Architrave replacement in Dawlish
Looking for professional architrave replacement help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Dawlish
Professional architrave replacement - damaged or dated door surrounds carefully removed and replaced with matching new architrave. Clean mitres, proper fixing, walls left ready for decoration.
### Out with the Old
Architrave takes abuse over the years - **vacuum cleaner hits, furniture knocks, water damage in bathrooms, decades of wear**. When it's cracked, chipped, or rotting, replacement is the clean solution rather than endless filler and bodge repairs.
> 🔄 **Replace beats repair.** Some damage is beyond filling. Fresh architrave looks right and lasts.
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### Why Replace?
| ✅ Fresh Start | ❌ What You're Fixing | |---------------|----------------------| | Clean, crisp edges | Deep chips and gouges | | Proper joints | Cracked mitres | | Matched profiles | Mismatched bodge repairs | | Ready for painting | Endless filling |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Replacement**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Remove** | Old architrave off carefully | | **Check** | Door lining condition | | **Match** | Profile sourced | | **Fit** | New architrave installed | | **Finish** | Filled and caulked |
**📦 Common Damage** - Bottom of door legs (vacuums, mops) - Mitre joints cracking open - Impact damage from furniture - Water damage in bathrooms
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### Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Single doorway | 1 hr | **£60** | | Complex/damaged | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Damaged architrave** - Chips, rot, cracks
✅ **Style updates** - New look for doorways
✅ **Profile matching** - Consistent throughout
✅ **Pre-sale smartening** - Quick win for viewings
Why Choose Us for Architrave replacement in Dawlish?
Damaged architrave removed without wall damage
New architrave matched to existing house style
Clean mitres and proper fixing
Walls left ready for decoration
What to Expect
### Step 1: Remove Old architrave carefully removed, paint seal broken first, minimal wall damage. ### Step 2: Replace Profile matched or chosen, new architrave cut with clean mitres, fitted securely with pins and glue. ### Step 3: Ready Pin holes filled, edges caulked, ready for decoration next day.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Plan decoration timing** - if having rooms redecorated, do architrave replacement before the painter comes. That way everything gets finished seamlessly. **Whole house projects:** - If several doors need attention - Consider doing all at once - Consistent profile throughout - Ask about multi-door pricing **Matching existing:** - I can take old piece to match - Even damaged piece shows profile - Timber merchants identify standard profiles - Specialist mills for unusual profiles
Frequently Asked Questions about Architrave replacement in Dawlish
How do you remove architrave without damaging the wall?
Architrave is usually pinned to the door lining, not the wall. Using a thin blade to break the paint seal, then carefully levering from the lining keeps wall damage minimal. Some filler may be needed, but we avoid gouging plaster.
Can you match my existing architrave profile?
Usually yes. I'll take a section of old architrave to match the profile. Standard profiles are readily available, and period profiles can usually be sourced from specialist suppliers.
Why does my architrave keep cracking at corners?
Mitre joints crack from wood movement (heating cycles, humidity) and poor original fitting. Properly glued and pinned mitres, plus flexible caulking, cope with movement better.
Should I replace one side or the whole doorway?
Depends on damage. Single piece replacement works if others are fine. If architrave is generally tired or you're changing style, doing the whole doorway makes sense.
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