# What is the carpenter rate list for 2026 in India?

> The 2026 carpenter rate list in India: hinge/handle ₹150–₹400, door repair ₹250–₹700, furniture assembly ₹300–₹800, wood polish ₹80–₹180/sqft, wardrobe ₹900–₹1,800/sqft (labour), kitchen ₹1,200–₹2,500/sqft (labour), per-day rate ₹600–₹2,200. Metros add 25–30%.

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

## Answer

The 2026 carpenter rate list in India covers three billing modes: per-job (small repairs), per-sq-ft (custom furniture), and per-day (multi-day site work). Choose the mode that matches the job — using per-day for a wardrobe is expensive; using per-sqft for a hinge replacement doesn't make sense.

Per-job rates are for standard fixes: ₹150–₹400 for a hinge or handle, ₹250–₹700 for door repair or lock change, ₹300–₹800 for flat-pack furniture assembly, ₹400–₹1,200 for bed repair, ₹500–₹1,500 for window framing.

Per-sq-ft rates are for custom-build work: wardrobe labour ₹900–₹1,800/sqft, modular kitchen labour ₹1,200–₹2,500/sqft, TV unit or bookshelf ₹700–₹1,400/sqft, bed with storage ₹800–₹1,600/sqft. Wood polish (finish work) is ₹80–₹180/sqft. Material is always separate (₹800–₹1,400/sqft additional for plywood + hardware).

Per-day rates ₹600–₹2,200/day are used for multi-day site work. Freshers ₹600–₹800/day, mid-career ₹900–₹1,600/day, senior ₹1,600–₹2,200/day. Metros add 25–30%.

## Data

**2026 carpenter rate list — India (labour only unless noted)**

| Job | Rate | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hinge / handle replacement | ₹150–₹400 | + hardware |
| Door repair / lock change | ₹250–₹700 | + lock cost |
| Furniture assembly (flat-pack) | ₹300–₹800 |  |
| Bed repair | ₹400–₹1,200 |  |
| Window framing / sash repair | ₹500–₹1,500 | + timber |
| Wood polish (per sqft) | ₹80–₹180/sqft | Melamine finish |
| Wood polish PU (per sqft) | ₹120–₹300/sqft | Premium finish |
| Wardrobe (per sqft, labour only) | ₹900–₹1,800/sqft | Material extra |
| Modular kitchen (per sqft, labour) | ₹1,200–₹2,500/sqft | Material extra |
| TV unit / bookshelf (per sqft) | ₹700–₹1,400/sqft |  |
| Bed with storage (per sqft) | ₹800–₹1,600/sqft |  |
| Per-day site work (fresher) | ₹600–₹800/day |  |
| Per-day site work (senior) | ₹1,600–₹2,200/day |  |

## Frequently asked

### What is the carpenter per sq ft rate in 2026?

Wardrobe labour ₹900–₹1,800/sqft, kitchen labour ₹1,200–₹2,500/sqft, TV unit ₹700–₹1,400/sqft. Material adds ₹800–₹1,400/sqft on top depending on plywood grade. Metros +25–30%.

### How much does a carpenter charge for door repair?

₹250–₹700 per door in 2026. Lock replacement adds ₹300–₹800 for a standard lock (premium locks: ₹1,000–₹3,000). Metros +25–30%.

### What is the carpenter labour rate per day in 2026?

₹600 (fresher) to ₹2,200 (senior with team) per day. Metros add 25–30%. Used for multi-day site work; sq-ft billing is more efficient for wardrobes/kitchens.

### What is the wood polish rate per sq ft?

Melamine polish ₹80–₹180/sqft; PU polish ₹120–₹300/sqft. Old-wood polish (removing existing finish + re-polishing) adds 40–60% over the base rate.

### How much does a full 2BHK carpentry fit-out cost in 2026?

₹1,80,000–₹4,50,000 at mid-tier finish (2 wardrobes + modular kitchen + TV unit + basic bed, labour + material). Premium finishes (BWP ply, imported hardware, PU shutters): ₹4,00,000–₹8,00,000.

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