EXTERIOR
How to Estimate Exterior Door Frame Repair
Contractor method to estimate exterior door frame repair by frame condition, material, rot removal and labor with clear materials and labor lines.
An exterior door frame takes the weather and the weight of the door, so a repair is about condition, material and how much rot has to come out. This guide covers inspecting the frame, choosing the material, and pricing the rot removal and re-install.
THE SHORT ANSWER
How to Estimate Exterior Door Frame Repair
A wood frame in moderate condition with rot removal and 6 labor hours at $70 totals about $521.20.
Assess the frame condition
Price by how bad the frame is. Surface wear is a patch; soft or rotted wood has to come out. Confirm the extent before you quote.
- Frame condition
- Material
- Rot removal
- Labor hours
Choose the material
Wood is traditional but needs finish; fiberglass and PVC resist rot but cost more. Match the material to the door and the exposure.
Rot removal is the careful part
Cutting out rotted sections and splicing in new wood takes time. If the rot reaches the framing, the scope grows.
Level, shim and re-hang
The frame has to be plumb so the door swings and seals. Include the re-hanging and hardware adjustment in the bid.