Install Solid Timber Front Door
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
I have a brand-new solid wood front door ready to go in, but it still needs a few key steps before it can swing smoothly in the frame. The door has no hardware cut-outs yet, so I need you to accurately bore and chisel the opening for a standard privacy knob and recess the hinge pockets, supply and fit the hinges, then hang and align the door so it closes cleanly without rubbing.
What I’ll hand over:
• The untreated solid timber door
• A privacy knob set, still boxed
What I need back:
• Precise knob hole and latch cut-out, clean edges with no tear-out
• Recessed hinge seats matched to existing jamb locations, hinges installed square
• Door hung, aligned, and tested for smooth latch action and even reveals
• Work area left tidy
You’ll bring your own joinery tools—hole saw, chisels, router, planes, levels—and the know-how to get a perfect fit on the first try. If you spot minor frame issues while you’re here, let me know; I’m happy to approve quick fixes on the spot.
Job is on site, ground-floor entry, good access and parking. Let me know your earliest availability and approximately how long the installation will take so I can plan my day around it.
What I’ll hand over:
• The untreated solid timber door
• A privacy knob set, still boxed
What I need back:
• Precise knob hole and latch cut-out, clean edges with no tear-out
• Recessed hinge seats matched to existing jamb locations, hinges installed square
• Door hung, aligned, and tested for smooth latch action and even reveals
• Work area left tidy
You’ll bring your own joinery tools—hole saw, chisels, router, planes, levels—and the know-how to get a perfect fit on the first try. If you spot minor frame issues while you’re here, let me know; I’m happy to approve quick fixes on the spot.
Job is on site, ground-floor entry, good access and parking. Let me know your earliest availability and approximately how long the installation will take so I can plan my day around it.