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Searching for joiners near me? Post your job for free and joiners who cover your area get an alert. Describe the work, add the postcode and a few photos, and compare the replies you get before you choose who to hire.

Common joinery jobs

A joiner makes and fits the woodwork in your home. These are the jobs people post most often, and what is worth saying about each one.

Doors

Joiners hang new internal and external doors, fit frames, repair doors that stick or drop, and replace old ones. Give the number of doors, the size of the openings if you know them, and whether you want to keep the existing frame. For a front door, mention the security and finish you have in mind.

Skirting boards and architrave

New skirting and architrave can lift a room, and repairs are often needed after other building work. Say roughly how many metres of skirting you have, the style you want, and whether the walls are straight, because older houses often have walls that are not.

Kitchens

Many joiners fit kitchen units and worktops, scribe panels to uneven walls and make the woodwork around them. Plumbing and electrics are usually done by other trades, so say which parts you need help with and whether you have already bought the units.

Staircases

This covers new staircases, replacing worn treads and risers, handrails and balustrades. Describe the stairs you have now, how many steps there are and what you want to change. Photos from the bottom and the top help a joiner judge the job.

Fitted wardrobes and shelving

Fitted storage is made to suit the room, so measurements matter. Tell the joiner where it will go, how tall and wide the space is, and what you want inside, such as hanging rails, drawers or shelves. A photo of the wall and any sloping ceilings or alcoves is very helpful.

Decking

Joiners build, repair and replace garden decking. Say how big the area is, whether the ground is level, and what material you prefer. If you have old decking to remove, mention it so it can be planned into the job.

Joiner or carpenter?

The words overlap. Joiners usually make and fit finished woodwork such as doors, stairs and fitted furniture, while carpenters tend to work with structural timber on site. Many tradespeople do both. Post your job, describe the work, and the tradespeople who cover that trade and area will get an alert.

What affects the cost of joinery work

No two joinery jobs cost the same, which is why we do not publish a single price. These are the things a joiner takes into account when they quote:

The size of the job: one door, a whole house of doors, or a full staircase are very different pieces of work.
The timber and finish: softwood, hardwood and ready-made materials cost and work differently, and a painted finish takes longer than a natural one.
Whether the piece is made to measure in a workshop or bought ready-made and fitted on site.
The condition of the house: older walls, floors and frames are rarely square, and fitting takes longer to get right.
Removing and disposing of old doors, units or timber, and making good afterwards.
Timing and access: parking, the number of floors, and whether the work is urgent.

Our carpentry and joinery price guides explain what affects the cost in each town we cover, and how to get an accurate quote. They show prices only when enough traders have published them:

What to include when you post a job

The postcode of the property
What you want made, fitted or repaired, and in which rooms or areas
Rough measurements, or the number of doors, steps or metres of skirting
The finish you want, such as painted, stained or left natural, and any timber you prefer
Whether old doors, units or timber need removing and taking away
Any deadline, plus parking and access on the day

Photos make a real difference. Take one of the whole area and a close-up of the detail, such as the door frame, the stairs or the wall where the wardrobe will go. A tape measure in the photo helps a joiner judge the size.

How to choose a joiner

Compare the replies you get rather than picking the first one. Look for a joiner who has asked sensible questions about your job, who can show examples of similar work and who gives you a written quote that says what is included. It is worth checking:

A written quote that states the timber, finish and fixings
Public liability insurance, with the certificate shown before work starts
Photos or examples of finished work similar to yours
Agreed fire-door standards where the job involves fire doors

You can also see the checks our team has made on each tradesperson profile, and read reviews written after real jobs.

How we check traders Browse carpenters and joiners

How it works

Describe the job and choose the trade it needs.
Add the postcode of the property, and photos if you have them.
Tradespeople who cover that trade and area are alerted to your job.
Reply to the people who get in touch, and choose who to hire.

Up to 3 joiners per job

Only up to 3 tradespeople can respond to each job you post, so you get a few good quotes, not a flood of calls.

If no trader responds to your job within 24 hours, we'll step in. We'll contact matching traders ourselves and keep you updated by email, phone or WhatsApp.

Joiners by area

Post from anywhere in the UK. These pages describe what to expect in each area, including the homes and jobs that are common there:

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a joiner near me?

Post your job for free with the postcode and a description of the work. Joiners who cover that trade and area get an alert, and you compare the replies you receive before choosing who to hire.

What is the difference between a joiner and a carpenter?

The two overlap. Joiners usually make and fit woodwork such as doors, windows, stairs and fitted furniture, often built in a workshop, while carpenters tend to work on site with structural timber such as floors and roofs. Many tradespeople do both, so describe the work and choose the closest trade.

Does it cost anything to post a joinery job?

No. Posting is free. You agree the price directly with the joiner you choose.

What should I include when I post a joinery job?

Give the postcode, say what you want made, fitted or repaired and where, and add rough measurements, the number of doors or steps involved, and photos of the area. Mention the finish you want, such as painted or stained, and any deadline.

How many joiners will contact me?

Only up to 3 tradespeople can take up each job, so you hear from a few joiners who want the work rather than a crowd. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.

Can a joiner quote from photos?

For simple jobs, clear photos and measurements can be enough for a first idea. For bigger jobs such as stairs, fitted wardrobes or a kitchen, most joiners will want to see the space before giving a firm quote.

Can a joiner fit a kitchen?

Many can. Some joiners fit kitchen units and worktops and make the woodwork around them, while the plumbing and electrics are done by other trades. Say in your post which parts you need, and whether you are supplying the units yourself.

Do joiners work on old houses?

Many do, and some specialise in period work such as repairing sash windows, matching old skirting boards and restoring original doors. Say how old the house is and add photos of the features so joiners can tell you whether they have done similar work.

Ready to post your joinery job?

Posting is free. Describe the work, add the postcode and any photos, and the joiners who cover it can get in touch.

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We'll reply on WhatsApp during working hours and post the job for you. Your job then appears on the site like any other, and only up to 3 traders can take it up.