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Looks brilliant! Completely fixed! Can’t even tell the damage happened in the first place. Thanks so much!

Repair wall and remount shelf.

$100

Fantastic service great bloke

Install shelf for soundbar

$80

Nice guy. Great communication. Did a professional job. Would totally recommend and would use again. :)

Wall mount shelf and retractable hose reel

$120

Gregory did a great job thank you.

Assemble and install shelves in garage

$200

Leo was fantastic, the job ended up being a challenging task but Leo preserved. Thank you Leo for your great work. Michael C

Wall mount shelving

$80

Very helpful and quick! Did a great job!

Mount shelves on drywall

$40

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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

Hang shelf

$80

Brunswick West, Victoria

30th Mar 2025

Hang / measure up space for 2x shelves Have the shelves and brackets Plasterboard Some furniture obstruction

Bathroom towel rail and shelf install

$100

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

30th Mar 2025

Install powdercoated metal shelf into plasterboard - electrical wires may be in vicinity of desired location. Manufacturer provided screws and recommended wall plugs available. Install brass towel rail into plasterboard above existing towel rail. Unclear where studs are and potential that electrical wires may be in vicinity of desired location. Manufacturer provided screws and wall plugs available.

Floating shelf installation

$100

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2025

Floating shelf installation Needs to be 420cm From what I can find online I would likely purchase 3x120cm and a 60cm shelf unless any other suggestions. Flexible with then this task can be done.

Hang shelves

$250

Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

28th Mar 2025

Need someone to install 3 stainless steel shelves on a tiled wall. Job can be done from 2pm. Thank you

Fast, efficient . All round top bloke.

Floating shelf installation and dry wall hole repair

$170

Tarneit VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2025

I need a handyman to fix holes in my wall from a failed shelf installation and install the floating shelf properly. The job includes patching, sanding, and repainting if needed, plus securely mounting the shelf

Drill holes + install shelves

$150

Chippendale NSW, Australia

26th Mar 2025

8 Ikea LACK floating shelves need installation Each LACK shelf has a hidden suspension bracket that has 18 holes, totalling to approx 144 holes that need drilling into wall I started it off but found it very difficult, so I’m posting the job here The wall is double brick/concrete-like Once all holes are created you will need to drill the suspension brackets onto wall using screw anchors (which are not provided sorry, but please let me know costs when responding to the job post. Budget is for travel & labour, not including the cost of the screw anchors needed). Drill bit needed required to use is 8mm A ladder is also required for the higher shelves Photos attached for a rough idea but please let me know if you need more clarity

Shelf installation

$80

Kingston ACT, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Hi Jason, I was hoping you could help me install an ikea floating shelf. The shelf is one piece and slides over a metal bracket that need screwing into the wall.

Install shelf

$80

Kingston ACT, Australia

25th Mar 2025

simple shelf installation, only requiring drilling 8 screws into the wall

Very helpful, installed a floatong shelf.

Install shelves

$150

Northern Suburbs WA, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Two shelves purchased online but the wall isn’t quite even so they need a bit skimmed off. To be installed to right of fireplace.

Great communication and speedy response but unfortunately didn’t have the experience/equipment for adjusting and hanging the floating shelves that we had. It was a difficult job with the walls being plastered and not straight so would recommend for other work. We just had to support one of the shelves ourselves after he left and hope it will dry so they are straight.

Handyman - install shelf into solid brick wall and hang pictures

$65

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

5th Mar 2025

Hello, ladder required. I need a shelf drilled into a brick wall. Specialty drill bit required and a tallish ladder. Plus, hang some framed pictures on picture rail (very high up). Estimate less than an hours work.

Great help. Thanks Tom! Will definitely book again.

Hang shelves IKEA Kallax

$85

Elizabeth South SA 5112, Australia

20th Feb 2025

4 single file cube, assembled. Needs hanging on wall above a bed. Double brick wall. You need your own tools, experience and able to make safe to carry weight of books.

Great job! Happy to work Ricardo again

Install Shelly Plus 1PM and 2PM Devices

$150

Rhodes NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Need an electrician to install 8 x Shelly Plus 1PM and 2x Shelly Plus 2PM devices on various light switches around the house. I have the devices available already, and can assist by opening up the light switch boxes and replace them to speed things up. Just need someone qualified to do the wiring. You will need your own additional wires as I have none available.

Very quick and responsive, got the job done efficiently

Hang shelf

$50

North Bondi NSW, Australia

16th Feb 2025

I need two small floating shelves mounted onto brick wall. Photos of shelves and mounting locations below.

Did a great job hanging up the shelves I needed - will definitely use again

Uninstall shelf

$60

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Need someone help me uninstall these shelf and put back storage room

Really nice guy. Highly recommend !

Install shelf

$100

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

6th Feb 2025

Need to install Kmart wall shelf on toilet wall fixtures required as it did not come with any possible concrete

Quick efficient friendly highly recommend

Install Shelf

$150

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

26th Jan 2025

I want to install 4 shelf inside the room

Awesome work , on time.

Handyman to hang shelf and replace tap ware

$120

Camp Hill QLD, Australia

25th Jan 2025

I require a handyman to install a shelf in my bathroom. The wall is concrete. Replace existing tap ware in sink and replace shower head.

Great to deal with. Good communication and very punctual. A job well done.

Shelf installation

$100

Zillmere QLD, Australia

17th Jan 2025

Shelf installation in bathroom Gyprock wall No asbestos it’s been tested

Wasn’t an easy task but was completed perfectly, thanks so much!

Install shelves and curtain rod

$250

Petersham NSW, Australia

15th Jan 2025

I need multiple shelves installed floating and kitchen shelves. Also need a curtain rod installed.

David was excellent

Hang shelves, paintings & mirror in baby nursery

$150

Marsden Park NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Hang 2 paintings, 4 book shelves and 1 round mirror in our baby nursery. All items very light weight. All screws are provided.

Amazing work done! Very efficient and great communication. Definitely booking him again.