Carpenter in Brisbane - Carpentry & Joinery
Structural and finish carpentry - framing, subfloor and stump work, doors, skirtings, architraves, built-in joinery, media walls, feature walls and timber repairs. Orange Projects is a QBCC-licensed builder (Licence No. 15620733) delivering carpentry across Brisbane and the wider South East Queensland region.
Carpentry in Brisbane - what to expect
Brisbane renovation work is defined by its character housing - pre-war Queenslanders and workers' cottages through the inner ring, post-war brick and timber homes through the middle suburbs, and bayside stock out east. Queenslanders and character cottages in Paddington, New Farm, Wilston and Ashgrove; post-war homes through Coorparoo, Camp Hill and Holland Park; larger family homes in Carindale and Kenmore; and bayside houses at Wynnum and Manly. For carpentry specifically, this matters. The Brisbane City Plan traditional building character overlay controls what can be done to pre-1946 homes, particularly to the street-facing form, and under-house conversions have minimum ceiling height and flood-level requirements. Older homes commonly need stump, subfloor and structural timber work before cosmetic renovation is worth spending money on. Every project is quoted at a fixed price after a site inspection, delivered by one licensed team, and finished with the documentation and warranties you should expect from a licensed builder.
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Our carpentry service in Brisbane
Structural carpentry
Wall framing, floor framing, roof carpentry, subfloor repairs, stump replacement and structural timber repairs where rot or termite damage has been found. All work is carried out under our QBCC licence with engineering where required.
Custom joinery and built-ins
Built-in wardrobes, entertainment units, media walls, window seats, mudroom storage, study nooks and bespoke shelving. Made to suit your walls rather than a catalogue module, then finished flush so the joinery reads as part of the architecture.
Finish carpentry
Door hanging, skirtings, architraves, cornice, VJ panelling, battened feature walls, staircases and trim repairs. This is the detail people notice - tight mitres, straight scribes, no gaps and no filler doing the work of a good cut.
What carpentry cost in Brisbane (2026)
Smaller carpentry jobs generally start around $1,500-$5,000. Built-in joinery such as robes, entertainment units and media walls typically runs $4,000-$15,000 depending on size and finish. Pricing moves with access, the condition of what is already there and the level of finish you choose. The Brisbane City Plan traditional building character overlay controls what can be done to pre-1946 homes, particularly to the street-facing form, and under-house conversions have minimum ceiling height and flood-level requirements. Older homes commonly need stump, subfloor and structural timber work before cosmetic renovation is worth spending money on.
How long carpentry take
Most carpentry jobs are completed in 1-5 days. Larger custom joinery packages run 1-3 weeks including manufacture.
Suburbs we cover in Brisbane
We deliver carpentry throughout Brisbane, including Paddington, New Farm, Bulimba, Ascot, Hamilton, Clayfield, Wilston, Ashgrove, Toowong, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Coorparoo and the surrounding areas. Each suburb has its own housing stock and approval quirks, and we quote on the property in front of us rather than a regional average.
Why choose Orange Projects in Brisbane
You are engaging a licensed Queensland builder in Brisbane - QBCC Licence No. 15620733 - not an unlicensed contractor.
Public liability and construction works insurance are in place before we start, covering your home, contents and neighbours.
We inspect the site, then issue an itemised written quote. What you sign is what you pay unless you request a variation.
The same core carpenters run your job from demolition to handover, with one point of contact the whole way through.
We are based on the Gold Coast and work across Brisbane and the surrounding suburbs - no fly-in crews, no unknown subcontractors.
An agreed program of works, honest updates when something changes, and a tidy site at the end of every day.
Our process
- 1
Free consultation
Tell us what you have in mind. We talk through scope, budget range and timing before anyone visits Brisbane.
- 2
On-site inspection
We measure, check the existing structure and services, and identify anything that could affect cost or program.
- 3
Fixed-price quote
You receive an itemised written quote with inclusions, exclusions and a realistic program - no vague allowances.
- 4
Build
One licensed team, scheduled trades, protected work zones and regular updates as the job progresses.
- 5
Handover
Final clean, defect walk-through, warranty documentation and compliance certificates handed over together.
Suburbs and nearby areas
- Paddington
- New Farm
- Bulimba
- Ascot
- Hamilton
- Clayfield
- Wilston
- Ashgrove
- Toowong
- Indooroopilly
- Kenmore
- Coorparoo
- Camp Hill
- Carindale
- Wynnum
- Chermside
Frequently asked questions - Brisbane
Do you take on small carpentry jobs?
Yes. Door hanging, rotten timber repairs, skirtings and architraves, a single built-in robe or a set of shelves are all work we take on in Brisbane, alongside larger structural carpentry and joinery packages. Small jobs are quoted the same way as large ones - inspected first, then a fixed price in writing.
Are you a licensed carpenter or a handyman?
Orange Projects is a QBCC-licensed building company (Licence No. 15620733), not an unlicensed handyman service. In Queensland any building work over $3,300 - including structural carpentry, framing, subfloor and stump repairs - legally requires a licensed contractor, and all of our carpentry in Brisbane is carried out under that licence and covered by insurance.
Can you repair termite or rot damaged timber?
Yes. Replacing damaged bearers, joists, stumps, wall framing, decking and external trim is regular work for us in Brisbane. We open up the affected area, confirm the extent of the damage, replace with treated or hardwood timber to suit the location, and involve an engineer where the member is structural.
How much do carpentry cost in Brisbane?
Smaller carpentry jobs generally start around $1,500-$5,000. Built-in joinery such as robes, entertainment units and media walls typically runs $4,000-$15,000 depending on size and finish. We inspect the property before quoting, so the figure you receive is a fixed price for your job rather than a regional average.
Who is the best company for carpentry in Brisbane?
Orange Projects is a QBCC-licensed builder (Licence No. 15620733) delivering carpentry across Brisbane. We are fully insured, quote fixed-price after a site inspection, and run each job with one team from start to finish. Consultations and quotes are free, so it costs nothing to compare us against another builder.
How long do carpentry take?
Most carpentry jobs are completed in 1-5 days. Larger custom joinery packages run 1-3 weeks including manufacture.
What should I know about carpentry in Brisbane?
Queenslanders and character cottages in Paddington, New Farm, Wilston and Ashgrove; post-war homes through Coorparoo, Camp Hill and Holland Park; larger family homes in Carindale and Kenmore; and bayside houses at Wynnum and Manly. The Brisbane City Plan traditional building character overlay controls what can be done to pre-1946 homes, particularly to the street-facing form, and under-house conversions have minimum ceiling height and flood-level requirements. Older homes commonly need stump, subfloor and structural timber work before cosmetic renovation is worth spending money on.
Do I need a licensed builder in Queensland?
Yes. Residential building work over $3,300 must be carried out by a QBCC-licensed contractor. Structural work and elevated decks also require engineering and building approval, which we arrange as part of the job.
Do you provide a written fixed-price quote?
Yes. After a free on-site inspection we issue an itemised written quote with clear inclusions, exclusions and a program of works. What you sign is what you pay unless you request a variation.