How much does a carpenter cost in Crawley in 2026?

Published 2026-02-12 · by Joshua Lewis

In 2026, a carpenter in Crawley typically charges between £250 and £400 per day. Exact price depends on the work, whether you're supplying materials, and access to the site. Here's the honest breakdown.

The short answer

• Basic second-fix (skirting, door hanging, simple shelving): £200–£275/day
• Kitchen fitting (fit-only, standard size): £1,500–£3,000 total
• Decking install (labour): £90–£140/m² supplied and fitted
• Roofing / cut-roof carpentry: £275–£400/day
• Bespoke work (built-ins, staircases): £350–£450/day

Crawley sits at the upper end of the UK national average because we're South-East. It's still below central London rates.

What moves the price

Five things shift a carpenter quote:

1. Job complexity. Hanging six identical internal doors is quicker per door than hanging one bespoke oak front door.
2. Access. Ground-floor with off-street parking is fast. Third-floor flat with no lift, stairs access only, costs more — we're carrying materials.
3. Site readiness. If the plaster isn't dry or the floor isn't level, that's delay. A good carpenter will flag it before quoting.
4. Materials. Supply-and-fit means we buy. Our trade-price saving sometimes offsets the markup; sometimes it doesn't. Ask which way works out cheaper.
5. Rubbish removal. Skip hire or van loads out — that's £200–£600 on a bigger refurb.

Fit-only or supply and fit?

If you've already bought a kitchen from Howdens or a door from Howarth Timber, fit-only is usually cheaper — you've locked in the materials cost. If you want the whole thing handled, supply-and-fit means one number, one invoice and one point of responsibility. We do both, honest about which is the better deal in your case.

How we quote

We come and look. We measure. We write down exactly what we'll do, exactly what's excluded, and exactly what the number is. If the job changes mid-way, we tell you before we do it — not after. No hidden extras, no rounded-up final invoice.

Common questions

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