Costs
What carpentry work costs in the UK
Realistic price ranges for the jobs people ask about most, what drives the number up or down, and what is usually left out of a quote.
Door fitting cost
Hanging an internal door costs £80 to £180 fitted, including hinges and a latch.
£80 to £180 per internal door, fitted
Fitted wardrobes cost
A fitted wardrobe wall costs £1,200 to £4,000 in the UK, supplied and fitted.
£1,200 to £4,000 for a fitted wardrobe wall
Media walls cost
A fitted media wall costs £1,500 to £4,000.
£1,500 to £4,000 for a fitted media wall
Kitchen fitting cost
Kitchen fitting labour costs £1,500 to £5,000 for a standard UK kitchen, separate from the units and appliances.
£1,500 to £5,000 labour for a standard kitchen
Skirting and architrave cost
Skirting and architrave cost £12 to £25 per metre fitted.
£12 to £25 per metre, fitted
Staircases cost
A new straight staircase costs £1,000 to £4,000 supplied and fitted.
£1,000 to £4,000 for a straight flight, fitted
Wooden flooring cost
Fitting wood flooring costs £20 to £45 per square metre in labour.
£20 to £45 per m², labour only
Decking cost
Decking costs £60 to £110 per square metre supplied and fitted.
£60 to £110 per m², supplied and fitted
Fencing and gates cost
Fence panels cost £100 to £200 each supplied and fitted.
£100 to £200 per fence panel, supplied and fitted
Loft boarding cost
Loft boarding costs £30 to £60 per square metre for a raised deck that keeps the insulation intact, plus £250 to £450 for a ladder and hatch.
£30 to £60 per m², plus £250 to £450 for a ladder and hatch
Sash windows cost
Refurbishing a box sash window costs £350 to £750 per window, including new cords, draught proofing and localised rot repair.
£350 to £750 per sash window, refurbished