How Much Does Door Repair Cost in the UK?

Door chip and scratch repair costs significantly less than door replacement. Here is a guide to door repair costs across the most common door types.

Composite Door Repair Costs

Single chip repair: £100–£225
Key scratch repair: £100–£225 depending on length
Multiple chips in the same visit: reduced rate
Full respray (colour change or fade restoration): £250–£450

Wooden Door Repair Costs

Single chip or scratch repair: £85–£175
Panel damage: £100–£200 depending on extent

uPVC Door Frame Repair Costs

Single chip repair: £85–£175
Full recolouring: £100–£300 per door frame

Fire Door Surface Repair

Surface chip or scratch repair: £100–£250

Note: fire door repair covers surface damage only. Any repair that affects the fire-resistance of the door requires specialist assessment.

What Door Replacement Costs by Comparison

Composite door replacement: £800–£2,500 installed

Wooden door replacement: £300–£1,500 installed

uPVC door replacement: £400–£1,200 installed

A chip repair at £100–£225 vs replacement at £800–£2,500 represents a saving of 85-95% in most cases.