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Really helpful, punctual, kind guy who did a great job with some complex shelving. Look forward to having him round again for future jobs.

Install shelves

£20

Chinasa built a bed, installed shelves and mounted a hose holder, large mirror and sign. She was very accommodating to my schedule, punctual, professional and skilled. All the work was done meticulously and to an excellent standard. Highly recommend.

Furniture assembly and shelf installation

£100

Hendrik helped us to put our shelves on our not so flat walls. He did a perfect job and we will definitely call him back for similar jobs!

Hang Shelves on the Wall

£100

Every task was completed as promised, highly recommend him

Shelf installation

£100

Mehmet was really lovely and did the job very quickly to excellent standard. I would highly recommend!

Install shelving unit

£40

Really nice , good work 👍🏻 Ponctuel

Install shelves in a wardrobe

£200

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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 does a shelf installation 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

Mount shelves and venetian blinds

£30

Balham, Greater London

15th Nov 2024

I've got venetian blinds that need to be installed in the living room and the bedroom and heavy shelves with a rail to be installed in the kitchen. Walls are made of drywall. The shelves are fairly heavy and will need to hold my pots and pans so they may need to be drilled into studs? I'd like a professional to help with this and advise.

Mount shelves and a drawer for a bookcase

£70

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

10th Nov 2024

We have a made-to-measure bookcase that we are looking to fit into the alcove in our flat. The drawers have been assembled already, so it’s a couple of final steps there + the floating shelves and the top drawer that need mounting. The bottom drawer needs to just slide into the alcove, which requires temporarily removing a part of the doorframe next to it, and re-attaching it after.

Install shelf

£30

Upper Clapton, Greater London

9th Nov 2024

I need a carpenter to install a floating shelf in an alcove

Deon did a fantastic job for me. Not only was his work of excellent quality, he also suggested ways to improve the installation which I appreciated very much. He was very professional, being quick to respond to messages, arriving promptly, clearly explained what the job would entail and was neat and tidy. Deon was very friendly and I felt comfortable having him working in my house. He exceeded my expectations and I will hire Deon again in future

Build an insulation box for a water pump and install shelves

£600

Tavern Quay, Greater London

8th Nov 2024

I need a box fulled with insulation and probably with a door for a noisy water pump and I need some wooden shelves for an alcove in a bedroom

Shelf installation

£100

Unity Place, Greater London

2nd Nov 2024

Hi there, I am looking for someone to remove small built in shelves and install one long shelf. Picture one shows current situation (shelves to be removed in blue) and picture two shows what looking for. Thanks

Hendrik was great, very friendly and knowledgeable, he did a great job. Will definitely use again. Thanks!

Build wardrobe and mount shelves

£80

Streatham Hill, Greater London, SW2

31st Oct 2024

Build Ikea pax wardrobe 150cm and 2 shelves

CARPENTER Install door frame and door. Rehang shelves in pantry

£200

Winnersh, Berkshire

28th Oct 2024

I need CARPENTER to install adjustable door frame and door then plaster edges of door frame and wall so looks neat and ready to paint. Reinstall pantry shelves same as before not new fix just putting back old ones taken down to plaster wall. finish boarding loft very small loft some boards removed for electrcian. New shelves in loft and New cupoard in loft I got plan see pictures from plywood. Must be able to complete all jobs so please be confident in your carpentry skills and have all tools to Complete WHOLE Job. This is my express condition start and complete the whole job. You must come in person and see job before accepting and starting the job so you know exactly what is wanted and can clarify any queries you may have. So you have a clear idea of job before you start. More work available if your good.All communication through the app please

Build flat pack wardrobe, flat pack bedside table. Install shelves

£100

Calder Vale, Lancashire

27th Oct 2024

1xflat pack wardrobe 1xflatpack two drawer bedside, four shelves and a mirror to put up

Floating shelf installation

£15

Stoke Heath, West Midlands

23rd Oct 2024

Floating shelf installation

Carpenter to install shelves + tier cube bookcase

£100

Westbourne Green, Greater London

23rd Oct 2024

we need to install a small tier cube for a baby's room (24D x 32W x 106H centimetres) + 3 shelves inside a wardrob (that we dont have, i need someone who can make it as well. measures are 70 cm length, 30 dept, clean white)

Remove cupboard, install washing machine with plumbing, install shelf

£100

St Luke's, Greater London

23rd Oct 2024

To remove a cupboard, install plumbing for washing machine, install washing machine, install shelf with drill

Hang shelves

£100

Gipsy Hill, Greater London

19th Oct 2024

Two floating wooden shelves to be fixed to wall. I have tried myself but can’t drill more than 4 cm into one hole, and almost messed up another hole

Hang shelves

£50

Hammersmith, Greater London, W6

16th Oct 2024

To hang two solid oak shelves. Have brackets, screws, etc. Tried doing myself but too heavy for one person to lift.

Managed to fix my mistakes quickly and made it look great!

IKEA LACK floating shelf installation

£20

Stoke Heath, West Midlands

16th Oct 2024

Singular shelf needs installing

Install shelf on the wall, close older holes

£40

Mere Green, West Midlands

10th Oct 2024

Install shelf on the wall, close older holes from previous installations. Shelf ikea “ramshult”

Chest of drawers - x2— baby crib and hang shelves

£100

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

9th Oct 2024

To hang two shelves. To set up a baby crib Two chest of drawers

Hang Shelves, Coat Hook and Mirrors

£110

East Ham, Greater London, E6

7th Oct 2024

*Updated* The door knob and latch are no longer required. We would like someone to hang 4 shelves, a coat hook and four mirrors. Ideally looking to get it completed Wednesday (9th Oct) evening after 6pm.

Hang shelves and Ikea cabinet

£150

Southwark, Greater London

4th Oct 2024

* Six pine kitchen shelves to be put up with metal brackets. NB the walls are very hard concrete so the job is more difficult than it sounds and a strong drill is needed. * 80cm x 80cm Ikea cabinet to be hung on wall. Cabinet has been assembled. * Small knife magnet to be hung on wall, requiring two holes to be drilled.

Ignacio did an excellent job - punctual, efficient and made great suggestions. Plus he arrived in an electric car 👌🏼

Repaint bathroom ceiling and mount shelves

£200

Custom House, Greater London

16th Aug 2024

My ceiling paint has begun flaking off which leads me to believe it’s not bathroom paint. I am looking for someone to help fix this current flaking and repaint the ceiling with white bathroom paint. It’s not a large area so should take too long. I don’t have the paint or tools for this so would need some to bring those. And mount two shelves and a peg board. All the stuff is from IKEA. There are two of the Lack shelves which comes with all screws I believe and then this peg board which hasn’t come with screws to mount. Open to offers

Great job! Everything was done perfectly and quickly

Wall mount shelves

£50

Rayleigh, Essex

16th Jul 2024

Have 4 floating shelves to put up. I’m not confident drilling in to stud work so need a handy person who can do this safely and with minimal damage.

Peter did an excellent job, highly recommended.

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