A difficult one as it very much depends on the exact work required, given the tailored nature of capentry.
Which? ran a survey in 2012, so this should give you a rough guide.
NB: costs include labour and materials but exclude VAT.
| Job | Details | Typical price quoted | Price range | Typical time to complete job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey conducted in July 2012. | ||||
| Build a garden shed | Build an 8m x 6m shiplap shed (with preassembled panels). Assuming that customer is providing own shed and concrete base is in place. | n/a | £96-£100 | 1 day |
| Build a garden fence | To construct a garden fence with 10 6m x 5m panels including posts and capping. Price includes labour plus all materials. | £850 | £665-£1,113 | 1–2 days |
| Make a wooden sash window frame | Make timber replacement frame (double glazed) for a sash window measuring 1.2m x 1.8m. Includes labour and materials, excludes glass. | n/a | £370-£770 | 1–2 days |
| Construct a built-in wardrobe (double size) | Build one double sized built-in wardrobe with: two doors; one top shelf; one clothes rail; one shoe shelf running the length of the wardrobe. | £550 | £395-£775 | 2-3 days |
| Build book shelves in lounge | Build eight MDF shelves in alcove between chimney breast and side wall. Width approx 2m. No painting required. | n/a | £180-£382 | 1–1.5 days |
| Hang new doors – two-bed terraced house | Hang eight new doors and plane to fit as required. Customer to provide doors. | £310 | £240-£480 | 1–2 days |
| Hang new doors – three-bed semi-detached house | Hang 10 new doors and plane to fit as required. Customer to provide doors. | £400 | £300-£600 | 2–3 days |
| Hang new doors – four-bed detached house | Hang 12 new doors and plane to fit as required. Customer to provide doors. | £465 | £360-£720 | 2-4 days |
| Lay oak flooring | Lay solid oak flooring in a hallway 1.5m x 3m. Assume floor is flat and prepared. Customer to supply flooring. | £170 | £123-£231 | 1 day |
| Board loft in a standard three-bed semi | - | £476 | £313-£557 | 1–2 days |
| Supply and fit skirting board in one room | Supply and fit skirting board. Softwood. Approx 120mm high and 15mm thick in a room 14'10”. | £200 | £163-£273 | 0.5-1 day |
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