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What Skirting Work Covers in WA

Skirting board installation and replacement is a focused trade within the broader interior carpentry and trim category. The skirting (sometimes called baseboard or moulding by Americans, but skirting is the standard Australian term) is the strip of timber or MDF that runs along the base of the interior wall, covering the junction between the wall and the floor. The skirting serves both an aesthetic purpose (providing a finished visual border between wall and floor) and a practical purpose (protecting the wall from impact damage by vacuum cleaners, furniture and feet, and concealing the inevitable small gap between the floor and the wall plaster).

The most common scenario across the WA residential market is a household refreshing skirting in conjunction with new floor installation, since the new floor typically goes down before the new skirting is fitted to cover the floor-wall junction. The work runs alongside the broader floor installation as part of the same project, with the carpenter often handling the skirting install on the same day as the flooring contractor finishes the floor. Our timber and laminate flooring page covers the broader flooring scope where skirting sits within a coordinated install.

Substantial scope work covers full-house skirting replacement in renovation or restoration projects, profile upgrades from basic builder-grade skirting to substantial decorative profiles, heritage property restoration where the existing skirting is being matched to period-appropriate profiles, and new construction where the carpenter is installing skirting across the whole property at first finish stage. These projects can run two to four days of carpentry work, with the result being an improvement in the visual quality of the interior trim.

The category sits within the broader interior carpentry and trim trade alongside architrave installation around doors and windows, picture rails, cornice work at the ceiling-wall junction, dado rails and other decorative trim elements. Most established WA carpenters handle several of these scopes together rather than specialising narrowly, with the household typically engaging one carpenter for skirting plus the broader trim refresh. Our internal door installation page covers the related door work where the door architraves are being refreshed in the same room.

Materials - MDF, Pine and Solid Hardwood

MDF (medium-density fibreboard) is the volume residential skirting material across the WA market and the dominant choice for most painted-skirting applications. The material is a manufactured wood product with a uniform smooth surface that takes paint well, with the typical profile being supplied pre-primed and ready for the final paint coats. MDF skirting is economical, machines cleanly with carpenter tools, and produces a clean finish after proper installation and painting. The trade-off is moisture sensitivity, with MDF swelling and degrading if exposed to large amounts of water (a leaking pipe, a flooded room, persistent dampness from rising damp). Information on timber and mouldings product standards is published through Standards Australia.

Moisture-resistant MDF (sometimes called MR-MDF) is the premium MDF variant for applications where modest moisture exposure is possible. The material handles the occasional wet mop or minor splash without the swelling problems of standard MDF, with the cost premium being modest. The product is the appropriate choice for bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and any room where moisture exposure is a meaningful consideration, with standard MDF being appropriate elsewhere.

Pre-primed pine is the a meaningful step up from MDF and the dominant choice for premium-painted skirting applications. The material is solid pine timber with a factory-applied primer coat, ready for final painting after installation. Pine handles modest moisture exposure meaningfully better than MDF, takes nails and screws cleanly during installation, and produces a more substantial feeling underfoot when furniture is moved against the skirting. The cost premium over MDF is meaningful but the durability and feel improvement justify the cost for premium installations.

Solid pine without pre-priming is occasionally used where the household wants to apply a stain or clear finish rather than paint. The natural pine grain shows through transparent finishes, producing a different aesthetic than the painted-skirting volume default. The material handles staining and clear coating well, with the install being similar to pre-primed pine but with finishing coats applied on site rather than coming pre-primed from the supplier.

Solid hardwood skirting (jarrah, blackbutt, oak, spotted gum, walnut, specialty timbers) is the premium top-of-market category for major heritage homes, premium new construction and architect-designed projects. The material provides the good natural timber aesthetic, takes stain and clear coat finishes well, and has the meaningful weight and feel that engineered alternatives cannot match. Jarrah is the traditional WA hardwood choice and remains widely fitted in heritage restoration across Perth and regional WA, with the deep red colour and high density being characteristic of the species.

Profiles and Styles

Square or pencil-round profiles are the simplest skirting styles and the dominant choice for modern minimalist residential installations. The profile is a flat rectangle with optionally a small radius (pencil-round) at the top corner. The minimal profile suits contemporary architecture, apartment fitouts and any design where the skirting should recede visually rather than being a feature. The cost is at the low end of the residential range, with the simple machining and straightforward install being part of the cost advantage.

Scotia is a curved concave profile that radiuses the corner between wall and floor in a smooth quarter-round shape. The profile is the volume default across modern residential construction in WA, with most new homes including scotia skirting as standard. The curved profile is visually softer than square alternatives, hides minor floor or wall imperfections more forgivingly, and produces a clean modern aesthetic. Heights are typically 60mm to 90mm for residential scotia.

Ogee is a varied moulded profile featuring a convex curve at the top transitioning to a concave curve below, producing the classic S-shape that is widely fitted across mid-market and premium residential. The profile is more substantial visually than scotia, suits character homes and traditional designs, and produces a real step up from basic skirting without the meaningful cost of full heritage profiles. Heights are typically 90mm to 140mm for ogee in residential applications.

Colonial profiles are an elaborate moulded shapes featuring multiple steps and curves in the profile, typical of late-Victorian and Federation-era Australian architecture. The profile suits heritage homes, premium restoration work, and any property where long period-appropriate trim is wanted. Heights typically run 140mm to 200mm or larger for traditional colonial profiles, with the proportionate height being part of the period-appropriate aesthetic.

Heritage moulded profiles cover the broad range of specific late-Victorian, Federation and Edwardian profiles found in period homes across Perth heritage suburbs (Mount Lawley, Subiaco, Fremantle, Cottesloe, South Perth, North Perth). The profiles can be substantial (200mm or taller, with multiple moulded steps), can be matched to existing profiles where partial replacement is being done, and can be custom-machined where the original profile is not commercially available. Our handyman services page covers some of the related small-scope trim and repair work that often runs alongside heritage skirting refresh.

Skirting Heights and Proportions

Skirting height affects the visual proportions of the room substantially. The typical residential skirting height in modern WA construction is 60mm to 90mm, with the modest height being appropriate for standard ceiling heights (2.4 to 2.55 metres) and contemporary aesthetics. The proportion looks right for the room scale and produces a clean, modest visual presence at the floor-wall junction.

Mid-height skirting at 90mm to 140mm produces a more meaningful visual presence and suits character homes, premium new construction, and properties with higher ceilings (2.7 metres or above). The increased height balances visually against the increased ceiling height, producing a proportionate room presentation. The volume mid-market suburban-character refurbishment commonly uses 110mm to 120mm skirting as a balance between meaningful visual presence and reasonable cost.

Real heritage heights at 140mm to 200mm or larger suit late-Victorian, Federation and Edwardian properties where the original skirting was substantial. The proportions match the substantial ceiling heights (typically 3 metres or higher in period properties) and the distinct architectural detailing of the period. Restoration of period properties commonly requires matching or approaching the original major heights, with the period-appropriate proportions being part of the aesthetic.

The relationship between skirting and architrave heights matters for coordinated trim appearance. The architrave (the trim around door and window openings) typically uses the same profile as the skirting but at narrower width (architraves are typically 30mm to 60mm wide while skirting is taller). The visual balance comes from the matching profile rather than matching widths, with the two trim elements being clearly coordinated as part of the same design rather than mismatched profiles.

Custom heights are available from any carpenter willing to machine timber to specification, with the cost premium reflecting the custom work. The household considering major work can specify any height that suits the room proportions rather than being constrained to off-the-shelf options. Premium suppliers stock a broad range of standard heights, with custom machining filling the gaps for specific applications.

Installation Methods

Skirting installation typically uses one of three fixing methods: gun-nailing with a finishing nailer, screwing through the skirting into the wall framing or masonry, or adhesive bonding with construction adhesive plus modest mechanical fixing. The method depends on the wall construction, the skirting material, the carpenter's preference and the specific application. Most modern residential work uses the gun-nailing approach with strong adhesive backing, with the combination producing a strong, reliable fix that holds up over the years.

Gun-nailing with a 16-gauge or 18-gauge finishing nailer drives small finishing nails through the skirting and into the wall framing behind. The nail heads are typically barely visible and can be filled with appropriate timber filler before painting, with the final finish concealing the fixing entirely. The method works well on timber-frame wall construction where the nails can drive into solid timber framing, but is less reliable on double-brick walls where the nails do not engage with the underlying masonry.

Adhesive bonding with construction adhesive (Liquid Nails, No More Nails and equivalent products) provides strong holding power on any wall construction including double-brick where mechanical fixing is difficult. The adhesive is applied to the back of the skirting in a continuous bead or series of dabs, with the skirting then being pressed firmly against the wall and held in place until the adhesive cures. The combination of adhesive plus modest mechanical fixing produces the most reliable result on demanding wall conditions.

Screwing with countersunk timber screws is used where strong holding power is needed (substantial heavy hardwood profiles, applications where the skirting may be subject to real impact loads). The screws are countersunk below the skirting surface and the holes filled with timber filler before finishing, with the final appearance being indistinguishable from gun-nailed alternatives. The method takes longer than gun-nailing but produces the most real mechanical fix.

Mitred and coped corner joints handle the junction between skirting lengths at internal and external corners. Mitred joints cut each piece at 45 degrees so the two pieces meet at the corner with the cuts disappearing into the joint, suiting external corners where both faces are visible. Coped joints cut one piece square to the wall and shape the other piece to follow the profile of the first, suiting internal corners where the resulting joint is less obvious than a mitre and handles modest wall-angle variations more forgivingly. The honest carpenter uses the appropriate joint for each corner rather than mitring throughout regardless of application.

WA Wall Construction Considerations

WA wall construction creates specific considerations for skirting installation that affect the appropriate fixing method and the install detail. Double-brick construction (common in older Perth detached homes and most regional WA brick construction) presents the substantial challenge of fixing to masonry rather than timber framing. The carpenter cannot rely on gun-nailing alone because the nails will not engage with solid brick, with the appropriate approach being strong adhesive bonding plus occasional masonry-anchored screws into the brick.

Brick veneer construction (timber framing inside with brick external skin) provides timber framing behind the internal plasterboard, with skirting fixing being straightforward through the plasterboard into the studs and nogging. The carpenter uses standard gun-nailing methods with the nails engaging the timber framing, producing a meaningful fix without the complications of solid masonry. Most newer WA detached homes are built this way.

Timber-frame construction (full timber framing throughout, common in some older WA homes and in some specific newer construction styles) provides full timber framing for skirting fixing across all walls. The work is the simplest scenario from a fixing perspective, with standard gun-nailing being entirely reliable. The carpenter familiar with timber-frame construction handles the work efficiently.

Wall straightness varies substantially between modern plasterboard construction (typically straight to within a few millimetres over the room length) and older heritage construction (sometimes bowed or curved over substantial sections, particularly in lath-and-plaster walls that have settled over a century or more). Scribing the skirting to follow uneven walls is a experienced carpenter skill, with the resulting fit being tight to the wall throughout rather than showing gaps where the wall waves. Premium carpenters scribe scrupulously while budget operators may leave visible gaps that paint or caulk only partially conceals.

Floor straightness is the other half of the wall-and-floor junction equation. New concrete slabs are typically reasonably straight, but older concrete with settlement, timber sub-floors with deflection, and timber floors with cupping or warping all create floor unevenness that the skirting needs to accommodate. The honest carpenter assesses both the wall and the floor at quote stage and notes any substantial scribing or accommodation work needed, with the resulting quote reflecting the actual work involved rather than a generic per-metre rate that assumes ideal conditions.

Heritage Properties and Period Profiles

Heritage property skirting refresh is a specialty within the WA carpentry trade. Late-Victorian (1880s-1900), Federation (1900-1915), Edwardian (1910-1925) and inter-war (1920s-1940s) properties commonly have a decorative moulded skirting in jarrah or imported timber, with profiles that may not match any current commercially-available product. The carpenter experienced with heritage work can assess existing profiles, match commercial alternatives where possible, and arrange custom machining for major restoration work.

Profile matching for partial replacement (where some skirting needs replacement due to damage, water issues, white-ant damage, or major renovation but other skirting is staying) requires careful matching of the existing profile. Custom machining services produce timber to match an existing sample, with the household providing a representative piece of the existing skirting and the supplier machining new timber to match. The cost premium is meaningful but the resulting visual continuity is essential for heritage integrity.

Jarrah is the dominant heritage timber across Perth heritage properties, with the deep red colour and high density being characteristic of late-Victorian and Federation-era Australian construction. Re-using existing jarrah skirting where possible (rather than replacing with new timber) is preferred for heritage integrity, with the carpenter being able to remove existing skirting carefully for re-use after wall or floor work. Heritage jarrah has real value beyond just the timber cost, and the careful removal-and-reinstate approach is meaningful both for cost and for retaining the original material.

White-ant (termite) damage assessment is a real consideration in heritage property work. WA termite species including the considerable subterranean termites have damaged many heritage properties over the years, with skirting and lower wall framing being a common target. The carpenter encountering serious termite damage during skirting work flags the issue, recommends a termite inspection before further work, and coordinates with appropriate pest control. Our termite inspection page covers the broader scope where serious termite issues are identified.

Local heritage suburbs across Perth (Mount Lawley, Subiaco, Fremantle, Cottesloe, South Perth, North Perth, Mount Hawthorn, Highgate) have major heritage stock with their own period characteristics. Regional WA heritage in towns like York, Toodyay, Northam, Albany and Geraldton also has major heritage stock. The experienced carpenter familiar with the local heritage style handles the work with the appropriate sensitivity and the resulting restoration is more authentic than generic carpentry work would produce.

Flooring and Painting Coordination

Skirting installation coordinates substantially with the broader floor and wall finish work, with the appropriate sequence mattering for a quality result. The standard sequence has new flooring going down first (timber, laminate, vinyl plank, tile, carpet), followed by skirting installation on top of the new floor, followed by painting (or staining) of the new skirting. The result is skirting that sits cleanly on the new floor with no gap between the two, and a clean paint finish that continues neatly from the wall onto the skirting. Where the household is also planning a window cleaning visit, that work typically follows the painting to clean any paint splatter on glass surfaces.

Carpet flooring presents specific skirting-coordination considerations. The carpet typically tucks under the skirting at the perimeter, with the skirting being installed at the appropriate height above the underlay so the carpet tucks neatly. The carpet fitter and the skirting carpenter coordinate the heights, with the typical arrangement being skirting fitted before carpet so the carpet can be tucked accurately. Some installations reverse this with skirting fitted after the carpet, but the under-tuck approach is most residential default.

Tile flooring sits up to but not under the skirting in most residential applications. The skirting goes down after the tile is laid and grouted, with the skirting bottom edge sitting cleanly on the tile surface. Coordination with the tiler matters for keeping the tile installation clean at the wall perimeter, with the skirting hiding any modest cut-edge variations. Our timber and laminate flooring page covers the broader floor installation coordination scope.

Painting coordination depends on whether pre-primed material is being used (paint applied after installation) or pre-painted material is being used (final coat applied before install). Pre-primed material installed and then painted produces the most uniform finish because the paint covers the gun-nail holes and any minor install marks after they are filled. Pre-painted material is faster to install but shows install damage more readily, with the appropriate paint touch-up after install being important. Our interior painting page covers the broader painting scope where substantial skirting refresh runs alongside whole-room repainting, and our house painting page handles broader exterior-and-interior painting projects.

Caulking the skirting-to-wall junction provides the thorough finishing touch that distinguishes premium carpentry from budget work. A thin bead of paintable caulk along the top edge of the skirting fills any small gap between the skirting and the wall, producing a clean line that the subsequent paint coat covers entirely. The caulked junction looks meaningfully better than uncaulked alternatives where small gaps show as shadow lines against the painted surface. Bedroom refreshes commonly bundle skirting with wardrobe internal fitout and storage solutions so the carpenter handles both trim and storage in one visit.

Strata Properties and Apartment Skirting

Strata properties have specific considerations for skirting work that affect both the practical install and the strata governance. Apartment skirting is generally individual lot scope rather than common property, with the lot owner having full responsibility for the interior trim refresh. Most strata schemes permit routine skirting replacement work without formal approval, since the work is internal to the unit and does not affect common property or the building's external appearance.

Common-property wall considerations apply where the apartment is built against party walls (the walls between adjacent units) or against structural walls that are common property. Broad fixings into party walls (particularly where noise transmission between units is a consideration) typically use the adhesive-plus-modest-fixing approach to minimise impact noise during installation. The experienced apartment carpenter works carefully to avoid disturbing neighbours during the install period.

Apartment floor plans often have skirting runs interrupted by service penetrations, mechanical ventilation grilles, electrical outlets and structural columns. The skirting installation needs to neatly accommodate these interruptions, with mitred returns, scribed cuts and careful detailing producing a clean result. Premium carpenters handle these details well while budget operators may leave rough cuts that show poorly under the final finish.

Concrete construction in apartments means the wall behind the plasterboard is thick concrete rather than timber framing, with the fixing approach being similar to the double-brick scenario covered earlier. Substantial adhesive plus occasional masonry-anchored fixings produce the appropriate hold, with the carpenter familiar with apartment construction handling the work efficiently.

Strata governance is published through the Strata Titles Act 1985 framework with the Government of Western Australia information portal at Government of WA providing details. Individual lot owners commissioning routine skirting work within their own unit generally do not need formal approval, while meaningful changes affecting common-property elements follow the proper governance process. Where the external walls are also being refreshed, render and texture coating on the exterior often coincides with the internal trim and paint refresh.

Brands and Suppliers in WA

The Australian skirting and mouldings market spans several major manufacturers and a broad network of timber merchants and trade suppliers across WA. Intrim Mouldings is the broad Australian-manufactured option with broad product range across MDF and timber profiles, with the products being widely available through trade merchants and DIY retailers across the WA market. The brand's product catalogue covers basic scotia and ogee through to traditional colonial and heritage profiles.

Porta Mouldings is another broad Australian manufacturer with a quality product range across MDF and pine mouldings. The brand has strong WA distribution through Bunnings and trade suppliers, with the products being competitively priced at the volume end of the market. Both Intrim and Porta serve the volume residential market where standard profiles meet most household needs.

Local WA timber merchants stock broad ranges of locally-produced timber mouldings, with jarrah, blackbutt and pine being widely available alongside the imported and Eastern States product. Specialty heritage mouldings are typically available through specialty heritage suppliers, with custom machining services available where commercial profiles do not match the required heritage profile.

Bunnings and Mitre 10 stock the everyday residential range across MDF, pine and modest hardwood products, suiting DIY purchases and small-scope trade work. The volume retail stock typically does not include major heritage or specialty profiles, with these being available through specialty trade suppliers or by special order.

Brand and supplier selection depends on the specific profile required, the volume of material being purchased, the household's preference for local vs imported timber, and the carpenter's normal supply relationships. The honest carpenter can discuss the supplier options rather than defaulting to whichever brand they regularly fit, with the household benefiting from understanding the differences.

Painting and Finishing

Skirting painting typically uses enamel or low-sheen enamel paint for good durability and easy cleaning. Acrylic enamel is the dominant choice across modern Australian painting, with the water-based formulation producing meaningfully lower fumes than older oil-based alternatives while delivering the good durability and easy-clean surface that skirting needs. The paint takes scuffs, light impact and cleaning solvents better than flat or low-sheen acrylic wall paints.

White is the dominant skirting colour across modern Australian residential, with the clean white finish suiting most wall colours and producing a clean, crisp aesthetic. Off-whites and neutrals work well where the household wants the skirting to recede visually, with the skirting being painted to match or coordinate with the wall colour rather than contrast. Deep colours including charcoal, navy and black are increasingly used in premium installations for useful visual statement.

Stained and clear-finished timber skirting suits heritage properties and premium new construction where natural timber is part of the aesthetic. The stain colour can be matched to existing flooring (jarrah floors with jarrah skirting in matching stain) or contrast with the flooring for meaningful visual effect. The clear coating uses substantial polyurethane or hardwax oil finishes that protect the timber while allowing the natural grain to show through.

Touch-up and ongoing maintenance is the small ongoing scope that keeps skirting looking good over the years. Scuffs from vacuum cleaners, marks from furniture being moved, and the inevitable knocks of household life accumulate on skirting and benefit from periodic touch-up with the original paint. The honest carpenter recommends keeping a small quantity of the paint after the install for this ongoing maintenance.

Premium two-pack painted skirting (using two-pack polyurethane paint similar to that used on premium cabinetry) produces a substantially harder, more durable surface than standard acrylic enamel. The two-pack finish suits high-traffic commercial applications and premium residential where good durability matters, with the cost premium reflecting the substantial material and application complexity. Most volume residential uses standard acrylic enamel as the appropriate balance of cost and durability.

What to Look Out For

Watch for quotes that do not specify the material, profile and height in detail. Skirting work has real variation in materials and profiles, and a quote that says "skirting installation" without specifying MDF or solid timber, the specific profile, the height, and whether the price includes painting is incomplete. The honest carpenter provides itemised specifications so the household commits to the actual product rather than discovering substitutions during install.

Be cautious of carpenters proposing to fit standard skirting in heritage properties without considering profile matching. Mismatched profiles in a heritage property look meaningfully wrong, with the cheap modern scotia in a Federation-era home being a substantial aesthetic mismatch. The honest carpenter discusses profile matching at quote stage, suggests appropriate heritage profiles, and arranges custom machining where necessary rather than fitting whatever is convenient.

Treat dismissive responses about wall and floor straightness with appropriate scrutiny. Scribing skirting to follow uneven walls and floors is the experienced carpenter skill that distinguishes premium work from budget alternatives. A carpenter who plans to fit the skirting straight and rely on caulk to fill any gaps is providing inadequate work, with the resulting installation looking poor regardless of how much caulk is applied. The honest carpenter scribes properly.

Look out for installations that do not include caulking the top edge. The thin bead of paintable caulk along the skirting-to-wall junction provides the thorough finishing touch that distinguishes premium carpentry from budget work. An installation that skips this step shows the resulting shadow line at the wall-skirting junction for the life of the install, with the omission being a meaningful aesthetic compromise that is difficult to remedy after the fact.

Confirm the scope on paper before work starts. The material specification (MDF, MR-MDF, primed pine, solid timber species), the profile and height, the total linear metres being addressed, the removal of existing skirting if required, the wall and floor preparation work, any painting or staining included, the workmanship warranty and the expected timeline should all be documented before the work commits. A reasonable deposit against an itemised written quote is standard for major work, with the balance on completion. A carpenter who treats documentation as optional, who pushes for large upfront payment, or who is dismissive of detailed specifications is signalling a casual approach that established WA operators do not share. A final house cleaning is worth booking after the work so paint dust and offcut debris are cleared before the household resettles.

How to Get Useful Quotes

A clear job description gives carpenters what they need to quote accurately. The description should cover the rooms being addressed (single room, multiple rooms, full house), the property type (modern construction, heritage period property, apartment with strata considerations), the existing situation (skirting being replaced, new install in a renovated space, profile upgrade), the preferred material and profile if known, the height preference, and any specific concerns such as heritage profile matching, white-ant damage assessment, or coordination with flooring or painting work happening at the same time.

A site visit is essential for larger installations involving full-house refits, heritage property work, custom profile matching, or any project where the existing situation affects the scope meaningfully. The carpenter needs to measure the linear metres accurately, assess the wall and floor conditions, identify any scribing or accommodation work needed, and quote the actual work rather than estimating from descriptions. Established carpenters offer site visits without charge for prospective work within their normal area.

Verify each quoting carpenter's public liability insurance, ask about their experience with the specific scope involved (heritage profile work in particular benefits from specific experience), and request examples of recent work either in person or through photographs. References from recent similar jobs are reasonable to request, particularly for whole-house projects where the household is making a noticeable investment in the work.

Posting a clear job description through The Quote Yard reaches several insured WA operators at once and gathers comparable quotes without chasing each one individually. Describing the broader picture in one brief lets the household plan the trades in proper sequence.

Insurance, Warranty and Australian Consumer Law

Public liability insurance is the household's protection during the work and covers any damage the carpenter causes during the visit. A current certificate of currency should be available before work begins, with five to twenty million dollars of cover being typical for residential carpenters operating in the WA market.

Product warranties on skirting products vary by material and supplier. MDF skirting from established manufacturers typically carries a five to ten year warranty against manufacturing defects (significant swelling, surface delamination, structural failures), with the warranty being subject to the product being kept dry. Pine and solid timber products carry similar warranties with the appropriate conditions about timber being a natural product subject to modest movement with humidity changes. Premium suppliers may offer longer warranty terms reflecting the a quality product quality.

Workmanship cover from the carpenter is generally twelve months for the install itself, with the carpenter returning at no charge to address any defects in the workmanship that emerge during the period. A skirting length that has come loose, a corner joint that has opened up, a caulked junction that has cracked, or any issue arising from the install rather than from product defects should be addressed by the original carpenter without dispute. The honest tradesperson stands behind their work for the warranty period.

Statutory guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law sit alongside any express warranty. Information on consumer rights is published by Consumer Protection WA and the ACCC. Trades qualified to perform this work in WA can browse current paid project leads posted by homeowners on the WA tradie job leads board. The platform connects insured carpenters to homeowner projects across Greater Perth and regional WA, with skirting work appearing alongside related carpentry, joinery and interior fitout work. Insured trades can also browse carpenter jobs and handyman jobs WA through the platform.