Who do I need to build my cupboard?

Do I need a joiner or carpenter to build an alcove cupboard to my designs?

Asked by Sharon on 9th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"You will not need a joiner to build your cupboard. The person you need is a carpenter. He or she can supply & fit all necessary materials to start and complete works. If you need a certain type of door or doors to suit what you need, be that it will be very small compared to full height standard doors, you then will need a joiner to make them, but the carpenter will include that in his or her price for the client."
Answered on 9th Sep 2022 - Member since Oct 2019 - report
"Hi Sharon

You’ll need a carpenter / joiner

Regards Tim"
Answered on 9th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Both are the same really. You'll be quoted more if they go under the American term of carpenter! Competent wood skilled person is required and a patient one if it's a ladies designs :D"
Answered on 26th Sep 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"The carpenter and also the joiner can make the cupboard for you."
Answered on 9th Sep 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Both I’d say it includes both of them but again what do you want done"
Answered on 22nd Jan 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"You require a highly skilled carpenter for any bespoke furniture builds."
Answered on 12th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"hi, a carpenter would be more than capable to design and build a cupboard for you,MDF is very versatile and looks very good painted, doors can be made from MDF also"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Either should be able to do the job for you, hope that's helpful"
Answered on 10th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
"A carpenter would definitely suffice as it’s a fairly common job, however a joiner would charge more and do it with more finesse…

- it depends on what material Your using…..

Thanks
Eddie"
Answered on 9th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"A Carpenter is the best bet. Joiners don't usually fit things, they are workshop based."
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
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