Any point in fixing this rotten door?

[DIYWell]

@JobAndKnock is spot on, and you've already said it's beyond your DIY skills. So how deep are your pockets?

If the door fits the frame well, isn't twisted, then you need to look for a joiner with a workshop, not a jobbing chippy who works from a van. They will dice and slice the door, repair and replace the structural parts, and refit it. Of course, you might be without a door for a day or so.

Alternative is to have a new door made. Think £500-1000. The advantage is you can be creative and design something in keeping with the building, but utterly unique. It will fit properly and you have a better chance at draught proofing it.

Plan C is to replace the frame and door with a composite one. More energy efficient, but expect £1500 with fitting.

Your mileage may vary depending on where you are in the country.

 

[Dace]

Unfortunately Ive phones every door repair and joinery in my city, I only managed to get 1 guy to even turn up but never came back with a quote..
am left with an even uglier door for when I sell/rent now, wish id not ripped that chunk out to see how rotten it was.. damn it.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

You could just get someone to fit an exterior grade flush door for you (assuming you lack the skills to DIY). Loses the character, but keeps the cold and damp out

 

[Odds]

Unfortunately Ive phones every door repair and joinery in my city, I only managed to get 1 guy to even turn up but never came back with a quote..
am left with an even uglier door for when I sell/rent now, wish id not ripped that chunk out to see how rotten it was.. damn it.

I'd guess the guy didn't reply because he could see it would take a lot of time and cost more to repair than buy a replacement door.
Take the hint.
Shop around and see what you can find. There's a good selection of traditional doors on the market or, as previously said, reclamation yards.