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Door Frame (Chaukhat) Price in Ahmedabad
Timber is sold by the cubic foot, which makes frame prices hard to compare. Here is what a chaukhat actually costs for standard door sizes in Burma, Sudan and Ghana teak, and in WPC for bathrooms, worked out from our current counter rates.
A Door Is Only as Good as Its Chaukhat
The frame (chaukhat) carries the hinges, takes every slam and sits on a floor that gets mopped every day. A cheap frame that twists in the monsoon will make even an expensive shutter stick and gap. In Ahmedabad the choice comes down to two families: solid timber (teak for durability, meranti for budget internal doors) and WPC, which does not rot or swell at the base and is the safe pick for bathrooms.
Timber frames are priced by the cubic foot (ghan foot), so the useful number is not the rate but the cost of the frame you actually need. Below we work it out for standard door sizes, using our current timber rates and a 15% cutting allowance. WPC frames are priced by the running foot, which makes them simpler to cost.
Door Frame Price by Size and Wood
Two jambs plus the head, section as shown, 15% wastage. Timber only: before GST, threshold, fixing and labour.
| Frame | Section | Timber with wastage | Burma teak | Sudan teak | Ghana teak special | Ghana teak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 × 2.5 ft bathroom | 4 × 2.5 in | 1.32 cft | ₹10,560–12,540 | ₹3,960–4,620 | ₹3,696–3,960 | ₹2,904–3,168 |
| 7 × 3 ft bedroom | 4 × 2.5 in | 1.36 cft | ₹10,880–12,920 | ₹4,080–4,760 | ₹3,808–4,080 | ₹2,992–3,264 |
| 7 × 3 ft, heavier | 5 × 2.5 in | 1.7 cft | ₹13,600–16,150 | ₹5,100–5,950 | ₹4,760–5,100 | ₹3,740–4,080 |
| 7 × 3.5 ft main door | 5 × 2.5 in | 1.75 cft | ₹14,000–16,625 | ₹5,250–6,125 | ₹4,900–5,250 | ₹3,850–4,200 |
How we work it out: a 7 × 3 ft frame has 17 running feet (7 + 7 + 3). A 4 × 2.5 in section is 10 sq in, or 0.069 sq ft. 17 × 0.069 = 1.18 cft, plus 15% wastage = 1.36 cft. Multiply by the rate per cft. A bottom threshold adds roughly another 3 running feet.
Frame Timber Rates per Cubic Foot
Our Lati Bazar counter rates; GST extra. Rates vary with log size and grade.
| Wood | Rate / cft | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Burma teak | ₹8,000–9,500 | Main doors exposed to sun and rain; the benchmark |
| Sudan teak | ₹3,000–3,500 | Best-value teak for main doors and exterior frames |
| Ghana teak special | ₹2,800–3,000 | Frames and doors with even grain |
| Ghana teak | ₹2,200–2,400 | Our most practical teak for everyday frames |
| Ivory Coast teak | ₹1,800–2,500 | Budget teak; choose pieces carefully |
| Meranti | ₹1,300–1,500 | Budget internal frames, kept polished |
All timbers and grades are on our timber price page. Which wood suits the main door is covered in best wood for main door, and teak species are compared in sheesham vs teak vs sal.
WPC Door Frame Price
Flexibond WPC solid door frame, Regular Brown, priced per running foot. Before GST.
| Section | Rate | 7 × 2.5 ft frame (16.5 rft) | 7 × 3 ft frame (17 rft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 × 2 in | ₹109 / running ft | ₹1,799 | ₹1,853 |
| 4 × 2 in | ₹137 / running ft | ₹2,261 | ₹2,329 |
| 4 × 2.5 in | ₹168 / running ft | ₹2,772 | ₹2,856 |
| 5 × 2.5 in | ₹211 / running ft | ₹3,482 | ₹3,587 |
WPC frames do not absorb water at the base the way timber does, so they will not rot or swell where the mop reaches. Full range: WPC board, door and frame price list. Pair it with a WPC door or a BWP flush door for a bathroom that lasts.
Choosing the Right Chaukhat
Main door
Teak, 5 × 2.5 in
Burma or Sudan teak if it faces sun and rain; Ghana teak special under a porch or in an apartment corridor.
Bedroom
Ghana teak or meranti, 4 × 2.5 in
Dry and indoors. Ghana teak is our most practical everyday frame; meranti saves money if kept polished.
Bathroom
WPC, 4 × 2.5 in
The frame base sits in water every day. WPC will not rot. See best door for bathroom and WPC door for bathroom.
Kitchen & utility
Teak or WPC
Teak if polished well; WPC where the floor is washed often.
Tall doors
Deeper section, 5 × 2.5 in
8–10 ft doors are heavier and need four hinges and a stiffer frame.
Rental flat
Meranti or WPC
Lowest cost to fit; WPC needs no polish at all.
Getting a Frame That Stays True
Use seasoned timber. Freshly sawn wood shrinks and twists after fixing; buy seasoned stock and let it sit in the room for a few days before fitting. Treat and seal the back face that goes against the wall. It is the side that picks up moisture from fresh plaster. Keep the frame off the wet floor in bathrooms, or use WPC. Fix the frame before plaster and flooring are finished, and protect it during the rest of the work. Match the shutter: frame depth should suit the door thickness (30, 32 or 35 mm) and the hinges.
Frame plus shutter
Most homes pair a teak or WPC frame with a ready-made flush door: about ₹2,520 for a 7 × 3 ft, 30 mm MR double-core shutter, or ₹3,724 for a 7 × 3.5 ft, 35 mm BWP main door. Shutter prices are on our flush door price list; finished laminated doors are on laminated flush door price; everything for a whole home is on door price in Ahmedabad. Standard sizes are in the flush door size chart.
Bring your door sizes to our Lati Bazar counter or WhatsApp them. We cut frame sections in Burma, Ghana or Sudan teak to your sizes and quote against the actual requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a door frame (chaukhat) in Ahmedabad?
At our timber rates, a 7 × 3 ft frame in a 4 × 2.5 in section uses about 1.36 cft with wastage: roughly ₹2,992–3,264 in Ghana teak, ₹4,080–4,760 in Sudan teak and ₹10,880–12,920 in Burma teak, before GST and labour. A WPC frame of the same size is about ₹2,856.
How much wood is needed for a door frame?
A 7 × 3 ft frame with a 4 × 2.5 in section needs about 1.2 cft of timber, or 1.36 cft with 15% wastage. A 7 × 3.5 ft main door frame in 5 × 2.5 in needs about 1.75 cft with wastage.
Which wood is best for a door frame?
Teak, for its natural oils that resist termites and water. Burma or Sudan teak for main doors exposed to weather, Ghana teak for everyday internal frames, and WPC for bathrooms.
Is a WPC door frame better than wood for bathrooms?
Yes. WPC does not absorb water at the base, so it will not rot or swell where the floor is mopped. Flexibond WPC frames are ₹109–₹211 per running ft depending on section.
What size section should a door frame be?
4 × 2.5 in suits most internal doors. Use 5 × 2.5 in for main doors and tall or heavy doors that need a stiffer frame.
Do you cut door frames to size?
Yes. Bring or WhatsApp your door sizes and we cut frame sections in Burma, Ghana or Sudan teak to your requirement and quote against it.
Send Your Door Sizes
We will price frames and shutters together, cut to your sizes.