Author Archives: Natalie
Glass
Low High Glass £50 £100 Whether the glass in your internal door is broken by overenthusiastic slamming, cracked with age or simply needs refreshing, a good glazier, carpenter or joiner will be able to quickly remove the old glass and replace it with new. If you need a design, style or colour matching then your […]
Catches or locks
Low High Catches or locks £30 £60 Adjusting or repairing catches or locks on internal doors is something that a skilled carpenter, joiner or handyman should be able to do. If the catches or locks are coming away from their fixing on a wooden internal door then they can be removed by the tradesman, the […]
Handles
Low High Handles £30 £60 The handles on internal doors are usually fairly simple mechanisms and any that fail can usually repaired quickly and inexpensively by a tradesman. If the mechanism has become stiff or stuck then some adjustment, lubrication or taking the unit apart before re-assembly may sort out the problem. If one of […]
Hinges
Low High Hinges £30 £75 If the hinges on your internal doors start to work loose, stop working properly or become stiff or buckled then a carpenter, joiner or door-fitting expert should be able to resolve the problem swiftly and inexpensively. The tradesman will first remove the door to examine the problem in detail. They […]
Trim/resize door
Low High Trim/resize door £30 £70 The most common reason that you will need to resize or trim your internal doors is when you are changing your interior décor from wooden floors to carpets, or switching from a thin floor covering to a thicker one. In this case your doors may stick on the carpet, […]
Peep hole
Low High Peep hole £20 £40 The peep hole is one of the most basic of security measures, but it can be essential in knowing who is at your door and protecting you from bogus callers or break-ins. The simple spyglass mechanism is fitted by drilling a hole in your door at eye height. Your […]
Door frame reinforcement
Low High Door frame reinforcement £40 £80 It is always best to get the opinion of a security expert or locksmith if you think that you need extra security measures for your externals doors. An professional will be able to offer sound advice on making your home more secure as well as being able to […]
Deadlocks
Low High Deadlocks £20 £60 More and more insurers are insisting that you fit your home with deadlocks when you take out policies with them. These locks are very solid security measures that are often known as 3 lever or 5 lever mortices or Chubb locks. They shut the door with strong piece of metal […]
Door bolts
Low High Door bolts £20 £40 Adding door bolts across your door adds extra security and safety when you are in your home. Most will simply be screwed across the door and the doorway, with some drilling needed to make the screw holes for a new set of bolts to be fitted. If you have […]
Security chain
Low High Security chain £20 £40 Having a security chain fitted on your door will allow you to guard against intruders and see who is calling at your door. They are inexpensive to buy and to fit. Simple chains will be screwed across two sides of the door, while more complex models can be fitted […]