Joinery & carpentry
Joinery & carpentry — get prices for a one-off job
Carpenters and joiners for fitted storage, wardrobes, doors, skirtings and shelving.
Common jobs
Build fitted wardrobes
Made-to-measure wardrobes or alcove storage.
Usually about 5 days on site
Get prices for thisFit shelving or storage
Alcove shelving, cupboards and built-in storage.
Usually about 2 days on site
Get prices for thisHang internal doors
New internal doors, linings, handles and latches.
Usually about 2 days on site
Get prices for thisReplace skirting and architrave
New skirting boards, architrave and mouldings.
Usually about 2 days on site
Get prices for thisRepair or upgrade a staircase
Balustrades, handrails, treads and spindles.
Usually about 3 days on site
Get prices for thisWhat joinery & carpentry jobs cost in the UK in 2026
Carpenters charge roughly £220 - £400 a day in 2026; bespoke joinery is usually quoted per item.
| Job | Typical 2026 price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Hang an internal door | £120 - £250 | 2 hours |
| Fit skirting and architrave, per room | £250 - £600 | 1 day |
| Build fitted alcove shelving | £450 - £1,400 | 1 - 3 days |
| Fitted wardrobes, per linear metre | £900 - £2,200 | Varies |
| Repair or replace a staircase balustrade | £600 - £2,400 | 2 - 4 days |
What pushes the price to the top of the range
- Painted finish, which adds spraying or hand-painting time
- Out-of-square walls in older houses
- Hardwood rather than MDF or softwood
- Integrated lighting or soft-close ironmongery
Indicative 2026 UK ranges including labour and basic materials, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Joinery & carpentry by area
Local context, typical property stock and comparable prices for the areas we cover.
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