We hang interior doors with exact perimeter margins
A binding door or out-of-plumb jamb ruins daily movement through a home. Drevantos hangs pre-hung units and custom mortised slabs at $444–$675 per unit, fits light timber partitions at $40–$110 per hour, and resolves latch drag or binding edges at $367–$420 per job in a single disciplined visit.
What does interior door hanging and fitting cost?
Interior door installation costs between $444 and $675 per unit depending on whether the opening receives a complete pre-hung frame or a custom-mortised solid timber slab. On-site architectural fitting and simple structural carpentry bill at $40 to $110 per hour with a firm 2-hour minimum callout. Single-visit minor repairs, edge easing, and strike plate realignments are priced as fixed calls between $367 and $420 per job.
Your quote depends directly on six physical variables: total opening count, condition of existing rough framing, whether jambs require custom ripped extension jambs for historic Chicago wall thicknesses, lockset prep complexity, hinge pocket mortising by hand, and material choice between paint-grade hollow-core or heavy architectural hardwood slabs.
| Service Operation | Confirmed Operator Rate | Callout Scope | What The Figure Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Doors (Pre-Hung & Slab) | $444–$675 / unit | 1 visit per standard set | Plumb jamb setting, hinge mortising, latch drilling, 3 mm reveal spacing, casing attachment. |
| On-Site Fitting & Minor Repairs | $367–$420 / job | 1 visit completed | Easing rubbing edges with block plane, moving strike plates, resetting cracked jamb timber. |
| Simple Structures & Light Framing | $40–$110 / hr | 2 hours minimum | Timber stud partition framing, utility boxing, backing blocking, custom closet dividers. |
Laser levels, hinge mortise templates, low-angle block planes, and HEPA dust extraction come directly into the room on every call. Standard interior doors are completed in one visit without leaving mess behind.
How do we hang pre-hung and slab doors?
Pre-hung units and raw slabs require two distinct physical approaches to achieve quiet latching and uniform reveals. For a pre-hung unit, we pull the factory transit clips, verify the rough opening rough framing with a 6-foot spirit level, set the hinge jamb dead plumb using solid wood shims behind each hinge leaf, and secure the frame with 3-inch hardened screws hidden under the weatherstrip or hinge pockets. For raw slabs, we scribe the timber perimeter directly to the existing jamb, run a low-angle bevel on the latch stile, and hand-chisel hinge mortises.
Every door hung by Ivan Petrov receives a uniform 3 mm clearance along the top and side jambs, with 12 mm clearance at the floor threshold for return air flow. We refuse to hang warped timber slabs that show more than 4 mm of longitudinal bow, because no latch adjustment will ever make a twisted door sit flat against the stop bead.
Scribed margins around the entire jamb perimeter prevent rubbing during summer humidity swings.
Every hinge leaf receives at least one structural screw anchored directly into the wall framing stud.
Standard residential door sets are pre-measured, dry-fitted, and hung within one scheduled callout.
How does on-site fitting solve sticking doors?
Sticking doors in Chicago homes are almost always caused by seasonal wood expansion, building settling, or multiple coats of paint bridging the reveal gap. Our on-site fitting service at $367–$420 per job diagnoses the exact contact line using carbon marking paper before taking any wood off the slab. We ease the binding edge with a sharp hand block plane, restoring the necessary 2-degree bevel on the strike edge so the door swings freely without clipping the stop.
When a latch refuses to catch, we do not gouge out the mortise with a blunt chisel. We shim the hinge leaves to re-square the reveal, check latch throw depth with dial calipers, and shift the strike plate mortise by plugging old screw holes with hardwood dowels and waterproof PVA glue before driving new fasteners.
What simple timber structures do we build?
Interior architectural timber framing, partition framing for pocket door conversions, utility chase boxing, and structural backing for heavy wall-mounted cabinets bill at $40 to $110 per hour. Every framing element uses kiln-dried structural lumber checked for straightness and fastened with structural screws rather than common nails to eliminate drywall popping down the road.
Historic Chicago masonry and lath-and-plaster walls are rarely square. When enclosing ductwork or building out door jambs, we scribe custom timber cleats directly to the irregular masonry surfaces, bed them on acoustic isolation foam, and anchor with masonry anchors that hold firm without cracking old brick mortar.
Who performs the door hanging and carpentry work?
All woodwork and installation is executed personally by Ivan Petrov, an independent finish carpenter working in the architectural woodworking trade since 2018. Drevantos maintains documented credentials including verified trade association membership and 25 completed residential carpentry installations logged across Chicago neighborhoods.
No work is subcontracted to transient crews or handed off to apprentices. Ivan Petrov inspects the opening rough tolerances, sets the laser plumb line, mortises the hinges, and verifies that the door latches with finger pressure.
Continuous finish carpentry and architectural woodworking practice in Chicago residential structures.
25 completed Chicago residential projects and active trade association membership on record.
Operating from 400 East Monroe Street in downtown Chicago, serving surrounding residential zip codes.
What is our installation and fitting process?
A four-step sequence completes standard door hanging and fitting jobs in a single callout without repeated visits or unexpected charges:
- Rough opening verification and moisture check: We check rough framing plumb and header level with a 6-foot spirit level. We measure existing timber moisture content with an electronic pin meter to confirm it sits under 9% before hanging solid wood slabs.
- Jamb setting and structural anchoring: For pre-hung doors, we set the hinge jamb dead plumb first, shim behind each hinge pocket, and anchor with 3-inch screws directly into the framing. For custom slabs, we scribe the door perimeter to the existing frame with a block plane.
- Hardware mortising and reveal calibration: Hinges are mortised flush to the timber face with sharp chisels. The strike plate is installed with latch clearance calibrated to 3 mm on the head and strike sides.
- Casing attachment and dust cleanup: Casing mouldings are coped or mitred tight to the wall, secured with 18-gauge brad nails, and all sawdust is captured with active HEPA extraction before site sign-off.
What door jobs will we not take on?
Jobs are turned down where opening conditions make a stable, plumb installation impossible without full structural reconstruction. Specifically, hanging doors into rotting or insect-damaged framing is excluded, warped hollow-core slabs beyond tolerance are rejected, and painting or staining remains outside the carpentry scope.
If your home needs structural wall demolition, exterior entry steel security gates, or decorative faux painting, you need a general remodeling contractor or a dedicated painting crew. If you need straight, solid interior doors that close silently and line up with architectural trim, that is our exact trade. Review our trim & moulding installation specifications or read about Ivan Petrov’s background and tools.
How can you schedule a door fitting callout?
Submit your opening dimensions and job site address through our scope assessment form or call our shop directly at +1 (707) 555-6244. Lead times are confirmed upon initial inspection, and standard callouts carry a 2-hour minimum.