Internal door hanging in Exeter
Professional internal door hanging 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 internal door hanging - your door trimmed to fit, hinges recessed, hung in your existing frame. Opens, closes, and latches properly every time.
Doors That Work Properly
Hanging a door looks simple - but getting it to fit perfectly in the frame, with even gaps, proper hinge recesses, and a latch that catches first time takes skill. A well-hung door is barely noticed. A badly-hung one annoys you every single day.
🚪 Small margins matter. The difference between a door that works and one that sticks is a couple of millimetres.
What Proper Hanging Achieves
| ✅ Hung Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Even gaps all round | Rubs at top or bottom |
| Closes with light push | Have to slam it |
| Latch catches | Misses the strike |
| Opens freely | Sticks halfway |
What You Get
🔧 Full Door Hanging
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Measure | Frame checked for square |
| Trim | Door cut to fit |
| Recess | Hinge positions cut |
| Hang | Door fitted and adjusted |
| Finish | Hardware fitted, tested |
📦 What's Included
- Trimming to fit
- Hinge recessing
- Latch/lock fitting
- Handle fitting
- Fine adjustment
Pricing Guide
| Door Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard door | 1 hr | £60 |
| Fire door/complex | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Hardware fitted if provided.
Perfect For...
✅ New doors - Fitted properly
✅ Replacement doors - Out with old, in with new
✅ Fire doors - Correct fitting essential
✅ Multiple doors - Efficient per-door rate
Why Choose Us for Internal door hanging in Exeter?
Trimmed to fit your frame
Hinges positioned correctly
Closes and latches properly
Handles fitted
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure
Frame checked, door measured against opening, trimming plan decided.
Step 2: Hang
Door trimmed, hinges recessed, hung and adjusted for perfect fit.
Step 3: Finish
Latch and handles fitted, operation tested, you're happy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Hanging it yourself? Here's what's involved:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Plane (hand or electric)
- Chisels
- Drill
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Saw (for major trimming)
📐 Key steps
- Measure frame at multiple points (top, middle, bottom)
- Mark trimming lines on door
- Trim to 3mm smaller than frame all round
- Mark hinge positions from frame
- Cut hinge recesses
- Hang and adjust
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Taking too much off (door too small)
- Uneven gaps (looks wrong)
- Hinge recesses too deep (door binds)
- Not accounting for carpet thickness
💡 Pro trick: Hang the door with just one screw in each hinge first. Check it swings properly. Adjust if needed before putting in all the screws.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📏 Frames are rarely square - expecting a rectangular door to fit a parallelogram frame requires skill. I fit the door to the frame as it actually is, not how it should be.
Fire doors:
- Must maintain fire rating
- Specific gap requirements
- Intumescent strips needed
- Certification matters
Multiple doors:
- Better rate per door
- Consistent results
- One visit, whole house
- Furniture matching advised
Frequently Asked Questions
I've bought a door - can you hang it?
Yes. Bring your door and I'll fit it to your existing frame. Most doors need trimming - they come oversized to allow for different frame sizes.
What about the hinges and handle?
I can reuse existing hardware if it's in good condition, or fit new that you provide. Hinge recesses will be cut in the new door.
My door frame isn't square - is that a problem?
Older houses often have frames that have moved over time. I'll fit the door to the frame as it is now, with consistent gaps. It will close properly even if the frame isn't perfect.
How long does it take?
Typically 1-1.5 hours per door. Includes measuring, trimming, hinge recessing, hanging, and fitting hardware.
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