Door frame replacement in Exeter
Professional door frame replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
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Typical Duration
Half day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional door frame replacement - when repair isn't enough, complete frame removed and new one fitted. Door rehung, architrave replaced, everything square and solid.
When Repair Won't Cut It
Sometimes a door frame is beyond saving - rot has spread throughout, previous repairs have failed, or the frame has twisted so badly the door won't fit. Complete replacement is the answer.
🏠 Fresh start. New frame means everything square, solid, and working properly for years to come.
When to Replace
| ✅ New Frame Benefits | ❌ Signs You Need It |
|---|---|
| Perfectly square | Frame twisted |
| Solid throughout | Rot everywhere |
| Door fits properly | Multiple failed repairs |
| Decades of life | Bodged in past |
What You Get
🔧 Full Replacement
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old frame and architrave out |
| Prepare | Opening cleaned and checked |
| Fit | New frame installed square |
| Hang | Door fitted and adjusted |
| Finish | Architrave fitted, ready for decorating |
📦 Frame Types
- Standard softwood frames
- Hardwood (for external)
- Pre-finished options
- Fire door frames (FD30)
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Internal door frame | Quote required |
| External door frame | Quote required |
| Fire door frame | Quote required |
Quoted based on door size, frame type, and access. Typically half-day job.
Perfect For...
✅ Rotten frames - Complete rot-free start
✅ Twisted frames - Square installation
✅ Failed repairs - Done properly this time
✅ Fire door upgrade - Certified frame fitted
Why Choose Us for Door frame replacement in Exeter?
Complete new frame fitted
Door hung and adjusted
Architrave refitted or replaced
Solid, square installation
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey
Frame assessed, measurements taken, quote provided including frame and architrave.
Step 2: Replace
Old frame removed, opening prepared, new frame fitted level and square.
Step 3: Complete
Door hung and adjusted, architrave fitted, ready for painting.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is a significant job. Here's what's involved:
⚠️ Why it's not a simple DIY:
- Frame removal affects plastered walls
- New frame must be perfectly square
- Door hinge positions must be precise
- Packing and fixing is critical
- Fire doors need certified installation
📐 If you're attempting it:
- Remove architrave carefully (may reuse)
- Cut through fixing points
- Remove old frame in pieces
- Check opening is square (it won't be)
- Fit new frame with packers
- Check level and plumb repeatedly
- Fix securely before hanging door
💡 Pro advice: Most DIY frame replacements fail because the frame isn't packed and fixed square. A door frame needs to be within a couple of millimetres of perfect or the door won't close properly. This is harder than it looks.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📐 Square is everything - a frame that's 3mm out of square at the top means a door that won't close at the bottom. Getting it right takes patience and proper technique.
What affects the quote:
- Internal vs external door
- Frame size and type
- Condition of surrounding wall
- Architrave style required
- Whether door needs rehung
The plastering question:
- Removing frames often damages plaster
- We minimise damage but can't prevent all
- Budget for some making good
- We can arrange plastering if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Why might I need a new frame rather than repair?
If rot has spread throughout the frame, if it's twisted out of square, or if it's been bodged before and is beyond saving. Sometimes replacement is actually quicker and gives a better result than extensive repair.
Do I need a new door too?
Not necessarily. If your existing door is fine, we can hang it in the new frame. We'll check if it fits and advise honestly.
What about the architrave?
Architrave usually needs removing to replace the frame. It often gets damaged during removal, so budget for new architrave if yours is old or painted in place. We can match styles.
How long will it take?
Typically half a day for a standard internal door frame. External frames or complex situations take longer. We'll estimate when quoting.
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