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Leon was very friendly, reliable and did a great job with the 3 jobs we had to do around the house (wall shelf and curtain rod hanging). Definitely recommend!

Hang shelves + curtain rod

$200

Reliable and professional. Tyrone has all the right tools to get the job done right. He goes above and beyond. I definitely recommend Tyron.

Wall mount shelves

$120

I am so impressed! I am so happy with the storage shelves the built for my family.

Install shelving for garage

$300

Kenneth provided top tier service, great communication and was easy to work around availability. Competed the job well and time effectively :)

Hang shelves in brick wall

$250

Great job. Quick and on time

Install shelving

$250

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Why hire a shelf hanging handyman through Airtasker?

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 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

Carpenter build Murphy door install architectural panels

$800

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

6th Nov 2026

Carpenter to build concealed door Build and install a concealed door 2m wides 2.6 high with mirror and side architectural panels see inductive image I will pay for all materials including Mirrors you must organize them especially the hinges you Must have all required tools and be skilled in carpentry and joinery

Install shelving into steel-framed house with weatherboard outer

$150

Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Hi. I have two 'cat shelves' that need to be installed outside my home into weatherboard, but fixed into the steel frame of the house for stability. View installation of the exact product at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv0-9zI5eEk. Higher degree of difficulty - the install is required outside the 2nd floor! We have a stratco patio roof to stand on to do the job, and a ladder, but no tools to drill into the steel frame. Help!

Supply and install shelves

$300

Perth WA 6000, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Supply and install Four (4) shelves into a cupboard All three walls are metal stud and plasterboard 500mm deep x 1035mm long Using 15mm thick white melamine board and the shelf front and supports to be 70mm high CBD location Parking available below 190cm

Install shelves at flower shop

$75

Bicton WA 6157, Australia

4th Nov 2026

install shelves on solid wall and mirror on gyprock partition the shelf needs to removed and install bit lower as currently its too high and wall is solid rock wall so you will need a good drill as mine didnt worked at all and mirror i have kept on table but would like to hang on gyprock wall

Install shelves for kitchen , laundry and study

$200

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Looking for a handy person to come install pre purchased shelves for kitchen , laundry and study pictures below, just need your own tools Also needed install a wall clock in the hallway , details in person All shelves being installed into plaster and into studs if possible

Amazing !! Very happy with the work! Highly recommended

Today ASAP: assemble kids’ desk/chair + mount shelves

$350

Yallambie VIC 3085, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman to assemble a children’s desk and chair and securely install shelving in my son’s bedroom. The job includes: • Assemble one HONEY JOY children’s desk and matching chair. Desk dimensions: 94 × 40 × 76.5 cm. • Mount up to six Flexi Storage oak curved floating shelves in different sizes, including 60 cm and 90 cm lengths. • Mount up to three individual oak wall cubes: 30 cm, 27 cm and 24 cm square. All furniture and shelving are already here. We will confirm the final positions together before drilling. Please bring your own tools, stud finder, level and suitable wall fixings, including any needed beyond those supplied with the products. Everything must be securely installed using fixings appropriate for the wall. The room has recently been painted, so please take care with the walls and furniture and tidy the work area afterwards. Please quote for the full job, including assembly and installation of all six shelves and three cubes, and state your earliest arrival time today. Required: Today, Wednesday 4 November, as soon as possible. Must be completed today. Photos attached. Thanks.

Quick and efficient. Highly recommended.

Install shelf on wall

$75

Greenvale VIC 3059, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

I need a shelf put on a wall. I have the wood and the brackets. The wood needs to be cut in half so I need someone who has the machine that can cut the wood in half as it's too long. Also a drill is needed. Nails to drill the brackets into the wall would need to be supplied as well.

Thank you Sam for installing the shelf. We are very happy with your work. We will definitely be in touch if we need any other work done around the house.

Picture, clock and hanging shelf installed

$150

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

2nd Nov 2026

Need to get around 4 pictures , 2 clocks and one small hanging shelf installed

Hang shell ornament from roof

$100

North Curl Curl NSW 2099, Australia

1st Nov 2026

Shell ornament I want hung from the ceiling of outdoor balcony above outdoor table

Assemble and mount shelves,shift large cabinet across room

$150

Rivervale WA 6103, Australia

24th Oct 2026

- help me shift large cabinet to other side of room - assemble 2 x low height Billy bookshelves - safety secure to wall (walls are internal plasterboard w steel framing but attachment doesn’t need to be structural or load bearing, just so shelf doesn’t lean or fall forward) - no stairs involved !

Put together my ikea shelves very nicely and quickly

Install shelf in cupboard

$200

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

15th Oct 2026

I would like one shelf installed in my cleaning cupboard so I can utilise the dead space. I do not have any materials. Needs to match the finish on current shelf please

Thanks so much Hamish for installing a shelf into my cupboard. Got the job done and very friendly. Also helped lift my very heavy mirror that was delivered at the same time.

Install shelves at storage unit

$300

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Need to install 5 shelves inside this storage unit

Great work and very reliable. Will use them again

Install shelving unit, mount TV and pictures.

$400

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

13th Oct 2026

Install items to concrete walls in apartment: 1. Wall mount Samsung TV (see photo for size indication) 2. ⁠Install shelving unit (see photo of timber shelving unit on right side of photo - it requires about 6 fixing points into wall) 3. ⁠Hang artworks x 10

Sam is professional and detail oriented. He did a few jobs at my house - TV installation, shelving and hanging pictures. All were done perfectly and his polite and friendly attitude made it a pleasure to have Sam in my home.

Handyman - install shelves and hang frame in garage

$50

Innaloo WA 6018, Australia

12th Oct 2026

- Put together set of shelves and secure to garage wall (rendered brick) - Supply and install two masonry plug and pan-head screw (or whatever you think is best), so I can hang two picture frames in garage

Fantastic job constructing shelves, securing to wall and doing some other odd jobs. Professional, friendly, great attention to detail and incredibly helpful. Highly recommend.

Install shelf into brick wall

$60

Petersham NSW, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Installation of an ikea shelf into wall (brick)

Very good technician

Relocate and Install Shelving

$250

Malaga WA 6090, Australia

29th Sep 2026

1. Required to deconstruct shelving. 2. transport it 700m down the road (can provide transport of shelving if needed) 3. Re Install it, will require a drill for the slat wall racking.

Got the job done and did the extra bits to complete.

Wall mount shelf

$50

Oakleigh South VIC 3167, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Full built floating shelf needs to be safely wall mounted (including finding the right spot). I have lost one piece of hardware out of 4 that came with the packages so judgement around selecting right wall mounting support is required

Job extremely well done thank you Tom

Floating shelf installed / small wall repair

$200

Yeerongpilly QLD 4105, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Hello, need someone a bit handier than me to help fix the wall and install a floating shelf we bought from RJ living. Photos attached including the wall damage from it falling off.

Awesome at what he does. So quick to reply and get in and get the job done. What a gem!

Install shelving

$600

Seaforth NSW 2092, Australia

13th Sep 2026

I have 3 x 1700mm x 250mm x 35mm timber shelves to be installed on a stud gyprock wall. I want them to be floating shelves. Job will require recommending and supplying appropriate floating brackets (we live close to a Bunnings). The shelves need holes drilled also. Seeking professional carpenter or equivalent who can do the job ideally on a weekend or Friday.

Installed a complex floating shelf to a high standard. Professional and polite operator

Need a handyman for van shelf install

$10

Southeast Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Need someone to install this to my caddy van.

Went above and beyond for the work. Really happy with his work. Amazing guy too.