Door threshold adjustment in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional door threshold adjustment help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable elderly help services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Professional door threshold adjustment for Devon homes - threshold modified for easier crossing with reduced trip risk.
### Cross Doorways Safely
High thresholds trip shuffling feet. **A lower or smoother threshold is easier to cross.** Less catching, safer movement.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Exterior thresholds need weatherproofing - we fit low-profile versions that still keep draughts out.
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### Adjusted vs High Threshold
| ✅ Adjusted Threshold | ❌ High Threshold | |----------------------|------------------| | Easy crossing | Trip hazard | | Frame friendly | Catches wheels | | Smooth movement | Shuffling catches | | Safer | Risk of falls |
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### Options
| Approach | Best For | |----------|----------| | **Shave down** | Wooden thresholds | | **Replace** | Damaged or very high | | **Ramp** | Wheelchair access | | **Remove** | Internal doors |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assess** | Current threshold | | **Recommend** | Best solution | | **Adjust** | Modify or replace | | **Test** | Check easy crossing |
**📦 You're Left With**
- Lower threshold - Easier crossing - Reduced trip risk - Maintained weatherproofing
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### Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Threshold adjustment | 30-45 mins | **£60** |
*£60 minimum. Materials extra if replacement needed.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Walking frame** - Catches on threshold
✅ **Shuffling gait** - Toes catch
✅ **Wheelchair** - Hard to roll over
✅ **Tripped before** - Known hazard
Why Choose Us for Door threshold adjustment in Ottery St Mary?
Smoother transition
Less trip risk
Easier walking
Frame friendly
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess Check current threshold situation. ### Step 2: Adjust Modify, lower, or replace threshold. ### Step 3: Test Ensure easy crossing.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚪 **Hidden hazard** - door thresholds cause many trips. A simple adjustment can eliminate a daily risk. **Combine with:** - Threshold ramp - Door width check - Trip hazard assessment **Related services:** - Threshold ramp fitting - Trip hazard removal - Fall prevention check
Frequently Asked Questions about Door threshold adjustment in Ottery St Mary
What's a threshold adjustment?
Modifying the door threshold (the strip at the bottom of the doorway) to make it less of a step-up or trip hazard. Shaving it down or fitting a lower profile one.
Why is the threshold a problem?
For shuffling walkers or walking frame users, the step-up catches toes and wheels. A lower or smoother threshold reduces this risk.
Can you remove it completely?
Sometimes, if draught-proofing allows. Often we fit a lower profile threshold that's still weatherproof but easier to cross.
What about wheelchair access?
We can fit wheelchair-friendly thresholds with ramped edges. Makes rolling over much easier.
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