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How to find a skilled, local carpenter

Looking to tackle some carpentry projects? Whether it’s custom loft cabinets or fixing that creaky staircase, finding the right carpentry or joinery service can make all the difference.  

What a carpenter or joiner can help with 

A good rule of thumb is: if it involves wood, it’ll probably need a carpenter or joiner. Whether you’re looking to install new wooden tiling or want bespoke kitchen fittings like custom cabinets, a carpenter can help with a large range of jobs. These include: 

  • Building and installing structures that are made of wood or wood substitutes such as doors, door frames, decking, windows, wooden flooring, cabinets, staircases, and partition walls 
  • Repairing damaged furniture 
  • Cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames 
  • Building temporary wooden supports to hold setting concrete in place (shuttering) 

Carpenters are particularly handy if you’re trying to add space-saving storage solutions to your home, such as in a loft with low ceilings or in a small bathroom. 

Not all carpenters and joiners are specialised in all these skills, so make sure you add plenty of details about your project when you post a job to find the right tradesperson.  

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Factors to consider when hiring a carpenter 

Avoid unnecessary stress and expensive repairs down the line by hiring a skilled carpentry service to help you with your next home improvement. Look out for carpenters that: 

  1. Are an experienced company with a strong history of successful projects  
  2. Have all the necessary licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers 
  3. Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability  
  4. Are offering the carpentry or joinery service you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it to be completed by 
  5. Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other local carpentry companies  

A local carpenter or joiner is more likely to respond as they’ll be right around the corner and ready to help.  

Post a job today to find a skilled carpenter or joiner in your area. 

How much does it cost to hire a carpenter? 

How much your carpentry or joinery project will cost you depends on a range of factors, including the scope of the job and where you live in the UK. 

Typical carpentry rates range from between £25 and £65 per hour, or between £150 and £450 a day.  

As well as this, costs for other common carpentry jobs include:  

  • Between £30 and £60 an hour to repair cabinets  
  • Between £900 and £2,000 to build a fitted wardrobe  
  • Between £100 and £200 to hang a new door (labour cost only) 

If you’re looking to get a wooden fence or garden security fencing, speak to a fencing specialist

For a more accurate, free quote for your project and location, speak to a skilled carpenter or joiner in your local area today. 

Planning permission for carpentry jobs  

Most woodwork projects don’t require planning permission. However, there are some exceptions, such as: 

For more information on whether or not your carpentry project will require planning permission, consult the Planning Portal website and our planning permission guide

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What qualifications does a carpenter need?  

Carpentry and joinery work don’t require specific certificates or qualifications in the UK, though your carpenter may have completed a woodwork apprenticeship or course to learn the trade.  
 
The best thing to do is ask about recent work and references. This will give you peace of mind that your carpenter or joiner has had plenty of happy customers and will get the job done properly. When you’re finding a carpenter through Rated People, head over to their profile to check out the pictures on their work gallery and their ratings and reviews. 

Questions to ask a carpenter 

Here are some questions to ask before you hire a carpenter or joiner to help you refurbish and renovate your home: 

Are you licensed and insured? 

Make sure to ask your carpenter what insurance they have before you hire them. While it’s not a requirement, it’s a good idea for your carpenter to have valid public liability insurance. This protects both you and your carpenter in case anything goes wrong during the job. 

How many years of experience do you have? 

Knowing how many years of experience your carpenter has will allow you to pick a carpenter who you are confident has sufficient expertise to carry out a high quality job. When you’re finding a roofer through Rated People, head over to their profile to check out the pictures on their work gallery and their ratings and reviews. 

How much will the job cost? 

Asking how much the job will cost will help you budget for your project and will ensure price transparency before you hire. How much you’ll end up spending depends on the scope of your project, and where you live in the UK, so make sure you add plenty of details when you post a job. 

How long will the job take? 

Knowing what your project’s estimated timeline is will help you set realistic expectations about how long your roof renovation will take to complete. 

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Reviewed by Arjun on 17/5/2021

There was additional work conducted on some leaks through my window and I have noticed that this was not foxed. I have just noticed that the leak for the work done on the window has come back. This is therefore not been fixed.

Here at West End Tree and Landscaping our No1 aim is customer satisfaction and our team of professionals will do everything in there power to guarantee this happens. We and Family run, trained and insured professionals. Please feel free to get in touch for a friendly meeting for free advise and a no obligation quotation.

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Reviewed by Mark on 30/4/2023

Francis was very professional with his attitude and knowledge of the job that I required. he was very reasonable with his quote. didn’t ask for any money up front to start the job. which gained my trust straight away. From start to finish Francis and his team were very impressive they arrived on time each day. they made and erected a new fence exactly as I asked for. they cleaned and took away all the rubbish leaving me with nothing to do except sit back and admire there work well done lads.

HS maintenance we do every thing in the property we used to look after 1500 property around Manchester area we just start our business now with rated people we used just to pay to see how's goes with them try us you will recommend us to other people we are fast and give quality of work

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Reviewed by Sa on 25/8/2023

Hamid was thorough, punctual and did a great job. Listen to his advice and you’ll be impressed. Just make sure your floors are protected.. Other than that, I will definitely consider using his services again

Hi im Tom from secure carpentry & renovation Ltd. We cover all aspects of property renovation and developments . We have over 25 years of experience and qualifications and pride our self in being at the top of our game the reviews speak for its self . We are a friendly and well organised company our work ethic is impeccable and extremely professional and tidy . Fully insured for all aspects of the trade.

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Reviewed by Kay on 30/11/2023

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Reviewed by Gary on 4/10/2023

Very happy with the price and the quality of the work (and the people doing it). Immediately contracted them for more work (bathroom remodel) that has also gone exceedingly well. Would highly recommend.

JDS Service's home refurbishment: kitchen, bathrooms, garage conversion, loft insulation, painter and decorator, handyman with over 10 years experience in construction.Small things make a big difference!

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Reviewed by Chris on 20/2/2024

Great job done to a very high standard. No mess left and good price.

Aquafix Property Maintenance specialise in property extensions, bathroom and kitchen refurbishments

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Reviewed by Sumit on 12/12/2022

Derek is a professional and he came around at short notice to fix my boiler. He gave clear advice and also what he was doing. The repair required multiple visits but he managed to keep me up to date on what he was doing and also the costs were reasonable. I highly recommend him.

We are a professional team of Carpenters & Joiners. We have been established for many years servicing all sorts of clients. Kitchens, Stair Bannisters, Wooden Flooring, Cupboards, Furniture you name it we make it.

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Reviewed by Stephen on 2/7/2023

Hello, I recently had bespoke wardrobes made and fitted for me by Craig and Co. The materials used were top quality and the cost of the project was excellent value for money. Craig explained clearly what the process was to achieve the desired result from start to finish. The majority of the work was done offsite meaning minimal disruption caused. I would highly recommend Craig and his Company for a professional top value service. Thank you Craig.

We are a professional company specializing in Domestic, Commercial, Catering and LPG. Services, Maintenance, installation and Breakdown including Plumbing, Heating, Gas and HIU units.

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Reviewed by Marie on 24/2/2024

Very good work, very thorough, making sure you are safe in my home , checking everything for leaking gas, and being very professional, I would recommend.

Hi, I am Stefan, and I have 27 years of experience Joiner specialising in floor wood and tiling,doors,wardrobes ,Deking and bathroom fiter and refurbished ful bathroom .

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Reviewed by Laura on 13/3/2024

Excellent work. Really tidy whilst working. Very pleased. Would definitely recommend.

Time served, skilled Painter and decorator with 22 years experience with this industry. I am dependable, hard working individual that takes great pride in my work. I engoy working as part of a team however, I cane be relied upon to work on my own. I have full clean driving licence with my own transport.

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Reviewed by Lesley on 7/11/2023

Very pleased with Mark. I have his number now and would definitely use him again. He painted my pizza oven a metal bench and a metal plant stand. He rubbed them down and gave them two coats of paint. They look a good as new.

Design / Supply / Build Bespoke furniture, carpentry and general building work Over 10 years of experience.

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Reviewed by Hemong on 13/1/2024

Very pleased with the work, the under stairs cupboards are amazing everyone who has seen them have said as much. The work so good I immediately hired ARK to do all the wardrobes. Highly recommend plus the quote was very reasonable.

CCL Roofing consists of 6-9 roofers with years of experience in the industry. Able to carry out a range of services which consists of flat roofing & pitched roofing.

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Reviewed by Dave on 8/3/2024

CCL did a great job with our flat kitchen roof that needed relaying. Connor was great to deal with in organising the job and agreeing a budget and Wayne (who did the relaying) worked to a high standard and was courteous, professional and honest - he told me the flashing didn’t actually need doing, as what was already there was fine. Highly recommended!

Hendry homes and building services offer work completed to a high quality from friendly tradesman. We take on all Joinery and building work and have multiple trades working with us so we can tackle any size of job.

Over 15 years experience in plumbing and heating maintenance in London work mostly as a sub contractor for the bigger brand company's in London so give me a call get the professional job done at affordable prices

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Reviewed by Sarah on 2/1/2024

I’m not sure what the point of this back and forth is. If you don’t like getting bad reviews, do better work, it’s as simple as that.

I am based out of Gloucester, but willing to travel to surrounding cities. I am extremely confident in my skill set. When it comes this trade, nothing beats the experience I have.

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Reviewed by Gary on 19/12/2023

Glyn came round very quickly and did a cracking job in my soffit this was very rotten and degraded. Punctual and completed the job as described would recommend

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Reviewed by Laura on 3/8/2019

Darren and his team were very professional and did a brilliant job ! It looks amazing and would highly recommend to anyone that needs a decorator! Thanks again guys and will get you back to do more work on the house in the further .

Hi we are a family and friends business who try cater for all home improvements.we try build a relationship with our customers and give the best reasonable price that our customer can afford.and do the best job where the customer is 100% satisfied .

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Reviewed by Peter on 26/2/2024

Dougie replaced the ridges on my roof after a recent storm. The price was great and the job was carried out to a high standard. I would contact Dougie for any future jobs required at my property.

UPM have been operating for over 10 years. We are trusted traders and fully registered members of The Federation of it Master Builders, The Building Safety Group and fully insured to cover all works from utilities sites to domestic clients. OFFER- UPM now to provide price match /price promise. We will try to beat/match other quotes and workmanship quality guaranteed In this time we have grown from a small family run Holiday property management and maintenance company, to partnering with an experienced construction team varying from Carpentry, bricklayers, stonemasons, plasterers, painters and more to provide an all in one service to the whole of Cornwall. We have experience with Listed buildings, specialist glass works, waterproofing, utilities site works, specialist PPE works etc.

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Reviewed by Daniel on 4/2/2024

UPM agreed to break the project down into smaller jobs. First bit done fantastically and will definitely want them back for the rest

I offer a full hard landscaping service; patios, paths, drive ways, fencing, tufting, bespoke timber structures, sleeper work and ponds. Specialising in low maintenance gardens. I can also do full garden clearance and other groundwork.

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Reviewed by adam on 11/1/2024

Top job. Professional, punctual and I will be in touch soon for more work. Thanks Rob

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