Carpentry in Farnborough
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Typical price: £90–£11,000
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Carpentry prices in Farnborough
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small repair Ease a door, fix skirting or a stair repair | £90 | £230 | £460 |
| Fitted shelving / wardrobe Alcove unit or fitted wardrobe carcass, painted MDF | £550 | £1,400 | £3,200 |
| First-fix / structural project Stud walls, joist work or a full trim package | £2,300 | £5,500 | £11,000 |
How to hire a carpentry pro in United Kingdom
- Find carpenters via Checkatrade, MyBuilder or the Institute of Carpenters — the trade is unlicensed in the UK
- Distinguish site carpentry from workshop joinery when briefing the job
- For structural work (joists, load-bearing alterations), confirm Building Regulations sign-off
- Get materials (MDF, softwood, hardwood, veneer) specified in the written quote
- Ask for public liability insurance
- Request close-up photos of finished work
Carpentry is unlicensed in the UK; structural timber work falls under Building Regulations requiring Building Control approval. Day rates of £180-280 are typical, with London markedly higher and workshop joinery priced per piece.
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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 Farnborough's local rules — and always verify insurance regardless of licensing.
What does a carpenter charge per day in the UK?
Roughly £180-280 per day outside London, more inside it. Fitted wardrobes and alcove units are usually priced per project — a typical painted MDF alcove unit runs £600-1,500 fitted.
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