Doors, floors and fittings
Hanging internal doors, fire doors, skirting, architrave, laminate and wood floors.
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Fitted storage
Alcove cupboards, fitted wardrobes, shelving and understairs storage.
Joinery and repairs
Sash window overhauls, staircases and balustrades, and repairs to original features.
Maidstone's period homes keep carpenters and joiners busy. Many of the Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the town centre still have original timber sash windows, panelled doors, staircases and deep skirting boards. Much of the best joinery work here is repair: keeping those features working rather than ripping them out.
Sash windows are the classic example. A joiner can usually overhaul a tired sash by replacing the cords, easing the sashes, cutting out rot and splicing in new timber, and adding draught-proofing brushes. That's often much cheaper than replacement. Maidstone borough has 41 conservation areas. In some, replacement windows and doors that don't match the existing ones may need planning permission. In the Holy Trinity Church conservation area, an Article 4 direction covers most changes to the outside of a house. So repair can also save a planning application.
Inside, the chimney breasts in many terraces leave alcoves either side, which suit fitted cupboards and shelving. Ask whether the carpenter will scribe the units to the uneven walls, and whether the price includes painting. Victorian homes often have suspended timber floors. Creaking boards, gaps and damaged joists are common repairs, and they're worth fixing before new flooring goes down. Replacing lost skirting or architrave with a matching profile is a job for a joiner with the right cutters, so send a photo when you post your job.
In newer homes, such as those around Hermitage Lane and Sutton Road, common jobs include fitted wardrobes, understairs storage, and replacing internal doors or flooring.
If you let a shared house, check fire safety. Shared houses often need fire doors and self-closers on bedrooms and kitchens, and larger houses in multiple occupation need a licence from Maidstone Borough Council. Get a carpenter to quote for certified fire doors fitted correctly.
When comparing quotes, check the materials, such as MDF, softwood or oak, whether the finish is ready to paint or fully decorated, and how the carpenter deals with uneven walls and floors. Reviews on Trade Pilot come from real, invoiced jobs, so you can see finished work before you choose.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter day rate | £220–£360 | Rates in the South East tend to be in the upper half |
| Hang an internal door | £80–£200 per door | Labour only; fire doors or new frames cost more |
| Fitted alcove cupboards | £800–£2,500 | Depends on size, materials and whether they’re painted |
| Replace skirting boards, one room | £225–£450 | More for hardwood or matching period profiles |
| Sash window overhaul | £250–£950 per window | A full refurbishment with rot repairs is at the top end |
| New staircase balustrade | £700–£1,800 | Oak or glass cost more than softwood |
Typical UK ranges; your quotes depend on the job and access.
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Most carpenters charge £220 to £360 a day, or a fixed price for a set job. Hanging an internal door is typically £80 to £200 a door, labour only.
Usually, yes. A joiner can replace the cords, cut out rot, splice in new timber and add draught-proofing. That's often much cheaper than new windows, and in a conservation area it can avoid a planning application.
In a shared house, often yes, on bedrooms and kitchens. Larger houses in multiple occupation also need a licence from Maidstone Borough Council. Check the council's requirements, then ask for certified fire doors fitted with the right frames and closers.
A joiner usually makes items such as windows, doors and staircases, often in a workshop. A carpenter usually fits and builds on site. Many tradespeople do both.
Trades choose the postcodes they cover. Enter your postcode when you post your job and we'll match you with carpenters who work in your area. If none covers it yet, we'll match you as soon as one does.
Yes. Posting a job and receiving quotes is free for homeowners, and you don't have to accept any quote.
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