Standard internal door hanging starts from £80 through Truvo Home Services. That starting point assumes a suitable door, an existing serviceable frame and a straightforward installation. The final cost can change when the opening is out of square, the door needs significant resizing or the hinges and latch positions require extra work.
What is involved in hanging an internal door?
The door needs to fit the opening with sensible clearances, swing correctly and close into the frame without binding. Hinges must be positioned and recessed accurately. The latch and handles then need to align with the keep in the frame.
A replacement door is not always a direct swap. Two doors sold at the same nominal size can have different construction, permitted trimming allowances or hinge requirements.
What can increase the cost?
Common variables include:
- A frame that is twisted or out of square
- Significant trimming to the door
- New hinge or latch positions
- Damaged screw holes or loose hinges
- Replacement handles, latches or locks
- Fire-door requirements
- Finishing, filling or painting
Fire doors and doors forming part of a protected route need particular care. They should not be treated as an ordinary decorative door without checking the relevant requirements and compatible ironmongery.
Can an existing sticking door be adjusted?
Often, yes. A door that has started catching may have loose hinges, movement in the frame, seasonal swelling or a changed floor finish. The cause should be identified before material is removed. Simply planing the nearest edge can create poor gaps without solving the underlying problem.
An adjustment visit may involve securing hinges, correcting latch alignment or carefully easing the appropriate area.
Should handles and hinges be supplied beforehand?
You can supply the door and ironmongery, but the components need to suit one another. Check the door dimensions, construction and trimming limits. Confirm that the latch matches the handles and that hinges are suitable for the door’s weight.
If you are uncertain, send product links or photographs before ordering. This can prevent an appointment being lost because a required part is missing or incompatible.
What information helps with a quote?
Send photographs of both sides of the complete door and frame, plus closer views of the hinges, handle and latch. Include the new door’s size or product link and explain whether it is replacing an existing door or being installed into an opening without one.
For several doors, a planned half-day or full-day visit may be more appropriate than treating each one as an isolated appointment. Truvo can advise after reviewing the openings and the work required.