Carpenter & joiner day rates in South West
South West England · 2026
£220–£380
per day, ex VAT
£28–£48
per hour
level with
vs UK average
A carpenter working in South West typically charges £220–£380 a day (£28–£48 an hour), ex VAT — right on the UK average. Broadly the national average, with two markets in one: steady town-and-city work, plus coastal renovation demand from second homes and holiday lets that pays a premium in season.
Second-fix and finishing carpentry is where reputations are made, and carpenters known for clean finishing charge accordingly. Bespoke items — fitted wardrobes, alcove units, staircases — are quoted per piece rather than per day.
What moves a carpenter's rate
- 01First fix (structural, studwork, joists) versus second fix (doors, skirting, finishing)
- 02Bespoke workshop joinery, which is priced per piece and carries a clear premium
- 03Site carpentry on new-builds versus one-off domestic work
- 04Own workshop and machinery overheads
South West vs everywhere else
| London | £295–£515 |
| South East | £255–£435 |
| East of England | £230–£400 |
| South West | £220–£380 |
| Scotland | £215–£370 |
| West Midlands | £210–£365 |
| North West | £205–£355 |
| East Midlands | £200–£350 |
| Yorkshire | £200–£340 |
| Wales | £195–£340 |
| North East | £185–£325 |
| Northern Ireland | £180–£310 |
Charging £300? Prove it's enough.
The market range is the market's number. Yours depends on your overheads, your tax pot and how many days you actually bill. Run it through the calculator, then send the quote while the number's fresh.
Other trades in South West
Run a trade site or blog? Embed this live rate widget on your pages — free.
Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote, and not financial advice.