At Prohaus, bespoke joinery starts from £1,200 plus VAT (guide price reviewed September 2026). A pair of simple alcove units sits near the starting price. Full-height fitted wardrobes, media walls with integrated lighting, and staircases cost more. The main cost drivers are size, materials, the finish (painted, veneered or solid timber), internal fittings and how complicated the space is.
Key takeaways
- Bespoke joinery is built to the exact space, including alcoves, sloping ceilings and uneven walls that off-the-shelf furniture cannot use.
- Prohaus bespoke joinery starts from £1,200 plus VAT.
- Painted MDF is usually the most economical finish. Solid hardwood and veneers cost more.
- Internal fittings such as drawers, lighting and specialist hardware add up quickly.
- Joinery planned during an extension, loft or renovation fits better and avoids redecorating twice.
01What does bespoke joinery cost?
| Item | Typical scope | What pushes the price up |
|---|---|---|
| Alcove units | Cupboards below, shelves above, either side of a chimney breast | Height, doors on the upper section, lighting |
| Fitted wardrobes | Full-height wardrobes across a wall or into an alcove | Width, internal drawers, sliding doors, mirrors |
| Eaves and loft storage | Cupboards and drawers built into sloping ceilings | Angles, number of drawers |
| Media wall | TV recess, cabinets, shelving, cable management | Integrated lighting, speaker housings, veneers |
| Window seat or bench | Seat with storage below, cushions by others | Bay shapes, drawers versus lift-up lids |
| Under-stairs storage | Pull-out drawers or cupboards | Number of pull-outs, hardware |
| Home office | Desk, shelving, filing | Length, cable routes |
| Staircase | New timber staircase | Design, timber species, balustrade |
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Every Prohaus joinery price is confirmed in an itemised quotation after measuring.
02What affects the cost of bespoke joinery?
Materials
- MDF, painted: smooth, stable and economical. The most common choice for painted alcove units and wardrobes.
- Plywood: strong and attractive edges, popular for contemporary designs.
- Veneered boards: real timber appearance on stable boards.
- Solid hardwood: oak, walnut and others for staircases, worktops, desks and premium pieces.
Finish
Spray-painted finishes, hand-painted finishes and oiled or lacquered timber differ in labour time. Painting on site after installation suits matching wall colours.
Internal fittings
Drawers, pull-out trays, shoe racks, trouser rails, soft-close hinges, push-to-open catches and LED lighting each add cost. Decide the interior before quoting.
The space
Period houses are rarely square. Scribing units to uneven walls, floors and ceilings takes skill and time, and is exactly why bespoke joinery suits Victorian and Edwardian homes.
03Why bespoke rather than off-the-shelf?
Many south-west London homes have chimney breasts, alcoves, bay windows, sloping loft ceilings and tall rooms that ready-made furniture wastes. Bespoke joinery uses every centimetre, looks built-in, and can be painted to match the room. Read our guide to bespoke storage ideas for period homes.
04Joinery as part of a bigger project
Joinery is cheapest and neatest when it is planned with the building work:
- in a loft conversion, eaves storage and wardrobes are designed with the room;
- in an extension, a built-in banquette or media wall is planned with the electrics;
- in a renovation, alcove units and wardrobes are fitted before final decoration.
Our Grange Road loft conversion in Chessington included a built-in oak desk.
05Where we work
Prohaus builds bespoke joinery across Kingston, Surbiton, Richmond, Barnes, Putney, Fulham, Chelsea, Clapham and Wimbledon.
06Frequently asked questions
How much do fitted wardrobes cost?
It depends on width, height, doors and internal fittings. Prohaus joinery starts from £1,200 plus VAT, and wardrobes are priced from measurements and your chosen layout.
How long does bespoke joinery take?
Joinery is measured, designed, made and then installed. Agree the programme when you accept the quotation.
Can you match existing period details?
Yes. Profiles, panelled doors and mouldings can be designed to suit the room.
Is painted MDF good quality?
Moisture-resistant MDF, properly primed and painted, gives a smooth and stable finish that suits most painted joinery. Solid timber is used where strength or a natural finish is needed.
What should I send for a joinery quote?
Photos, approximate dimensions and examples of the style you like.
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About Prohaus
Prohaus Ltd is a building company based in Kingston upon Thames, registered in 2015 and built on more than 20 years of residential building experience. We carry out extensions, loft conversions, renovations, new builds, kitchens and bathrooms, glazing, bespoke joinery and garden offices across Kingston, Surbiton, Richmond, Barnes, Putney, Fulham, Chelsea, Clapham and Wimbledon. Every project runs under a written contract with a 1-year guarantee.
Talk to us about joinery
Send photos and rough sizes of the space, and examples of the look you want. We will measure and provide a written, itemised quotation.
