Budget for hanging an internal door and spot the extras hidden behind a simple per-door price.
Applies to: UK homeowners; frame condition, door type and ironmongery vary. · Last checked: 4 October 2026
Key points
• Checkatrade’s May 2026 carpentry guide gives £100–£140 labour to hang a new door, averaging £120.
• That may not include the door, handles, hinges, locks or frame repairs.
• Fire doors require the correct complete specification and installation details.
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Current labour example
Checkatrade’s May 2026 carpentry guide lists £100–£140 labour to hang a new door, with an average around £120.
What to confirm
• Door supplied by whom.
• Hinges, handles, latch and lock.
• Trimming and easing.
• Existing frame condition.
• Architrave or stop repairs.
• Priming, painting or finishing.
More than a slab of timber
A badly twisted frame or non-standard opening can turn a simple door swap into joinery work. For fire-resisting doors, the door leaf, frame, seals, ironmongery and installation need to work as a system.
Sources and methodology
Pricing figures are third-party UK market budgeting references, not BuildPair prices or guaranteed local quotes. Legal and safety points are linked to current official guidance. Check the current source and your project circumstances before acting.
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