Common Door Fixes
- Sticking or rubbing: hinges tightened or shimmed first, planed only if that doesn't fix it.
- Won't latch: strike plates adjusted or moved so the door closes without a shove.
- Sagging: long screws driven through the hinge into the framing behind it.
- Drafts: new weatherstripping, door sweeps and threshold adjustments.
- Off-track closet doors: sliding and bifold doors rehung and realigned.
Doors and Hardware We Install
- Interior doors: prehung units, or a new slab fit to the frame you already have.
- Barn and pocket doors: sliding barn doors hung on new track, and pocket doors put back on track.
- Pet doors: cut into interior, exterior or storm doors and sealed against drafts.
- Storm and screen doors: installed square so they close on their own.
- Locks and handles: knobs, levers, deadbolts and smart locks.
Why Doors Stick in Michigan
Wood doors swell in humid summer air and shrink back in winter, and older houses settle a little every year. If you plane a door that's sticking in August, it can end up with a gap in February. We adjust hinges and strikes before we take wood off, so the fix holds through the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace a door in an older, odd-sized frame?
Usually, yes. Older Grand Rapids homes often have non-standard openings, so we either cut a new slab to fit the existing frame or tell you a custom size is needed.
Will you install a door I already bought?
Yes. Send us the size and a photo of the opening and we can confirm it will fit before the visit.
Do you replace exterior entry doors?
We repair and adjust exterior doors and install storm doors. Whether a full entry door replacement makes sense depends on the frame, so we look at it first.
Can you install a smart lock?
Yes, on most standard doors. Older doors sometimes need the bore hole adjusted first, which we can do.