Price Guide
How Much Does a Carpenter Really Cost?
Compare prices for 14 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Carpenter Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit an Internal Door | £70 | £120 | £200 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Fit an External Door | £150 | £250 | £400 | 2-4 hours |
| Fit a Staircase | £1,500 | £3,000 | £5,500 | 2-4 days |
| Build Fitted Wardrobes | £1,200 | £2,500 | £5,000 | 2-4 days |
| Skirting Board Replacement (Per Room) | £150 | £250 | £400 | 3-5 hours |
| Laminate or Wood Flooring (Per Room) | £300 | £600 | £1,000 | 1 day |
| Loft Boarding | £400 | £750 | £1,200 | 1 day |
| Shelving and Storage Build | £150 | £350 | £600 | 3-6 hours |
| Window Frame Repair | £100 | £175 | £300 | 2-3 hours |
| Bespoke Furniture Piece | £500 | £1,500 | £4,000 | 3-7 days |
| Decking Build | £1,000 | £1,750 | £3,000 | 2-3 days |
| Stud Wall Partition | £500 | £900 | £1,500 | 1-2 days |
| Coving and Architrave | £200 | £350 | £550 | 4-6 hours |
| Cat Flap Installation | £50 | £100 | £175 | 1-2 hours |
Fit an Internal Door
Low
£70
Average
£120
High
£200
1.5-2.5 hours
Fit an External Door
Low
£150
Average
£250
High
£400
2-4 hours
Fit a Staircase
Low
£1,500
Average
£3,000
High
£5,500
2-4 days
Build Fitted Wardrobes
Low
£1,200
Average
£2,500
High
£5,000
2-4 days
Skirting Board Replacement (Per Room)
Low
£150
Average
£250
High
£400
3-5 hours
Laminate or Wood Flooring (Per Room)
Low
£300
Average
£600
High
£1,000
1 day
Loft Boarding
Low
£400
Average
£750
High
£1,200
1 day
Shelving and Storage Build
Low
£150
Average
£350
High
£600
3-6 hours
Window Frame Repair
Low
£100
Average
£175
High
£300
2-3 hours
Bespoke Furniture Piece
Low
£500
Average
£1,500
High
£4,000
3-7 days
Decking Build
Low
£1,000
Average
£1,750
High
£3,000
2-3 days
Stud Wall Partition
Low
£500
Average
£900
High
£1,500
1-2 days
Coving and Architrave
Low
£200
Average
£350
High
£550
4-6 hours
Cat Flap Installation
Low
£50
Average
£100
High
£175
1-2 hours
Regional comparison
Fit an Internal Door by City
Average cost of fit an internal door across key UK cities.
Local pricing
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Overview
What Does a Carpenter Do?
A carpenter provides professional services covering doors, staircases, wardrobes, flooring, decking and bespoke woodwork. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified carpenter ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a carpenter whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of carpenter work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for carpenter services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a carpenter, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable carpenter will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about carpenter costs in the UK.