Doors, Door Jambs, Thresholds, Door Stops, Brickmold, Trim
Interior and exterior doors and windows are some of the house items most often used, and as a result, subject to accelerated wear and tear. It is very common for doors and windows to break, loosen, develop large gaps, and more. Proactive maintenance will extend the life of doors and windows, and when needed, corrective maintenance will bring your doors and windows back to their original condition, or close.
What steps to take in a door repair?
Identify extent of damage.
Repair damaged components, or replace, as needed.
For exterior doors, consider synthetic materials including vinyl or PVC.
For interior doors, consider benefit of primed wood vs MDF.
Disassemble and remove elements to be replaced, clean-up area.
Install new components aligning door as needed.
Test door for functionality, symmetry, and stability.
Properly affix and secure door, caulk where needed, paint to match.
While on the surface doors are simple items they are actually complex in their construction, and entail more work and effort to be done right than it is apparent.
Repair times depend on the door, interior or exterior, and extent of the damage. Certain alignments can be relatively rapid and take 10-15 minutes; however, more severe damage may require door replacement and take a full-day including demolition, clean-up, sealing, installation, adjustment, and finishing.
Price depends on the complexity of the repair and scope. A small adjustment may fall in the category of minimum service call ($175/$225 as of December 2023); larger, more complex door repairs and/or replacements can take several hours including more than a full-day and cost a few hundred dollars into one to two thousand dollars.
When is best to repair interior or exterior doors?
Spring and fall are great times to repair exterior doors, especially if painting/refinishing will be involved. Interior doors are less sensitive due to the availability of air conditioning and can be done typically year-round.
What are other recommendations to tackle an interior or exterior door repairs?
Select a responsible installer. Doors can be complex to be done correctly, and involve multiple considerations including size, gaps, reveals, weatherstripping, sweeps, and thresholds (exterior doors), door stops, alignment among others.
Where does ServiceBeaver operate?
We do attic ladder replacements and garage ladder replacements in Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Trophy Club, Westlake, Eastlake, Roanoke, Watauga, Saginaw, Coppell, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, Haltom City, Lewisville, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, Fort Worth, Haslet, Denton, Dallas, Carrollton, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Mansfield, Frisco, among other cities. If your city is not listed please contact us and we will discuss alternatives with you.
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