Author Archives: Natalie

Low High Tracks or runners £50 £130 If your sliding doors, folding doors or patio doors are sticking or not functioning correctly then it may well be down to the tracks or runners that allow the doors to move smoothly. Over time, the tracks or runners on your external doors can become worn, kinked or […]

Low High Paintwork/varnish £40 £90 Whether you want to refresh the finish on your external doors or change it entirely you should contact a professional to carry out the job. Not only will they be able to advise you on the best paints or varnishes to use to update your door, but they will also […]

Low High Entry phone £30 £60 Entry phone systems come in various configurations, but you will usually need a locksmith, electrician and/or a carpenter to repair one that operates with your external door. Some entry phone systems just give the householder a way to communicate with callers, whereas more complex systems allow you to open […]

Low High Doorbell £30 £40 Adding or repairing a doorbell on or near your door can be as simple as adding a battery-operated wireless model or wiring in a bell that works from your mains electricity and chimes in various rooms in the house. Any good builder should be able to assist with a basic […]

Low High Weather/draught-proofing £20 £60 A carpenter or joiner should be able to give you advice on how best to repair or replace any weatherproofing or draught-proofing on your door. The surface of the door should be treated with a good quality paint or sealant, but it is the area around the door that can […]

Low High Glass £50 £100 Refreshing or renewing the glass work in your external doors can be a great way to give them a makeover and can often be a better option than simply buying a new door. If the glass in your door is looking tired or has developed cracks then a glazier, carpenter […]

Low High Letterbox £40 £60 Adding or altering a letterbox in a wooden door is a skilled job that should be undertaken by a carpenter or joiner. They will first need to measure up the letterbox and decide upon the size of the hole needed. They will then cut the hole out and tidy it […]

Low High Handles £40 £60 If your door handles on your front or back door are not functioning correctly then a carpenter or other tradesman should be able to assist with any of the number of potential problems that may be occurring. If the handles are coming away from the door then they may need […]

Low High Hinges £50 £70 If the hinges are failing on your door then it will start to hang incorrectly. In most cases the hinges will have become buckled or bent, or the screws that hold them in may have started to come away from the door frame. A carpenter, joiner or builder will be […]

Low High Door frame £50 £90 Over time, your door frame can become damaged through wear and tear or even due to an attempted break in. Wood can become rotten or split due to poor paintwork or weatherproofing, with extreme weather speeding up any minor damage. It is important to maintain a sound door frame, […]