Carpentry in Santo Tomas
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Typical price: ₱920–₱230,000
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Carpentry prices in Santo Tomas
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor repair Door, jamb or furniture repair | ₱920 | ₱2,300 | ₱4,600 |
| Built-in cabinet Closet or kitchen cabinet, materials included | ₱13,800 | ₱32,200 | ₱64,400 |
| Multi-room project Built-ins across several rooms or framing works | ₱55,200 | ₱110,400 | ₱230,000 |
How to hire a carpentry pro in Philippines
- Skilled carpenters price daily (arawan) or fixed-price (pakyaw) — agree which and get it in writing
- Specify plywood grade and brand — material substitution is the classic risk
- For built-ins, agree laminate/finish and hardware before work starts
- Buy or verify materials yourself where possible
- Ask for photos of past finished work
- Agree a daily schedule — good crews are booked through referrals
Philippine residential carpentry runs on skilled informal labor priced daily or per-project (pakyaw); no licensing applies below contractor-scale work. Marine plywood and branded boards vs cheap substitutes is the main quality battleground.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter cost?
Carpenters charge by the hour, by the day, or per project for defined jobs like built-ins. Rates vary with specialisation: rough/framing carpentry is priced into construction budgets, while finish carpentry (trim, doors, built-ins) commands higher hourly rates for slower, more precise work.
What is the difference between a carpenter and a joiner?
Traditionally, joiners make things in a workshop (doors, windows, staircases, cabinets) and carpenters fit and build on site (framing, trim, decking). Many tradespeople do both; what matters when hiring is whether they specialise in the precision level your job needs.
What jobs does a carpenter typically handle?
Door hanging and adjustment, skirting/trim and architraves, custom shelving and built-in wardrobes, stair repairs, timber framing, decking frames, stud walls, and repair of rot or damaged timber. Anything cut and fitted from wood on site is carpentry territory.
How much do built-in wardrobes or shelving cost?
Custom built-ins are priced by the linear metre/foot and complexity — an alcove shelving unit costs far less than a floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobe with doors and internals. Materials (MDF vs veneer vs solid timber) can swing the price by 2-3x for the same footprint.
Do I need a licensed carpenter?
Depends where you live: some jurisdictions license structural or high-value carpentry work, while trim and furniture work is unlicensed almost everywhere. For structural jobs (framing, load-bearing changes), check Santo Tomas's local rules — and always verify insurance regardless of licensing.
What do carpenters charge in the Philippines?
Skilled finish carpenters earn roughly PHP 800-1,500 per day, with helpers less. Built-in cabinets are typically quoted pakyaw: a bedroom closet lands around PHP 15,000-40,000 including materials depending on the board grade.
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