Replace damaged door casing and trim

Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026

24/7 Express Handyman Service repairs damaged door trim in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 6 square feet of disturbed paint per room is the interior limit for EPA's minor repair exemption from its lead renovation rule in pre-1978 homes. (Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Contractors | US EPA)

What door trim costs

Salt Lake City & Millcreekfrom $205
Park City & Summit Countyfrom $225
Heber Valley & Wasatch Countyfrom $225

Door trim in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.

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Quick answers

Can I replace just one side of door casing?

Yes, one leg or the head casing can be replaced alone if you can match the profile. Where the old molding is no longer made, replacing all three pieces on that side of the door usually looks better than a mismatched leg.

Is door trim in an older house a lead paint concern?

It can be. EPA's renovation rule covers paid work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978, including carpentry, unless the job disturbs six square feet or less of paint per room inside or the paint tests lead-free.

How is a door frame fixed after a break-in?

A split jamb is usually glued and clamped or has the broken section replaced, then the casing is refit and the strike reinforced with longer screws into the framing. The door should latch and lock before the trim is painted.

Painted interior door casing and trim around a doorway
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va, CC BY 2.0

What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site

How it works

  1. Assess the casing, the jamb and the strike area, and note paint age in older homes
  2. Remove damaged pieces and match the profile or replace the full side for a clean look
  3. Install with mitered corners, fill, caulk and paint
  4. Rehang or adjust the door and strike so it latches cleanly

When to stop and call

If a door was forced and the jamb is split so the door will not lock, do not leave it that way overnight. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can secure the opening and come back to finish the trim.

What happens next

Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.

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