Find a recommended carpenter in Adelaide
Tell us about your carpentry project and we’ll connect you with a local carpenter for a free, no-obligation quote. Decks, pergolas, feature walls, cladding, framing and finishing work.
- Free for Adelaide homeowners
- Licensed and insured carpenters only
- No obligation to go ahead
A free referral service for Adelaide carpentry projects
Carpenter Adelaide helps Adelaide homeowners find recommended local carpenters. Tell us what you need, whether that’s a hardwood deck, a pergola over the back patio, VJ panelling in the lounge or framing for an extension, and we’ll pass your enquiry to a carpenter who works in your area. They’ll contact you to discuss the job and give you a quote.
We only refer you to carpenters who hold a current South Australian building work contractor licence and public liability insurance. Our service is free for homeowners. We don’t do building work ourselves: your quote, contract and warranty are with the carpenter. Before you go ahead, check their licence on the CBS website and ask who will lodge any approvals through PlanSA.
Carpentry projects we can help with
Pick the project closest to yours to see what’s involved, the materials to consider and what to ask before you sign.
Timber Decking
Merbau, blackbutt and other hardwood decks, plus restoring tired old decks.
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Composite Decking
Low-maintenance composite boards that don’t need oiling every year.
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Pergolas & Outdoor Entertaining
Timber and steel pergolas, gable and flat roofs, fire-pit and spa areas.
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Feature Walls & Cement Cladding
VJ panelling, wainscoting, timber ceilings and external cladding.
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Timber Screening & Bench Seating
Privacy screens, built-in seats and planter boxes for decks and courtyards.
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1st Fix Carpentry & Structural Timber
Wall, roof and floor framing for extensions, renovations and new builds.
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2nd Fix Carpentry & Detailing
Doors, skirting, architraves and the finishing work you see every day.
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- Home alterations and extensions
- Renovations
- Granny flats
- Balustrades
- Outdoor entertaining areas
- Staircases
- Timber ceilings
- Timber fencing
- Doors and doorways
- Repairs and maintenance
A quote from a local carpenter, without ringing around
Tell us about your project
Fill in the short form with your suburb and what you need: a new deck, a pergola, a feature wall, framing for an extension or a repair.
We refer a local carpenter
We pass your enquiry to a recommended carpenter who does that kind of work in your part of Adelaide. Every carpenter we refer holds a current South Australian building work contractor licence and public liability insurance.
The carpenter contacts you
They get in touch to talk through the job, arrange a site visit if it’s needed and give you a quote.
You decide
There’s no obligation. Compare the quote, check the carpenter’s licence and only go ahead if you’re happy with the price, design and timing.
Why homeowners use Carpenter Adelaide
Finding a carpenter can mean ringing around, waiting for call-backs and comparing quotes that don’t line up. Carpenter Adelaide makes the first step simple: fill in one short form and we’ll pass your enquiry to a recommended carpenter who works in your area. It’s free for homeowners, there’s no obligation to go ahead, and you deal directly with the carpenter on price, design and timing.
How to choose a carpenter in Adelaide
Choose a carpenter who holds a current South Australian building work contractor licence and public liability insurance, gives you a written, itemised quote, and tells you who will lodge any council approval.
Every carpenter we refer meets our criteria (a current South Australian building work contractor licence and public liability insurance) when we add them to our list, but it’s still worth checking for yourself. The statutory warranties under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA) come from the carpenter who does the work, not from us.
Get a free quoteChecks before you sign
- Check the carpenter’s building work contractor licence on the Consumer and Business Services (CBS) website.
- Ask for a current certificate of currency for their public liability insurance.
- Get a written quote listing the materials, sizes, inclusions, exclusions and GST.
- For decks, pergolas and structural work, ask whether you need development approval and who will lodge it through PlanSA.
- Ask whether site preparation, engineering, rubbish removal and making good are included.
- For domestic building work of $20,000 or more that needs development approval, the builder must take out building indemnity insurance and give you the certificate before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you do the carpentry work?
No. Carpenter Adelaide is a free referral service. We pass your enquiry to a recommended local carpenter, who quotes and carries out the work. Any contract and warranty is between you and the carpenter you choose.
Is Carpenter Adelaide free to use?
Yes. There’s no charge to homeowners and no obligation to go ahead. Carpenters or other businesses may pay us a fee for referrals, which is how the service is funded.
Which areas do you cover?
Metropolitan Adelaide, from the northern suburbs down to the southern beaches and up into the Adelaide Hills. Tell us your suburb and we’ll let you know if we have a carpenter who works there.
How much will my carpentry job cost?
It depends on the size of the job, the materials and the site. The carpenter will look at the job and give you a written quote. Check whether it includes GST, site preparation, approvals and rubbish removal.
Do I need council approval for a deck or pergola?
Often, yes. Whether a deck, pergola or verandah needs development approval in South Australia depends on things like its size, height, how close it is to the boundary and your zone. Applications are lodged through PlanSA. Ask your carpenter who will lodge yours, or check with your council.
What timber is best for decking in Adelaide?
Hardwoods such as merbau and blackbutt are popular because they cope well with Adelaide’s hot, dry summers. Composite boards cost more upfront but don’t need oiling. Our timber vs composite guide compares the two.
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Tell us about your project and we’ll connect you with a recommended local carpenter for a free, no-obligation quote.