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Carpenter Prices

What is the going rate for a carpenter?

I am located in Hampshire.

I am looking for a carpenter for help me finish some bits in my kitchen that I would like doing properly (mitre joints on plinths, cornices, etc).

I guess I am looking for 1/2 day labour?

Comments

  • Tom_Jones
    Tom_Jones Posts: 1,562 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    I would guess you would be charged a day rate even if it's only half a day's work. Budget around £150
  • lolly5648
    lolly5648 Posts: 2,257 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    In London the going rate seems to be £180 allthough they will do 1/2 days
  • cattie
    cattie Posts: 8,844 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I'm on the border of London & Kent & last year paid a carpenter on average £250 day to do various jobs in the house for me over the course of a week.

    He did quote the jobs individually, breaking it down into labour & costs of materials, which he gave me the receipts for, so no mark ups there.
    The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.

    I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.
  • woodbutcher_2
    woodbutcher_2 Posts: 747 Forumite
    £250.00 per day? Think i'll move to Kent.I charge £100.00 to £120.00 per day depending on the job but then i live in the poor north.
  • McAzrael
    McAzrael Posts: 917 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    In Coventry you will be lucky to get a carpenter for £150/day. I presume Hampshire will be slightly higher.
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