Professional Carpentry Estimating Services Across the UK
Our carpentry estimating services help carpentry and joinery contractors, builders and developers price timber work accurately. We measure timber, joinery items and labour from your drawings, so you can plan first fix, second fix and finishing work with confidence.
From a single extension to a full housing scheme, you get a clear, itemised carpentry estimate tailored to your project.
What a Carpentry and Joinery Estimate Includes
- Timber quantities: joists, rafters, studs and noggins, measured by size and length.
- Joinery items: doors, frames, linings, stairs and skirting, counted and measured.
- Ironmongery: hinges, handles and locks, where specified.
- Labour: labour for each first fix and second fix activity.
- Itemised pricing: line-by-line costs with a clear summary.
First Fix and Second Fix Carpentry Estimating
Carpentry is usually priced in two stages. We set out each stage clearly, so you can price and plan the work in the right order:
- First fix: floor joists, roof timbers, stud walls, door linings and window boards, installed before plastering.
- Second fix: doors, skirting, architraves, ironmongery, stairs and fitted joinery, installed after plastering.
Carpentry Items We Price Line by Line
- Floor joists, hangers and decking
- Roof timbers, rafters and ceiling joists
- Timber stud walls
- Door linings and frames
- Internal and external doors
- Skirting, architraves and window boards
- Staircases, handrails and balustrades
- Ironmongery fitting
- Kitchen fitting and fitted furniture, where specified
- Boxing, shelving and trim
What We Need to Start
- Floor plans, sections and roof plans, in PDF or CAD format
- Door schedules and joinery schedules, where available
- Structural timber details from the engineer
- The specification for doors, stairs and finishes
- Your quote or tender deadline
Carpentry Estimating for Different Types of Project
- House extensions: roof timbers, floor joists and second fix joinery.
- Loft conversions: new floor joists, stud walls, stairs and dormer timbers.
- New build housing: first and second fix for each house type.
- Apartments: doors, joinery and fit-out for each flat.
- Commercial fit-outs: doors, frames and bespoke joinery.
How We Build a Carpentry Estimate
- Review the drawings, door schedules and specification.
- Measure structural timbers by size and length.
- Count doors, frames, stairs and joinery items.
- Price materials and labour for first fix and second fix.
- Write down the assumptions and exclusions, then issue the estimate.
Carpentry Terms Explained
- First fix: structural and hidden carpentry done before plastering.
- Second fix: visible carpentry and joinery done after plastering.
- Joist: a horizontal timber that carries a floor or ceiling.
- Noggin: a short timber fixed between studs or joists to add strength.
- Architrave: the trim around a door or window opening.
- Door lining: the timber frame fixed inside a door opening.
- Ironmongery: door and window hardware such as hinges, handles and locks.
What You Receive With Your Carpentry Estimate
- A scope summary listing the drawings and documents used
- Timber quantities by size and length
- Counts of doors, frames and joinery items
- Line-by-line pricing, with labour shown separately
- A list of assumptions and exclusions
Frequently Asked Questions About Carpentry Estimating
What is included in your carpentry and joinery estimates?
Each estimate covers material quantities, labour costs and itemised pricing, based on your plans and specification.
Do you provide estimates for residential and commercial projects?
Yes. We estimate home and business carpentry work across the UK.
How can estimating services help carpentry contractors?
Accurate estimates improve bidding, keep spending under control and reduce budgeting errors.
Do you separate first fix and second fix?
Yes. First fix and second fix are priced as separate sections, so you can plan the work in stages.
Do you estimate staircases and bespoke joinery?
Yes. We price staircases, fitted joinery and bespoke items from the drawings and schedules provided.
Do you provide a free sample estimate?
Yes. A free sample estimate is available, so you can see our format before you decide.
Related Estimating Services
- Timber framing estimating
- Roofing estimating services
- Loft conversion estimating
- Finishing works estimating
Get a Quote for Your Carpentry Estimate
Send us your drawings, door schedules and specification, along with any deadline you need to meet. If you want to see our format first, ask us for a free sample estimate.
Call us on +44 7576 532125, or email info@nextronestimating.co.uk. You can also use the Get a Quote button below.