Updated 25 September 2026 · 69 figures · 33 sources
Carpentry & joinery prices UK 2026
What joiners charge in 2026: day rates, prices for 15 common jobs, the prep that changes the price, and the regulations to flag. Every figure links to where it came from. Use the calculator, or price a real job in the Grafto app.
Carpenter and joiner day ratesgeneral £200–£350 · specialist joiner or cabinet maker £300–£450 · London and SE +20–30%
Hang internal doors (market)£80–£150/door
Worked example: hang internal doors, 3 door£405
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Joinery job prices
| Job | Market band | Basis | Worked example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hang internal doors | £80–£150/door | labour only | £405 3 door · 6 h |
| Fire doors (FD30) | £550–£850 | total, ex VAT | £716 1 doorset · 4 h |
| Fit external door | £150–£300/door | labour only | £213 1 door · 4 h |
| Architrave | £60–£100/door set | total, ex VAT | £212 3 door set · 3 h |
| Skirting boards | £8–£30/m | total, ex VAT | £803 30 m · 2 days |
| Stud partition wall | boarded both sides: £100–£150/m² | total, ex VAT | £525 7.2 m² wall · 1.5 days |
| Loft hatch | £150–£300 | total, ex VAT | £264 1 hatch · 4 h |
| Loft boarding | no - on joists: £55–£85/m² · yes - loft legs: £50–£90/m² | total, ex VAT | £862 15 m² · 2.5 days |
| Staircase refurb (balustrade, treads) | £450–£2,500 | total, ex VAT | £996 1 staircase · 2 days |
| New staircase | £2,000–£5,000 | total, ex VAT | £2,396 1 staircase · 2 days |
| Fitted wardrobes | £500–£1,200/m | total, ex VAT | £1,696 2.4 m run · 2 days |
| Kitchen fit | £100–£150/unit | labour only | £2,716 15 unit · 7.5 days |
| Wood or laminate flooring | laminate: £15–£40/m² · engineered wood: £20–£45/m² | labour only | £565 20 m² · 1.5 days |
| Decking | £40–£80/m² | labour only | £2,248 20 m² · 4.5 days |
| Sash window draught-proofing | £200–£400/window | total, ex VAT | £619 2 window · 1.25 days |
Bands are for a typical job at regional multiplier ×1.0 (Midlands, South West, East). London ×1.25, South East ×1.10, North, Wales and Scotland ×0.88. Worked examples use the researched default rates, ex VAT and travel.
Rates
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter and joiner day rates | general £200–£350 · specialist joiner or cabinet maker £300–£450 · London and SE +20–30% | Trade2Base |
| Day rates by type of work | site carpenter £160–£280 · specialist £200–£350 · workshop joiner £180–£300 | Trade2Base |
| Materials markup | 15–30% on materials; bespoke joinery 30–50% above standard fitting rates | Trade2Base |
| Materials markup, joinery guide | 15–25% | Trade2Base |
| Hourly and day rate, homeowner guide | about £37.50/h · about £300/day | Checkatrade |
| Day rate by experience | junior £180–£240 · experienced £250–£340 · master joiner £350–£480; London and SE +25–40% | Best Builders |
| National average day rate | £220 (£160–£280) · London £300–£350 · hourly £25–£45 with a 2–3 h minimum | Pricing Penguin |
| Hourly rate by region | £25–£40 most areas · £40–£60 London and SE · day £200–£400 (avg ~£300) | GotAPal |
Doors
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hang internal door | £80–£150 per door | Trade2Base |
| Internal door hanging, labour | £150–£250 per door | Trade2Base |
| Hang a pre-primed door on an existing frame | £120–£250 incl. hinges, latch and adjustment · 1–2 h · door £30–£200 extra | Best Builders |
| Internal door fitting, average | about £120 per door | Checkatrade |
| Hang internal door, homeowner guide | £80 low · £110 average · £150 premium | Pricing Penguin |
| Internal / external door hanging | £100–£150 / £150–£300 | GotAPal |
| Replace an internal door frame | about £80 labour, 2–3 h; softwood frame about £197.50; about £277.50 in total | Checkatrade |
| Architrave per door set | £60–£100 | Trade2Base |
| FD30 fire doorset, supply and fit | £550–£850 per opening (certified leaf and frame, intumescent and smoke seals, 3 hinges, closer); FD60 30–50% more | Parsec Fire |
| Fire door parts | fitting £30–£50 · FD30 ply leaf £65–£80, oak £175–£200 · lining set £30–£50 · ironmongery £50–£200 | Checkatrade |
| Fire door installed, average | about £400; 2–3 hours per door | MyJobQuote |
Trim
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skirting installation | £15–£25 per linear m | Trade2Base |
| Skirting and architrave fitting | £5–£10 per m labour only | Trade2Base |
| Skirting board fitting, average | about £30 per m | Checkatrade |
| Skirting installed | £8–£18 per m | Best Builders |
| Skirting and architrave per room | £150–£350 | GotAPal |
Walls
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Partition wall | £500–£1,000 | Trade2Base |
| Stud partition, labour only | £200–£500 per wall | Trade2Base |
| Timber stud wall with plasterboard both sides | £55–£65/m²; 3 × 2.4 m about £800–£900; 2–3 days | Checkatrade |
| Professional stud partition | £100–£150/m²; bedroom partition £750–£1,000 | Property Workshop |
| Studwork and boarding rates | stud wall, dry lining and ceiling pricing | Trade2Base |
Loft
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Loft hatch | £150–£300 | Trade2Base |
| Loft hatch with ladder | £150–£300 installed | Trade2Base |
| Loft boarding, basic chipboard | about £70/m² supplied and installed | Checkatrade |
| Raised loft boarding | 15 m² £1,050 (£750–£1,350) · 20 m² £1,400 · 30 m² £2,100 | Checkatrade |
| Loft add-ons | pull-down aluminium ladder £377.50 · hatch relocation £405 | Checkatrade |
Stairs
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard staircase | £2,000–£5,000 | Trade2Base |
| New softwood staircase, 13 treads | £1,800–£3,200 | Best Builders |
| New staircase fitted | £1,500 low · £3,000 average · £5,000+ premium | Pricing Penguin |
| New banister | £450–£2,500; spindles alone £300–£800 incl. labour; 1–2 days | BookaBuilderUK |
| Banister and spindle materials | pine spindles ~£7 · oak ~£13.50 each; carpenter £30–£45/h | Checkatrade |
Wardrobes
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted wardrobe | £1,500–£4,000 per wardrobe | Trade2Base |
| Fitted wardrobe, 3 m wide | £2,000–£5,000 | Trade2Base |
| Fitted wardrobe per linear metre | £500–£1,200 | GotAPal |
| Fitted wardrobes, Checkatrade | 3-door £3,250 · sliding £3,700 · 6-door £4,800 | Checkatrade |
| Mid-range fitted wardrobe, 3 m | £2,500–£4,500 | Best Builders |
| Fitted wardrobe prices | sliding, hinged and bespoke prices | MyBuilder |
Kitchens
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen fitting | flat-pack £500–£1,500 · bespoke £2,000–£5,000+ | Trade2Base |
| Kitchen units fitting | £2,000–£4,000 | Trade2Base |
| Per unit and labour-only totals | £100–£150 per unit · labour-only £1,700–£3,000 · 5–10 days | MyJobQuote |
| By kitchen size | £120 per unit · 8 cabinets £2,000 · 12 cabinets £3,500 · 16 cabinets £5,000 · about 10 days | Checkatrade |
| Labour-only by size | 5–10 units £1,500–£2,500 (3–5 days) · 10–15 £2,500–£3,500 (5–8) · 15+ £3,500–£4,500 (8–12) | Best Builders |
Floors
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate fitting labour | £15–£40/m² · supplied and fitted about £60/m² | Checkatrade |
| Floor laying labour | laminate £45/m² · natural wood £55/m² | Checkatrade |
| Laminate or wood flooring labour | £15–£30/m² | GotAPal |
| Engineered wood | labour £20–£45/m² · supplied and fitted £50–£135+/m² | Trade Flooring UK |
| Laminate fitter costs | fitting prices per m² and per room | MyBuilder |
Outdoor
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Decking labour | £40–£80/m² | Trade2Base |
| Decking built | softwood £80–£140 · hardwood £140–£220 · composite £120–£220 per m²; raised decks +20–60% | Best Builders |
| Decking extras | balustrade £60–£150 per m · steps £80–£200 each | Best Builders |
| Decking installed | about £100/m² | Checkatrade |
| Garden decking | £120–£200/m² | GotAPal |
| Decking costs | timber and composite deck prices | MyBuilder |
Windows
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sash draught-proofing | £200–£400 per window | Trade2Base |
Compliance
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stairs and balustrades (England) | Part K guarding and baluster gaps | GOV.UK |
| Fire doors (England) | Approved Document B: fire doors on escape routes, loft conversions, integral garages | GOV.UK |
| Replacement glazed doors (England) | controlled fitting: competent person scheme or building control | FENSA |
| Energy performance of doors | Part L limits for replacement doors | GOV.UK |
| Lead paint | thick layered paint on pre-1960 joinery: lead-safe prep | HSE |
| Asbestos | pre-2000 textured ceilings: test before cutting | HSE |
| Scotland | building standards cover stairs, guarding and fire doors | Scottish Government |
Prep that changes the price
| Condition | How you spot it | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Frame out of square | Photo: uneven gaps round existing doors, frame leaning | Adjust or pack frame |
| Rotten timber | Photo: soft, dark or flaking sills, frames or skirting | Cut out and splice rotten section |
| Woodworm | Photo: small round exit holes, fine powder (frass) | Woodworm treatment, only if active (£150–£600, only if found). Woodworm: treat before fitting new timber |
| Uneven floor | Photo: visible slopes, gaps under skirting | Uneven floor: extra packing and levelling time |
| Damp floor | Photo: tide marks, mould at floor edges | Moisture test the slab. Moisture-test before timber goes down |
| Possible lead paint | Thick, layered old paint on pre-1960 joinery? | Lead-safe paint prep. Possible lead paint: lead-safe prep, no dry sanding |
| Uneven walls | Photo: bowing walls behind units or skirting | Out-of-true walls: extra scribing time |
| Possible asbestos (Artex) | Photo: textured swirl ceiling where boxing or cutting is planned | Textured ceiling: test for asbestos before cutting |
How to price a joinery job
1
Measure it right
Measure every surface, take off doors and windows, and add waste for cuts and pattern.
2
Ask what changes it
Who supplies the door. These move the price more than anything else.
3
Check it against the market
Compare your labour per unit with the band. Outside it by 20%? Recheck the prep and your rates, or explain the difference to the customer.
Regulations to flag
- UK: Fire doors: certified doorset, intumescent seals, closer where required; don't trim beyond the certificate
- UK: Pre-1960 painted joinery: assume lead paint — no dry sanding or burning off
- England: Approved Document B: fire doors where required (loft conversions, integral garages, flats)
- England: Part K: stair guarding, handrail height and baluster gaps
- England: Replacement external doors over 50% glazed: competent person scheme or building control (Part L)
- Wales: Welsh building regulations apply to stairs, guarding and fire doors
- Scotland: Scottish building standards: stairs, guarding and fire doors — a warrant may be needed
Questions
How much does a joiner charge per day in the UK in 2026?
Carpenter and joiner day rates: general £200–£350 · specialist joiner or cabinet maker £300–£450 · London and SE +20–30% (Trade2Base). London and the South East run higher; the North, Wales and Scotland run lower.
How much does hang internal doors cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is £80–£150/door (labour only), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £405 for the trade-choice option.
How much does fire doors (fd30) cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is £550–£850 (total, ex VAT), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £716 for the trade-choice option.
How much does fit external door cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is £150–£300/door (labour only), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £213 for the trade-choice option.
How much does architrave cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is £60–£100/door set (total, ex VAT), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £212 for the trade-choice option.
How do I price a joinery job?
Measure it, answer the questions that change the price (substrate, size, access), list the prep you can see, then work out labour days from realistic output, materials with waste, travel and a contingency. Grafto does this in under a minute and checks the result against the market band.
Sources
- Carpenter and Joiner Pricing Guide UK — day rates and how to quote (2026) — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- Carpentry and joinery pricing guide UK — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- Plasterboard installation costs UK — stud wall, dry lining and ceilings (2026) — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- Carpentry prices guide: carpenter UK rates in 2026 — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- Carpenter prices UK 2026: day rate and job costs — Pricing Penguin, checked 2026-09-25
- Carpentry cost UK 2026: day rates, wardrobes, stairs, doors — Best Builders, checked 2026-09-25
- How much does a carpenter cost in the UK? (2026) — GotAPal, checked 2026-09-25
- Kitchen fitting cost guide (UK prices 2026) — MyJobQuote, checked 2026-09-25
- How much does kitchen fitting cost in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- Kitchen fitting cost UK 2026: labour — Best Builders, checked 2026-09-25
- What's the cost of installing laminate flooring in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- Laminate floor fitter costs in 2026 — MyBuilder, checked 2026-09-25
- Wood flooring installation cost UK 2026: labour and materials — Trade Flooring UK, checked 2026-09-25
- Fire door installation cost guide (2026) — MyJobQuote, checked 2026-09-25
- How much does fire door installation cost in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- Fire door cost UK 2026: FD30 and FD60 supply and fit — Parsec Fire, checked 2026-09-25
- Fitted wardrobes cost breakdown 2026 — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- How much do fitted wardrobes cost UK? — MyBuilder, checked 2026-09-25
- Decking cost in 2026: a full guide — MyBuilder, checked 2026-09-25
- Decking cost UK 2026: timber and composite per m² — Best Builders, checked 2026-09-25
- What does a partition wall cost in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- Stud partition wall costs in 2026 (UK prices) — Property Workshop, checked 2026-09-25
- Approved Document B: fire safety — GOV.UK, checked 2026-09-25
- Approved Document K: protection from falling, collision and impact — GOV.UK, checked 2026-09-25
- Approved Document L: conservation of fuel and power — GOV.UK, checked 2026-09-25
- FENSA competent person scheme for windows and doors — FENSA, checked 2026-09-25
- Lead: health and safety at work — HSE, checked 2026-09-25
- Asbestos: what you need to know — HSE, checked 2026-09-25
- Building standards — Scottish Government, checked 2026-09-25
- How much does loft boarding cost in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- What is the cost of a new banister and spindles in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- Cost to fit a new staircase banister UK 2026 — BookaBuilderUK, checked 2026-09-25
- What is the cost to replace a door frame in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25