Door frame repair in Exeter
Professional door frame repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional door frame repair - damage from kicks, rot patches, and wear fixed properly. Frame rebuilt solid, door hangs right, security restored.
Getting Your Door Working Again
Door frames take punishment - from kicked-in locks to years of slamming to rot creeping in from outside. A damaged frame means a door that doesn't close properly, gaps that let in drafts, and security that's compromised.
🚪 Most damage is repairable. Unless the whole frame is twisted or rotten throughout, repair beats replacement.
Common Frame Problems
| ✅ After Repair | ❌ Frame Damage |
|---|---|
| Solid structure | Split from kick |
| Door closes flush | Gaps around door |
| Latch catches properly | Lock won't engage |
| Weatherproof | Rot spreading |
What You Get
🔧 Full Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Damage extent evaluated |
| Reinforce | New timber spliced where needed |
| Rebuild | Latch plate area strengthened |
| Fill | Gaps and imperfections filled |
| Finish | Primed ready for painting |
📦 Damage Types Fixed
- Kick damage/forced entry
- Rot patches
- Split or cracked timber
- Loose joints
- Worn latch areas
Pricing Guide
| Repair Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Minor damage/splits | 1 hr | £60 |
| Significant repair | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Kick damage - Rebuild the latch area
✅ Rot patches - Cut out and splice
✅ Split timber - Reinforce and fill
✅ Security fix - Solid frame for proper locking
Why Choose Us for Door frame repair in Exeter?
Solid repair that lasts
Door hangs and closes properly
Painted to match existing
Security maintained
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Damage evaluated, repair approach agreed, door removed if needed.
Step 2: Repair
Damaged section cut back, new timber fitted, frame rebuilt solid.
Step 3: Finish
Filled, sanded, primed - ready for painting.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fixing it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Wood hardener (for soft spots)
- Two-part wood filler
- Chisel and mallet
- Wood glue
- Sandpaper (various grits)
📐 Key steps
- Assess damage extent - is timber solid underneath?
- Cut back to solid wood
- Apply wood hardener to soft areas
- Build up with filler in layers
- Sand smooth when fully cured
- Prime before painting
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not cutting back far enough (rot returns)
- Filler too thick in one go (cracks)
- Painting before filler cured
- Ignoring underlying cause of rot
💡 Pro trick: For kick damage, the latch plate area needs more than just filler. Use a piece of hardwood dowel or a steel repair plate behind the filler for strength. Otherwise it'll just split again.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔒 Security matters - a properly repaired frame is as secure as original. Bodged repairs with just filler over splits will give way again. The repair needs structural strength.
When to replace instead:
- Frame twisted out of square
- Rot throughout (not just patches)
- Multiple areas of damage
- Door doesn't fit frame properly
After repair:
- Keep painted/sealed to prevent moisture
- Fix any sources of water getting in
- Check weatherstripping
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a kicked-in door frame be repaired?
Usually yes. Most kick damage affects the latch area where the frame has split. This can be reinforced and rebuilt with new timber. If the whole frame is twisted, replacement may be better value.
My door frame has some rot - repair or replace?
Depends how far it's spread. Small areas of rot can be cut out and new timber spliced in. If rot has spread throughout the frame, replacement is more sensible.
Will the repair be visible?
Once filled and painted, most repairs blend in well. We use wood filler for small imperfections and can match paint. Major repairs may show slightly under close inspection.
Will my door still hang properly after repair?
That's the point of doing it properly. We check door operation throughout and adjust hinges if needed. You should end up with a door that closes better than before.
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