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Very pleased with Finlay's work. Definatelly recommend.

Shelf installation

$100

Ross did an excellent job installing an additional shelf above our oven. Communication was great and turnaround time for the cabinet was quick. Really happy with the end product.

Supply and install shelf above oven

$100

Mostafa did a very professional job and he was very quick about it

Assembly and Install shelves on the wall

$150

Great communication, arrived on time. Mark has done a fantastic job. I’m very happy with it. Looks fabulous. Highly recommended.

Install shelves in laundry

$100

Perfect job, neat work!

Floating shelf installation

$50

Great service, will use again👏

Install shelf

$100

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$110 - $269

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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.

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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

Mirror and floating shelf installation

$50

Mount Barker SA, Australia

27th Jun 2025

One small mirror and small floating shelve to be installed in the powder room

Supply and install shelves

$650

Matraville NSW, Australia

27th Jun 2025

Supply shelving and install - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JYP05DXFQHGMYWC3NKKVK8EN

Handyman - Paint, install shelves, dog door/gate.

$10

Bayswater WA, Australia

27th Jun 2025

1. Paint 2 bedrooms inc ceiling trim door and window. 2. Install 3 shelves plasterboard 3. Doggy door in wood. 4. Side gate to secure small dogs

IKEA Billy Bookshelf Installation

$300

Taylors Hill, Victoria

26th Jun 2025

Would like to get a Billy Bookcase from IKEA with Mittled LED lights. See photo attached. Room is big with no doors and has easy access.

Mount TV and Install Shelf

$100

Lawson ACT, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Mount TV and Install Floating Shelf

Install shelves

$100

Truganina VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Hi I need 3 shelves installed in 2 cupboards, both are different sizes but not too big

Drill 2 holes for water mixer and install shelf brackets

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Need someone to install a shell bracket on a concrete wall. Then, drill hole on a stainless sink of dia. of 28mm for a water mixer. For another location, just drill hole on a stainless steel sink of dia. of 28mm. Both locations are within walking distance in Melbourne CBD.

Good job. Will call for his help again

Mount shelves back onto wall

$100

Miami, Queensland

25th Jun 2025

I need 4 heavy shelves to be remounted back onto feature wall

Handyman to install shelving system

$800

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

16th Jun 2025

Need a handy man to collect storage system from bunnings and install them against brick wall. Three in total see photos.

Fast efficient perfect job highly recommend using Andrew

Fix plasterboard and install shelf

$250

Kensington NSW, Australia

15th Jun 2025

Need help patching holes + installing a floating shelf and soundbar Looking for someone to help with two small jobs: 1. Laundry cupboard – patch some wall holes and install a floating shelf (approx 110cm). If you can also buy a shelf for me I can pay for the cost of material and a bit extra for getting it 2. Living room – patch holes under the TV and refit a soundbar. Would be great if you can supply wall plugs/screws that are best. I can provide the shelves or grab whatever you suggest. Flexible with timing — Wednesday or Friday this week is ideal! Cheers.

Great work, went above and beyond! Highly recommended

DIY odd jobs - fix wall and install shelves

$250

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

7th Jun 2025

I am moving out of my flat in Bondi and need some help with making good the wall where shelves were hung (fill holes and paint wall). I have paint. There may be some other odd jobs that come up while I’m in the process of packing. Looking for someone to do this on Thursday 12th June - afternoon. Estimate this is a 1.5hr job. I would also like help to install the shelves at new house in Balmain on Friday 13th June - afternoon. I have all the screws and parts. Estimate this is a 2hr job. Pictured shelves and the wall with shelves removed that needs fixing.

Diego was excellent. Very diligent, precise, and hard working. Highly recommend!

Install shelfs

$50

North Ward WA, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Need some shelf’s to be installed

Thank you so much for all your hard work I love the way my shelf’s look thank you for being so friendly and kind Highly recommend !!

I need a handyman to help install shelves in bedroom wall

$100

Ryde NSW, Australia

5th Jun 2025

I have two long wall shelves to install above my bed and need help to do this. It’s 190cm width so I need someone with experience to ensure this is sturdy and is drilled in solidly to the wall.

Really great to work with and he had so much attention to detail.

Pantry cabinet rack removal and shelf installation

$300

Yarraville VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Remove Pantry Rack & Install Wooden Shelves (Materials Included) Description: Looking for a reliable handyman to remove an existing wire pantry pull-out system (photos attached) and install fixed, plain wooden shelves in its place. Details: • Job location: Yarraville, VIC • Remove entire pantry rack system (including frame and baskets) • Supply and install approx. 4–5 fixed wooden shelves (plain, functional finish – not decorative) • Fit shelves securely and neatly inside the existing pantry carcass • Dispose of old materials if possible Requirements: • You must supply all timber, brackets, and fixings • Must have experience with cabinetry or shelving installs • BYO tools • Preference for someone local to the Inner West Timing: • Flexible, but ideally completed within the next 1–2 weeks Budget: Open to quotes – please include materials in your offer

Mark was incredibly helpful and professional. Would 100% use again. And I highly recommend him.

Hang Art + Mount shelves

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

1st Jun 2025

4 x art frames to be hung on wall. 2 x floating shelves to be mounted to wall. Bring all required equipment (drill, nails, etc…)

Super knowledgeable and skilled! Really has an eye for detail which was appreciated. Definitely saving his contact for future jobs - thank you!!

Install shelving

$200

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

28th May 2025

I need two rows of shelving installed near the ceiling of my study. You'll need a stud finder, measuring tools and a drill, and be able to specify what we can pick up from Bunnings on the day. Happy to pay for the materials if you can provide the transport. Nothing fancy at all! Just need someone with the skills to screw the right planks of wood to the right type of brackets, and secure it to the wall. This is really about creating more storage space in my study with something simple and minimal. Photos show the area I need worked, and the black lines in the next photo show where the shelving would go. Shelf depth needs to be under 31cm and the width of the wall spans roughly 270cm.

Amazing job, what a great guy! Thank you so much Jacob, really appreciated your work and expertise!

Wardrobe assembly and shelf installation

$200

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

19th May 2025

IKEA wardrobe with sliding doors to be assembled + 1 small shelf to fix on tiled wall if possible but not essential.

Very fast and professional. Highly recommend

Install wall mount shelving unit

$100

Erskineville NSW, Australia

16th May 2025

I have one pre-built wall shelving unit that needs to be mounted onto the wall. The wall is brick. The unit comes with screws and wall plugs, if they are appropriate. Please make sure it's securely installed, level, and properly anchored so they’re safe to use. Thank you!

Excellent work. Would thoroughly recommend.

Install wall mount shelf

$80

Edgecliff NSW 2011, Australia

14th May 2025

Details: I have 3 shelves to be mounted on the wall: 1 small shelf (50 cm) 2 larger shelves (140 cm each) Please make sure they’re securely installed, level, and properly anchored so they’re safe to use. I have a drill, but you’ll probably need to bring your own tools—especially a stud finder. Let me know if you need anything else before starting!

Professional and manners!! Happy to work more!

Picture Hanging & Shelf Installation

$150

Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

10th May 2025

Looking for a reliable and experienced handyman for the following tasks at my home: 1. Hang 9 Pictures – Various sizes (cart style), with the largest being 900mm x 1200mm. Hooks/wall fixtures will need to be supplied by you. Must be level and securely mounted. 2. Install 2 Small Floating Shelves – Standard small shelves, to be mounted on plasterboard walls.

Absolutely thrilled with Leo’s work! He delivered everything flawlessly and went above and beyond my expectations. Professional, efficient, and incredibly skilled — I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Leo to anyone looking for top-quality work. 5 stars all the way!