Door & Wall Fittings Costs & Guide

Scope of Works

• Survey & mark-up – confirm positions, heights and load requirements for each item (door furniture, coat hooks, shelves, mirrors, TV brackets, safety gates, etc.).

• Fixing selection – choose the right plugs, screws or anchors for plasterboard, masonry, stud walls and hollow doors.

• Installation – drill pilot holes, set wall plugs or hollow-wall anchors, fit brackets or hinges, fasten items square and level, and check door clearance or swing.

• Tidy & test – re-fit trim caps, tighten all fixings, test load and movement, wipe surfaces and vacuum any dust.

• Handover – talk you through weight limits and maintenance, remove packaging and leave the area clean.

Typical Cost (incl. VAT, 2025)

Time on Site

• 30 – 60 minutes for one or two simple fittings (e.g. door handles, coat hooks).

• 1 – 2 hours for multiple items or a heavy wall-mounted TV/shelving set-up.

• Extra time if drilling into hard masonry, running cables behind walls or working above 2.4 m.

Questions to Ask Your Trade

1. Is your quote a fixed price or hourly after the first hour, and does it include VAT?

2. Will you supply the anchors and screws, or should I have them ready?

3. What fixings will you use for my wall type (plasterboard, brick, stud)?

4. Does the price cover levelling and cable concealment for TV brackets or shelving?

5. How much weight will each fitting safely support once installed?

6. Do you hold public-liability insurance, and what is your workmanship guarantee?

7. Are there extra costs for parking, congestion zone or weekend visits?

How to Avoid Surprises

• List every fitting you want installed so the trade can allow the right time and fixings.

• Photograph the walls and note hidden services (pipes, cables) where possible.

• Buy quality brackets or handles in advance, or agree a supply cost with the trade.

• Clear furniture from work areas and protect soft furnishings from dust.

• Reserve a parking space close to the entrance, especially for larger TV panels.

• Check that plaster is sound; loose or crumbly areas may need repair before fixings will hold.

With this information you know exactly what door- and wall-fitting work involves, the realistic 2025 UK costs, and the simple steps that keep the job neat, safe and on budget.