Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Remove existing door leaf, ironmongery and architrave where required

• measure the opening and supply or fit a new door leaf suited to internal or external use

• fit new hinges, lock/handle, strike plate and threshold and ensure smooth operation

• adjust or replace frame and reveal where necessary to square the opening and weatherproof external doors

• make good finishes: fit architrave, seal gaps, draught-proof and touch-in paint or leave ready for decorator as agreed

• remove and responsibly dispose of old door and debris and use dust-control/PPE when cutting or drilling

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most single internal door replacements take 1–2 hours; fitting an external door or replacing a rotten frame typically takes 3–6 hours. Time increases for uneven floors, structural repairs, bespoke doors, double‑glazed units, or when scaffolding and additional trades are required

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you supply the door and ironmongery or do i need to buy them

• are you insured and do you have public liability and professional indemnity cover

• will you need to alter the frame or make structural repairs and how will you quote for that

• do you fit fire doors/comply with building regulations for external or communal doors

• what guarantee do you provide on labour and on supplied materials or hardware

• will you need keys cut or a locksmith and is that included in the price

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear, level access and reserve nearby parking for the tradesperson

• remove fragile items, curtains and carpets from the work area

• provide photos or measurements in advance and flag any rot, damp or asbestos concerns

• check building or freeholder rules for works to communal doors or flats and notify neighbours if noisy work expected

• agree who supplies materials, how waste will be removed and where tradespeople can store boxes on site