Door Adjustment Costs & Guide
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28/07/25, 16:25
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Door Adjustment Costs & Guide
Scope of Works
Inspect the door, frame and ironmongery to confirm the cause of sticking, rubbing or poor closure.
Check hinges, screws and latch alignment; tighten or replace fixings where loose or worn.
Ease or plane the door edges if they bind on the jamb, threshold or carpet.
Re-pack or replace hinges to correct sagging and restore even gaps around the door.
Adjust or relocate the strike plate and latch so the door clicks shut without force.
Test operation several times, check weather-seal compression (external doors) and apply light lubricant.
Remove shavings and dust, wipe down surfaces and leave the work area tidy.
Typical Cost (incl. VAT, 2025)
Charge type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
Call-out / minimum | 60 | 110 | Covers the first hour on site. |
Labour per hour (after first) | 35 | 60 | Carpenter/handyperson rates outside London sit at the lower end; central London or urgent visits reach the top end. |
Materials | 5 | 25 | New hinge screws, packers or a replacement hinge if required. |
Disposal | 0 | 10 | Small off-cuts and packaging – usually taken away free. |
Extras (new hinges, strike plate, planing more than one edge) | 20 | 60 | Charged only if extra hardware or extended work is necessary. |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | 100 | 200 | One standard internal door eased and re-aligned in a single visit. |
Time on Site
30 – 60 minutes for a straightforward hinge tighten and minor ease.
Up to 1½ hours if planing is required or the strike plate needs cutting in.
2 – 3 hours if several doors need attention, the door must be removed from its frame, or external weather-seals are replaced.
Questions to Ask Your Trade
Is your price a fixed call-out or will you charge by the hour after the first visit?
Will you bring replacement hinges and screws, or should I source them in advance?
If the door needs planing, will you seal the freshly cut edge against moisture?
Does the cost include adjusting the latch plate so the door closes cleanly?
How long is your workmanship guarantee on the adjustment?
Are there extra charges for evening or weekend appointments?
Do you need off-street parking close to the property for your tools?
How to Avoid Surprises
Confirm whether the door is fire-rated or uPVC/Composite – these often need specific hinges and cannot be planed as freely as timber.
Clear the area around the door and provide a stable surface for the trade to rest the door if it must be taken off its hinges.
Reserve a parking space near the entrance so heavy toolboxes are not carried far.
Tell the trade about any carpet refit or recent flooring changes that may affect clearance.
If more than one door is problematic, list them all so time and cost can be estimated accurately.
With these points you’ll know exactly what a professional door adjustment involves, what it is likely to cost in 2025, and how to make sure the job runs smoothly and within budget.
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