How much does door installation & repair cost in United Kingdom?
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Key takeaways
- Most door installation & repair jobs in United Kingdom land between £100–£3,200 — known locally as door hanging and installation.
- Replacement external door-sets fall under Building Regulations (thermal Part L; security Part Q for new dwellings) with FENSA/Certass self-certification for glazed sets. Flat entrance doors in blocks are typically required to be FD30 fire doors with self-closers.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Door Installation & Repair prices by job size in United Kingdom
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior door hang Hang one internal door with furniture fitted | £100 | £160 | £280 |
| External door replacement Fit a composite or uPVC entrance door-set | £700 | £1,300 | £2,200 |
| French/patio door set Replace a rear French or sliding door set | £1,000 | £1,800 | £3,200 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per door hung (internal, labour) | £70 | £110 | £180 |
| per day | £200 | £260 | £350 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in United Kingdom typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a door installation & repair pro in United Kingdom
- For internal doors, hire a carpenter/joiner with door-hanging photos (even margins are the tell)
- Replacement external doors must meet Building Regulations thermal standards — FENSA/Certass-registered installers self-certify glazed door-sets
- For flats, check fire-door requirements (FD30 with intumescent strips and closer on flat entrance doors)
- Ask for PAS 24 / insurance-recognized multipoint locking on new external doors
- Confirm disposal, threshold and draught sealing in the quote
- Get public liability insurance proof
Red flags
- Replaces a flat entrance fire door with a non-rated door
- External door-set with no certification mentioned
- Trims a fire door beyond permitted limits
- Day rate with no scope
- No insurance or references
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to GBP, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: Checkatrade door fitting cost guide; MyBuilder carpenter estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Are fire doors required in homes?
In many countries, yes in specific spots — typically between an attached garage and the house, and in multi-storey or rental configurations. Fire doors must be fitted with the right frame, seals, closers and gaps to actually work, so use an installer who knows the local requirement rather than treating it as just another door.
What adds security to an external door?
A solid-core or engineered door, a quality deadlock or multipoint lock, reinforced strike plates with long screws into the stud, and hinge-side protection. Ask for locks meeting your country's recognized security standard — insurers often specify them and it's the cheapest discount you'll ever earn.
Why won't my door close or latch properly?
Houses move and hinges wear: the classic faults are a sagging hinge, a swollen door in humid seasons, or a latch misaligned with its strike plate. All are quick fixes for a carpenter. A door that suddenly sticks along with wall cracks can signal settlement worth a builder's look.
What should an exterior door quote include?
The door-set spec (material, glazing, security rating), removal and disposal of the old door, fitting and sealing, threshold work, all hardware including the lock cylinder, and making good of trims both sides. Cheap quotes commonly exclude hardware and making-good — ask.
How much does door installation cost?
Hanging an interior door in an existing frame is a half-day carpentry job at the low end. Exterior doors cost several times more: the slab or door-set is pricier, and fitting involves weather sealing, security hardware and often frame work. Sliding, French and bifold sets are priced per opening and sit at the top.
How long does it take to fit a door?
An interior door in a good frame takes 1-2 hours for a pro; a slab needing hinge and lock cuts takes 2-4. Exterior door-sets take half a day to a day including sealing and hardware. Multi-panel sliding or bifold sets are usually a full day with two people.
What does it cost to hang a door in the UK?
Hanging an internal door typically runs £80-150 labour per door (economies for several at once). Composite front door-sets land £900-2,000 fitted; uPVC back doors £600-1,200.
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