Carpenter pricing in Aberdeen
What carpenters charge in Aberdeen (typically £30-£75/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Aberdeen carpenter pricing
What carpenters should charge in Aberdeen
Aberdeen carpenters serve Cults AB15, Bieldside AB15, Milltimber AB13 custom kitchens, pre-1900 Aberdeen granite tenement period-correct restoration (cornicing, panel doors, picture rails, sash and case windows), 1930s suburban extensions, oil and gas commercial fit-out joinery (BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor), and University of Aberdeen heritage Old Aberdeen restoration. Sash and case window restoration (Scottish-specific term) is a major specialism. CSCS card required for commercial sites. FMB and Guild of Master Craftsmen recognised. Heritage granite-stone-house specialist day rate £200-£380.
Hourly rate
£30-£75
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
£21-£45
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common carpenter jobs in Aberdeen
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in GBP.
Door rehang or adjustment
What's included
Includes plane, hinge adjustment, latch alignment, and 1-2 hours labour.
Door replacement (hollow core)
What's included
Includes door, frame adjustment, hinges, latch, and 2-3 hours labour. Solid timber doors add cost.
Skirting board install (per linear m)
What's included
Includes timber, mitre cuts, fixing, and prep for paint. Wide profile and hardwood cost more.
Built-in wardrobe (per linear m)
What's included
Includes carcass, shelves, hanging rail, doors, soft-close hardware, and 2-3 days labour.
Decking (per square metre)
What's included
Includes joists, decking boards (pine or hardwood), screws, and labour. Hardwood and balustrade add cost.
Pergola (3x3m)
What's included
Includes posts, beams, rafters, fixings, and 3-5 days labour. Roof coverings priced separately.
Floor sanding and finish (per sqm)
What's included
Includes sand, stain (optional), and 2-3 coats poly. Engineered floors cost more.
Custom kitchen carcass (per linear m)
What's included
Includes melamine or veneer carcass, shelves, hinges, soft-close. Doors and bench-tops priced separately.
Daily labour (qualified carpenter)
What's included
Standard 8-hour day. Apprentice + qualified pair runs higher.
Aberdeen quote factors
What to factor into your Aberdeen carpenter quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a carpenter in Aberdeen. Northeast Scotland cool temperate maritime. Cold winters (Dec-Feb, 0-6°C, regular frost + snow), cool summers (June-Aug, 13-18°C — coolest summer UK), moderate rainfall ~785mm/year. Strongest UK winds.
Cults + Bieldside + Milltimber custom kitchen tier
Cults AB15, Bieldside AB15, Milltimber AB13, Rubislaw Den AB10, Hazlehead AB15, Mannofield AB10 custom kitchens command £900-£2,800+ per linear metre with imported European cabinets (Bulthaup, Boffi, Poggenpohl, SieMatic, Poliform) or top UK brands (deVOL, Plain English, Roundhouse). Standard Aberdeen £450-£950/LM with semi-custom or Howdens/Magnet trade. State brand, finish, and lead time on every quote.
Pre-1900 granite-tenement period-correct millwork
Pre-1900 Aberdeen granite tenements (AB10 Rubislaw Den, West End, Mannofield, AB11 Ferryhill, AB24 Old Aberdeen, AB25 Rosemount) need specialist period-correct millwork: original cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rails, panel doors, skirting, dado rails, architraves. Quote specialist hourly rate at £45-£90/hour for pre-1900 restoration; granite-stone-house specialist day rate £200-£380. University of Aberdeen Old Aberdeen heritage (founded 1495) drives ultra-premium £60-£140/hour specialist work.
Sash and case window restoration
Sash and case (Scottish-specific term, NOT English sash and box) restoration is a major Aberdeen specialism. Pre-1900 granite tenements (AB10, AB11, AB24, AB25) have original timber sash and case windows. Quote restoration (re-cord, re-glaze, re-weatherstrip, draught-proof, splice rotten cill) at £450-£1,400 per sash. Listed Category B/C buildings require restoration NOT replacement under Historic Environment Scotland consent. Aberdeen North Sea wind exposure drives heavier draught-proofing spec.
1930s suburban extension carpentry
Cults AB15, Bieldside AB15, Milltimber AB13, Bucksburn AB21, Bridge of Don AB22 1930s semi-detached and bungalow housing drives extension and loft conversion work. Quote first-fix carpentry (joists, studwork, roof timbers) at £350-£600/day, second-fix (architraves, skirting, doors, kitchens) at £350-£600/day. Total extension carpentry typically £8,500-£35,000. LABS warrant needed; state warrant timeline (8-16 weeks).
Oil and gas commercial fit-out joinery
BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, Harbour Energy commercial fit-out at Westhill, Dyce AB21, Bridge of Don AB22 office and industrial parks drives commercial joinery demand. Quote CAT B fit-out joinery per-sqm (£140-£320/sqm), bespoke meeting-room and reception joinery, plus offshore-supply onshore workshop fit-out. State CSCS, ECS, COSHH on commercial quotes. Build 3-5 prime contractor relationships (Robertson, Morrison, ISG, Mace, McLaren).
CSCS + FMB + Guild of Master Craftsmen
CITB CSCS card required for commercial sites; FMB and Guild of Master Craftsmen recognised at residential premium tier. Print relevant memberships on every quote. Cults AB15, Bieldside AB15, and Milltimber AB13 clients verify accreditations before signing. Annual renewals.
Sample quote
A real Aberdeen carpenter quote you can copy
Built-in wardrobe, 3.6 linear metres, sliding doors, premium finish. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Melamine carcass (3.6m, 600mm deep, 2.4m high, edge-banded)
Shelving, hanging rails, drawer runners (Hettich soft-close x4)
Sliding doors (3 panel, mirror + melamine combination, aluminium track)
Site measure, delivery, install (2 days, 2-person team)
Skirting cut-in, scribe to wall, silicon seal
Finish (laminated, ready to use, no paint required)
FAQ
Aberdeen carpenter pricing questions, answered
Common questions about carpenter pricing in Aberdeen, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
£30-£55/hour for general carpentry in standard Aberdeen (Ferryhill AB11, Rosemount AB25, Bucksburn AB21). £45-£90/hour for Cults AB15, Bieldside AB15, Milltimber AB13, Rubislaw Den AB10. Pre-1900 granite-stone-house specialist £200-£380/day. University of Aberdeen heritage Old Aberdeen specialist £60-£140/hour. Day rate £180-£350/day standard, £350-£600/day premium. Custom kitchen pricing £450-£2,800+ per linear metre depending on tier.
£900-£2,800+ per linear metre for imported European cabinets (Bulthaup, Boffi, Poggenpohl, SieMatic, Poliform) or top UK brands (deVOL, Plain English, Roundhouse). Quote separately: design fee (£3,500-£15,000), cabinets, hardware (Blum, Hettich), stone tops, appliances, installation. Lead time 10-18 weeks for European imports.
Yes, niche premium revenue. Pre-1900 Aberdeen granite tenements (AB10, AB11, AB24, AB25) need specialist period-correct millwork: original cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rails, panel doors, skirting. Quote specialist rate at £45-£90/hour or £200-£380/day for granite-stone-house specialist. University of Aberdeen Old Aberdeen heritage (founded 1495) drives ultra-premium £60-£140/hour. Clients pay for craftsmanship matching original detail.
Yes, major Aberdeen specialism. Sash and case (Scottish-specific term, NOT English sash and box) restoration is core pre-1900 granite-tenement work. Quote restoration (re-cord, re-glaze, re-weatherstrip, draught-proof, splice rotten cill) at £450-£1,400 per sash. Listed Category B/C buildings require restoration NOT replacement under Historic Environment Scotland consent. Aberdeen North Sea wind exposure drives heavier draught-proofing spec.
Total extension carpentry typically £8,500-£35,000 for Cults AB15, Bieldside AB15, Milltimber AB13, Bucksburn AB21, Bridge of Don AB22 1930s semi-detached and bungalow housing. Quote first-fix (joists, studwork, roof timbers) and second-fix (architraves, skirting, doors, kitchens) separately at £350-£600/day. LABS warrant needed (8-16 weeks); state timeline.
Hourly rates are £30 to £55 in the US, £30-75 in the UK, A£35-130 in Australia, R250-650 in South Africa, and C£30-110 in Canada. Most carpenters prefer to quote fixed-price for custom work and reserve hourly for repairs and adjustments.
A general carpenter does framing, decking, and structural work. A finish carpenter does cabinets, built-ins, trim, and stair work where every joint shows. Finish carpenters typically charge 20-40% more because the detail tolerance is millimetres, not centimetres.
For custom work over £1,090, get 2-3 quotes. Compare materials, hardware brand, finish level, and warranty, not just the headline price. The cheapest quote often skips hardware or uses budget materials that fail in 5 years.
30% on signing is standard for custom work over £545, with the balance paid on install. The deposit covers materials the carpenter has to order and cannot return.
Usually no. Carpenters buy timber and hardware at trade pricing 15-30% below retail. Bringing your own also voids most workmanship guarantees because the carpenter cannot vouch for the substrate.
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