What Jobs Can a Carpenter Do?

A carpenter can carry out a wide range of timber work in and around a property. This can include practical repairs, finishing work, structural timber work and made-to-measure features.

Common carpentry jobs include hanging doors, fitting skirting boards and architraves, installing flooring, repairing timber, building stud walls, fitting stair parts, adding wall panelling and creating storage. Carpenters can also help with more bespoke work, such as cupboards, shelving, wardrobes, alcove units and timber features designed around the space.

The type of carpenter you need depends on the job. First fix carpentry is usually earlier construction work, such as stud walls, joists and roof timbers. Second fix carpentry is the visible finishing work, such as doors, trims, skirting, architraves and fitted details.

For homeowners, a good carpenter is often the right person to call when timber needs to be fitted neatly, repaired properly or made to suit a specific space.