty shelf extended

Mount shelves/items and build desk

£100

Cathays, South Glamorgan

12th Aug 2025

There’s a few separate tasks: - mount 4 bookshelves in an alcove - cut 1 separate bookshelf down to size and mount - affix a shoe cabinet and mirror to the wall - build a desk

Help me install shelves and pictures above a staircase

£40

Mortlake, Greater London, SW14

10th Aug 2025

Would like someone with a good ladder and who can install shelves and some pictures over these stairs.

Install shelf

£75

Becontree Heath, Greater London, RM8

9th Aug 2025

Hello. I need some shelves installed in my utility. There are likely cables and plumbing in that wall since it’s close to the boiler is so you’d need to be able to avoid those. Photos attached. The aim is to have two shelves which are about 158cm long and 30cm wide. Wall is likely a stud wall. Have most of the material except for brackets, which I’m keen for advice on. Location RM9. I’d do this myself but only worried about boiler plumbing.

Hang shelves

£50

Linton On Ouse, North Yorkshire

4th Aug 2025

I need some shelves to be attached to the wall in my dining room. These are mini shelves which are used to display 12 inch vinyl records. The shelves are approx 12.5 inches long. They require wall plugs and drill work which are included. I have 8 of these shelves to hang.

Hang shelves and a wall cabinet

£100

Pennypot, Kent

2nd Aug 2025

2 shelves to be attached to the wall in kitchen 1 wall cabinet to be attached to the wall in bathroom

Hang shelves and tv bracket

£50

Blackbird Leys, Oxfordshire

31st Jul 2025

To hang 3 or 4 wall shelves on blank wall & to redo the tv bracket to tv is centred. Please bring the screws for the wall shelves as they did not come with any.

Hang shelves and picture frames

£50

Coalmakers Wharf, Greater London

31st Jul 2025

Hang shelves, mirror and picture frame

Install shelves

£50

Sands, Buckinghamshire

30th Jul 2025

I need to get fix the attached 2 shelves in the cupboard and one curtain pole and 3 outdoor cameras (no electrical work required)

To install shelves in a built-in wardrobe

£500

Chineham, Hampshire

28th Jul 2025

Need to build shelves in the built-in wardrobe. Please see the picture. Black lines this is what I have now, I need to add additional shelves (red lines)

Mount shelves in my kitchen

£60

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

26th Jul 2025

Id like to mount 2 shelves on a wall in my kitchen. It is tiled.

So happy with Josh's work and attention to detail. He did a fab job in our kitchen. Do not hesitate to book.

Floating shelf installation

£30

Sileby, Leicestershire

23rd Jul 2025

I have bought a shelf to use as a mantlepiece and need it fixing to my wall.

Mount shelves, construct a flat pack shoe cabinet

£75

Walthamstow, Greater London, E17

18th Jul 2025

Mount two shelves above a window - IKEA Bergshult 120 w x 20 d using Pershult brackets Mount three shelves on wall - IKEA Mosslanda 55 cm w Put together Sufy 4 Door Flip Down Shoe Storage

Great job, fast and efficient

Install shelves and art- ON HOLD!

£80

Hornsey, Greater London, N8

11th Jul 2025

I’ll need help drilling holes to mount shelf tracks, 3 frames, and mounting an assembled ikea cabinet. Precision is super important, so will need someone with experience with installing frames, also ideally with installing a vitsoe system. You’ll also need your own tools!

Hang shelf and headboard

£50

Lambeth, Greater London, SE1

2nd Jul 2025

Hang shelf on wall and hang headboard on the wall.

Quick and easy and did the job as expected

Mount shelves

£75

Walthamstow, Greater London, E17

1st Jul 2025

Put up two large shelves above a window put up two small shelves above a bunk bed put one small shelf adjust the placement of a mirror

A shelf installing between 2 cupboards

£70

Wharfside, Greater Manchester

28th Jun 2025

I am wanting a shelf installing between the 2 cupboards in the picture above my sink. I have taken one picture pointing to the line on the wall where I want it to be installed. Don’t have the shelf yet as unsure on what to get but would like to do it before I get the wall tiled on Wednesday

Mount shelf

£50

Islington, Greater London, N1

25th Jun 2025

I need some URGENTLY to wall mount my shelve

Install 5 curtain poles / install shelves

£500

Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

23rd Jun 2025

5 curtain rods Shelving Gardening

Wall Repairs, Shelf Installation & Painting in Office

£500

St Luke's, Greater London

10th Mar 2025

We’re looking for an experienced builder/decorator to complete some work in our office. Scope of Work: ✅ Wall Repairs – Fill and tidy up drill holes in a partition wall where a wooden plank was previously mounted for a TV. ✅ Socket Removal – Remove a dual power socket, dual ethernet, and HDMI slot from the middle of a wall (please advise if terminating power cables is a complex job). ✅ Shelf Installation – Install two shelves on a very hard wall (previous attempts with a standard drill failed, so an SDS drill or similar is likely needed). ✅ Painting a Small Room – Prepare and paint an 11m² room (walls may need some prep). Timing & Access: 🕘 Work will need to take place over multiple days to allow for wall filling and drying before painting. 📍 Office near Old St, London 🚪 Access available 9 AM – 5 PM (limited availability outside these hours). Requirements: • Must have own tools, including a powerful drill (SDS or equivalent for shelf installation). • Experience with wall repair, decorating, and electrical work (if required for socket removal). • Able to complete work neatly and professionally in an office environment. Budget is a guide—please quote based on expected time and materials.

Working with Jason was great; he was very responsive, consulted well and did a great job on the decorating work we needed done. Would use again!