Architrave replacement in Exeter
Professional architrave replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
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.
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 |
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
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.
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 Exeter?
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.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Thin blade or chisel for removal
- Pry bar (gentle!)
- Mitre saw
- Pin gun
- Caulk gun
📐 Key steps
- Score paint line before prying
- Pry from lining, not wall
- Keep a section to match profile
- Fill any wall damage before fitting new
- Caulk all edges properly
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Gouging wall during removal
- Throwing away old piece before matching profile
- Not checking lining condition
- Skipping the caulking step
💡 Pro trick: Use a utility knife to score the paint where architrave meets wall before prying. This prevents paint tearing and keeps the wall edge cleaner.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
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
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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