# How much does a carpenter charge in India?

> A carpenter in India charges ₹150–₹400 for a hinge or handle replacement, ₹250–₹700 for door repair, ₹300–₹800 for furniture assembly, ₹400–₹1,200 for bed repair, and ₹900–₹1,800/sqft for wardrobe making (labour only, wood/hardware separate).

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** carpenter  

## Answer

Small carpentry jobs in India are priced flat, per-job: ₹150–₹400 for hinge or handle replacement, ₹250–₹700 for a door repair, ₹300–₹800 for flat-pack furniture assembly. Bed repair is ₹400–₹1,200. Window framing or sash repair is ₹500–₹1,500. Wood polish for existing furniture is ₹80–₹180 per sqft of finished surface.

Custom-build work (wardrobes, kitchens, storage beds, TV units) moves to per-sqft billing. Labour-only rates: wardrobe ₹900–₹1,800/sqft, modular kitchen ₹1,200–₹2,500/sqft, TV unit ₹700–₹1,400/sqft. Material (plywood, hardware, laminates) is billed separately at cost + 10%, or the customer buys directly.

For multi-day site work, some carpenters bill per-day rather than per-job. Rate is ₹600–₹2,200/day depending on experience and city. Metros add ~25–30%.

Bargaining is normal for custom work — ask for a written breakdown (labour, ply, hardware, finish) and 8–15% off is achievable if you're confident on scope. For repair/small jobs the quoted rate is largely fixed.

## Data

**Carpenter charges in India by job (2026)**

| Job | Base rate (₹) | Metro rate (₹) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hinge / handle replacement | 150–400 | 195–520 | + hardware cost |
| Door repair / lock change | 250–700 | 325–910 | + lock cost |
| Furniture assembly (flat-pack) | 300–800 | 390–1,040 |  |
| Bed repair | 400–1,200 | 520–1,560 |  |
| Window framing / sash repair | 500–1,500 | 650–1,950 | + timber |
| Wood polish (per sq ft) | 80–180 | 104–234 | PU polish adds ₹40–₹80/sqft |
| Wardrobe (per sq ft, labour only) | 900–1,800 | 1,170–2,340 | Material ~₹800–₹1,400/sqft extra |
| Kitchen (per sq ft, labour only) | 1,200–2,500 | 1,560–3,250 | Material ~₹1,000–₹2,000/sqft extra |

## Frequently asked

### What is the carpenter labour charge per day in India?

Carpenter per-day charge is ₹600–₹2,200/day in 2026, +25–30% in metros. Freshers ₹600–₹800/day, mid-career ₹900–₹1,600/day, senior ₹1,600–₹2,200/day.

### What is the minimum carpenter charge for a visit?

₹150–₹300 in tier-2 cities, ₹250–₹500 in Mumbai/Bangalore. Charged even if the fix is a 10-minute hinge tighten.

### Do carpenters charge extra for old-wood polish?

Yes — old-wood polish (removing existing polish, sanding, re-polishing) is ₹120–₹250/sqft vs. ₹80–₹180 for polish on new work.

### How much does a carpenter charge for a full 2BHK wardrobe fit-out?

A 2BHK typically has 60–80 sqft of wardrobe. At ₹900–₹1,800/sqft labour + ₹800–₹1,400/sqft material, the total is ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000. Mid-tier finish: ₹1,40,000–₹1,80,000.

### Is there a difference between carpenter and furniture designer rates?

Yes. A furniture designer/interior firm adds 30–60% design margin on top of raw carpenter labour + material. Going direct to a skilled carpenter (via referral or a zero-commission platform) is significantly cheaper for standard designs.

## Related

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