How much money would you charge per hour?

Question

if you were a freelance carpenter? i live in the U.K. but all answers are welcome

Answer 1

Depends on the job, i suppose if it requires alot of detailed hand carving then charge a fortune.

Answer 2

1. Get some quotes for some typical jobs from other carpenters to find out what rates they are charging and what the market will bear

2. Think about how much income you need. £30,000 gross a year for you means £130 a day (assuming 12% NIC and 260 working days a year)

3. You may need to add in other costs (eg sickness insurance, liability insurance, trade fees, training costs and time), which would take your day rate more towards £150-175

Answer 3

I probably would not hire a carpenter by the hour. I like to pay by the job. Decide about how long the job will take you and multiply the hours needed by the amount of money that you feel that you are worth an hour. That way people will know exactly how much the project will cost.

Answer 4

£30

Answer 5

Carpenters by me make $25-$40 an hour.depending on your experience,if you have 20 years $40.-5 years $25 an hour,and so on.

Answer 6

well im a welder, we do the same jobs, only i get to use the ultimate hot glue gun! and no nails! we construct and we fabricate... i wont get out of bed for less than 100 quid a day... and as a skilled tradesman, neither should you...

people pay for what we know, and what we can produce, i specialise in onsite steel security gates, and i charge 500 quid a gate. get one made in a proper fab shop its 800 quid and youve got to fit it... or pay... so suddenly my 500 quid isnt excessive, in fact its damn good... cerching... i'll look in my diary sir...

ok, so you cant charge that for what is essentially making a door and hanging it... but you fit kitchens and bathrooms, porches and small extentions and interior walls etc... i was once told you need three or four good things to get thru life, a good doctor, a good builder and a good mechanic...

im a good engineer, im an excellent fabricator, and my brother who owns a HGV garage, well his best mate is a builder... good job im healthy...

good luck...

and despite my waffling, its cost the job, double the price of the materials, and charge 20 pounds an hour for doing it. and the more services you offer, locks glazing, plumbing, decorating, and access disabled ramps, and now outdoor smoking shelters! the more opportunity there is to generate work. word of mouth and a satisfied customer are worth hundreds if not thousands in free advertising.. quality speaks volumes... and its always your best advertisment.

Answer 7

Carpenter Carpenter Helper $24,000
Assistant Carpenter $29,000
Carpenter Helper Laborer $24,000
Remodeling Carpenter $34,000
Carpenter Maintenance $29,000
Carpenter Foreman $49,000
Carpenter Vii $36,000
Carpenter Journeyman $40,000
Carpenter Assistant $22,000
Lead Carpenter $41,000
Carpenter's Helper $22,000
Carpenter Helper $23,000
Carpenter Laborer $27,000
Carpenter Finish $36,000
Journey Carpenter $43,000

Answer 8

It is all according what job you do for your customer.

Maybe you should have a hourly rate for the more straightforward work or negotiate a day rate. Check out what other people charge in your area.

If the work is more time consuming agree a price with the customer.

Answer 9

80

Answer 10

For general info:
For employed carpenters/joiners the starting salaries are between £13,500 and £16,000.
Qualified joiners can earn between £17,000 and £23,000 a year.
Experienced joiners can earn up to £28,000.
Self-employed carpenters and joiners negotiate their own rates above this!
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