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Very quick and polite. Great service. Would use him again.

Take a skirting board out from underneath the fridge

$50

A great professional. Highly recommended, I plan on using again for future projects.

Assemble Shed

$200

What's the average cost of a carpenter

$157 - $562

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$562

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Why book a local carpenter through Airtasker?

Carpentry plays a massive part in our lives. From the chairs we sit on to the homes we live in, so much of what we interact with has gone through the hands of a carpenter at one point.

Carpenters can help with projects of all sizes. If you’re building an extension or adding a carport to your home, an experienced carpenter can create a frame that’s built to last and meets all council regulations.

On the other hand, if you’re looking at the finer details of your home, a carpenter can be of great assistance too. From small detailing like replacing skirting boards and repairing wall partitions to refurbishing your dining table and chairs, hiring a skilled labourer can make all the difference.

With Airtasker, you can quickly and easily find the best carpenter in your area for the job you need. Simply tell us what you’re looking for, where you’re based, and what your budget is, and we’ll connect you with the people with the most relevant carpentry skills in your area. You can then browse profiles, read reviews and get in touch with your favourite carpenter nearby your location to get your project underway!

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Top Carpentry related questions

The average price of carpentry services on Airtasker ranges from $20 to $45 per hour. The rate can change depending on the complexity of the job and the carpenter's level of experience. Compare rates and set a budget before booking a carpenter in your area.

Carpenters or chippies work with wood in all manner of ways. From timber framing for a house or carport to the finishing touches on furniture, carpenters are hired for jobs large and small.

Not all carpenters offer the same services. An experienced cabinet maker may not be the best choice if you want timber framing done, while a decking expert may not have the credentials to refurbish your furniture. It's recommended to choose a tasker whose work experience matches the specific job you'll be requesting.

Yes. While some carpenters have specific areas of expertise, you can employ someone to do a number of small woodworking jobs in one visit. This can be the same job in a number of rooms or different jobs throughout the house. Remember though that some carpentry jobs require more than one day to complete.

Depending on their specialty and level of training, you may find that a carpenter comes under a different name. From specific tasks such as cabinet maker to more general terms like construction worker, artisan, joiner, or woodworker, there are plenty of variations for carpentry workers.

In New Zealand, carpenters can obtain skills by learning on the job under the guidance of a master carpenter. They can also complete carpentry apprenticeship training and obtain a Level 4 New Zealand certificate in carpentry. 

For certain types of carpentry tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licences may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

What do carpenters do?

Whether you’re planning a major renovation on your home or you simply want to make things look a bit nicer, hiring a carpenter or chippy can help you with many different tasks. Carpenters can visit a construction site or take on any work in homes that require additional labour for different projects or repairs. 

Carpentry work is generally broken down into two types: rough and finish. Rough carpentry refers to work that doesn’t have an intricate look, as it’s covered up – often by bricks, tiles, or plaster work. Finish carpentry covers the work that will be on display, so needs to have a nicer finish. Furniture, decking, and window frames all fall into this second category. 

Decking

Want to improve your outdoor space? Hire a carpentry in your area to build a deck. Carpenters who work as a decking specialist can add an outdoor deck or upgrade an existing one that opens up your outdoor space. This is great if you want to entertain guests or eat outside as a family during the sunny months. 

Cabinet making

Cabinet makers are one example of finish carpentry, because of the high level of detail that goes into their end products. Unlike structural work, it’s important that a cabinet looks nice, so this type of carpenter is a lot more focused on fine details. Cabinet makers often specialise in other forms of furniture making too. 

Refinishing carpentry

While structural carpentry is concerned with jobs on the large end of the scale, trim or refinishing carpentry looks at the small end. A trim carpenter is the way to go if you want someone to fix up your skirting boards, cornicing, or a similar aspect of your home.

Custom made furniture

A house isn’t a home without a few personal touches, and if you’d rather avoid the cookie-cutter Ikea approach to decorating your property, hiring a carpenter to create custom-made furniture can make you stand out. Whether you want chairs, tables, or a shoe rack, there’s someone nearby who can help. 

Recent Carpentry tasks

Chipped sideboard cabinet

$500

Ardmore, New Zealand

26th Oct 2024

Chipped edge of mahogany sideboard table and a slight chip on front drawer of black French drawer cabinet

Repairing of kitchen bins drawer

$200

Auckland 1062, New Zealand

18th Oct 2024

Hi, I broke the wooden plank that holds the kitchen bins drawer system, and now my landlord wants to charge me $400 for a whole new bins system, which I believe to be unfair. I need to have it repaired before the 23rd of October, because on that date I'm moving out.

White Art Studio Moveable Walls on Wheels Built

$1,000

Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

30th Sep 2024

Walls on wheels for my photography studio. These need to be sturdy, but please consider lowered costs a priority. Flexible on size dimensions - depending on the design. Est. 3.5m wide x 2.4m high Sturdy - but cost-effective Wheels not in sight Painted white *amount of walls will depend on budget, I can’t spend more than $1000 incl. materials per wall.

I need 4 custom floating shelves made and installed

$1,000

Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

25th Sep 2024

I need 4 custom floating shelves made and installed please. Dimensions roughly 2.4m (L) x 0.4m (W) x 10cm thick.

Take a skirting board out from underneath the fridge

$50

Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand

11th Sep 2024

There is a skirting board that needs to be removed underneath the fridge in our office kitchen so that it sits properly. I'm not sure what else is required to ensure the fridge sits properly, but I would need this handy person to do whatever's necessary.

Very quick and polite. Great service. Would use him again.

Fence staining

$100

Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand

29th Aug 2024

stain exterior wooden fence approx 40m

Repair office desktop

$200

Hamilton 3210, New Zealand

28th Aug 2024

I am just wondering can you able to repair my office desk cover was snap off or drying off etc as below as photos? If you can’t then do you know anyone who is able to repairs this either glues or iron these

painting kitchen cabinets plus changing kitchen desk

$350

Glen Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

11th Aug 2024

Painting kitchen cabinet plia changing kitchen desk

Need a patch of my carpet cleaned as it has cat urine stains

$10

Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

26th Jul 2024

Carpet stain removed as it has cat urine dried on it and now the carpet patch is yellow. It is a small patch. Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: None Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Revamp our office ramp

$3,500

Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

15th Jul 2024

We have a very steep ramp in our office, where we keep our sample shelves. I want to add some more 'flat' working space, add better /fixed shelving and utilise the space better.

Kitchen cabinet respray on site

$600

Waipapa, New Zealand

24th Jun 2024

Installed kitchen need sprayed white on site currently cream

Complete assembly sml garden shed. Join/drill all sides together.

$100

Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

17th Jun 2024

Assembly of all sides has been completed. Having difficulty joining/drilling all sides together for completion. Small garden shed model: 1508NZSK purchased from Bunnings. Have had to drill holes in most joins as pre drill holes not all done.

Kitchen cabinets and doors

$1,500

Whanganui 4501, New Zealand

29th Apr 2024

Sides of cupboards and front that shiws snd doors 10 doord 3 drawers

Plastering to new cladding and existing where new joinery installed

$9,000

Otūmoetai, Tauranga 3145, New Zealand

11th Apr 2024

Exterior Plastering to new reclad section and over existing where new joinery installed

Need to make glass cupbord and shoes cabinet

$1,000

Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand

8th Apr 2024

need to make a glass cupboard in the kitchen for crockery and a shoe cabinet with a bench and shelves in the cabinet(hot water cylinder cabinet). The photo is a reference.

Repair to laminate cupboard doors

$300

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

2 cupboard doors with water damage at the base

Replace shed roof pannel

$1,234

Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

I am needing a roof panel in a Shed replaced.

Metal garden shed door needs reattaching

$1,234

Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

I have a small garden shed door that needs to be reattached possibly replaced I'm not 100% sure.

Construct aluminium garden shed

$300

Queenstown, New Zealand

3rd Apr 2024

Garden shed to be constructed from Mitre 10 garden shed kit. Will need general assembly skills such as using electric drill, hand riveter etc.

To build an exposed aggregate step 100 cm in length and 30 in depth.

$500

Auckland 1011, New Zealand

11th Mar 2024

Build an exposed aggregate step into the house at the side door. the step is approx 100cm in length and 30cm wide and about 15cm deep