Depending on the job complexity plus location, you’ll see a big difference in what a home carpenter charges. You can expect to pay R750 for a full day, or as much as R3000 a day for that ‘extra mile’ kind of guy. While R3000 seems like a lot, you’re also likely to get four times more work done. Our advice: get an itemised quote and expect to pay by the hour.

How can I keep the costs of my carpenter down?

1. Do an annual home maintenance assessment and prioritise what carpentry work gets done.
2. Do some of the preparation work yourself before you post a job.
3. Ask your carpenter for a full list of materials and agree to buy them before the job.
4. Book your home carpenter for more than one task at a time, to avoid paying for an hour if they do one job in less time.