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Carpenters in Brisbane

Every business below is checked against the QBCC licence register and ranked by quantified Google-review themes — never by who paid.

Showing all 23 licensed carpenters across BrisbaneUpdated 2026-07-25 · Register QBCC

Based in Cleveland

Quality of work · 32Professional & friendly · 22Response time · 19

In Cleveland, customers of Hammer & Chisel Carpentry talk most about decks & pergolas, with new builds and renovations coming up behind (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). One tradesperson's name keeps surfacing in the feedback, suggesting the owner handles the work personally. The owner wrote back to all 53 customers who left feedback. Google reviews for Hammer & Chisel Carpentry go back to March 2021, over five years of history. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence on 25 July 2026. 4.9 stars across 58 Google reviews.

Based in Stafford

Professional & friendly · 28Quality of work · 22Communication · 17

Customers of Liveability Trade Services, a Stafford carpenter, most often talk about renovations when describing their jobs, with bathrooms & laundries and fencing & gates also coming up. The business holds 4.9 stars across 49 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026, and its oldest Google review lands in September 2022. The QBCC register showed a Carpentry licence still valid when checked on 25 July 2026.

Based in Moorooka

Quality of work · 19Professional & friendly · 15Response time · 12

Renovations are what customers at Contour Renovations come back to most, with decks & pergolas and repairs & timber rot also mentioned. The people who hired them keep naming one person, which suggests the owner does the work themselves. The owner wrote back to 23 of the 26 customers who left feedback, and the earliest review on the company's Google profile lands in April 2018. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence for the Moorooka business on 25 July 2026. 5 stars across 27 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026.

Based in Keperra

Quality of work · 18Professional & friendly · 6Clean & tidy · 5

The feedback for Clem Carpentry names a few people, including office staff, which points to a team handling the work rather than one person doing it all. Renovations come up most in what customers describe, and repairs and timber rot also get mentioned. The earliest Google review for this Keperra carpenter dates from April 2016, so the review history spans more than a decade. As of 28 August 2026, the business has 5 stars across 21 Google reviews. Its QBCC licence, confirmed current on 25 July 2026, covers Carpentry.

Based in Carina

Quality of work · 16Clean & tidy · 8Response time · 7

In Carina, customers of C3L Carpentry & Joinery Pty Ltd most often bring up decks & pergolas, with fencing & gates and kitchens & joinery also coming up (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). Across the sample, one tradesperson keeps being named — a pattern consistent with the owner handling the work themselves rather than a crew. The oldest review on C3L Carpentry & Joinery's Google profile is from June 2025, and the owner writes back to 9 of the 20 customers who left feedback. The QBCC register confirmed the Carpentry licence as current on 25 July 2026. 5 stars across 20 Google reviews.

Based in Paddington

Professional & friendly · 8Quality of work · 7Response time · 5

RIISE Group Pty Ltd, the Paddington carpenter, earns 5 stars from 14 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026. The feedback names several people, including office staff, suggesting a team with someone at the front desk. Renovations are what customers talk about most, with new builds and bathrooms & laundries also mentioned. The QBCC register confirmed its Carpentry licence as current on 25 July 2026.

Based in Albany Creek

Quality of work · 15Professional & friendly · 13Communication · 5

At Adsett Carpentry & Construction, customers most often bring up new builds, with renovations coming up almost as often (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). The feedback names several different tradespeople, plus an office contact, pointing to a team with someone on the phones. The owner writes back to most customers who leave feedback. The QBCC register listed the Albany Creek business as holding a current Carpentry licence when checked on 22 August 2026. The first Google review of Adsett Carpentry & Construction was posted in May 2018. Rated 5 stars across 25 Google reviews.

Based in New Beith

Professional & friendly · 9Quality of work · 8Communication · 5

Customers at Alps Constructions Pty Ltd name more than one person when they talk about their experience, with office and booking staff among them. That pattern points to a crew at work, with someone handling the desk. The owner writes back to 13 of the 14 customers who left feedback, as of 28 August 2026. New builds lead the work customers describe, with renovations and repairs & timber rot also coming up. The QBCC register listed the New Beith carpenter's licence in the Carpentry class as current when checked on 22 August 2026. The first Google review of Alps Constructions Pty Ltd was posted in November 2023, and the business holds 5 stars across 15 Google reviews.

Based in Arana Hills

Quality of work · 9Professional & friendly · 6Response time · 4

In Arana Hills, customers talk about decks & pergolas more than anything else with Arcus Construction QLD, with repairs & timber rot and renovations also coming up. Several different people are named in their feedback, including someone who handles the desk, which points to a team rather than a lone tradie. Google reviews go back to May 2023, and the QBCC register confirmed the Carpentry licence current on 22 August 2026. 5 stars across 13 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026.

Based in Loganholme

Professional & friendly · 10Quality of work · 10Communication · 9

In Loganholme, customers keep naming the same tradesperson at Axena Projects — a pattern that reads as the owner doing the work rather than a crew. The owner writes back to 8 of the 13 customers who left feedback. Renovations lead what customers talk about, with kitchens & joinery and new builds also coming up. Axena Projects holds a current QBCC licence in the Carpentry class, confirmed against the register on 22 August 2026. Its Google rating stands at 5.0 stars across 13 reviews as of 28 August 2026.

Based in Rochedale South

Quality of work · 7Response time · 6Professional & friendly · 6

In Rochedale South, CBH Carpentry's customers most often talk about renovations, with bathrooms & laundries coming up regularly too (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). The people who hired them name several different individuals, office staff among them, pointing to a team rather than a solo operator. The QBCC register confirmed its Carpentry licence as current on 22 August 2026. 5 stars across 15 Google reviews.

Based in Chermside

Quality of work · 18Response time · 11Professional & friendly · 11

Customers most often bring up new builds at CJR Construction Pty Ltd, with renovations and decks & pergolas also coming up in the sample. One person keeps getting named in the feedback, which points to the owner doing the work. Google reviews for CJR Construction Pty Ltd go back to September 2017, so the Chermside carpenter has a long review history. The owner writes back to 22 of the 25 customers who left feedback. The QBCC register listed a current Carpentry licence when checked on 22 August 2026. 5 stars across 26 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026.

Based in BRIDGEMAN DOWNS

Quality of work · 15Communication · 9Response time · 7

Customers at Conley & Co. Projects keep naming the same tradesperson, which suggests the owner does the work themselves. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence for the Bridgeman Downs business on 22 August 2026. As of 28 August 2026, the company holds a 5-star rating across 16 Google reviews, with doors, windows and trim the work customers mention most often.

Based in Mansfield

Quality of work · 11Professional & friendly · 8Communication · 8

Customers most often bring up bathrooms & laundries at Future Building & Home Solutions, with repairs & timber rot and renovations also in the mix. The QBCC register confirmed its Carpentry licence as current on 22 August 2026, and the business holds a 5.0 rating across 19 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026. The owner has written back to 7 of the 17 customers whose feedback was analysed.

Based in Morningside

Professional & friendly · 13Quality of work · 13Communication · 9

In Morningside, customers most often bring up renovations at HMD Building, with bathrooms & laundries mentioned just as often. Beyond the tradesperson, office staff also get named by those who hired them — a sign of a crew with someone at the desk. Of the 26 Google reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026, 15 arrived in the past year, and the earliest review on record lands in September 2021. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence on 22 August 2026. HMD Building holds 5 stars across 26 Google reviews.

Based in Underwood

Professional & friendly · 12Quality of work · 12Communication · 9

Customers at HQ Kitchens Pty Ltd talk about kitchens and joinery more than anything else, with renovations and bathrooms and laundries also coming up. The feedback names several people, including office staff, which points to a crew with someone handling the front desk. The earliest Google review for this Underwood carpenter lands in December 2016, giving it nearly a decade of review history. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence on 22 August 2026. As of 28 August 2026, the business holds 5 stars across 26 Google reviews.

Based in Everton Hills

Quality of work · 30Professional & friendly · 27Communication · 17

Customers at Inspire Residential most often bring up repairs & timber rot, with renovations and new builds also mentioned in the 48 reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026. One tradesperson is named in 34 of those reviews, suggesting the owner handles the work personally. The owner wrote back to 45 of the 48 customers who left feedback. The oldest review on Inspire Residential's Google profile is from June 2021. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence for the Everton Hills business on 22 August 2026. 4.9 stars across 53 Google reviews.

Based in Kippa Ring

Quality of work · 9Response time · 5Professional & friendly · 4

Customers keep naming the same tradesperson at JVK & Sons Construction, which reads as the owner doing the work themselves rather than a crew. The earliest Google review for this Kippa Ring carpenter lands in November 2018, giving it over seven years of feedback on record. The owner writes back to most of the customers who leave feedback — 7 of the 12 analysed reviews got a reply. Quality of work is what customers describe most often, with 9 of 12 mentions. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence on 22 August 2026. 4.9 stars across 13 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026.

Based in JINDALEE

Quality of work · 10Communication · 9Response time · 7

Customers of Kos and co. Building mention several people when describing their jobs, office and booking staff included, which suggests a small team rather than a lone operator. The owner replied to 16 of the 18 customers whose feedback was analysed, and the earliest Google review on record goes back to June 2022. Repairs and timber rot lead the work customers talk about, with decks and pergolas plus doors, windows and trim also coming up (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). The QBCC register confirmed the Jindalee carpenter's licence as current on 22 August 2026, covering the single class of Carpentry. 4.8 stars across 19 Google reviews.

Based in Oxley

Quality of work · 7Professional & friendly · 4Communication · 4

The same tradesperson's name keeps coming up from customers at Mi Casa Constructions PTY LTD, a pattern that reads as the owner doing the work rather than a crew. Renovations lead what customers talk about, with repairs & timber rot also a good number of mentions (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). The owner wrote back to all 14 customers who left feedback. The QBCC register listed the Oxley carpenter's licence in the Carpentry class as current when checked on 22 August 2026. 5 stars across 15 Google reviews.

Based in Thornlands

Quality of work · 12Response time · 8Professional & friendly · 8

Customers at Mitino Group Pty Ltd keep naming the same carpenter in their feedback, which reads as one person doing the work rather than a crew. The owner writes back to every one of the 20 customers whose feedback was analysed as of 28 August 2026. Renovations lead what customers describe, with new builds and doors, windows and trim also coming up. The QBCC register confirmed a current Carpentry licence for the Thornlands business on 22 August 2026. It holds 5 stars across 21 Google reviews.

Based in Cleveland

Quality of work · 21Professional & friendly · 16Response time · 10

Customers at NuLevel Projects Pty Ltd mention several different names in their feedback, one of them on the phones. The work they describe most is renovations, with kitchens & joinery and bathrooms & laundries close behind (reviews analysed as of 28 August 2026). The owner writes back to a good number of the 31 customers who left feedback. Rated 5 stars across 32 Google reviews. QBCC licence in Carpentry confirmed current on 22 August 2026.

Based in Bulimba

Professional & friendly · 57Response time · 43Quality of work · 34

At RTL Trades, customers most often bring up repairs & timber rot, and the Bulimba carpenter's Google profile shows its oldest review from October 2011, giving the business more than a decade of customer feedback. The owner writes back to 97 of the 100 customers who left feedback in the analysed sample, a level of personal response that stands out. The QBCC register confirmed its Carpentry licence as current on 22 August 2026, and the business holds a 4.6-star rating across 184 Google reviews as of 28 August 2026.

By the numbers

Carpenters in Brisbane, ranked by verified Google review volume

Every figure below is counted from this page's own register checks and review analysis — 610 reviews read across 23 licence-verified businesses. Ratings are shown as attributed text and link to the source profile.

RankBusinessBase suburbLicence classGoogle ratingMost-mentioned praise
01RTL TradesBulimbaCarpentry4.6184 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 57
02Hammer & Chisel CarpentryClevelandCarpentry4.958 on GoogleQuality of work · 32
03Inspire ResidentialEverton HillsCarpentry4.953 on GoogleQuality of work · 30
04Liveability Trade ServicesStaffordCarpentry4.949 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 28
05NuLevel Projects Pty LtdClevelandCarpentry5.032 on GoogleQuality of work · 21
06Contour RenovationsMoorookaCarpentry5.027 on GoogleQuality of work · 19
07CJR Construction Pty LtdChermsideCarpentry5.026 on GoogleQuality of work · 18
08HMD BuildingMorningsideCarpentry5.026 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 13
09HQ Kitchens Pty LtdUnderwoodCarpentry5.026 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 12
10Adsett Carpentry & ConstructionAlbany CreekCarpentry5.025 on GoogleQuality of work · 15
11Clem CarpentryKeperraCarpentry5.021 on GoogleQuality of work · 18
12Mitino Group Pty LtdThornlandsCarpentry5.021 on GoogleQuality of work · 12
13C3L Carpentry & Joinery Pty LtdCarinaCarpentry5.020 on GoogleQuality of work · 16
14Future Building & Home SolutionsMansfieldCarpentry5.019 on GoogleQuality of work · 11
15Kos and co. BuildingJINDALEECarpentry4.819 on GoogleQuality of work · 10
16Conley & Co. ProjectsBRIDGEMAN DOWNSCarpentry5.016 on GoogleQuality of work · 15
17Alps Constructions Pty LtdNew BeithCarpentry5.015 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 9
18CBH CarpentryRochedale SouthCarpentry5.015 on GoogleQuality of work · 7
19Mi Casa Constructions PTY LTDOxleyCarpentry5.015 on GoogleQuality of work · 7
20RIISE Group Pty LtdPaddingtonCarpentry5.014 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 8
21Arcus Construction QLDArana HillsCarpentry5.013 on GoogleQuality of work · 9
22Axena ProjectsLoganholmeCarpentry5.013 on GoogleProfessional & friendly · 10
23JVK & Sons ConstructionKippa RingCarpentry4.913 on GoogleQuality of work · 9

What reviewers praise most

Quality of workpraised at 23 of 23 · 355 mentions
Professional & friendlypraised at 20 of 23 · 283 mentions
Response timepraised at 13 of 23 · 144 mentions
Communicationpraised at 11 of 23 · 101 mentions
Clean & tidypraised at 2 of 23 · 13 mentions

Licence classes held

Carpentry23 of 23
Coverage and verification dates

23 businesses based across 22 suburbs. Licences verified between 2026-07-25 and 2026-08-22.

About carpenters in Brisbane

Every carpenter listed here holds a current QBCC Carpentry licence where the work requires one, checked against the official register rather than taken on trust. The ranges below are observed Greater Brisbane quotes for 2026, split by job — an hourly rate for small repairs looks nothing like a per-square-metre deck rate or a built-in wardrobe price. Brisbane's timber housing stock makes carpentry a bigger local trade than in slab-and-brick cities: decks, stairs, restumping repairs and Queenslander weatherboard work are everyday jobs here.

Brisbane-specific carpentry realities: most pre-1946 homes are timber Queenslanders on stumps, so restumping, subfloor repairs, stair rebuilds and weatherboard replacement are mainstream local work, and hardwood species like spotted gum and blackbutt are the regional norm for decks and exposed timber. The subtropical climate is hard on external timber — UV degrades finishes and the November–April wet season drives rot and swelling, so decks and pergolas need durable species, proper detailing and regular oiling. Termites are an ever-present Brisbane consideration in any timber structure. And in the inner-north and inner-west character suburbs (Paddington, Ashgrove, Wilston, Red Hill), Traditional Building Character overlays dictate how verandahs, stairs and weatherboard details must look on pre-1946 homes, so heritage-sympathetic carpentry skills matter as much as raw joinery.

Typical prices in Brisbane

Ranges reflect quotes observed locally — not national averages, not advertised "from" prices.

ServiceTypical range (A$)
Carpenter hourly rate (standard hours)
In line with ServiceSeeking's national quoting data (average $85.42/hr, from $35/hr at the low end; 62% of carpenter quotes are billed hourly) — a national figure, not a Brisbane-specific one. Covers small repairs and non-licensable jobs charged by the hour; callout minimums usually apply, and specialist or heritage work sits higher.
A$65A$110
Hardwood decking, supply + build (per m²)
Based on Canstar's deck cost guide (Apr 2025), citing hipages figures of ~$320/m² for hardwood timber decking, $200/m² for treated pine and ~$1,000/m² for elevated cyclone-rated decking — national figures, not Brisbane-specific. The flat hardwood figure sits just under this range's floor and the elevated figure above its ceiling; the range here covers the built-up middle. Elevated hardwood decks (common on high-set Queenslanders) sit at the top; ground-level treated-pine decks start nearer $250/m². Height, span and balustrading drive the spread.
A$350A$700
Timber pergola / patio frame, supply + build
Based on Shade Kits' national 2026 pergola guide ($2,000–$6,000 for a basic timber pergola, $5,000–$15,000 once roofed, $100–$500/m²) — national figures, not Brisbane-specific — plus Brisbane operator Smart Patios' published approval costings ($800–$1,500 in certifier fees for a basic 15m² patio, with a council application around $850 plus $190 for the final check). A modest attached pergola sits at the low end; larger spans, a roofed structure and council approval push toward the top.
A$3,500A$12,000
Hang internal door + fit architraves (per opening)
Based on Airtasker's door hanging cost guide (flush doors $124–$282, panel doors $124–$486 per door; Brisbane labour $85–$89) — that guide prices hanging only and does not separately cost architraves, so the trim component here sits outside its data. Labour to hang and trim one door; supply of the door slab and hardware is additional.
A$150A$450
Custom built-in wardrobe, carpentry (per linear metre)
Based on Airtasker's built-in wardrobe cost guide (Feb 2025): $1,110–$3,010+ per linear metre nationally, inclusive of labour and materials — basic $1,110–$1,550, mid-range $1,610–$2,010, premium $2,510–$3,010+ — with Brisbane labour at $50–$140/hr. A basic framed and shelved built-in sits at the low end; full custom joinery with drawers and soft-close fit-out at the top. For a typical 2–3m wardrobe run, that guide's own per-robe totals work out to roughly $1,600–$5,000+ for a sliding-door robe or $1,600–$6,100+ for hinged doors.
A$1,110A$3,010

Cost guides — Brisbane

Job-level cost breakdowns built on the same observed data as the table above.

Common questions

Does my carpentry job need a QBCC licence?

It comes down to value. Any building work worth more than $3,300 in labour and materials combined needs a licensed carpenter — framing, decks, stairs and restumping almost always clear that on their own. Carpentry is not on the short list of classes that need a licence at any value, so a small job under $3,300 — hanging a door, fixing skirting — doesn't require one, though the work must still meet the building standards. The exception worth knowing: a sub-threshold item stays licensable when a licensee carries it out as part of a contract for building work worth more than $3,300, so a big project can't be sliced into small ones. Over the threshold, the carpenter should give you a QBCC licence number; reluctance is a red flag. Every carpenter on this page links to the register.

Does a new deck or pergola need council approval in Brisbane?

Often, yes. Very low decks (generally under 30cm off the ground) and small pergolas can be exempt, but decks above that height, structures over a certain size, anything attached to the house, or work in a character or flood overlay usually needs building approval — and sometimes planning approval as well. Brisbane's character overlays add rules on how the structure must look. A licensed carpenter or a building certifier can confirm what your specific job needs; skipping a required approval can cause problems at sale time.

What timber should I use for a deck in Brisbane's climate?

For exposed decks, durable hardwoods like spotted gum, blackbutt and merbau are the regional standard — they handle Brisbane's UV and wet-season swings better than softwoods. Treated pine is cheaper and fine for lower-budget or ground-level decks but needs more maintenance. Whatever the species, external timber here needs proper drainage detailing and regular oiling (often yearly), because the subtropical sun and November–April humidity are hard on finishes. Ask your carpenter about termite-resistant options and a steel versus timber subframe for longevity.

My Queenslander needs restumping — is that a carpenter's job?

Restumping (replacing rotten, termite-damaged or sunken stumps, often swapping timber for steel or concrete) is licensable building work, usually handled by carpenters or builders who specialise in it — not every general carpenter does it well. Because it almost always runs well over $3,300, it needs a licensed contractor, and qualifying jobs carry Home Warranty cover. Brisbane's reactive clay soils and termite pressure make this a common local job; get more than one quote and ask specifically about their restumping experience on high-set timber homes.

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