What shim means
A shim is a thin tapered piece of wood or plastic slid into a gap to level, plumb or pack out a door, window, cabinet or appliance.
Where it matters on a handyman job
Doors that bind and cabinets that rock are usually shimming jobs. Shim at hinge and lock points on doors, and cut them flush before trim goes on.
What it costs
Jobs that involve shim are priced in the interior door installation cost guide: about $880 typical, usually $440 to $1,350. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Interior door installation cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free handyman resources