Door knocker fitting in Exeter
Professional door knocker fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional door knocker fitting - your knocker installed at the right height with solid fixing. No wobble, satisfying knock, front door looking proper.
First Impression Hardware
Your front door knocker is often the first thing visitors touch - a wobbly, loose knocker or one positioned at the wrong height lets the whole door down. Properly fitted, it makes a statement.
🚪 Details matter. A solid, well-positioned knocker says "this house is cared for."
What Proper Fitting Achieves
| ✅ Fitted Right | ❌ Poor Installation |
|---|---|
| Solid, no movement | Wobbles or rattles |
| Right height | Too high or low |
| Centred perfectly | Slightly off |
| Satisfying knock | Weak sound |
What You Get
🔧 Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Height and centre marked |
| Drill | Fixing hole made cleanly |
| Fit | Knocker secured from inside |
| Check | Operation and tightness tested |
| Done | Ready for visitors |
📦 Knocker Types Fitted
- Traditional ring knockers
- Urn knockers
- Lion head style
- Contemporary designs
- Antique restoration
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Door knocker fitting | 15-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Can be combined with other door furniture fitting.
Perfect For...
✅ New knocker - Fitted correctly first time
✅ Replacement - Out with the old
✅ Matching set - Knocker, letterbox, numerals
✅ Period property - Traditional style restored
Why Choose Us for Door knocker fitting in Exeter?
Solid, secure fixing
Correct height placement
No rattling or looseness
Satisfying knock sound
What to Expect
Step 1: Position
Centre line found, height marked, position confirmed with you.
Step 2: Fit
Hole drilled carefully, knocker mounted, secured from inside.
Step 3: Check
Operation tested, tightness confirmed, you're happy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Tape measure
- Drill with appropriate bit
- Masking tape (prevents surface damage)
- Screwdriver or spanner
- Spirit level (for positioning)
📐 Key steps
- Find centre of door (measure width, divide by two)
- Mark height - typically 1.5m from floor
- Check knocker with fixing requirements
- Drill through door cleanly
- Fit knocker and tighten from inside
- Check operation
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not measuring centre properly (looks wrong)
- Drilling too small/large hole
- Over-tightening (cracks composite doors)
- Not checking door thickness vs bolt length
💡 Pro trick: Put masking tape on the door before drilling - prevents surface chips and gives you something to mark on. Peel off after and the finish is perfect.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📏 Centre matters - the eye notices if a knocker is even slightly off-centre. Take time to measure properly. A spirit level helps check the knocker is vertical too.
Buying a knocker:
- Check door thickness and bolt length
- Consider finish to match other hardware
- Weight affects the knock sound
- Traditional vs contemporary style
Multiple fittings:
- Combine with letterbox fitting
- Match finish on all door furniture
- Number fitting at same visit
- Makes good use of minimum charge
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should a door knocker be positioned?
Centre of door, around 1.5 metres from the floor - roughly at chest height. Low enough for everyone to reach, high enough to look right. Traditional style often sits higher.
Can you fit a knocker to a uPVC door?
Yes, but technique differs from wood. uPVC needs specific fixings and careful drilling to avoid cracking. Some uPVC doors have reinforcement in specific areas that works best.
Will fitting damage my door?
Fitting requires drilling through the door for the fixing bolt. On a properly fitted knocker, the rose covers the hole completely. If you ever remove it, you'd need to fill the hole.
Can I keep my letterbox and fit a knocker?
Yes - position the knocker above the letterbox. They work together nicely. Just needs enough space between them to look balanced.
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