Carpenter and joiner invoice template (UK)

First fix, second fix and bespoke work

Carpentry covers very different kinds of job, and the invoice should reflect which one it was:

• First fix (stud walls, floor joists, roof timbers) is usually charged by the day or as a fixed price per stage.
• Second fix (doors, skirting, architrave, kitchens) is often priced per item, such as per door hung or per room of skirting.
• Bespoke joinery (alcove units, wardrobes, staircases) is normally a fixed price agreed in advance.

Use the quantity column for per-item pricing, for example "Hang internal door (per door) × 6".

Timber and ironmongery

Timber, sheet materials, hinges, handles and fixings add up quickly. List the main materials on their own lines. If the customer chose handles or hinges and you bought them, say so. If they supplied their own doors or ironmongery, note it. It stops the "Why is it so much?" conversation.

Bespoke pieces

For fitted furniture, describe what you made: "Built-in alcove unit, left of chimney breast, MDF, two cupboards and three shelves, primed for painting." A clear description justifies the price and is easy for the customer to show to friends, which helps bring in your next job.

Working for a main contractor

Carpentry and joinery for a builder or developer is construction work under CIS. Use the CIS invoice template, and mark timber and materials as "Materials" so they're excluded from the deduction.

Frequently asked questions

Should I charge per door or by the day?

Per door is clear for homeowners. A day rate suits jobs where you're doing a mix of tasks.

How do I invoice painting-ready joinery?

Describe the finish, such as "primed, ready for painting", so the customer knows decorating isn't included.

Can I invoice materials before the job?

Yes. Many joiners invoice for materials or take a deposit before ordering timber for bespoke work.

Working for a contractor?

If you're paid under the Construction Industry Scheme, use the CIS version. It works out the deduction and can apply the VAT reverse charge.

• CIS invoice template
• Reverse charge invoice

Guides

• How to invoice as a sole trader in the UK
• Do I need to register for VAT?
• Invoice payment terms explained (UK)
• What is a pro forma invoice?

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