Carpentry and joinery

Carpenters in Ireland

Carpenters and joiners hang doors, fit kitchens, build wardrobes and decks, and floor the attic. Say what you want made or fixed and compare the replies from carpenters nearby.

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Carpentry and joinery: every service

Attic flooring and accessBoarding an attic for storage on a raised floor so the insulation underneath keeps its full depth, with a fold-down attic ladder (a stira) and an insulated, draught-sealed hatch.
DeckingBuilding a timber or composite deck on a treated timber frame on posts or pads, with steps, handrails and edging, or stripping and replacing an old one.
Fitted wardrobes and storageBuilt-in wardrobes, alcove units, understairs storage and shelving made or fitted to the exact space, scribed to walls and ceilings that are rarely straight.
Internal doorsHanging new internal doors, easing doors that stick or will not close, and replacing frames (linings), architrave and saddle boards.
Kitchen fittingAssembling and fitting a kitchen: units level and square, worktops jointed and sealed, doors and drawers aligned, sink, hob and appliances cut in.
Skirting and architraveFitting new skirting boards, architrave round doors and coving at the ceiling, with tight mitred or scribed corners that hide uneven walls.
Stairs and bannistersRepairing or replacing a staircase and its balustrade: fixing creaking treads, replacing spindles, newels and handrails, cladding old stairs in oak, or making and fitting a new stairs.

Hiring a carpenter in Ireland

Carpentry covers first-fix work in new building and renovation — stud walls, floor joists, roof timbers — and the second-fix and joinery most homeowners hire for: doors, skirting, stairs, wardrobes, kitchens, decking and garden rooms.

Much of it is priced from measurements and photographs. The finish is what separates a good carpenter from an average one, so photographs of finished jobs are the best reference.

What the work usually involves

Hanging internal doors, skirting and architrave
Fitted wardrobes and shelving
Kitchen fitting from flat-pack or a supplier
Decking, stairs, bannisters and attic flooring

What to put in your task

What you want built or repaired, with rough measurements
Whether you have bought the materials or want them supplied
Photos of the space
Any finish you have in mind — painted, oiled, stained

Carpentry and joinery: rules and grants in Ireland

The rules in Ireland

Carpentry needs no licence, but a garden room or a large deck can need planning permission depending on its size and position.

Since 27 July 2026, sheds, garden rooms and home offices behind a house are exempt from planning up to 30 m² in total, if they are not in front of the house, are no higher than 4 m with a pitched tiled or slated roof (3 m otherwise), leave at least 25 m² of garden, and are not lived in.
A detached garden home of 32–45 m² has a separate, conditional exemption that needs 14 days’ notice to the council.

Sources · checked 9 October 2026

What carpenters cost, and why

What jobs on Talqero came to

Not enough comparable jobs yet to publish a range here. Talqero shows a price range only once at least five comparable jobs, agreed prices or offers exist — a range from fewer would describe a handful of jobs, not the market. Post your job and compare the offers you get.

What affects the price

Materials: softwood, hardwood, MDF or composite, and who supplies them
Made to measure versus assembling bought units
Out-of-square walls and floors in older houses, which take time to scribe
Finishing: filling, sanding and painting, or leaving it to a painter
VAT: building work on a home is charged at the reduced rate of 13.5% by a VAT-registered business — unless the materials come to more than two-thirds of the price, when Revenue’s two-thirds rule applies the goods rate to the whole job. Ask whether a quote includes VAT.

How long it usually takes

Hanging internal doors: an hour or two each.
Fitted wardrobes: one to three days on site.
A kitchen fit: one to two weeks including the other trades.
A deck: two to five days.

What to ask before you choose

Can I see photographs of similar finished work?
Are materials included, and to what specification?
Who removes the old doors, units or offcuts?
For a garden room: does it fall within the planning exemption as designed?
Is VAT included?

Carpenters by county

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Carpentry and joinery

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Questions about hiring a carpenter

What rules apply to carpentry and joinery work in Ireland?

Carpentry needs no licence, but a garden room or a large deck can need planning permission depending on its size and position.

How long does carpentry and joinery work take?

Hanging internal doors: an hour or two each. Fitted wardrobes: one to three days on site. A kitchen fit: one to two weeks including the other trades. A deck: two to five days.

Should I buy the materials myself?

Either works. Say which in your task so every carpenter prices the same thing, and agree in writing who supplies what.

How do I compare two offers?

Look at what each one includes — materials, finishing, removal of waste — and when they can start. Ask in the conversation if anything is unclear.

Is posting a task free?

Yes. Posting a task, reading offers and choosing somebody cost nothing.