Door adjustment & planing
Doors that stick every summer, catch the carpet or won't latch — planed and re-hung to close cleanly all year.
About this job
Timber swells with humidity, houses settle, and carpets get thicker — doors that once closed perfectly start catching. We plane the minimum necessary, re-set hinges if the door has dropped, adjust the latch keep, and seal the planed edges so they don't absorb moisture. It's a quick job that makes a daily difference.
What's included
- ✔Diagnosis of why the door is catching
- ✔Careful planing — minimum material removed
- ✔Hinge re-setting for dropped doors
- ✔Latch and keep adjustment
- ✔Exposed edges sealed against moisture
How the job goes
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Get in touch — call, WhatsApp or the quote form. Photos help us quote door adjustment & planing accurately.
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You get a fixed written quote — no hourly rates, no hidden extras.
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We arrive when agreed, protect the work area, and keep you informed as we go.
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The job is completed, tested and checked with you before we tidy up.
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You pay on completion — and we send photos of the finished work for your records.
Common questions
How much should I budget for door adjustment & planing?
From £45 per door; multi-door discounts. Every job gets a fixed written quote before work starts — no hourly-rate surprises.
How long does a door adjustment & planing job take?
30–45 minutes per door We'll confirm the timescale with your quote, and we turn up when we say we will.
Areas we cover for door adjustment & planing
More carpentry jobs we do
Any roomAlcove shelving & storage
Living roomFitted wardrobes
BedroomSkirting & architrave
Whole houseLaminate & engineered floor fitting
Any roomFloorboard & flooring repairs
Any roomStaircase & banister repair
HallwayKitchen unit fitting & adjustment
KitchenBespoke cupboards & storage
Any roomWindow board & sill repairs
Any roomDecking installation & repair
GardenGate & shed repairs
Garden
Ready to book door adjustment & planing?
Free quotes, usually the same day — and we turn up when we say we will.