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Carpentry and joinery: Cost Context in East Midlands
Gera Service Price Index (GSPI): 110.6 (2015=100) — costs up 10.6% since 2015. Labour context: ~£17/hr (ONS ASHE 2025, indicative). Real ONS data. Not a price quote.
How much does carpentry and joinery cost in East Midlands?
As of January 2026, the Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) for carpentry and joinery is 110.6 (2015=100), meaning this service category has risen 10.6% since 2015, per ONS CPIH 04.3.2 (OGL v3.0). ONS ASHE 2025 labour context for East Midlands: ~£17/hr (indicative, not a quote).
Carpentry and joinery — East Midlands (January 2026)
| Measure | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) | 110.6 (2015=100) | ONS CPIH 04.3.2, January 2026 |
| GSPI year-on-year change | +0.6% | Jan-25 to Jan-26 |
| Rise since 2015 | +10.6% | From CPIH index 100.0 (2015) to 110.6 |
| ONS CPIH category | 04.3.2 — Services for maintenance and repair of the dwelling | COICOP classification |
| Trade occupation | Carpenters and joiners (SOC 5316) | Primary trade mapped to this service |
| National trade median (ASHE 2025) | £34,014 | Full-time median gross annual pay, UK |
| East Midlands trade median (ASHE 2025) | £29,395 | Full-time median gross annual pay, East Midlands |
| Indicative hourly rate context | ~£17/hr | Annual ÷ 1,760 hrs — INDICATIVE ONLY, not a quote |
What this data tells you — and what it doesn't
The GSPI shows how much inflation has affected carpentry and joinery costs since 2015. The labour context shows what tradespeople in this category earn, not what they charge per job. Actual job costs depend on scope, materials, call-out fees, and VAT. Use this data to understand cost trends, then get real quotes from tradespeople.
Compare Carpentry costs across UK regions
Explore GSPI values and ONS ASHE labour cost context for all 12 regions.
Labour cost context (ONS ASHE 2025) for this service type across all 12 UK regions. Sorted by indicative hourly rate context (low → high).
East Midlands
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£17/hr
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South East
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
South West
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
East of England
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
West Midlands
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Yorkshire and The Humber
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
North West
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
North East
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Scotland
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Wales
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Northern Ireland
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£19/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
London
GSPI: 110.6 · YoY: +0.6%
~£22/hr
context only
Hourly context = ONS ASHE 2025 median annual pay for the primary trade occupation ÷ 1,760 hrs. Not a quote. Regional cells marked * use the national median (ONS-suppressed).
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the cost trend for carpentry and joinery in the UK?
- The ONS CPIH index for Services for maintenance and repair of the dwelling (category 04.3.2) was 110.6 in January 2026 (2015=100). This means costs in this category have risen 10.6% since 2015. The 12-month change (Jan-25 to Jan-26) was +0.6%. Source: ONS CPIH01 API, OGL v3.0.
- What do tradespeople earn for carpentry and joinery in East Midlands?
- ONS ASHE 2025 (April 2025) median gross annual pay for Carpenters and joiners (SOC 5316) is £34,014 nationally. ONS ASHE 2025 median gross annual pay in East Midlands: £29,395 (full-time). This implies an indicative hourly rate context of ~£17/hr (annual ÷ 1,760 hours). This is NOT a callout charge or quote — actual rates include materials, travel, VAT, and margins.
- Has carpentry become more expensive since 2015?
- Yes. The ONS CPIH 04.3.2 index for "Services for maintenance and repair of the dwelling" rose from 100.0 in 2015 to 110.6 in January 2026 — a 10.6% increase. The UK overall CPIH rose ~10.6% over the same period, making carpentry broadly in line with general inflation.
- How reliable is the GSPI for carpentry and joinery?
- The GSPI is a real ONS published index value, not a Gera estimate. It is the official CPIH sub-index for category 04.3.2 as published by the Office for National Statistics under OGL v3.0. The full methodology is at https://geramarket.com/methodology/gera-service-price-index. The ASHE labour context is also a real ONS dataset; suppressed cells are labelled and the national figure is used as fallback.
- How can I get real price quotes for carpentry and joinery in East Midlands?
- The GSPI provides inflation context, not actual quotes. To get real prices for East Midlands, join the GeraMarket waitlist and we'll match you with verified local traders for carpentry and joinery. Quotes reflect current market rates, not just ONS inflation data.
Carpentry and joinery in other UK regions
- London — GSPI 110.6 · ~£22/hr
- South East — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
- South West — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
- East of England — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
- West Midlands — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
- Yorkshire and The Humber — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
- North West — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
- North East — GSPI 110.6 · ~£19/hr
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Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: ONS Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) (January 2026, published 17 June 2026).
Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 (April 2025, published 23 October 2025).