Door Services

Door repair — fix it, or know when to replace.

Sticking, drafty, or damaged doors have real, diagnosable causes. Here's how to tell what's actually wrong.

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Common door problems

What's usually repairable, and what isn't.

Sticking or dragging

Often hinge sag or minor frame settling — genuinely repairable in most cases without full replacement.

Persistent drafts

Usually worn weatherstripping, though a warped slab or settled frame can also be the cause.

Difficulty locking

Often a misaligned strike plate from minor settling — an adjustable, low-cost fix.

Water damage at the threshold

A more serious sign, especially on wood doors — often points toward replacement if the frame has absorbed moisture.

Warped or bowed door slab

A structural issue that repair typically can't resolve — usually means replacement.

Cracked or delaminating surface

Common on lower-quality fiberglass or composite doors as they age — generally a replacement situation.

Frequently asked

Door repair questions.

Can a sticking door be fixed without replacing it?

Often yes — sticking is commonly caused by hinge sag, humidity-related swelling, or minor frame settling, all of which are typically repairable without full replacement.

What door problems usually mean replacement instead of repair?

Warped or rotted frame material, extensive water damage at the threshold, a door that's structurally cracked or delaminating (common on lower-quality doors), or persistent drafts even after weatherstripping has been replaced.

Is a drafty door always a weatherstripping issue?

Not always — worn weatherstripping is the most common and most repairable cause, but a warped door slab or a settled frame can also cause drafts that weatherstripping alone won't fully fix.

How much does door repair typically cost compared to replacement?

Repair is almost always meaningfully cheaper than replacement — often a fraction of the cost — provided the underlying door slab and frame are structurally sound.

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