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Wooden Door Fitters

External wooden doors are often heavier and more conventional and come in a wide range of colours and designs. Available with or without glass, external wooden doors can give your home a welcoming appearance. Wood is a naturally warm and stylish material that works well in both contemporary and traditional spaces. Hardwoods and pine are popular wooden door materials as they both can be stained and painted in a variety of ways. Internal doors are lightweight and can be made of a variety of materials, including natural wood veneer, foil veneer, or moulded wood fibre that looks like a typical wooden panel door.

While both internal and external wooden doors are available in a variety of standard sizes, if you try to mount the doors yourself, you will find that you will need to trim the door to fit. For the most part, this requires employing a carpenter to properly install the wooden doors, ensuring that they hang properly, are balanced, and open smoothly, while also clearing carpet and flooring while having a snug fit to avoid draughts.

Exterior Wooden Door- How much does it cost?

Hanging and installing doors is difficult, and the style of door you choose will have a significant effect on the final cost. Exterior doors are also much more costly than light-weight interior doors. The estimated cost of supplying and installing a 6 panel hardwood door with glazed middle panels by a local joiner/carpenter is around £650, which covers all door fittings and labour but implies fitting a regular sized door.

For standard sizes, supply-only hardwood doors and frames range from £100 to £950 and installing a hardwood exterior door into an existing frame, including the installation of locks and door handles (but not the retail price of the door, handles, or locks), costs about £100. If you are looking to install non-standard door and frame sizes, they are much more expensive. But if you have an older home with wider or narrower doors, plan to spend at least twice the going rate; for example, certain period homes with double width front doors will cost over £2000 for the supply and installation of hardwood doors and frames. 

Hiring a Carpenter

Finding quotes and carpenters has never been easier on Top Tradespeople. Simply post your job and we will connect you with up to 3 local carpenters, without obligation, and totally free of charge. You should compare prices to see if the carpenters have liability protection and are part of any trade associations that can assist in the event of a disagreement. Finally, request to see samples of the carpenter's recent work and to talk with previous clients. A skilled carpenter is proud of their work and would gladly have references.