How Much Does a Carpenter Cost in the UK?
A carpenter or joiner in the UK typically charges £150–£300 per day, or £30–£60 per hour for smaller jobs like fitting doors or skirting.
Updated June 2026 · Typical UK ranges · Methodology below
Quick answer
A carpenter in the UK typically charges £150–£300 per day. These are typical ranges — your actual quote depends on region, job complexity, time of day, materials, and whether the trade is independent or an agency. Always get an itemised quote first.
Typical 2026 Carpenter Costs
| Job | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Day rate | £150–£300 |
| Hourly rate | £30–£60 |
| Hang an internal door | £60–£150 |
| Fit skirting / architrave (per room) | £150–£350 |
| Build fitted wardrobes | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Fit laminate flooring | £8–£15 |
What Affects a Carpenter’s Price?
First vs second fix. Structural “first fix” carpentry (joists, studwork) and fine “second fix” joinery (doors, skirting, wardrobes) are different skill levels — bespoke joinery sits at the top of the range.
Bespoke vs flat-pack. Hand-built fitted furniture costs far more than assembling off-the-shelf units, but it fits awkward spaces a flat-pack cannot.
Materials. Timber, doors, and ironmongery are usually billed on top of labour.
Region. London and the South East run 20–40% above the national average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a carpenter cost per day in the UK?
A UK carpenter or joiner typically charges £150–£300 per day, with skilled bespoke joinery at the top end. For small jobs they may charge £30–£60 per hour, often with a minimum.
How much to hang an internal door?
Hanging a single internal door typically costs £60–£150 in labour, excluding the door itself. The price rises if the frame needs adjusting or the door has to be trimmed to fit an out-of-square opening.
How we work out these figures
Figures are typical 2026 UK price ranges, not a single measured GeraHome price. They are compiled from publicly published UK tradesperson rate surveys and standard hourly/day-rate conventions, then expressed as a low–to–high band because real quotes vary with region, job complexity, access, materials, time of day, and whether the trade is independent or an agency. London and the South East typically run 20–40% above the national average; the North, Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland typically sit below it. Always get an upfront, itemised quote before work begins.
These are typical ranges, not a single GeraHome-measured price. We publish honest bands rather than invent a precise per-city number we do not have.
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