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Doors Dublin Guide 29

Replacing a Door After Accidental Damage

What to document and check when a door has been damaged by impact, moving furniture, water or another accident.

How this relates to the doorReplacing a Door After Accidental Damage is represented with a protected door and repair symbol, reflecting the need to record damage clearly before deciding on repair, replacement or an insurance-related estimate.

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Doors Dublin focuses on practical door decisions: what can be repaired, what should be replaced, what information is useful, and how to plan the work clearly.

Document first

  • Photograph the complete door, the damaged area, frame, hardware and surrounding finishes.
  • Keep basic measurements and any information about the existing door if available.

Separate the damaged parts

  • The leaf, frame, hinges, glass, locks and architraves should be assessed separately.
  • Sometimes only one component needs replacement.

If an insurance claim may be involved

  • Keep photographs, invoices and written descriptions of the damage. Your insurer or loss assessor may have specific requirements, so confirm those before authorising work. Doors Dublin can provide door-related measurements, photographs and quotations for the proposed work where appropriate.

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If you are not sure whether the door needs repair, adjustment, refinishing or replacement, send photos and a short description. We can review the door-related details, explain practical options and arrange supply, fitting, replacement or other agreed door work in Dublin.

For regulated or specialist work, requirements can depend on the specific door, property and documentation. Where specialist certification is required, that should be confirmed before work is agreed.