Carpenters & Joiners

If you have a woodworking project beyond your level of expertise, you need to call a carpenter. Carpenters are skilled craftspeople who do a wide variety of jobs that involve making or repairing things using different types of wood, such as handmade bookshelves to fitted wardrobes, made-to-measure staircases to door and window frames, roof timbers and floorboards.

In some cases, you may need the services of a joiner together with or instead of a carpenter. A joiner is also a trained craftsman but their speciality is making, joining and building structures in a workshop. Meanwhile, a carpenter builds smaller projects onsite.

Hiring a carpenter or joiner can often be the perfect solution to adding the last finishing touches to a building project or simply adding something bespoke to your home. In this guide to carpentry prices, we will explore the different types of jobs a carpenter will do and what affects carpenter prices.

How much does a carpenter charge per hour?

Most carpenters tend to charge a fixed price for a job rather than charging an hourly rate. However, you can expect to pay a carpenter £25 per hour although this price will vary depending on where you live and the carpenter's experience. For instance, in London, you should expect to pay more for a carpenter than in a rural area.

How much do carpenters charge per day?

For larger and more complex projects, a carpenter may charge you a day rate. In this case, you can expect to pay a carpenter £200 per day. This rate can again vary depending on the carpenter's experience, the type of work involved and where you live.

How much do joiners charge?

Joiner prices can vary considerably depending on the location and the work involved, but you can expect to pay £25 per hour for a joiner.

Factors affecting the cost of hiring a carpenter

A variety of factors can affect joiner and carpenter prices, such as the location. Also, the size and complexity of the job, how long the work takes, the property's condition as well as the type and quality of the wood, materials and fittings used.

If you are wondering what the hourly rate for a carpenter is, you can expect to pay £25 per hour for their services. However, it's worth noting that carpentry prices vary depending on which carpentry or joinery service you choose and where you live. Here are the average costs associated with each job to give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay for common carpentry and joinery jobs.

Cost of fine woodworking

Fine woodworking involves creating intricate items from wood, such as sculptures, figurines or more elaborate furniture designs. The average cost per hour for a woodworking carpenter is £35.

Cost to hang a door

A carpenter will usually come and measure, hang and trim internal or external doors when it comes to door hanging. The average cost per door is £75.

Cost to install flooring

If you need to install new flooring, a carpenter will measure and fit your chosen flooring, including solid oak, parquet, laminated and engineered wood. Depending on the type of flooring, the average for installing flooring is £45 per square metre.

Cost to fit skirting boards

Skirting boards or baseboards are a decorative frame used to hide the join between the floor and the wall. The average cost for fitting skirting boards per house is £30.

Cost to repair cabinets

A cabinet carpenter will repair cabinets and their finishes, or skins, to enhance the appearance of your cupboards. The rate per hour for a cabinet carpenter is £22.50.

Cost to refinish furniture

Furniture refinishing is when a carpenter will repair or re-apply wood finish to a piece of furniture, such as a cabinet or chest of draws. You can expect to pay £25 an hour for this work.

Cost to build a fitted wardrobe

For a carpenter to build a fitted wardrobe, the cost will depend on the placement, style and type of wood, and the size of the area for the fitted wardrobe. The average cost for a carpenter to build a fitted wardrobe is £1,000.

Cost to install decking

To install decking outside, a carpenter will measure, build, fit and finish. The cost to install decking depends on the size of the job and the quality of the wood used. You can expect to pay £600 per 10 metre square.

What is a second fix carpentry cost price?

Most carpentry jobs are split into two stages, pre- and post-plastering, or the first and second fix. The first fix is the foundation work to prepare a house for plastering. It begins at the building's frame and ends when it is ready for decorating. The first fix includes the stud work, staircases, exterior doors, floating floors and bathroom boxing. The second fix is when the carpenter makes sure that all the woodwork is finished to a high standard. This phase includes skirting boards and mouldings, internal doors, staircase components and architraves. The average carpenter cost for this work is £200 a day.

How much do joiners charge per hour for a second fix?

The average joinery price for completing a second fix is £25 per hour.

Job	Average Cost
Bespoke chair	£300
Bespoke shelving	£200
Bespoke small furniture	£300
Bespoke large furniture	£600
Internal doors	£100
External doors	£100
Flatpack assembly	£100
Furniture repair	£200
Flooring	£250
Board a loft	£600
Skirting boards	£250
Window frame	£700

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