Threshold strip fitting in Dawlish
Looking for professional threshold strip fitting help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable windows & draught proofing services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Dawlish
Threshold strip fitted across door opening to seal gap at bottom. Stops draughts, rain, and dust - warmer hallway, weather protection.
### The Massive Gap Under Your Door
That gap under your front or back door? **Cold air, rain, dust, leaves - all coming straight in**. You can probably see daylight under there. Every time the wind blows, your hallway gets colder. Every time it rains hard, water creeps across the threshold.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Threshold strips are one of the cheapest, fastest fixes for draughty doors. Fit one in 30 minutes, notice the difference immediately. Often forgotten but really effective.
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### Why Professional Fitting Matters
It's a simple job but easy to bodge if you don't get it level and secure.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Fitted level across opening | Slopes or wobbles | | Door compresses seal evenly | Only seals one side, gap the other | | Securely fixed to floor | Loose, moves when door opens | | Ramp edges, minimal trip hazard | Proud edge catches feet |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assessment** | Measure gap, floor type, door clearance | | **Prep** | Clean floor surface, mark position | | **Fitting** | Fix threshold strip level and secure | | **Testing** | Check door closes with good seal |
**📦 Included**
- Threshold strip in your choice of finish - All fixings (screws or adhesive as appropriate) - Cut to exact width
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### Pricing
| Service | Time | Price | |---------|------|-------| | Threshold strip fitting | 30 mins-1 hr | **£60** |
*£60 minimum includes supply and fitting. If I'm doing other work at same time, this is often a quick addition.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Draughty front door** - biggest heat loss point in many houses
✅ **Rain coming under door** - exposed doorways that get weather
✅ **Dust and leaves** - gap letting debris blow in
✅ **Old door** - big gap because door has dropped over time
Why Choose Us for Threshold strip fitting in Dawlish?
Stops cold air, rain, and dust under door
Warmer hallway immediately
Wheelchair and walking frame friendly options
Choice of finishes to match your door
What to Expect
### Step 1: Measure & Choose Measure the door width and gap size. Discuss finish options to match your door furniture. Check floor type for best fixing method. Assess any trip hazard concerns. ### Step 2: Position & Fix Mark exact position - needs to be level even if floor isn't. Cut threshold to exact width. Fix securely - screwed to timber/concrete, adhesive for tiles. Some strips use both. ### Step 3: Test Seal Close door and check compression seal makes contact evenly across width. Adjust height if strip allows it. Check with hand for remaining draughts.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish 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 Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> ♿ **Mobility concerns?** I can fit very low profile strips (10mm high) or use compression seals instead. These are wheelchair friendly and much less of a trip hazard. Might not handle heavy rain quite as well but still stop draughts effectively. **Front AND back door?** Worth doing both if they're both draughty. I'm already there with materials and tools - second door takes less time. **UPVC or composite door?** These sometimes have integrated threshold strips already, but they often fail or weren't adjusted properly when fitted. I can replace failed strips or adjust existing ones. **Combine with door draught proofing** for complete seal - perimeter seals around the door edges plus threshold at bottom = no draughts anywhere. **Rain bars vs standard threshold:** If your door is exposed to wind-driven rain, go for a rain bar (threshold with upstand). Standard compression threshold might not cope with serious weather. I'll advise which you need based on your door location and exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions about Threshold strip fitting in Dawlish
What's the difference between a threshold strip and a door bottom seal?
Threshold strip fits to the floor across the door opening - the door closes down onto it. Door bottom seal fits to the bottom of the door itself and drags along the floor. Threshold strips are better for external doors (handle rain, more durable). Door bottom seals work better on carpets where you can't fit a threshold.
Will a threshold strip be a trip hazard?
Good ones shouldn't be. I fit low-profile strips (usually 15-20mm high) with ramp edges. Definitely consider it if you've got mobility issues though - we can use a compression seal instead, or a very low profile strip. There are wheelchair-friendly options that are barely noticeable.
Can you fit threshold strips to any type of door?
Most external doors yes. Tricky ones are where there's no clearance under the door (already tight fit), or where floor type makes fixing difficult (some screeds). I'll advise what's possible when I see your door. Sometimes a door-mounted seal is better option.
Will it stop rainwater coming in under the door?
Yes - that's one of the main benefits. Rain bars (threshold strips with upstand) are designed specifically to stop water getting driven under external doors. Makes a huge difference if you've got an exposed door that gets wind-driven rain.
What finish options are there?
Common ones are silver aluminium (most popular), gold/brass effect, brown, black, or white. I usually match to your door furniture (handles, letterbox) for a coordinated look. They all work the same - it's just aesthetics.
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