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Carpenter Charges in Sri Lanka (2026)
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Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does a carpenter charge per day in Sri Lanka?
A carpenter (wadu bass) charges Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 per day in Colombo and other urban areas in 2026, with a helper at Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500. A master carpenter doing fine finish work charges Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,500 per day. Outstation districts are usually 10-20% lower.
2. What does a pantry cupboard cost per running foot?
In 2026 expect roughly Rs 7,500 to Rs 12,000 per running foot in aluminium, Rs 10,000 to Rs 16,000 in melamine, Rs 16,000 to Rs 24,000 in marine plywood, and Rs 19,000 to Rs 35,000 and up in solid teak or mahogany. A typical 12 ft L-shaped melamine pantry with a granite top lands at Rs 250,000 to Rs 350,000.
3. Is melamine or plywood better for a Sri Lankan kitchen?
Marine plywood, if the budget allows. Melamine looks clean and costs less at Rs 10,000 to Rs 16,000 per running foot, but its edges swell where they meet steam and splashes, and it lasts 8 to 12 years. Marine plywood costs Rs 16,000 to Rs 24,000 per foot and handles kitchen humidity for 15 to 20 years, which matters in a climate this wet.
4. How much to fit a new door in Sri Lanka?
Hanging or replacing a door with its frame costs Rs 12,000 to Rs 45,000 per door including the leaf, depending on the timber. A flush or moulded panel door is at the bottom of the range; a solid teak or mahogany door with hardwood frame and quality ironmongery is at the top.
5. Does the carpenter quote include the countertop and hardware?
Usually not, and this is where quotes stop matching. A granite worktop costs about Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,500 per square foot installed. Soft-close hinges and telescopic drawer channels add Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500 per running foot. Ask in writing whether the top, the sink, the hardware and the tiling behind the counter are inside the price.
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