Updated 25 September 2026
Hang internal doors cost UK 2026
The going rate for hang internal doors in 2026 is £80–£150/door (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£80–£150/door
Worked example, 3 door£405
Time on site6 h
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Market band source: Trade2Base.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| hang | Hang door (plane, hinges, latch) | 1.5 h per door |
| hang | Fit handles and hinges | 0.4 h per door |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinges and latch per door | £10 Steel butt hinges and tubular latch — Does the job | £18 Ball-bearing hinges and latch — Quieter, lasts longer | £35 Stainless or brass set with lever handles — Matches premium doors |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Who supplies the door? customer · me big effect
- Door type? hollow core · solid core · glazed
- New handles and hinges? reuse · new
- Lived in during the work? empty · lived in
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Frame out of square | uneven gaps round existing doors, frame leaning | Adjust or pack frame |
| Rotten timber | soft, dark or flaking sills, frames or skirting | Cut out and splice rotten section |
| Possible lead paint | Thick, layered old paint on pre-1960 joinery? | Lead-safe paint prep. Possible lead paint: lead-safe prep, no dry sanding |
| Uneven floor | visible slopes, gaps under skirting | Uneven floor: extra packing and levelling time |
Questions
How much does hang internal doors cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £80–£150/door (labour only), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 3 door comes to about £374–£469 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does hang internal doors take?
The worked example of 3 door takes about 6 hours.
What changes the price of hang internal doors?
Mainly who supplies the door, plus any prep found on site: frame out of square, rotten timber, possible lead paint, uneven floor.