PRICE GUIDE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · 2026–2027
Carpenter & Joiner cost in the UK
£180–£400 per day. Typically £280.
Carpenters and joiners in the UK charge £180–£400 a day, about £280 typical. Bespoke joinery made in a workshop, heritage work such as sash windows, and jobs in London and the South East sit higher than everyday second-fix carpentry elsewhere.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a carpenter & joiner cost in the UK?
| Low end | £180 | a general carpenter outside the South East |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £280 | what most people pay |
| High end | £400 | a specialist joiner or a London carpenter |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the builders and trades near you.
What moves the price
- General carpentry or specialist joinery — bespoke, workshop-made joinery commands a higher day rate than fitting work
- Region — a carpenter in London or the South East charges well above the rate in the Midlands or the North
- Period and heritage work — sash windows, listed buildings and matching old mouldings need extra care and time
- First or second fix — structural roof and floor carpentry differs in pace and price from hanging doors and skirting
- Carpenter with a labourer — heavy first-fix work goes faster with two, at a higher combined day rate
- Half-day minimum — a short joinery job is usually charged as a half day, which raises the cost per hour
Building and repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical carpenter & joiner would have cost about £270 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a carpenter & joiner booking includes
Takes: Half a day for a door or two, several days for bespoke joinery or a run of new doors. Not included: Timber, doors, worktops and other materials, plus decorating the finished joinery, are normally charged on top of the day rate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common carpentry and joinery jobs
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How to pay less
- Gather small carpentry jobs into one visit so a half-day minimum does not apply to each
- Buy standard-size doors and mouldings where possible, as bespoke joinery takes far longer to make
- Ask for a fixed price on a defined carpentry job instead of an open day rate when the scope is clear
Before you book
- Structural carpentry such as new floor joists or roof timbers may need building regulations approval
- Fire doors in flats and loft conversions are covered by fire rules, so ask the carpenter to fit them to certification
- Check the joiner's public liability insurance and look at photos of similar joinery they have made
- Agree in writing whether timber and materials are included in the carpenter's quote or charged separately
Carpenter & Joiner cost: questions people ask
£180–£400 a day, around £280 typical. A general carpenter outside the South East starts near £180, while a specialist joiner or a London carpenter reaches £400.
One to three hours for an internal door, depending on whether the frame needs adjusting. An external door takes half a day or more.
Not for doors, skirting or shelving. Structural work such as new joists, a roof or a staircase, and fire doors in a loft conversion, fall under building regulations.
Broadly, a joiner makes items such as windows, doors and stairs in a workshop, while a carpenter fits timber on site. Many tradespeople do both.
Timber, doors, worktops and other materials are normally extra, and so is painting or staining the finished work.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, assembled from published UK carpenter and joiner day rates — a national range, not a quote. Your rate depends on the work and the region.