Door Fitting / Hanging in Sunderland (17)

Need a new door fitted? Whether it’s a quick fix or part of a bigger home upgrade, we’ll help you find the right tradesperson in Sunderland for the job. From interior doors to front doors, fire doors and garage doors, we make it easy to compare quotes, check reviews, and book with confidence.

Rated door fitters in Sunderland

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What to expect from hiring a door fitter in Sunderland

Door fitting covers everything from standard hinges to specialist installations, and costs can vary depending on the type of door, materials, and the job complexity.

Here’s what to know before you book.

Common services:

• Interior door fitting
• Door hanging
• Door repairs
• Frame replacements
• Sliding and bi-fold doors, garage doors, and fire door installations

Average costs in Sunderland

Door fitting / hanging:

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Fire door fitting:

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Garage door fitting:

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What’s included in a typical quote?

• Labour
• Hinges and fixings
• Adjustments to frames if needed
• Disposal (if agreed in advance)

Additional costs

Door hardware, locks, handles, and the door itself are usually priced separately.

Qualifications to check for

For fire doors, ensure the tradesperson is certified to meet UK building regs (FD30 or FD60). Carpenters or joiners often handle standard door jobs.

Timeframes

Most door installations take 2 - 6 hours. Fire doors or garage doors may take longer depending on the setup.

Door fitters in Sunderland: Homeowners vs renters

Homeowners:

• You're usually responsible for repairs and upgrades, including fire safety if you're in a flat.
• If you're fitting a front door, check whether building regulations or listed property rules apply.
• You might also need to inform your home insurer about security upgrades.

Renters:

• In most cases, your landlord is responsible for door repairs or replacements.
• If something’s broken, flag it early, especially if it’s a fire door or an issue with access. Need to help source a tradesperson?
• Use Checkatrade to find a checked tradesperson and share the details with your landlord for approval.

Emergency door fitting in Sunderland

Broken lock? Front door won’t close? If security or safety is at risk, use our Emergency door fitting in Sunderland service to find someone fast. Whether it’s urgent repairs, broken hinges, or a garage door stuck open, you’ll find rated trades who can help, often same day.

Find door fitters for jobs big or small in Sunderland

Checkatrade connects you with rated tradespeople for jobs including:

• Hanging new interior doors
• Installing fire rated doors
• Front and back door fitting
• Door frame and threshold replacement
• Sliding or bi-fold door installations
• Garage door upgrades
• Adjusting doors that won’t close properly
• Repairing or replacing locks and latches