TL;DR — Door Fitting Cost At A Glance
- Hanging an internal door costs £80–£200 in labour outside London, rising to £120–£300 in London and the South East.
- Supply and fit of a standard internal door runs £150–£350 all in, depending on the door chosen.
- The door itself ranges from £30 to £2,000+ — a hollow internal door is cheapest; a composite front door is dearest.
- External and fire doors cost more to fit than internal doors, because of weight, sealing and safety requirements.
- Price depends on the door type, whether the frame already exists, ironmongery, and how true the opening is.
- Supplying your own door and handles and reusing the existing frame are the easiest ways to cut the cost.
- Get a fixed price for door fitting — check prices and book online or discuss a like-for-like swap or a full supply and fit.
How Much Does Door Fitting Cost In 2026?
Fitting a door in the UK costs £80–£200 in labour for a standard internal door outside London, rising to £120–£300 in London and the South East. Choose a supply-and-fit service and a straightforward internal door comes to £150–£350 all in, with the door itself making up the difference.
The single biggest variable is what sits behind the price: hanging a door into an existing frame is quick, while fitting a new door plus a new lining, architrave and ironmongery is a much bigger job. A like-for-like swap — same size, same frame, new door — is the cheapest scenario. Trimming a door to fit an out-of-square opening, chiselling in new hinges and a latch, and hanging it so it closes flush all take skill, which is what you are paying for.
Door type matters too. Internal doors are the lightest and cheapest to fit. Glazed internal doors cost a little more to handle carefully, fire doors must be fitted to strict standards with the correct gaps and intumescent seals, and external doors are the most involved because they need weather sealing, secure locks and precise alignment. Here is what door fitting labour costs across the UK:
| Door type | Labour (rest of UK) | Labour (London) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal door (hollow or solid) | £80 – £160 | £120 – £220 |
| Glazed internal door | £110 – £200 | £150 – £280 |
| Fire door | £150 – £250 | £200 – £320 |
| External door | £200 – £350 | £280 – £450 |
Labour only; the door and ironmongery are extra. Figures include VAT where applicable and reflect 2026 market rates — get a fixed quote here.
How Much Does The Door Itself Cost?
The door is a separate cost on top of labour, and it varies hugely with material and style. These are typical prices for the door alone:
| Door | Typical unit cost |
|---|---|
| Hollow internal door | £30 – £70 |
| Solid internal door | £60 – £150 |
| Glazed internal door | £80 – £200 |
| Fire door | £80 – £250 |
| Solid oak internal door | £120 – £350 |
| PVC external door | £500 – £1,200 |
| Composite front door | £700 – £2,000 |
Add the door to the labour above and you have the total. For example, a solid internal door (£60–£150) hung into an existing frame (£80–£160 labour) comes to roughly £140–£310 outside London. A composite front door pushes the total well into four figures once the door price is included.
Door Fitting Costs
What Affects The Cost Of Door Fitting?
Several factors decide where you land in the ranges above.
1. Door Type And Material
Internal doors are quick to hang; external, fire and heavy hardwood doors take longer and need more precision. Fire doors in particular must meet regulations on gap sizes and seals, which adds time and responsibility.
2. New Frame Or Existing Opening
Hanging a door into a sound existing frame is the cheapest job. Fitting a new lining, architrave or a wider opening turns it into carpentry that can double the labour — and if the opening is out of square, the door needs trimming and adjusting to close cleanly.
3. Ironmongery
Hinges, latches, handles, locks and door closers all add cost and fitting time. A basic latch set is inexpensive; a multi-point lock on an external door, or a closer on a fire door, adds more. Supplying your own ironmongery keeps this down.
4. Adjustments And Finishing
Planing a door to fit, chiselling in hinges, drilling for a lock, and easing it so it swings and latches properly are what separate a neat job from a sticking, draughty one. Older properties with settled, uneven frames need more of this work.
5. Location And Access
London and the South East run 15–30% higher than the rest of the UK. Upstairs rooms, tight landings and awkward access can also add a little time to carrying and hanging heavier doors.
What's Included — And What's Not
Typically included in a fitting price:
- Hanging the door into the existing frame, level and swinging true
- Fitting hinges and a latch, and adjusting the door to close cleanly
- Trimming the door to fit a standard opening
- Use of standard tools and a basic tidy afterwards
Usually charged separately:
- The door itself and any glazing
- Ironmongery — handles, locks, closers and letterplates
- A new frame, lining or architrave
- Painting, staining or sealing the door
- Removal of the old door
Get the quote in writing with the door, ironmongery and any frame work listed separately, so you can compare like with like.
Can You Do It Yourself?
Hanging a lightweight internal door into a good existing frame is achievable for a confident DIYer with a chisel, plane or power planer, a drill and patience. The savings are the labour, and the common pitfalls are trimming too much off, mis-positioning the hinges, or ending up with a door that catches or won't latch.
Bring in a professional for external doors, fire doors, glazed doors and any job needing a new frame. External doors must seal against the weather and lock securely; fire doors must be fitted to standard to work in a fire; and a badly hung front door is both a security and an energy problem. A good fitter also works far faster and gets the swing and gaps right first time.
How To Save Money On Door Fitting
- Choose a like-for-like swap — reusing the existing frame is far cheaper than fitting a new lining.
- Supply your own door and ironmongery — buy them yourself to avoid any markup, and check the size before ordering.
- Bundle several doors into one visit to spread the call-out across the job.
- Order the right size — a standard door needs little trimming, while a non-standard opening means more adjustment.
- Handle painting yourself — decorating the door before or after fitting saves paying trade rates for it.
- Get 2–3 quotes and compare labour, the door and any frame work line by line.
How To Hire A Good Door Fitter
Door fitting is usually a handyman or carpenter job. Confirm the tradesperson holds public liability insurance, ask for reviews or photos of past work, and get a written quote that separates labour from the door, ironmongery and any frame work. For fire doors, check they understand the regulations on gaps and intumescent seals — a fire door only works if it is fitted correctly.
With Fantastic Services, you get vetted, insured handymen and carpenters, transparent pricing and online booking — tell them the door type and whether the frame stays, and get a price up front.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Hang A Door In The UK?
In 2026, hanging a standard internal door costs £80–£200 in labour outside London and £120–£300 in London. Supply and fit of a straightforward internal door comes to £150–£350 all in, with external and fire doors costing more.
How Much Does The Door Itself Cost?
The door is a separate cost ranging from about £30 for a hollow internal door to £2,000+ for a composite front door. Solid internal doors run £60–£150, glazed doors £80–£200, fire doors £80–£250, and PVC external doors £500–£1,200.
How Long Does It Take To Hang A Door?
Hanging an internal door into an existing frame usually takes 1–2 hours. Fitting a new frame, an external door or a fire door takes longer — often half a day or more once sealing, locks and adjustments are included.
What Affects The Cost Of Fitting A Door?
The door type, whether the frame already exists, the ironmongery, how square the opening is, and your location all affect the price. A like-for-like swap into a sound frame is cheapest; a new external door with a multi-point lock is dearest.
Can You Hang A Door Yourself?
A lightweight internal door into a good existing frame is a realistic DIY job with the right tools and patience. External, fire and glazed doors, and any job needing a new frame, are best left to a professional for a secure, weather-tight and compliant result.
Do You Need A Fire Door Fitted By A Professional?
Fire doors should be fitted by someone who understands the regulations, because the gaps, hinges and intumescent seals all affect how the door performs in a fire. A correctly fitted fire door is a safety feature, not just a heavy door.
