Vetted carpenters in Alberton. Book now.

Expect a call-out/first-hour fee of about R450 – R750, then labour of R350 – R650 per hour depending on the complexity of the work. Day rates of R2,000 – R4,500 usually win for bigger scopes, and materials are quoted separately — always ask for the labour/materials split.

The classics: kitchen cupboard repairs after years of family service, sticking doors from seasonal movement, garage storage builds, and deck or patio timber maintenance ahead of the storm season. Batching the whole list into one visit is the local value move.

Usually, yes — sagging doors, collapsed shelves, worn runners, and hinges pulling out of the carcass are all standard repairs at a fraction of replacement cost. The honest exception is water-swollen chipboard carcasses, which are generally past saving. A good pro tells you which you have before any money moves.

Almost always — the call-out fee is identical for one repair or eight, and a carpenter’s setup (tools, glues, clamps, offcuts) serves the whole list. Walk the house, photograph every wood niggle, and book the batch: per-repair cost drops dramatically.