Dekers Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I need 7 Internal doors fitted, just the common light weight 6 panel moulded doors, I have all the doors and fittings. This is proving hard work. Only found a couple but they are not able to fit for 4-5 weeks, I'm not looking for tomorrow (although that would be great) but a bit sooner would be useful. I'm in the Reading area, anyone know a decent carpenter who could do the job for me please asap? THANK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I know a man in Burnley that is good at removing the old ones....... Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Most people are 2-3 months currently like us. Shame I booked this weekend already else I'd of drove down for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Can you not do it yourself? It really is not difficult and will save you a fortune-even if you have to buy a few tools to do the job. Use the old door as a template and away you go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 hello, as bruno said it is not that difficult to do as long as you have the right tools and can template off old doors by that i mean hinge measurements and fitting in door handle, i was looking for a carpenter to make an outside door for my sons garden, phoned 3 and not interested, this door is 4ft x 6ft and would be heavy. so i bought materials T@ G timber/ screws nail glue and made and fitted with help to hang using 12inch T hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I have done doors before, and probably do a better job than most fitters, but it takes me 2 or 3 times as long Right now I have a lot of other things on the go and a broken ankle so I could do with some help. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I really would like to see the result from these folk who can do the job better than a joiner using the correct tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I really would like to see the result from these folk who can do the job better than a joiner using the correct tools Oh yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 We only go college for 3 years for fun don't you know Fitting a door correctly is an art. You want all the margins the same , make sure it's not hinge bound , rubbing carpet, latch and handles not sticking and neatly fitted. To fit a door uses a lot of tools and people are often shocked how many I use out of my van. hello, as bruno said it is not that difficult to do as long as you have the right tools and can template off old doors by that i mean hinge measurements and fitting in door handle, i was looking for a carpenter to make an outside door for my sons garden, phoned 3 and not interested, this door is 4ft x 6ft and would be heavy. so i bought materials T@ G timber/ screws nail glue and made and fitted with help to hang using 12inch T hinges. Let's us know when it falls apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Come on guys, talk is cheap and, this isn't who is better than who, I want some doors fitted. However, any professional who comes and fits these for me can take a look at doors I've fitted, and if you can do them to that standard I'll be happy. But at the moment I don't see anyone offering to fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polester Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 A few of my mates are joiners and they're not interested in hanging doors in old frames in a house. Even for mates! They reckon it's not worth the hassle and can make the same money doing an easier job or they want £40-50 a door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Come on guys, talk is cheap and, this isn't who is better than who, I want some doors fitted. However, any professional who comes and fits these for me can take a look at doors I've fitted, and if you can do them to that standard I'll be happy. But at the moment I don't see anyone offering to fit! Confused then why you need someone to come and hang these doors for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Confused then why you need someone to come and hang these doors for you Extract from post 6 above...... "Right now I have a lot of other things on the go and a broken ankle so I could do with some help". There are numerous reasons, but I also have a decorator booked for the end of the month and have a lot of other prep work to get done before then, the doors were a last minute thought, none of which changes the fact there has been a lot of hot air here and not a single offer to do the job. This thread, as usual, seems to be heading off somewhere but can we get back to the topic please. I need 7 Internal doors fitted, just the common light weight 6 panel moulded doors, I have all the doors and fittings. This is proving hard work. Only found a couple but they are not able to fit for 4-5 weeks, I'm not looking for tomorrow (although that would be great) but a bit sooner would be useful. I'm in the Reading area, anyone know a decent carpenter who could do the job for me please asap? THANK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Sorry - I'll engage brain before fingers next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Sorry - I'll engage brain before fingers next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I have done doors before, and probably do a better job than most fitters, but it takes me 2 or 3 times as long Right now I have a lot of other things on the go and a broken ankle so I could do with some help. Cheers hello, sorry to hear that and hope you get sorted and a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Crumbs...this really is hard work....OK, I'm obviously prepared/expect to pay for this, but I need someone asap, so I'll chuck in some shooting as well if it will help. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) A few of my mates are joiners and they're not interested in hanging doors in old frames in a house. Even for mates! They reckon it's not worth the hassle and can make the same money doing an easier job or they want £40-50 a door. IIIIIIIIINNNNNN ONE, not worth lugging your tools about for ( and folk don't want to pay £40/£50 per door) I'm a chippy and it ain't worth the hassle , doing a kitchen or a roof that's where the money is , I only do doors for family now ( if I have to lol) Atb Flynny Edited October 1, 2015 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Make it £70 a door and I'll fit next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Come on guys, talk is cheap and, this isn't who is better than who, I want some doors fitted. However, any professional who comes and fits these for me can take a look at doors I've fitted, and if you can do them to that standard I'll be happy. But at the moment I don't see anyone offering to fit! i'd appreciate the extra money dekers, but you're miles away, sorry bud. A few of my mates are joiners and they're not interested in hanging doors in old frames in a house. Even for mates! They reckon it's not worth the hassle and can make the same money doing an easier job or they want £40-50 a door. it shouldn't pose a problem to any decent chippy, the only thing about it is it's a bit monotonous. the going rate round here is around 30 to 35 a door, easy money. I don't understand why some of you guys are complaining about it, how much do you expect to earn in a day? Edited October 1, 2015 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 What is the going rate these days for hanging a door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 as much as you can get away with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 i'd appreciate the extra money dekers, but you're miles away, sorry bud. it shouldn't pose a problem to any decent chippy, the only thing about it is it's a bit monotonous. the going rate round here is around 30 to 35 a door, easy money. I don't understand why some of you guys are complaining about it, how much do you expect to earn in a day? 40-45 a door here around here but one off are £50. New doors in old frames can be a nightmare and I've managed 10 in a day but also managed 3 believe it or not. Paint and filler in the rebates wrecking my chisels on hidden nails and pins. I can earn good money doing easy jobs instead of carrying doors up and down stairs so it's not about being greedy but why struggle for your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 £150 per day or so for a decent carpenter around these parts. I usually expect to hang 4 doors with furniture per day in a situation like this so around £40 per door would be about right for me. Working in an occupied house with no room to move, trying to not make a mess can be a real pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks for the input and many thanks to several people who got back via PM with offers of help. I now have someone arranged to do the work. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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