Carpentry & timber repairs in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs
Practical timber work: replacing water-damaged skirting, repairing a rotten frame section, building shelving, fitting trims, slat panels and cupboard repairs. We repair where a repair will hold, and say so plainly when replacement is the sensible option.
Labour from $129+
Prices shown include GST. Parts and materials are additional unless stated otherwise.
What our carpentry & timber repairs usually include
- Skirting, architrave and trim repair or replacement
- Replacing rotten or damaged sections of timber
- Shelving, cupboards, storage and slat panels
- Cabinet, drawer and cupboard door repairs and realignment
- Timber gates, steps, handrails and outdoor timber repairs
- Filling, sanding and preparing new timber for paint
Not included
- • Structural framing, load-bearing changes and anything needing engineering sign-off
- • Termite treatment and pest control
- • Timber floor sanding and polishing
- • Regulated electrical, plumbing or gas work
What affects the price of carpentry & timber repairs
- Length and amount of timber being replaced
- Whether matching profiles or timber species are available
- Whether the damage extends past what is visible
- Painting or staining after the repair
Photos help. Helpful photos: the whole item plus a close photo of the damage and the end profile of the timber, which helps us match it.
When more information is needed. Most small timber repairs can be estimated from photos. A site visit is the honest answer where rot may extend behind a wall or floor, or where the repair may be structural.
Photos from this kind of job
Photos from our own jobs. Where work needs a licence or council approval, a licensed trade handles that part and we take care of the rest on site.
Cutting sheet material for a carpentry job 
Timber framing set out on site 
Cutting and building a timber slat panel 
Water-damaged skirting removed and replaced
Questions about this job
How much do carpentry repairs cost?
Labour starts from $129, including GST. Parts and materials are additional unless stated otherwise. Pricing can be affected by the length and amount of timber being replaced, whether matching profiles or species are available, whether the damage extends past what is visible, and painting or staining after the repair. A starting price is not a fixed quote; the accepted quote sets the scope.
Is rotten timber always a replacement?
No. A localised section may be cut out and spliced in where the surrounding timber remains suitable. If the rot has spread or the cause is ongoing water, we will tell you before you spend money on a repair that may not last.
Can you match our existing skirting profile?
Often, yes. Send a photo of the cut end and we will tell you whether a stock profile is close or whether it needs to be made up. An exact match on aged timber may not always be achievable.
What small carpentry jobs do you do?
Skirting, architraves and trims, rotten or damaged timber sections, shelving and storage, slat panels, cupboard repairs, and timber gates, steps and outdoor timber repairs.
Do you do structural carpentry?
No. Structural framing, load-bearing changes and anything needing engineering sign-off are not included, and neither are termite treatment or floor sanding.
How quotes work: get a quote from photos or video.
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Ask about carpentry & timber repairs
Photos or video
- Show the problem close up
- Take a wider shot from a step back, with surroundings, so we can see the item and what's around it
- The more detail you show, the more accurate the quote
Add a few simple details
- Your name and suburb
- What seems to be the problem
- Roughly how long the problem has been like that
- Urgent pre-sale, or non-urgent normal maintenance
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