Door finger guard fitting in Exeter
Professional door finger guard fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional door finger guard fitting - prevent little fingers getting trapped in door hinges. A common childhood injury that's easily prevented.
The Hinge Side Is Dangerous
Everyone thinks about fingers in the door edge. The hinge side is worse - that gap opens and closes with crushing force. Children's fingers fit right in there.
💡 Pro tip: Fire doors cause the worst injuries - they're heavy and self-closing. If you have fire doors, finger guards are essential.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Full hinge coverage | Gaps left exposed |
| Secure fixing | Peels off |
| Door works normally | Catches or sticks |
| All doors done | Some missed |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Identify | All at-risk doors noted |
| Fit | Guards attached along hinge side |
| Test | Door operation checked |
| Check | Full coverage confirmed |
📦 You're Left With
- Protected door hinges
- No trapping gaps
- Doors work normally
- Peace of mind
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Door finger guard fitting | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Covers multiple doors.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Fire doors - Heavy and self-closing
✅ Internal doors - Throughout the house
✅ Nursery door - High traffic area
✅ Playroom door - Children running in and out
Why Choose Us for Door finger guard fitting in Exeter?
Finger trap prevention
Hinge side protected
Multiple doors done
Won't affect door use
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
All doors checked for finger trap risk.
Step 2: Fit
Guards installed along full hinge length.
Step 3: Test
Door operation confirmed normal.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting them yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Finger guard strips
- Screwdriver or adhesive
- Scissors (to trim to length)
- Cleaning supplies
📐 Installation steps
- Clean hinge side of door and frame
- Measure door height
- Cut guard to length
- Position to cover full hinge gap
- Secure with screws or adhesive
- Test door opens and closes
- Check no gaps remain
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not covering full hinge length
- Guards that peel off
- Interfering with door closure
- Forgetting doors in other rooms
💡 Pro trick: Screw-fix guards are more secure than adhesive ones, especially on high-traffic doors. Worth the extra effort.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🖐️ Crushing injuries - door hinge injuries often result in broken or amputated fingertips. It happens in a split second and the pain is excruciating.
Priority doors:
- Fire doors (heavy, self-closing)
- Bathroom doors
- Children's bedroom doors
- Kitchen doors
Guard types:
- Full-length hinge strips
- Concertina guards
- Foam strips
- Rigid plastic guards
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do fingers get trapped?
The hinge side of doors - where the gap opens and closes. Children put fingers in the gap, someone closes the door, fingers get crushed. It's common and extremely painful.
Will finger guards look ugly?
They're visible, yes - a strip runs down the hinge side. But they're unobtrusive and come in colours to match doors. Small price for preventing a horrific injury.
Which doors need guards?
Any door that children can reach and that gets opened/closed regularly. Internal doors throughout the house, especially heavy fire doors which cause the worst injuries.
Do they stop the door working?
No - the door opens and closes normally. The guard just covers the gap where fingers could get trapped. You won't notice any difference in use.
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