Door Fitting and Repair in Birmingham
Door Fitting and Repair in Birmingham: doors hung, handles fixed and sticking doors freed in one tidy visit. Evenings until 9pm, Mon to Fri. Call for a quote.
Most homes have a door that catches on the frame, a handle that wobbles or a latch that never quite clicks shut. Each one is a small irritation, but together they nag at you every day. Thompson’s - Local Handyman Services l Odd Job Man is based in Birmingham B6, and door fitting in Birmingham is one of the jobs we take on happily, whether you have one door to sort or a whole list. We cover Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield, with evening visits until 9pm, Monday to Friday, so you don’t need to take time off work. If a job needs a different trade, we’ll say so plainly.
Understanding the Job
Ask any joiner what makes a good door and they’ll say fit. A door has to hang square, swing freely, close with a firm click and sit evenly in its frame. When one of those things goes wrong, the cause is usually a loose hinge, worn hardware, a door that has been trimmed badly, or a frame that has moved a little.
We look at why a door is misbehaving before touching it. A door that rubs may only need its hinges tightening. Planing it without checking would leave a gap that has to be fixed later.
Get the basics right first, and you won’t pay twice.
Who Needs a Hand With Doors
- Homeowners with a door that sticks, drags or won’t latch.
- Renters who want to ask their landlord about a repair, or who have been given permission to get it done.
- Landlords preparing a property between tenancies, who need doors and handles working before the next move-in.
- Anyone who has bought new internal doors and has no one to hang them.
Got several jobs on the go? Send us the whole list and we can quote them together.
Hanging an Internal Door
Replacing a tired door, upgrading a room or filling a gap where one has gone missing all call for the same job: fitting a new internal door into an existing frame so that it swings smoothly and closes properly.
The work involves measuring the opening, trimming the door to size where needed, cutting recesses for the hinges, fixing the hinges securely and fitting the handle and latch. The door needs an even gap all round, with no rubbing and no draught-catching slack.
You end up with a door that looks right and works quietly. Because we check the frame before we start, you’ll hear early if the frame itself is the problem. If it’s badly out of square, we’ll explain what that means for the job and whether it needs a joiner. You can supply your own door, or tell us what you have in mind. We’ll always say if a door looks unsuitable for the opening.
Handles, Latches and Hinges That Have Given Up
Does your handle droop, spin loosely, stick halfway or leave the latch not retracting? That’s door handle repair. Hinge repair covers squeaking, sagging or loose hinges pulling away from the frame.
Often the fix is simple. Loose screws, a worn spindle or a latch that has been fitted slightly out of line can all be put right without replacing anything. Where a part has worn out, we can swap in a matching handle, latch or set of hinges. Bring us the old one if you want a close match.
The result is a door that opens and shuts without a fight. For landlords, it means one less thing a tenant might report in the first week. Hinges left loose can pull the screw holes out of the frame, so a quick repair now is usually less work than waiting.
We don’t change or repair locks, which is a job for a locksmith. Handles, latches and hinges are well within our remit.
Why Your Door Sticks or Rubs
Some doors catch at the top corner, some scrape along the floor and some need a shoulder to close. It’s one of the most common reasons people look for door fitting in Birmingham, and it’s rarely as complicated as it feels.
The usual suspects are:
- Loose or sagging hinges
- Layers of paint building up on the edge
- A door that has warped slightly
- A frame that has shifted over time
We find where it touches, work out why, and fix that cause. Sometimes that means tightening or repacking a hinge. Sometimes it means planing the edge and sealing the bare wood afterwards so it stays stable.
You’ll get a door that closes properly without being forced, and no more marks on the floor or frame. If a door is beyond saving and would be better replaced, we’ll tell you honestly.
Letterboxes and Door Furniture
Rattling letterbox? Broken flap, missing number or an old fitting that looks tired? Door furniture covers the fittings that make a door usable: letterboxes, knockers, numbers, door chains, handles and pull plates.
Fitting a letterbox means cutting a neat opening in the door and securing the plate so it sits straight, with no gaps for draughts. Replacing existing furniture is simpler, but alignment still matters, because a crooked knocker or number plate is the first thing visitors notice.
The front door ends up looking cared for and working as it should. For landlords, it’s a quick job to tick off before a viewing. Please check you have the correct fitting before we visit, or ask us to help you work out what will fit.
From First Call to Finished Job
- You call. Tell us what the door is doing and whether there are other small jobs.
- We talk it through. We ask a few questions and, where useful, arrange a visit to look at the job.
- You get a quote. We give you a clear figure for the work before anything starts.
- We do the work. We fit, adjust or repair, and test the door several times.
- We tidy up. Shavings and dust are cleared, and we check you’re happy with how the door moves.
What You Gain
- Nagging jobs ticked off in one visit instead of being chased across several trades.
- Doors that hang level and close firmly.
- A tidy finish that doesn’t leave rough edges or fresh gaps.
- Evening appointments until 9pm, Monday to Friday.
- A straight answer if a job isn’t right for us.
Jobs We Don’t Take On
We’re honest about our limits, and you’re better off knowing them up front:
- Electrical work, including video doorbells and electric door entry: call a qualified electrician.
- Gas work: call a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Plumbing repairs: call a plumber.
- Lock changes, lock-outs and lock repairs: call a locksmith.
- Rubbish removal: use a licensed waste carrier.
Alongside doors, we can often help with flat pack assembly, TV mounting and fence panel repairs. If something needs more than a handyman, we’ll flag it.
What Affects the Cost
No two doors are the same, and the price reflects that. It depends on the number of doors, whether you supply the door and fittings, the condition of the frame, and how much adjustment is needed. A tightened hinge is a very different job from hanging a new door. We don’t quote a flat figure without knowing what the work involves, so we’ll look at the job or talk it through and give you a clear quote. Where you have several small jobs, quoting them together keeps everything in one visit.
Common Questions
How much does a handyman cost per hour in Birmingham?
It depends on the job, so we don’t give a single hourly figure without knowing what’s involved. Door work varies from a quick hinge fix to hanging a new door. Call us with a description or a list, and we’ll give you a clear quote based on the actual work, not a guess.
Can you do several small jobs in one visit?
Yes. Send us the whole list, such as a sticking door, a loose handle and a letterbox, and we’ll quote it together and plan the visit around it. That’s usually simpler and quicker than booking separate callouts, and it clears the list in one go.
What repairs are landlords responsible for?
It depends on your tenancy agreement and what caused the damage, so we can’t give legal advice. Landlords generally need to keep a property in reasonable repair, but damage caused by a tenant may be treated differently. Renters should ask the landlord first. We can carry out the repair once it’s agreed.
Which jobs do you not take on?
We don’t do electrical, gas, plumbing repair, locksmith or rubbish removal work. For anything involving a lock, you’ll need a locksmith. If a door job turns out to need another trade, such as a damaged frame or a door with special requirements, we’ll say so plainly and point you in the right direction.
Can you fix a door that keeps sticking?
Usually, yes. We find where it catches and why, then fix that cause by tightening hinges, adjusting the door or planing the edge. If the frame has moved or the door is badly warped, we’ll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or replacement is the better option.
Get Your Doors Sorted
If you have a door to hang, a handle that needs fixing or one that won’t stop sticking, send us the whole list and we’ll quote it together. It’s a job worth getting right, and we cover Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield, Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm. Call 0121 330 2052
How it works
From the first call to a finished list: here's what to expect.
Tell us the job
Call 0121 330 2052 or send the form with what needs doing. Photos help.
Get a quote
We tell you what we can do and what it will cost before any work starts.
Book a weekday slot
Visits run Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm, so evenings are possible.
Job done
We do the work, check it with you and tidy up before we leave.
Other jobs we can do while we're there
Got a list of small jobs?
Send it over by phone or the form and we will tell you what we can do in one visit.