What does an emergency joiner charge?

Our back door frame's split and the door won't shut properly, so we can't secure the house tonight. What's a fair call-out fee for a joiner at short notice?

Asked by Charles on 15th Jul 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"Min £100 plus costs. Again depending on the job that needs doing"
Answered on 23rd Jul 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"It would depend on level of damage but if its just to get to close and make secue you would expect around £100 plus any materials required"
Answered on 15th Jul 2026 - Member since Feb 2017 - report
"Hi Charles,

For an emergency same-day/evening call-out where the priority is making the property .
£150–£200, depending on the time of day and the extent of the repair.
A fixed quote of £180 is fair and competitive.

Hope this helps

Kind regards
Luke
Oak&Slate Construction"
Answered on 15th Jul 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Depending on distance to travel and time of day £150-200. Plus materials"
Answered on 15th Jul 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Hello, i think a fair call out fee on this type of notice and job would be £150 call out fee."
Answered on 19th Jul 2026 - Member since May 2026 - report
"Professional joiners charge from 140 to 250 pounds depend on the type of work involved and the experience of the jointer"
Answered on 16th Jul 2026 - Member since May 2024 - report
"Generally depends on contractor I on point carpentry generally charges 50 pounds and the first hour is free"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2026 - Member since Apr 2025 - report
"i would charge 80.00 call out to make safe over night regardless off the time"
Answered on 5th Aug 2026 - Member since Jun 2018 - report
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