Custom joinery is premium work for Australian carpenters. Here's how to quote it profitably.
Types of Custom Joinery
Built-In Wardrobes
- Basic melamine: $800-1,200/linear metre
- Polyurethane doors: $1,200-1,800/linear metre
- Timber veneer: $1,500-2,500/linear metre
Kitchen Cabinetry
- Flat pack install: $150-250/cabinet
- Custom build: $500-800/linear metre
- Premium custom: $800-1,500/linear metre
Entertainment Units
- Simple design: $1,500-3,000
- Complex with fireplace: $3,000-6,000
- Full wall unit: $5,000-12,000
Quote Components
- Design and measure: Often free or credited
- Materials: Itemised by type
- Hardware: Hinges, runners, handles
- Labour: Per unit or per day
- Installation: Included or separate
- Finishing: Paint, stain, lacquer
Material Costs
- Melamine board: $50-80/sheet
- MDF: $40-60/sheet
- Plywood: $80-150/sheet
- Solid timber: $100-300/linear metre
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