Handyman
Door repair and installation
A door that sticks or a latch that misses the strike is a short visit. Swapping a prehung interior door is more. An exterior door, with weather, security, and sometimes a permit, is often past a small handyman ticket.
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Typical estimates
| Job | Typical estimate | What the range assumes |
|---|---|---|
| Adjust, plane, or fix a latch | $150–$300 | One interior door, accessible hinges. |
| Interior prehung swap, labor | $250–$600 | If the opening is square. The door unit may be extra. |
| Exterior door | Often $1,000 or more with the slab | Ask about permits and license thresholds before you treat it as a honey-do. |
What’s included
- Planing, shimming, or adjusting a door that sticks or will not latch
- Interior prehung replacement when the opening is reasonably square and the quote includes it
- Hardware alignment you already own, if the pro agrees
What this is not
- Structural header changes or widening an opening
- Exterior door replacement as a default small job. The slab alone often pushes the budget up
- Historic-overlay approvals. In parts of East Nashville, visible exterior changes can need Metro review
Around Nashville
Settled bungalows in East Nashville and Sylvan Park have openings that are no longer square. Forcing a big-box prehung into that opening is how a simple install becomes a trim repair.
New houses in Spring Hill and Mt. Juliet more often need a hinge tweak or a strike plate move after the first dry season.
What changes the price
Interior versus exterior
Exterior doors involve weatherstripping, thresholds, and security.
How square the opening is
Old houses add carpenter time.
Who buys the door
Labor-only quotes assume a unit that actually fits.
How to choose a pro
- Say interior or exterior, and whether the door is on site.
- In an older house, mention that the frame has settled.
- If the project might pass $3,000 in Davidson or Rutherford, ask about a home improvement license.
Questions
Can a handyman hang an exterior door?
Some will, and the price usually leaves the small-job range. Confirm license questions if the total crosses $3,000 in Davidson or Rutherford, and ask who pulls a permit if one is required.
Why does my door stick in summer?
Humidity swells wood. A plane-down in August can leave a gap in January. A good pro trims the minimum.
Do you install storm doors?
Describe it as its own item. It is not the same as adjusting a passage door.