What’s included
- Sticking, dropped or rubbing doors eased, planed and adjusted
- Hinges, handles, latches and keeps repaired or replaced
- New internal doors hung, trimmed to fit and fitted with hardware
- Split or damaged door frames repaired
- Skirting boards and architraves repaired or replaced
- Door stops, thresholds and general carpentry repairs
Doors that stick or won’t close
Most problem doors come down to loose or worn hinges, a latch that no longer lines up with its keep, or timber that has swollen. I find the cause first, so the door is fixed properly rather than just planed until it fits for a few weeks.
Fire doors
Fire doors need specific parts and gaps to work properly, so they’re covered separately. See Fire Door Repairs & Maintenance.
How a job runs
1. Send a photo
A photo of the door or damage, and a quick description of the problem, is usually enough to price it.
2. Quote
Small jobs are charged by the hour; larger jobs get a written, fixed quote.
3. Repair
The fault is fixed at its cause, and the door is checked for smooth opening, closing and latching.
4. Finish
Bare timber can be filled, primed and painted, so the repair is finished, not just fixed.
For landlords and letting agents
Door and frame damage is one of the most common tenant reports, from internal doors that won’t close to frames split by forced entry. I arrange access with tenants, fix most issues in one visit, and send photos with an invoice you can pass straight to your client.
How pricing works
Small jobs are charged by the hour. Larger jobs get a written, fixed quote after a visit, so you know the cost before work starts. There’s no VAT to add.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It’s usually loose hinges, a latch that’s out of line, or swollen timber. I find the cause and fix that, rather than just planing the door.
Yes. The door is trimmed to fit the frame, hung on new hinges and fitted with a handle and latch, and it can be painted too.
Yes. Split frames and damaged keeps are repaired, or sections replaced, so the door closes and locks securely again.
Yes, as a separate service with the right parts and checks. See Fire Door Repairs & Maintenance for details.
