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New door installation: wooden front door with a doorbell panel
Carpenter10% off30-day warranty included

New door installation

Takes about 2 hr 30 min

When the door is already bought, the carpenter's job is to make it hang properly. They measure the frame, trim the shutter if it is oversized, cut the hinge recesses, and hang the door so the gap is even on all sides. Then the lock, handle and any stopper you have bought are fitted and the latch is aligned with the strike plate.

Expect about two and a half hours for a standard door. The price shown on this page is the starting price for a simple fit; a heavy door, an uneven frame or extra hardware is priced and agreed before work begins.

Keep the door, hinges and lock set on site, clear the doorway, and tell the carpenter which way you want the door to open.

What's included

  • Frame measured and the door trimmed to fit if needed
  • Hinge recesses cut and the door hung with even gaps
  • Lock, handle and stopper fitted from your hardware
  • Latch aligned so the door shuts without a push
  • Basic screws, nails and anchors
  • 30-day warranty on the work done

What's not included

  • The door, frame, hinges and lock set
  • Polishing or painting the new door
  • Building or replacing a door frame

How the visit goes

  1. 1

    Measure the frame

    The carpenter checks the frame for square and marks where the door needs trimming.

  2. 2

    Trim and cut hinges

    The shutter is trimmed and hinge recesses are cut so the hinges sit flush.

  3. 3

    Hang and fit hardware

    The door is hung, then your lock, handle and stopper are fitted.

  4. 4

    Swing and latch check

    The door is opened and shut several times to confirm it swings freely and latches.

What we need from you

  • The new door, hinges and lock set on site
  • A clear doorway and space to lay the door flat
  • Which side the door should open to

Questions about this service

Does the price include the door?

No. The price covers the carpenter's labour and basic fixings. The door, hinges and lock are bought by you.

My new door is a little too big. Will it still fit?

The carpenter can trim a solid or flush door that is slightly oversized. If the frame itself is out of square, they tell you the options and the price before doing anything.

Can you polish the door after hanging it?

Polishing is a separate job. You can book Wood Polishing under painting once the door is in place.

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