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Great job, quick and efficient

Secure a kitchen cabinet to the wall

£100

Perfect job would recommend 5 stars

Carpenter needed to cover hole

£60

Ozan helped with carpentry and lighting in my flat – would highly recommend!

Fix wooden step / put in x3 wall lights

£50

Serg did an amazingly professional job which was really difficult - some panels on the solid wood wardrobe were slightly warped which he managed to sort out with additional clamps - which took him several hours. But he was cheerful and kept at it. He even came back the next day with a pin gun to fix the back panels because the wood was too hard to hammer in the nails supplied. I highly recommend Serg.

3 door solid wood wardrobe

£80

Andres did an excellent job fixing my floor! He was professional, efficient, and the results were perfect. Highly recommend his services!

Sanding and Refinishing wooden floor 38sqm

£10

Knowledgeable on wood tools and techniques. Efficient in progressing the work. Would work with him again.

Handyman DIY Help, Wood Cutting, Screwing

£120

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Recent Joiner reviews

Clear and quick communication. Both jobs completed quickly and efficiently.

Joiner to trim bottom of door and fix stiff door handle

£30

Liam is good, easy to communicate with, a very good worker and listener.

Carpentry and joinery

£1,080

Excellent workmanship, competitive price, fast worker and kept the place clean & tidy before he left

Need a Carpenter / Joiner to fix some wall cupboards etc

£500

Great job. Nice guy

I need an experienced joiner to refit my bedroom door.

£75

Good guys and went above and beyond to help out. Highly recommend

Sanding and paint strip joinery

£100

I had David to put my wardrobes up he did an amazing job knows what he’s doing we had no issues with him definitely will use him in the future

Flat pack joiner

£250

What's the average cost of a joiner

£95 - £275

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Carpentry plays a massive part in our lives. From the chairs we sit on to the homes we live in, so much of what we interact with has gone through the hands of a carpenter at one point.

With their extensive work experience, carpenters can help with projects of all sizes. If you’re building an extension or adding a carport to your home, an experienced carpenter can create a frame that’s built to last and meets all council regulations.

On the other hand, if you’re looking at the finer details of your home, a carpenter can be of great assistance too. From small detailing like replacing skirting boards and adding wall partitions, to refurbishing your dining table and chairs, hiring a skilled labourer and having them on your construction site can make all the difference.

With Airtasker, you can quickly and easily find the best carpenter in your area for your job. Simply tell us what you’re looking for, where you’re based, and what your budget is, and we’ll connect you with carpenters nearby your area. You can then browse profiles, read reviews and get in touch with your favourite craftsman to get your project underway!

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Top Carpentry related questions

The average price of carpentry services on Airtasker is £250, but depending on the service you need, this can easily range from £85 - £250. Read more about how much it costs to hire a carpenter to set the right budget when booking a carpenter in your area.

Carpenters work with wood in all manner of ways. From timber framing for a house or carport to the finishing touches on furniture, carpenters are hired for jobs large and small.

Not all carpenters offer the same services. An experienced cabinet maker may not be the best choice if you want timber framing done, while a decking expert may not have the credentials to refurbish your furniture. It's advisable to choose a Tasker with experience on your specific task.

Yes. While some carpenters have specific areas of expertise, you can employ someone to do a number of small woodworking jobs in one visit. This can be the same job in a number of rooms or different jobs throughout the house. Remember though that some carpentry jobs require more than one day to complete.

Depending on their speciality and level of training, you may find that a carpenter comes under a different name. From specific tasks such as cabinetmaker to more general terms like artisan, joiner or woodworker, there are plenty of variations for carpentry workers.

In the UK,  carpenters will have normally completed Level 2 or 3 in Joinery and Site Carpentry as their college education. They can also take a T Level course in On Site Construction. Carpenters can also gain on-the-job training or an apprenticeship with a training provider.

For certain types of carpentry tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licences may be required to undertake your task, as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

A carpenter primarily focuses on working with wood to construct or repair structures such as furniture, framing, doors, and cabinets. They typically specialise in tasks that require woodworking skills, like installing trim or building custom pieces. A builder, on the other hand, oversees and manages the overall construction of buildings or structures, coordinating different trades (including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical) to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.

Carpenters need to be careful of several safety risks, such as sharp tools, heavy machinery, and working with materials that can splinter or cause injury. They should also be mindful of their posture and body mechanics to avoid repetitive strain or injury, especially when lifting or carrying heavy materials. Additionally, carpenters should follow proper safety protocols when working in environments with dust, fumes, or potential hazards like electrical wiring to minimize health risks and ensure safe work conditions.

Top Joiner related questions

Joinery sets itself apart from carpentry in the way it’s done and in the scale it’s in. While both work on wood installations, carpentry is usually done on-site on a smaller scale and usually on fixtures already. In comparison, joinery is done at a larger scale in a dedicated workshop, typically building bigger home installations like stairs, doors, and door and window frames.

No, especially since joinery is the type of work that is usually done in a workshop rather than on-site. Planers, circular saws, and other machinery are involved in crafting some of these larger-scale installations for your home. Suppose that some joinery can indeed be done on-site. Taskers are experts who are expected to come to work prepared not just with the skills but also the tools needed to get the job done.

This would depend on how much joinery is needed to be made, be it for repairs and minor renovations or a construction project built from the ground up. Regardless, expect a bit of time for local joiners near you to finish your joinery in their workshops and deliver them to your home or site. It is best to discuss timelines with your Taskers to manage expectations.

Typically, yes. However, how long a Tasker will guarantee the work would vary from case to case. For all we know, a Tasker may be confident about the work and give an extended warranty. Regardless, Taskers will work on the projects to the best of their ability to ensure that the finished product would last long. For specific warranty questions, it would be best to discuss this with your Tasker.

Yes, you can, but it comes with certain risks. For one, you would likely be unable to come up with something of similar or better quality than someone who is more qualified and has years of experience to deal with these kinds of jobs. This is where Airtasker comes in by connecting you to different Taskers who can do it for you with high quality and less effort, at a reasonable cost.

There is no correct answer for this as this would depend on the complexity of the work and the amount of joinery that needs to be made, among other things. You can gauge your estimated costs on the Taskers’ initial quotations when you put up a task. However, these costs may be subject to negotiation and change depending on how the project goes.

What does a carpenter do?

Whether you’re planning a major renovation on your home, or you simply want to make things look a bit nicer, hiring a carpenter can help you with many different tasks. Carpenters take on a wide range of work, such as fixing areas of houses and building furniture from scratch.

Carpentry work is generally broken down into two types: rough and finish. Rough carpentry refers to work that doesn’t have an intricate look, as it’s covered up – often by bricks, tiles, or plasterwork. Finish carpentry covers the work that will be on display, so needs to have a nicer finish. Furniture, decking, and window frames all fall into this second category. 

Decking

Don't know what to do with all that space in your backyard? Hire a carpenter who specialises in building decks. A decking specialist can add an outdoor deck or upgrade an existing one that opens up your outdoor space. This is great if you want to entertain guests or eat outside as a family during the sunny months. 

Cabinet making

Cabinetmakers are one example of finish carpentry, because of the high level of detail that goes into their end products. Unlike structural work, it’s important that a cabinet looks nice, so this type of carpenter is a lot more focused on fine details. Cabinetmakers often specialise in other forms of furniture making too. 

Refinishing carpentry

While structural carpentry is concerned with jobs on the large end of the scale, trim or refinishing carpentry looks at the small end. A trim carpenter is the way to go if you want someone to fix up your skirting boards, cornicing, or a similar aspect of your home.

Custom made furniture

A house isn’t a home without a few personal touches, and if you’d rather avoid the cookie-cutter Ikea approach to decorating your property, hiring a carpenter to create custom-made furniture can make you stand out. Whether you want chairs, tables, or a shoe rack, there’s someone nearby who can help.

Joinery

Joinery services encompass the craftsmanship of creating and joining wood in workshops, distinct from on-site carpentry. These services range from bespoke projects to crafting timber buildings, emphasizing precision and passion. Joiners play a crucial role in interior woodwork, window and door production, and specialized construction, offering tailored and quality timber solutions.

Recent Carpentry tasks

Carpentry work under stairs!

£250

Charlton, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

Hello! I need a dog door installed under some stairs, transforming the space to a kennel. Please offer with material and Labor costs. Pictures below of what it currently is and what I am envisioning!

Move my integrated fridge out of the cabinet

£40

Tooting Bec Common, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

I need one or two people to help me move my fridge out of the cabinet and refit it

Carpenter needed to service Fire Doors.

£123

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

18th Apr 2026

We need a carpenter for one day to perform maintenance work on five fire doors. Maintenance will be performed on 5 fire doors. The necessary maintenance procedures for renewing the HMO certificate will be carried out. 5 fire-resistant door closers will be installed at the top of the doors. 5 fire door seal strips will be replaced with new ones, and the door gaps will be adjusted according to the HMO standard. The hinges, locks, and door handles of 5 doors will be replaced with new ones according to HMO standards. 5 round aluminum fire door labels will be screwed onto the doors. The 5 doors will undergo final checks and adjustments according to the HMO standards. All the materials needed for assembly have been purchased. We only need a price quote for labor.

Wooden bathroom window sill, located on first floor to be replaced

£150

Hither Green, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

Current window sill is rotten Experienced carpenter needed to remove and replace Window is on first floor, in bathroom and can be accessed by ladder from patio

Cut wood to size

£60

Westbourne Green, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

I have a wooden Ikea kitchen benchtop and looking to turn it into a breakfast bar. The shape it needs to be cut is in the photos. Will need your own saw. The bench is here if that helps: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/ekbacken-worktop-ash-effect-laminate-90337620/#content

I have a wooden table that I’d like to repurpose into shelves.

£150

Ratcliff, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

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Change panel on cabinet

£40

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

17th Apr 2026

I had this new cabinet assembled however the manufacturer sent the wrong colour panel (white) they have now sent that panel in the correct colour so it needs to be replaced. The unit is anchored to the wall so it needs to be unanchored and reanchored

Very good experience

Need joiner to refix spindles and banisters on my stairs

£200

Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire

17th Apr 2026

I need a joiner to refix my wooden banister and spindles on my stairs as I had to remove them after moving in, in order to fit a sofa through a door.

Help with installing a bathroom cabinet on the wall

£40

Maidenhall, Suffolk

16th Apr 2026

I bought a bathroom cabinet which I have since assembled but as needs installation on the wall I need help with the installation on the wall

Adrian is very kind and skilled, he kept his word on time and was very punctual. Did a great job and would recommend him again and again.

Kitchen and other carpentery work

£250

Greenhill, Greater London

23rd Mar 2026

I need help to complete a kitchen and some general carpentry work

Very good experience!

Make me a wooden shelf unit

£100

Parr Fold, Greater Manchester

25th Feb 2026

I need some shelves made for one of my rooms. I have Ikea pax wardrobes done and I need the wood to match them. I will attach this unit that I could buy on Ikea that’s perfect but the depth is 40cm and I need my depth to be 28cm Roughly this which matches the other measurements - 60cm width / 190cm height depth 28cm I ideally need to buy the Ikea flat packs as they need to match the wardrobes I already have so I don’t know if I can buy that unit and you just make the depth less when you put together if you can even do that? Help pls Hope this makes sense!! I will buy all the wood just need someone to make it for me

Highly recommend James. Extremely good at what he does and had such a high attention to detail. Was a tricky job but he got it done for me! Thanks so much

Carpenter to fix shelves in cupboard to fit tumble dryer in

£10

Stockwell, Greater London

22nd Feb 2026

Need to fix shelves in cupboard to keep storage and install tumble dryer

Fast and efficient

Repair or replace kitchen cabinet door to fridge

£150

Poynders Parade, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

Repair or replace cabinet door to under-counter fridge in a fitted kitchen. The kitchen came from Howden’s, which is a 7 min walk from the property.

Matt was great from start to finish. He did a good job of replacing a kitchen cabinet door and re-sealed the bath with a neat finish. He turned up on time, got straight to work, and left everything tidy. You can tell he cares about doing a proper job. I’d happily use him again.

Put up wooden shelves in storage room

£120

Maryland, Greater London

8th Feb 2026

Measure and Supply Wooden plank Small two/three wooden planks between existing and boiler in picture

Great communication on the job and very helpful!

Carpentry for alcoves -

£10

Bounds Green, Greater London, N11

8th Feb 2026

No idea on a realistic budget for this so just added the minimum price - We have 2 ikea cabinets which we want to box in so that they appear to be built in, and then add floating shelves above this. Probably a total of 7 shelves. Included an AI mock up for reference.

Deon got the work done super quickly and we’re so happy with the finished result. He was able to accommodate all requests and even found wood to match our cabinets so that we don’t have to paint them. Will be booking with Deon again!

Carpentry bits around the house.

£235

St Albans, Hertfordshire

7th Feb 2026

11am to 6pm various carpentry tasks.

This is the third time Gee has worked with us and we are extremely grateful for all his help. He cares a lot about the quality of his work and he is helping us ensure that our renovation comes to an end before we move in on Saturday. Thank you !

Block the large gaps shown in photo with plywood

£50

Tower Gardens, Greater London, N17

3rd Dec 2025

I need someone to block the holes on the floor area under the stairs shown in the photo. The holes need to be covered neatly and the plywood should not be higher than the existing floor I outside of the area or the concrete inside the area. This is just prep work for understairs storage that will be fitted in a few weeks.

Reliable. I recommend him. I’ve hired him twice.

Collect / remove a glass display cabinet

£50

Whitton, Greater London

24th Nov 2025

I need a glass display cabinet removed from my home. It is in excellent condition, fully intact, with zero damage. It has lockable doors and comes with two keys. This cabinet is definitely worth money to someone who resells furniture, but I don’t have the time to list it on eBay, and local charities are fully booked for collections for the next few weeks. I need the space, which is the only reason I’m hiring someone to take it away. Please note: • Budget is capped at £50. • I will not negotiate on this. • The cabinet is yours to keep or resell once removed.

5 star service, would definitely hire again

Building a Childrens (Deluxe Wooden Kitchen)

£30

Woodford Bridge, Greater London

19th Nov 2025

To build a childrens wooden kitchen All pieces are dismantled therefore needs to build from scratch

Excellent job. Super efficient and very good attention to detail.

Fit internal wooden door

£100

Horeston Grange, Warwickshire

13th Nov 2025

Fit and adjust internal wooden door

Amazing handwork. Would 100% recommend

Recent Joiner tasks

Need joiner to refix spindles and banisters on my stairs

£200

Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire

17th Apr 2026

I need a joiner to refix my wooden banister and spindles on my stairs as I had to remove them after moving in, in order to fit a sofa through a door.

General Joinery & Snagging (skirting boards & gap remediation)

£350

Moorside, Greater Manchester

17th Apr 2026

Just moved into the house, purchased from the previous owner who left a significant amount of snags (as demonstrated in the photos). Nothing major required, in terms of work, just tidying up / filling gaps in skirting and detailing, levelling flooring between rooms, wardrobe patch up, gap filling etc… happy to provide further images of all items (the attached list attempts to show a general overview of examples). Joiner required to complete a full sweep of the house in terms of snagging remediation. Please note, we don’t currently have the material required.

General joinery needed

£300

Moorside, Greater Manchester

16th Apr 2026

General joinery needed to finish off jobs in the house. Skirting / general misalignment issues / gaps throughout house as per images. Can provide more. Snagging required in all rooms.

Bespoke Solid Wood Sit-Stand Desk Top Joinery – 200cm × 90cm

£250

Bletchley, Buckinghamshire

11th Apr 2026

looking for a skilled carpenter or joiner to fabricate a premium solid-wood desktop only (the height-adjustable frame will be supplied separately by me – FlexiSpot E7 Plus four-leg system). Material: Solid Oak or Solid Rubberwood Finish: Pre-oiled (natural matt finish), all edges with 10 mm radius rounded corners Main feature – Hinged Cable Management Access Panel Centred on the back edge: a 450 mm wide × 150 mm deep rectangular lift-up panel with soft-close hinges. The panel must lift smoothly to reveal a bolted sheet-metal cable trench underneath (fabricated sheet-metal trench would be ideal if you can provide it and bill me for cost). This panel is for routing all main cables (monitor, consoles, laptop dock). Monitor Arm Clamp Position Mark and reinforce the exact centre point on the back edge (directly in front of the hinged panel) for a heavy-duty monitor arm clamp. Triple Flush-Mount Wireless Charging Zone Left-hand side: cut precise recesses for a triple flush-mount wireless charger (phone, watch, earphones). Exact position as shown on the attached schematic. Soft-Close Under-Desk Drawer Right-hand side (under the writing/tablet zone): one soft-close drawer, approximately 450 mm wide. Drawer to be mounted cleanly under the desktop. Mounting for Sit-Stand Frame Pre-drill or provide fixing points on the underside to mount directly onto a FlexiSpot E7 Plus frame General Requirements All cut-outs and edges to be clean, precise, and professionally finished. No visible screws or fixings on the top surface except where the hinged panel meets the desktop. Desktop must be perfectly flat and stable once mounted. What I will supply separately FlexiSpot E7 Plus sit-stand frame Sheet-metal cable trench (if you prefer me to provide it) All electronics, monitor arm, wireless charger modules, etc. Quote request Please provide a fixed-price quote including: Material + labour Any VAT Lead time Delivery/collection option

Skirting joinery

£250

Derby, Derbyshire

9th Apr 2026

Skirting board and door architrave

Joinery work on kitchen

£500

Castletown, Caithness

4th Apr 2026

Re arrange cupboards, new worktop and add splashback.

Joiner to saw down the bottom of internal door and reattach the door

£35

Brooklands, Greater Manchester

2nd Apr 2026

Kitchen floor was tiled and has risen the height of the floor and so the bathroom door no longer fits. The door will need cutting with a circular saw.

Carpentry / joinery analysis

£10

Acton, Greater London, W3

31st Mar 2026

Analysis of carpentry and joinery jobs around home

Few small joinery jobs

£200

Upper Birchwood, Derbyshire

25th Mar 2026

Wooden door needs shaving as its getting stuck, plaster board cutting to size 600mm x 900mm to cover a hole, and some fascia trims to be cut to size for an office partition trim at the top

Joiner for doors

£1,500

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

5th Mar 2026

I need the wooden door frame of a building changed

Small joinerie work

£150

Lambeth, Greater London, SE1

4th Mar 2026

I recently had some shelves, cabinets and a faux fireplace made from MDF. I just need a few small tweaks to the job like reattaching a plug socket to the wall (hole is too big behind the plug) , and creating a back panel for the fireplace

Doors fitting, joinery

£500

Eccleshill, West Yorkshire

4th Mar 2026

3 new internal doors Finishing off a fitted kitchen Put up 2x TV’s onto walls Replacing light switches

Joiner needed to fit two internal doors

£125

Limehouse, Greater London

1st Mar 2026

I there. I have two internal doors that need fitting. We have the hinges, doors, and locks. The doors are new and don't have the grooves for hinges/ lock cut out.

Carpenter/joiner: seating base

£400

Bethnal Green, Greater London, E2

24th Feb 2026

I would like to hire a carpenter/joiner to build the wooden base for this seating. There will be a radiator housed under it so it needs gaps/slits to let the heat through. I want the base to look like in the photo. Rough dimensions are in the photo. Price would need to include materials.

Experienced Joiner/Carpenter required to make 4 x wardrobes

£3,500

Chelsea, Greater London

22nd Feb 2026

Experienced and excellent Joiner, Carpenter required for High End finish of 4 wardrobes, 1 book shelf, 1 shoe rack. # Min 20 years experience # Refs and portfolios required Strictly no time wasters Top money for the right person

Joiner to install 3 kitchen cupboard and a waterfall counter

£400

Upton, Greater London

19th Feb 2026

The cupboards are already assembled.3 kitchen lower cupboards to be mounted and a waterfall counter. A sink hole to be cut along with hob to cut. 45 angle counter cut rather than end strips

Carpenter/Joiner needed: wood veneer on spiral veneered wall

£750

Grahame Park, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

Veneer application to spiral staircase wall (curved MDF substrate already fitted). Area approx 10–12 m². MDF is smooth(ish) but needs further smoothing/filling and edge prep. Require seamless professional finish with joins kept minimal/hidden. Veneer to be stained after application. Veneer provided by me. This is a job for someone that enjoys intricate work.

Kitchen joinery

£9,999

Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester

17th Feb 2026

Kickboards to be replaced Boiler to be boxed in with cabinet door.

Carpenter joiner

£800

Coldfall, Greater London

14th Feb 2026

Replacing 4 internal doors and frames. make adjustments to build in wardrobe

Dedicated and hardworking, Deon delivered as promised. My home is not the easiest place to work, yet he put in the extra effort to get the job done despite the challenges. I would definitely hire him again.

Boxing in pipework and joinery

£400

Heaton Norris, Greater Manchester

12th Feb 2026

Boxing in pipes Bathroom door handle/latch and keep Make a cupboard door mdf Kitchen door handle