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Combo for wooden door: brass lever handle on a wooden door
Carpenter10% off30-day warranty included

Combo for wooden door

Takes about 2 hr 30 min

Most homes have more than one door that needs attention, so this combo lets one carpenter work through them in a single visit. They start by opening and closing each door to see where it binds, then tighten or reset hinges, plane a swollen edge that rubs the frame, and refit loose handles, latches and locks.

Plan for about two and a half hours. The price starts from the price shown on this page for the simplest version of the work, and anything extra is priced and agreed with you before the carpenter starts. Basic screws and anchors come with the visit; new locks, hinges or wood are bought by you or picked up locally at cost with your approval.

Keep a list of the doors and what each one does wrong, and keep keys for every lock handy.

What's included

  • Check of every door you list for binding, sag and loose fittings
  • Hinges tightened, packed or reset so doors hang true
  • Light planing of edges that rub the frame
  • Handles, latches and locks refitted
  • Basic screws, nails and anchors
  • 30-day warranty on the work done

What's not included

  • New locks, hinges, handles or wood
  • Polishing or painting of planed edges
  • Replacing a full door or frame

How the visit goes

  1. 1

    Walk through each door

    The carpenter opens and shuts every door on your list to find where it sticks or drops.

  2. 2

    Agree the work and price

    Anything beyond the starting job is priced and agreed with you first.

  3. 3

    Hinges, edges, hardware

    Hinges are reset, rubbing edges planed and loose locks or handles refitted.

  4. 4

    Final test

    Each door is closed and latched with you watching before the carpenter leaves.

What we need from you

  • A list of the doors and the problem with each
  • Keys for every lock being worked on
  • New hardware ready if you want parts replaced

Questions about this service

How many doors does the combo cover?

It is built for several doors in one visit. The carpenter checks your list on arrival and agrees anything beyond the starting scope with you before starting.

Do you supply the hinges or locks?

No. Hardware and wood are not in the price. You can buy them, or the carpenter can pick them up locally at actual cost once you approve.

My door sticks only in the monsoon. Can that be fixed?

Usually yes. The carpenter planes the swollen edge lightly so it clears the frame. Bare wood left after planing should be sealed or painted later, which is not part of this job.

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