Hire top carpenters near St Kilda
Find 30 carpenters within 15 km of St Kilda 5110. Compare ratings, reviews, and credentials from local professionals.
Write your job once
We'll contact local carpenters for you.
Instant price estimate
See a scoped range for your job before you talk to anyone.
Compare multiple quotes
Up to 3 local carpenters quote your job, with no obligation.
Get an instant price estimate
What's your job?
What type of door is it?
Estimated range
$220 – $605
Guide pricing only. Final quotes vary by scope, access, materials, and site conditions.
Free estimate · Quotes from up to 3 tradies
Average rating of carpenters within 15 km of St Kilda · 209 public reviews
Ranked by distance, ratings and profile completeness.
Browse 30 carpenters
within 15km · Page 1 of 3
Browse Carpenters in Nearby Suburbs
We can help you find the right carpenter
Describe your job once, we’ll tell you what we think it should cost and then put you in contact with carpenters until you find the right quote.
- 1
Tell us about your job
Describe the job once, we'll remember it so you don't have to say it again.
- 2
Get a price estimate
Know roughly what your job should cost before you speak to a tradie.
- 3
Choose the best carpenter
Compare prices and available credentials side by side, with no obligation to proceed.
What to expect when hiring carpenters in St Kilda
Where carpenters near St Kilda are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where carpenters near St Kilda are based
Of the 30 carpenters listed, none are based in St Kilda, but 24 are within 15 km, the most in Wingfield, Edinburgh and Salisbury South. The other 6 are based more than 15 km away.
- based in St Kilda
- 0
- based within 15 km
- 24
- based further away
- 6
Carpenters based in each suburb
- None listed yet
- Water
The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
Show suburbs as a list
More carpenters based here
Fewer carpenters based here
None listed yet
How to choose a good carpenter in St Kilda
St Kilda has plenty of well-reviewed carpenters to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most carpenters here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical carpenter has 4 reviews. Of the 14 rated carpenters within 15 km of St Kilda, 3 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated November 2026.
- average rating
- 4.76
- typical reviews
- 4
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
64% of carpenters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 4 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda14 rated carpenters4 typical reviews | 4.76 | 14 | 4 |
| Torrens Island28 rated carpenters4 typical reviews | 4.65 | 28 | 4 |
| Burton23 rated carpenters6 typical reviews | 4.60 | 23 | 6 |
| Outer Harbor21 rated carpenters3 typical reviews | 4.56 | 21 | 3 |
| Bolivar37 rated carpenters4 typical reviews | 4.54 | 37 | 4 |
| Waterloo Corner15 rated carpenters6 typical reviews | 4.47 | 15 | 6 |
What carpentry costs
Across Australia, carpentry typically runs $220 – $605 for door hanging, and $611 – $1,480 for trim, skirting & architraves.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for St Kilda. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a carpenter.
Keep Gutters Clear and Check Council Rules
St Kilda is classified as bushfire prone land — keeping gutters and roof valleys clear is especially important here. If your property is near bushland, check with council whether any specific requirements apply.
Coastal Conditions
St Kilda is close enough to the coast for salt air to be a factor on exterior surfaces. Coastal-grade products last noticeably longer than standard options here — worth specifying in your quote.
Cooler Months Mean Fewer Delays
Summers in St Kilda get warm — on hot days, your tradie will plan their work around the temperature throughout the day, tackling heat-sensitive tasks early and adjusting as conditions change.
Best time of year for exterior carpentry in St Kilda
Ideal months: October to April.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
What's in a good Carpentry quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each carpenter's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.
- 01Timber specs
Species, grade and treatment class, like Merbau H3 for decks.
- 02Scope of works
A line for each stage: demolition, framing, finishing.
- 03Hardware and fixings
Brackets, joist hangers, screws and bolts named.
- 04Exclusions
Skip bins, making good, paint and permits, listed.
- 05Licence and insurance
Licence number and public liability on the quote.
- 06Council compliance
Approval or engineering mentioned if your job needs it.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
Recent, genuine reviews
Read the latest ones, not just the count
Experience near you
Jobs like yours, done locally
Credentials for the job
Licence, insurance and business details
A clear written quote
Itemised, so you can compare like-for-like
Do carpenters need a licence in SA?
Carpenters need a licence in SA for any job.
Staff employed by a licensed business need no licence of their own.
- Licence
- Building work contractor's licence
- Categories
- Other specified building work
- Regulator
- Consumer and Business Services
Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Hiring carpenters
Does bushfire classification affect work in St Kilda?
Does the coast affect exterior finishes in St Kilda?
Does summer heat affect scheduling carpenter work in St Kilda?
How do I get the best value for carpenter work in St Kilda?
Request quotes from carpenters in St Kilda
Describe your job once and compare quotes from carpenters in St Kilda.