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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. This page has everything you’ll need to know about finding and hiring local carpenters & joiners. Learn about this trade and how they can help you around the home.
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How to find a skilled, local carpenter
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.

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:
- Are an experienced company with a strong history of successful projects
- Have all the necessary licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability
- 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
- 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:
- Building a wooden shed or outbuilding that is over 2.5 metres high or more than a single storey
- Installing wooden decking that is more than 30cm above the ground
- Carpentry jobs carried out in a listed building or period property
For more information on whether or not your carpentry project will require planning permission, consult the Planning Portal website and our planning permission guide.

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.
Other carpenter FAQs
Do I need planning permission for carpentry work?
Most woodwork projects don’t require planning permission unless you are building a shed over 2.5 metres high, installing decking more than 30cm off the ground, or working on a listed property. For specific regulations, check our planning guide or the Planning Portal website.
What qualifications should a UK carpenter have?
Carpentry doesn't require mandatory legal certifications in the UK, but many professionals complete formal woodwork apprenticeships or college courses. The best way to verify their skill level is to check their past references, project galleries, and customer reviews on their Rated People profile.
What should I ask a carpenter before hiring them?
Always ask if they carry public liability insurance, how many years of experience they have, and for a clear breakdown of the project's total cost. You should also request an estimated timeline so you can manage expectations on how long the woodwork will take to complete.
Dedicated to our craft. We cover all aspects of building work including: - home extentions - renovations - conversions - plumbing and heating - kitchens - roofing - all general building work
Gary and his team are very professional and did an excellent job. Gary takes a great pride in his work and does all the preparation necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient job. Had extra work done re rendering, driveway and patio as their work was so good. Would recommend
Complete Plumbing & Heating Services
Carpenter / Joiner
Complete Plumbing & Heating has been carrying out all types of Plumbing , Heating & Gas Installations and repairs . Also we have carried out various building refurbishments, alterations and maintenance. (See photos of works completed)
Reliable electrician with over 17 years experiance in re- wires, fault finding, maintenance, entryphone systems , fuse boards, appliances and much more.
Gino was fantastic - friendly, reliable, and highly professional throughout. He provided a fair quote, arrived on time, and completed the work to a very high standard. What really stood out was how thorough and knowledgeable he was, identifying and resolving an additional electrical issue quickly and without hassle. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled electrician, and I'll definitely be using him again in the future.
Olympic Property Services
Carpenter / Joiner
Olympic property services aim for nothing less than 100% customer satisfaction and five-star workmanship. No matter how big or small the work required is, every job is carried out in the same professional manner and to the highest of quality. Some of our services we provide: Flat Roofs New Pitched Roofs Roof Repairs New Fascia & Soffit Guttering & Repairs Gutter Cleaning from �50 Fencing Turfing Patio Decking MUCH MORE! Please feel free to call us to arrange a free quotation. Here at Olympic property services, we provide competitive quotations while never compromising on quality.
Capital Handyman specializes in refurbishment and maintenance work, both residential and commercial. We have many years of experience in various property improvement and development fields. We offer high-quality service at a very competitive price.
Honestly, for the first time since I hired many persons even from rated. Benjamin turned out the best. He never give up and find some solution if any issues occur. Quality of work is neat and excellent. He is definitely recommended for any of his expertise. I am happy to hire him again as first choice. Thanks, Jhansi
We are a family business that covers all type of building work : Flooring, Electrical and Plumbing installations, Painting and Decoration, Bathroom and Kitchen installations, Extensions and Loft conversions, etc. All our work is certified and guaranteed.
Alion and the team worked tirelessly to compelete our bathroom in what was a tight schedule, achieving a stunning result, and for a fair price. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Verdant Building Services Ltd
Carpenter / Joiner
We are Verdant Building Services Ltd an experienced friendly building and maintenance company, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for looking at our bid, your business means a lot to us we want to offer our best services at competitive prices. what this simply means is that we will provide someone, whether Builder, tradesmen, carpenter, painter, and decorator, or even a handyman to do all work needed for your project all at a competitive price. We specialise in commercial and property building and maintenance, no matter the job size we can do it to a high standard. We offer our maintenance services 7 days a week, early mornings, and late nights. We have a combined 25 years of knowledge in the business and leave our customers 100% satisfied. They always come back to us. We want to take on your project. What does this mean for you? • A great building and maintenance team who will put 100% in any work carried out • At a great value • With minimal effort on your part • We work to your budget and time realistic schedule We always send one of our trusted tradesmen to have a look at the job and have a chat about your budget. Have a discussion about what you would like the end result to look like. You will receive more information on us and meet the person who will be managing your project. So choose us and you will not regret it. Thank you
CCRoofing are a local and well known company that provides a specialist pitched roofing service .With 20 years of knowledge and experience we cater for anything from a complete new roof or roof refurbishment ( strip and retile) to general roof repairs such as ; Re pointing of ridges . Verges , valleys and hips Simple tile / slate replacement Leadwork, lead flashing, All chimney work ; removal, repointing and renewal of lead flashing Eave felt replacement Guttering Cowl fitment Bird stop system installation to solar panels All leaks sourced and rectified In summary we are here to assist you the customer and provide an efficient and professional service as best we can .
5 star performance
Extremely helpful and informative professional and very committed to helping us solve our problem. Many thanks.
Brickbuilds
Carpenter / Joiner
Welcome to Brick Builds! We are a well-established building company in the South West with over 17 years of experience in both traditional and contemporary building techniques. Brick Builds offers a comprehensive service from design to completion, working closely with our clients to provide solutions tailored to their needs. Rest assured, all our tradesmen are professional, courteous, and respectful of both property and clients at all times. We look forward to working with you on your project.
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Rico Facilities Ltd has always committed in striving excellent electrical work throughout the northwest. We specialise in -Electrical (All work including rewires, board changes and EICR) -Gas (All gas works including GAS Safety checks full refits and boiler installs) -Plumbing -Roofing -Plastering -Joinery -Carpet and flooring supply and fit -Furniture supply and install -White good supply and install -Waste removal and disposal (Certified on disposal) -Mould treatment, Damp Proofing, Timer treatments, Condensation control & structural waterproofing (Certified) -Fire, alarm and camera -Pianting
I’ve been plastering for 35 years with vast experience in all aspects of traditional plastering
I highly recommend AYG Construction , very good job quickly done very reasonable quote, thanks to Adrian for his hard work. Finished double storey extension on time and very helpful throughout.Excellent quality and price. Welcome back any time. Thank you!
Adrian and his team met or exceeded my expectations, always willing to match my needs and finished the job on time and within budget.
I have been involved in the electrical mechanical sound A/V and general building trades for over 35 years. I have recently joined this web site and have found some conversion work pictures for a garage conversion. General building, slate patio, blockwork, window installation, patio door installation, wiring for electronic smart shower, plumbing, Velux window installation, tiling, carport, etc Also some recent garden fence replacement work... I started out after leaving college with electrical installation and appliance repair, auto electrical work, alarm fitting, mainly fault finding and rectification with a strong sense of where problems are possible and the personality of being able to sort most issues out quickly and with the least time and disruption for all parties involved. Previous work has included listed buildings, churches, The bank of England, M O D Whitehall, country estate maintenance and security. A large volume of diverse experiance in many trades. I am extremely neat and tidy in my work, and have very high standards. I have worked for the Royal Household designing and fitting lighting for the queen in St James palace. I can also undertake most jobs around the home please read the list of work undertaken. I look forward to helping you resolve any issues or problems you may have.....
Decohomes Limited is a business with 14 years of experience in building trade. We have completed over a hundred projects as lofts , extensions and refurbishments in south west London . Decohomes Limited is member of Checkatrade for over 12 years now and clients can see our work there and what people say about us.
Attended very quickly. Estimate arrived soon after. Waiting for insurance decision
Three Brothers it's partnership run business in Greater London and surrounding areas. We have 15 years experience in European Union where we done lots of bathroom renovation, plasterboard, painting, construction of a partition walls, fitting windows doors and property maintenance etc. We are conscientious, accuracy and meeting deadlines.
I can’t recommend the gents more highly; they are timely, professional, clean, and did a wonderful job on a kitchen tiling project that we had.
we are a company with much experience so we do all the work with love, dedication and with responsibility.
Our bathroom was completed to a high standard, and workmanship was excellent. Francisco was punctual, diligent didn’t cut corners and paid particular attention to detail. He was helpful and answered all our questions. Our back bedroom was also painted and decorated to a high standard. We are 100% happy with his work and would definitely use his services again for further home improvements.
I am a friendly reliable person with very good communication alway on time and alway ready to help with jobs you can see or customers that you can speak to Create an excellent first impression with a beautifully designed block paving driveway. We order from the largest choice of driveway blocks in the UK and can help provide the styles, colours and finishes you need. Block paving is a method for creating a decorative pavement or driveway. It uses a series of individual blocks that are arranged in an attractive formation. Choose the perfect block paving for your driveway Take your pick from our block paving range. We have a broad collection to choose from. Driveline 50?is the nation’s best-selling driveway block paving, largely thanks to its varied colour options. Driveline Metro, meanwhile, provides a distinctive streamlined shape for a smart contemporary look. If you want a more traditional feel,?Drivesett Deco?allows you to recreate a stunning Victorian style. Or, should you be searching for an attractive, more affordable alternative to granite setts, look no further than?Drivesett Argent.
Patrick is efficient, punctual and very thorough. He discusses every stage of the job with you and charges a fare price. He makes sure the site is clean before departing, I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him.
Do you want the team that will improve your interiors to have a good work ethic and be detail-oriented? Look no further – at Altun building and Renovation, our goal is to go the extra mile and deliver excellent results of the finest quality. We provide a range of home improvement services that make your home more comfortable and spacious than before. With over 12 years in the industry, we are proud of our progress and in our commitment to ensuring our clients are never disappointed. From room extensions to kitchen renovations and from plastering to painting, tiling and everything in between, our abilities and expertise mean that we can make your dream home a firm possibility. Our comprehensive services can cater to any need and we work with rigorous attention to detail. Right from when you first contact us, we ensure a stress-free and reliable service with your every need taken care of. There won’t be any delays or misunderstandings nor will we ever go beyond the budget. Instead, you will find an efficient and friendly service from a team that isn’t afraid of long hours or challenging projects. Our rates are reasonable.Please contact us for a detailed chat and we hope to work on your project soon.
We were well please with Utim, his professionilsm, courtesy, promptness, his attituded to do the job right. We would recommend him, if we need work done in the future we will give him first refusal.
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