How much do built in shelves cost?

Question

We've got alcoves either side of the chimney breast just crying out for shelves and cupboards. What would a carpenter charge for both alcoves and is MDF fine or should we push for proper timber?

Zain · Accepted Answer

For built-in cupboards and shelving to both chimney alcoves, you’d typically expect to pay around £1,500–£2,500, depending on the size, design, number of shelves, doors and finish required.

Moisture-resistant MDF is generally a very good choice for painted built-in furniture. It gives a smooth finish, is stable and is usually more cost-effective than solid timber. Solid timber is worth considering if you specifically want a natural wood/grain finish, but it can increase the cost considerably.

For a standard painted alcove installation, good-quality MDF with properly constructed and finished shelving/cupboards would normally be my recommendation.

Ryan · Answer

MDF will work great for alcove storage as well as timber such as pine or hardwood like oak it all depends on your budget.
Factors like width, depth and number of shelves all play apart as well as floating or with visible brackets. Having a painted finish or bare wood, a wood finish top to cupboards.
Best approach is to have the area measured and design factors finalised for pricing

Jwan · Answer

Hello,
It will cost around a thousand, but the price varies depending on the materials and quality.

Slawek · Answer

Hi, for built-in shelving on both sides of the chimney breast, with 4 double-thickness MDF shelves on each side and a cupboard with 2 doors at the bottom of each alcove, I would estimate around £1,350–£1,450 including materials and Blum hinges.

This price would be for the carpentry work and installation, ready for painting. Painting/finishing would be extra if required.

The final price may vary slightly depending on the exact measurements and condition of the walls, but this should give you a good idea of the cost.

Jake · Answer

All depends on how many etc and the area to cover but generally not a great lot

Manver Singh · Answer

Push for nice pice wood but if the customer would like mdf we will fit to suit the customer need happy to help

Lee · Answer

Mdf is fine to use but proper timber is also fine so it’s optional for the customer, depending on the size of the shelves I would charge £250 per side

Allen · Answer

I make and fit loads using MR Mdf, prices vary from £700 per side up to £1500 size depending

Dylan · Answer

Completed a job similar to your description not long ago with 3 floating shelves each side of the chimney breast 
I charged for labour and materials £450 all in

Chris · Answer

You can get a greater finish in MDF if going to be painted .iv recently done one 4 shelves both side ..£600 chris Renov8

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