What a carpenter does
A carpenter or joiner works with timber around the home: hanging doors, fitting skirting and architrave, building wardrobes and shelving, fitting kitchens, laying wooden floors, building decking and repairing stairs. Joiners often make items in a workshop, while carpenters fit them on site, though most people use the words interchangeably.
Replacement external doors and windows need to meet building regulations; a registered installer can certify this, otherwise it goes through Wigan Council. If your home in Leigh is listed or in a conservation area, check before changing original joinery.
Common carpenter jobs in Leigh
These are the carpenter jobs you can post on Fettld. Pick the closest one, describe the problem in your own words and add a few photos so carpenters and joiners can quote accurately.
- Doors and frames
- Fitted wardrobes
- Shelving and storage
- Skirting and architrave
- Kitchen fitting
- Decking
- Stairs and banisters
- Flooring
Before you hire a carpenter
Fire doors done properly
If you're in a flat or a three-storey house, some internal doors may need to be fire doors. Ask the carpenter whether your doors are affected and how they'll be fitted.
A clear specification
For fitted furniture, agree materials, finish, handles and who paints it in the quote, ideally with a drawing or photos of a similar job.
Insurance
Public liability insurance covers accidental damage while the carpenter is working in your home.
Carpenter prices: rough guidance
To help you sense-check quotes, here are broad typical ranges for straightforward jobs. They're guidance only, not Fettld prices or averages, and every quote in Leigh will depend on access, materials, the size of the job and how soon you need it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Hang an internal door (labour) | £80 to £180 |
| Fit new skirting in an average room | £150 to £350 |
| Built-in wardrobe for one alcove | £1,000 to £3,000 |
How Fettld protects your deposit
When you accept a quote, you pay a deposit to Fettld, not straight to the carpenter. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work. It's released when you confirm the job is done, or automatically 7 days after the trade marks the stage complete if you don't raise a problem.
- Post your carpenter job for free with photos and the Leigh postcode, so only local trades see it.
- Compare fixed quotes, reviews and checks, and message carpenters and joiners before you choose.
- Pay safely. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work, and bigger jobs are split into stages. If something goes wrong, our Resolution Centre steps in.
Carpenters and joiners in Leigh: questions
What's the difference between a carpenter and a joiner?
Traditionally a joiner makes timber items such as doors, windows and stairs in a workshop, and a carpenter fits them on site. Today many do both, so look at their past work rather than the title.
Can a carpenter fit a kitchen?
Many can fit the units, worktops and doors. Plumbing, gas and electrical connections need the right trades, so ask whether the quote includes them or whether you'll need separate quotes.
How long does it take to fit a fitted wardrobe?
A simple alcove wardrobe is often two to four days on site, plus time beforehand if the carcasses or doors are made to measure.