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Asheel was great!! Did an amazing job setting up my IKEA cabinet and installing floating shelves! Efficient and easy to work with!

Ikea assembly and floating shelf installation

$80

Matt was great! Friendly and excellent job. Thankyou

Shelf installation onto brick wall using brackets

$50

Great communication and workmanship. Would recommend.

1. Hang paintings in bedroom, hang shelf in lounge, hang towel hook

$100

Great communication. Turned up on time, finished the job neatly and quickly. Thank you!

Install shelf on masonry wall

$40

Very happy with the job would definitely use Christian again

Need a shelf installed on a tiled wall in a shower

$80

Great communication and great work! Really nice as well - would highly recommend.

Buy and Install Shelves

$500

What's the average cost of a shelf hanging contractor

$119 - $265

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$265

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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.

Put up a task by filling out the details of the job, such as the kind of walls you have, when you need the job done, and your budget. Then, we’ll connect you with nearby available Taskers. Within minutes, they will send in their quotes. You can also view the Taskers’ customer ratings. This makes it easier to find a handyman who fits your needs and budget.

Once you find an offer you like, click to confirm. On the day of your appointment, your handyman will bring all the necessary tools for the job. No need to go to the store - book a shelf fitter, and let them do their magic. To start booking a handyman near you, select the “Post a task” button.

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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 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

Wall mount shelves

$100

Thornleigh NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Wall mount 5 shelves on to gyprock walls. There are studs behind, but I am not sure where they are.

Need installer to install shelter dome all have assembly manual

$600

Somerton VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Install Brand New Dome Shelter (Model C404015S - 12m x 12m x 4.5m) Description: I've got a brand-new dome shelter (Model C404015S) that needs professional installation. It comes with a full assembly manual and all parts. The supplier says most people install it themselves, but I prefer someone experienced to make sure it's done perfectly and safely. Job Details: • Size: 12m (L) × 12m (W) × 4.5m (H) Location: Somerton, VIC • Base: Concrete pad ready • Access: Easy site access and power available • Manual: Provided • You'll need tools and possibly a lift/ telehandler for assembly. What |Need: Someone with experience installing dome shelters, sheds, or fabric structures. Must know how to align the frame, anchor it properly, and tension the cover. Budget: Open to quotes - please include your experience, estimated time, and if you have your own equipment

Handyman to install shelving, mirrors, and wall-mount headboards

$850

Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

12th Nov 2025

We need a skilled handyman to install Ikea furniture in five rooms. The work includes: 6 x Mirror 20 x Shelves per room 6 x Bed head 6 x TV mounting with TV 2 x Mirrors in hallway and dining room NOTE: There may be some extra installation if needed. Some heavy lifting may be required, but the main focus is on secure wall installations. Photos are attached to show exactly what needs to be installed. Experience with wall mounting and attention to detail is essential

Flat pack assembly/ Hang shelves

$800

Sydney NSW 2570, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Assemble flat pack, half already assembled. Will also require some shelves to be hung. Will require some timber screwed horizontally behind for these shelves. Refer to the first photo, shelves to be hung directly on the wall behind. Which sit on top of cabinets shown Photo 2 shows the two cupboards to be assembled All still in boxes, timber to be supplied and installed by installer and will be reimbursed after installation plus expenses.

Install shelves. modify metal cabinet with cables,fix ceiling hole

$350

Surry Hills, New South Wales

11th Nov 2025

Hello. The tasks are as in the photos. Description: 1. Fix IKEA shelving to masonry walls in 3 locations (see photos of black shelves and pegboard). MATERIALS: I HAVE ALL OF THE SHELVE UNITS 2. Neatly Modify metal cabinet to house hanging cables. MATERIALS: TELL ME WHICH FIXINGS TO BUY & I WILL COLLECT) 3. Cover messy area of ceiling with an access cover plate. MATERIALS: I have the plate that is pictured. please quote and tell me approx how long you will need. Thanks

Install shelves

$200

Hornsby NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Install one vericle shelf in the middle of the wardrobe and add 7 shelves with size 29cmx69cm .

Fix or replace wall brackets for shelving & install shelves in cabinet

$300

Hyde Park SA 5061, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Shelving has come off wall in store and pulled out wall brackets (bent) Glass door wall cupboard (knife cupboard) needs doors removed and shelves installed

Install shelf’s in cupboard

$150

Rivervale WA, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Need 3 shelfs installed in cupboard to store linen

Install shelves in 2 x cupboards

$400

Wentworth Point NSW, Australia

6th Nov 2025

We have 2 large cupboards with no shelving. We would like at least 5 shelves installed in each cupboard. I am happy to purchase materials but would need a list from tasker as to what is needed.

Syed did an excellent job with installing our shelves and is friendly & punctual.

Handyman to hang shelf and fit door handles

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We need someone to hang a floating shelf where there is no joists to fix it to and we also need to fit door handles to a cupboard

Great work, tidy and on time.

Hang shelves, drill wall

$70

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Needs 2 small shelves installed on a brick wall. The first holes were drilled fine. The second holes seem to be hitting a metal plate. I want to make sure I'm not hitting wiring or a pipe. This is a brick wall, i need someone confident in detecting studs and electrical cables begore drilling. Total of 2 light weight shelves- I will provide screws and expanders, I have a drill but unsure if I have all the right drill bits. A plus if you have your own tools

Great job drilling through bricks and hanging shelves. Thanks

Install shelves

$100

Rockdale NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2025

I have 2x shelves that fell off my wall - need them put back in. Open to suggestions on how to mount them back up as there are still holes in the wall, and I still have the shelves, but they may need new holes or to be filled in to make them fit in again. Happy to do a Facetime to show more detail if needed for what approach is best!

Kee was great - 10/10 would recommend and will book again for any handy work

Install shelf into concrete wall.

$120

Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

17th Oct 2025

I need a rail installed to hold shelves. 4 holes drilled into the concrete block wall. Must have own tools.

Went above and beyond. Job posting to completion less than 2h.

Shelf install

$150

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

15th Oct 2025

We have 3 floating book shelves that require to be installed into our terrace wall. A masonry drill is required

Fast response time, efficient service and great work! Thanks, would recommend

Install shelves

$100

Camden Park, South Australia, AUS

14th Oct 2025

Install the shelves on the wall

Very professional and friendly

Mount shelves on wall

$200

Croydon VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Need 2 moderately heavy shelves mounted on a wall, need 4 light shelves mounted, one TV mounted and one heavy big wall clock mounted

Excellent work with special effort !

Floating shelf installed and kitchen cabinet hinges replaced

$80

Rokeby TAS, Australia

6th Oct 2025

Floating shelf installed into block and 2x kitchen cabinet hinges replaced (I have the replacements). Should take 5-10 minutes

Reliable, friendly and did exactly what I asked. Highly recommend.

Handy man to come build a rocking chair, two shoe racks and hang shelf

$150

Beacon Hill NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2025

I’m looking for someone who can carry a heavy box with a rocking chair upstairs and then put together the rocking chair. I also need two shoe racks put together and one heavy shelf mounted on to the wall

Excellent! Great work

Lawn sprinkler repair & shelf installation

$150

Strathfieldsaye VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

I need a broken sprinkler repaired in my lawn (I have all supplies needed). I have 3 shelves I need installed in my home office.

Thanks Adam - all looks good!

Hang shelf

$139

West End QLD, Australia

24th Sep 2025

Hi Matt, happy to help you again. I saw your new task posted. I’m available tomorrow morning if that suits you. If we schedule by this way both pay lower fees. Let me know if you’re interested - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K5XK6FFWT1BKMP648DEF2AJ6

Great job - fast and perfectly done.