Door Repair Done Right,
Aligned. Sealed. Guaranteed.
Sticking doors, damaged frames, failed weatherstripping, worn thresholds — restored to smooth, reliable operation. Interior and exterior. Flat-rate pricing, 1-year written warranty.
Door Repair Across 34 DFW Communities
Doors are among the most frequently used elements in any home — and among the first to show wear. They stick, frames shift, hinges loosen, and weatherstripping fails. Left unaddressed, these problems compound: a sticking door strains its frame; a gap in weatherstripping drives up energy bills; a failing threshold lets water in. The good news is that most of these problems are fully repairable, often in a single visit.
What We Repair
- ✓ Sticking and misaligned interior and exterior doors
- ✓ Door frames, jambs, and casings
- ✓ Hinges — loose, squeaky, bent, or with stripped screws
- ✓ Weatherstripping and door sweeps
- ✓ Thresholds and door stops
- ✓ Brickmold and exterior trim
- ✓ Door hardware — handles, locksets, and strike plates
- ✓ Caulking around door frames, interior and exterior
- ✓ Paint touch-up and finish matching
- ✓ Pet door installation within a door panel
Interior vs. exterior — the distinction matters.
Exterior door repairs involve additional considerations beyond alignment: weatherstripping compression, sweep-to-threshold contact, water drainage, and long-term material durability. In DFW’s heat and humidity, vinyl and PVC synthetic materials significantly outperform untreated wood over time. Interior doors are simpler but still require precise alignment, correct gap spacing, and trim work that matches the existing finish.
Our 8-Step Door Repair Process
A door looks simple. In practice it involves more moving parts than most homeowners expect: the frame must be square, the reveals (gap spacing on all four sides) must be even, hinges must be correctly placed, and hardware must align perfectly. Here is exactly how we approach every repair.
- Assess the full scope — we examine the door, frame, hardware, and surrounding structure before touching anything. No assumptions.
- Repair or replace, honestly — we match existing materials where possible and recommend replacement only when repair is not the right long-term solution.
- Select the right material for exterior doors — vinyl and PVC resist DFW heat, humidity, and UV far better than untreated wood.
- Select the right material for interior doors — we weigh primed solid wood vs. MDF based on the finish, environment, and use the door will see.
- Disassemble carefully, protect surroundings — debris is contained, adjacent surfaces are protected, and the area is clean before we proceed.
- Install and align to correct tolerances — reveals, swing clearance, latch engagement, and hinge tension are all set to specification.
- Test thoroughly before finishing — the door must latch correctly, swing freely, seal at all contact points, and sit square in the frame.
- Caulk, secure, and paint to match — the job is not done until it looks as good as it works and the area is spotless.
Door Repair: Your Questions Answered
How long does a door repair take?
It depends on the door and the extent of damage. A hinge adjustment or simple alignment can be done in 10–15 minutes. A severe repair — failed frame, rotted threshold, or full door replacement — can require a full day including demolition, clean-up, installation, alignment, sealing, and finishing.
How much does door repair cost in DFW?
Cost depends on the type of door, the scope of damage, and the materials involved. A minor adjustment may fall within our minimum service call. Larger repairs and replacements typically range from a few hundred dollars to one or two thousand dollars. We provide flat-rate pricing — you know the number before we start.
For pricing on your specific situation, request a service estimate or call 817-944-4990.
When is the best time to repair an exterior door?
Spring and fall are ideal for exterior door repairs in DFW — especially when painting or refinishing is part of the scope. Mild temperatures and lower humidity improve paint adhesion and cure time. Interior doors can be repaired any time of year since they are not exposed to outdoor conditions.
Do you also repair windows?
Yes — window repair is a separate, dedicated service. See our Window Repair page for details on stuck windows, broken hardware, foggy glass, screen replacement, and weatherstripping.
Should I repair or replace my door?
Most door problems — sticking, misalignment, hinge failure, worn weatherstripping — are fully repairable without replacing the door itself. We assess the door, frame, and hardware honestly and recommend replacement only when the long-term cost of repair does not make sense. You will always know which we recommend and why before any work begins.
What makes door repair more complex than it looks?
Doors involve more variables than most homeowners realize: frame squareness, reveals (gap spacing on all four sides), hinge placement, swing clearance, and hardware alignment all have to work together. For exterior doors, add weatherstripping compression, sweep-to-threshold contact, threshold height, and water drainage. Correcting one element without accounting for the others leads to a door that still does not work right. Getting all of it right the first time is the job.
Can I tackle door repair myself?
Minor adjustments — tightening a hinge screw, applying a door sweep — are reasonable DIY tasks. Anything involving frame repair, full alignment, or threshold replacement has enough variables that a wrong move can make the problem worse and more expensive to fix. When in doubt, a professional assessment is worth the service call.
The ServiceBeaver Door Repair Standard
Every door repair we complete is held to the same standard. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
Full Assessment First
We evaluate the door, frame, hardware, and surrounding structure before touching anything. No guessing, no unnecessary replacements recommended.
Correct Tolerances
Reveals, swing clearance, latch engagement, and weatherstripping contact — all set to specification. The door works properly when we leave.
Flat-Rate Pricing
You know the cost before we start. No hourly billing, no surprises when the invoice arrives.
Fully Documented
Before-and-after photos and electronic job records for every repair. Your home’s maintenance history, documented and accessible.
1-Year Written Warranty
Every door repair is backed by a full one-year written warranty. If something is not right, we return and make it right at no additional cost.
Clean Worksite
All debris removed before we leave. Your home is as clean when we finish as when we arrived.
Door Repair Across the DFW Metroplex
ServiceBeaver provides professional door repair to homeowners across the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metroplex. Whether you are in Keller, Southlake, Arlington, or any of our 34 service communities, we are ready to help.
Same flat-rate pricing. Same 1-year written warranty. Same standard of quality — wherever you are in DFW.
Communities We Serve
- Keller
- Southlake
- Westlake
- Northlake
- Colleyville
- Coppell
- Watauga
- Irving
- Trophy Club
- Roanoke
- Argyle
- Lewisville
- The Colony
- Grapevine
- Arlington
- Dallas
- Plano
- Denton
- Fort Worth
- Haslet
- North Richland Hills
- Richland Hills
- Haltom City
- Flower Mound
- Bedford
- Hurst
- Carrollton
- Las Colinas
- Corinth
- Garland
- Frisco
- McKinney
- Grand Prairie
- Saginaw
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Have a few repairs on your list? We’re happy to tackle them all in one visit.
Ready to get your door fixed right? Call 817-944-4990 or request service online.
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