I accidentally cracked my front door near the latch after a friend kicked it—long story. There's about a 2-inch crack by the latch, but the latch is still functional and the frame seems fine. However, there's a noticeable split around the latch plate, and the door has some movement when closed. I'm considering whether a handyman could fix this with epoxy or if it means I need to replace the whole door slab. Also, if I were to hire someone for this, what would be a reasonable cost for both repair and replacement? Thanks for your help!
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Honestly, if it’s a foam core door, I’d lean towards replacing it. Epoxy could end up melting the foam inside and making it more brittle, and it’s tough to get a proper repair on something like that. For repair costs, it really varies a lot, usually between $300 and $2000 depending on what needs to be done. If you're on a budget, you might try bracing it with some metal bars around the latch plate until you can replace it. It can be a temporary fix!
I get that! It’s tough when dealing with those budget constraints. Plus, a solid replacement can save headaches down the line.