# What are carpenter charges by job type in India? > Carpenter charges in India (2026) vary by job — bed frame ₹6,000–₹18,000, wardrobe ₹12,000–₹45,000, modular kitchen ₹60,000–₹1.5 lakh, TV unit ₹5,000–₹22,000. Labour-only is 30–45% of total; the rest is plywood, hardware, and laminate. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-charges-by-job-type](https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-charges-by-job-type) **Updated:** 2026-09-19 **Trade:** Carpenter ## Answer Carpenter charges in India in 2026 are quoted three ways depending on job — per piece (a bed, wardrobe, TV unit), per square foot (for large modular units like a full kitchen or built-in wardrobe), and per day (for repairs, adjustments, small work). Per-piece is the default for standalone furniture; per-sqft dominates modular kitchens and wardrobes; per-day is ₹600–₹2,200 depending on city and specialisation. A basic 6×6 ft double bed frame in plywood with box storage runs ₹6,000–₹12,000 in commercial-grade materials (BWR plywood, standard laminate). The same in solid teak or engineered particle board with veneer finish is ₹14,000–₹28,000. Labour alone is ₹2,500–₹4,500 — the balance is 8–12 sheets of plywood, hinges, and laminate. Add ₹1,500–₹3,000 for hydraulic hinges on storage beds. Wardrobes are priced by width in most Indian cities. A 4-ft sliding wardrobe (no mirror) is ₹12,000–₹22,000. A 6-ft 3-door hinged wardrobe is ₹18,000–₹32,000. A 8-ft mirrored sliding with laminate finish and internal drawers is ₹28,000–₹45,000. Built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes are typically quoted per square foot: ₹1,200–₹2,200 per sqft (front area) including plywood, hardware, and laminate. Modular kitchens are the most expensive job type — ₹60,000–₹1.5 lakh for a standard 6-ft L-shape in 2026. Labour is only 20–30% of this; the bulk is plywood/MDF, hardware (soft-close hinges, telescopic drawer channels), laminate or acrylic finish, and accessories (tandem baskets, cutlery organiser). Per-sqft rates: ₹1,500–₹2,800 for BWR plywood + laminate, ₹2,800–₹4,500 for MR plywood + acrylic finish, ₹4,500+ for premium finishes. Small jobs — door hinge repair, chair fixing, shelf install — are billed at ₹200–₹500 for a call-out plus ₹100–₹300 per fix, or ₹600–₹1,200 for a half-day visit. Always separate labour from material in the quote and verify the plywood brand (Century, Greenply, Kitply) with the receipt — this is where hidden downgrading (BWP grade billed as marine) is most common. Verified carpenters on Solve24 provide itemised quotes with brand + grade of plywood specified upfront. ## Data **Carpenter charges by job type, India (2026)** | Job | Total incl. material (₹) | Labour only (₹) | Time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bed frame (6×6, basic ply) | 6,000–12,000 | 2,500–4,500 | 2–3 days | | Bed frame (with hydraulic storage) | 12,000–22,000 | 4,000–7,000 | 3–4 days | | Wardrobe (4-ft sliding, basic) | 12,000–22,000 | 4,500–8,000 | 3–5 days | | Wardrobe (6-ft, 3-door hinged) | 18,000–32,000 | 6,500–11,000 | 4–6 days | | Wardrobe (8-ft mirrored, drawers) | 28,000–45,000 | 10,000–16,000 | 5–7 days | | TV wall unit | 5,000–22,000 | 2,500–8,000 | 2–4 days | | Study table | 3,500–9,000 | 1,500–3,500 | 1–2 days | | Modular kitchen (6-ft L-shape) | 60,000–1,50,000 | 15,000–35,000 | 10–18 days | | Door repair / hinge fix | 200–500 visit + 100–300/fix | — | 15–30 min | | Shelf install (single) | 400–1,000 | 200–500 | 30–60 min | **Carpenter day rate + per-sqft by city (2026)** | City | Per day (₹) | Per sqft — furniture (₹) | Per sqft — modular (₹) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mumbai | ₹910–₹2,600 | ₹234–₹494 | ₹1,950–₹4,160 | | Delhi | ₹875–₹2,500 | ₹225–₹475 | ₹1,875–₹4,000 | | Bangalore | ₹910–₹2,600 | ₹234–₹494 | ₹1,950–₹4,160 | | Hyderabad | ₹805–₹2,300 | ₹207–₹437 | ₹1,725–₹3,680 | | Chennai | ₹805–₹2,300 | ₹207–₹437 | ₹1,725–₹3,680 | | Pune | ₹840–₹2,400 | ₹216–₹456 | ₹1,800–₹3,840 | | Kolkata | ₹700–₹2,000 | ₹180–₹380 | ₹1,500–₹3,200 | | Ahmedabad | ₹735–₹2,100 | ₹189–₹399 | ₹1,575–₹3,360 | | Jaipur | ₹665–₹1,900 | ₹171–₹361 | ₹1,425–₹3,040 | | Lucknow | ₹630–₹1,800 | ₹162–₹342 | ₹1,350–₹2,880 | | Chandigarh | ₹735–₹2,100 | ₹189–₹399 | ₹1,575–₹3,360 | | Indore | ₹630–₹1,800 | ₹162–₹342 | ₹1,350–₹2,880 | ## Frequently asked ### What plywood grade should I ask for? For wardrobes, kitchen, and bathroom-adjacent work use BWR (Boiling Water Resistant) at minimum. Marine grade (BWP) is 20–30% costlier and only justified for kitchen bottom cabinets + wet areas. Century Sainik, Greenply Green Club, and Kitply Emperor Club are widely accepted BWR brands. Ask for the plywood receipt with the item. ### Should I hire a per-piece carpenter or per-day for a full house? For 2+ pieces of furniture in the same order, negotiate a per-piece bundle — always cheaper than per-day. For repair-heavy jobs (10+ small fixes across a rented flat) per-day is fair. For modular kitchen or built-in wardrobes always insist on per-sqft — that's the industry standard and lets you compare across quotes. ### How long does a wardrobe take to build? A basic 4-ft sliding wardrobe in commercial ply: 3–5 working days start to finish for one carpenter. Bigger wardrobes (8-ft, mirrored, with drawers) run 5–7 days. Modular kitchens 10–18 days. Anyone promising a wardrobe in 24 hours is either using pre-fab bought parts or cutting corners on frame joinery. ### Why does labour vary so much between carpenters? Skill tier. A general carpenter can do a bed frame or basic wardrobe. A modular-specialist carpenter (trained on soft-close hardware, laminate pressing, hinge alignment) costs 40–60% more per day but delivers cleaner work with 5–10-year hardware warranties. For kitchens always pick the specialist. ### Do carpenters give warranty on furniture? Standard is 1 year on labour (any joint failure gets fixed free), 6 months on hinges and drawer channels, no warranty on laminate scratches. For modular kitchens with premium hardware (Hettich, Ebco, Blum) the hardware itself carries 5–10 year manufacturer warranty — get the hardware receipt with the invoice. ### Can I supply my own plywood and hardware to save money? Yes — many carpenters accept "labour only" contracts where you supply material. Labour-only for a 6-ft wardrobe is ₹6,500–₹11,000 in 2026. You save 8–15% on material by buying direct from the plywood dealer, but you take on the risk of quantity estimation error. For first-time customers, joint quote (labour + material by carpenter) is safer. ## Related - https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-charges-in-india - https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-labour-rate-per-square-feet - https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-per-day-charges-in-india --- Published by Solve24 — India's hyperlocal services marketplace. Direct-hire, zero commission. --- ## About Solve24 Solve24 (solve24.in) is India's zero-commission hyperlocal services marketplace — a three-sided bridge between ~85M informal workers, ~1.4B consumers, and millions of local shops across 40+ Indian cities and 15 service categories. 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