Houston Handyman Expert
Door Repair in Houston, TX
A door that sticks every time you open it. A hinge that squeaks loud enough to wake the house. A door that no longer latches because the strike plate is off. Weather stripping that has baked dry and lets the heat in. These are everyday door problems in Houston homes and they all have fast, clean fixes.
Done Right Houston repairs doors across Houston. Interior doors, exterior doors, hinges, hardware, strike plates, weather stripping, and alignment issues. We diagnose the actual cause, make the right repair, and test the door before we leave.
Our team has 25 years of Houston construction experience. We have hung, adjusted, and repaired more doors in Houston homes than we can count. The repairs are routine for us.
Get Your Free Quote
Fill out the form below and we’ll contact you within 24 hours to confirm.
- No obligation. 100% Free Estimate.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Carpentry Services Work Done Right Houston Handles
Interior Doors
Bedroom doors, bathroom doors, closet doors, and hallway doors. Standard hinge swings, hollow-core and solid-core panels, and all the trim around them. We rehang, plane, replace hardware, and adjust strikes so the door closes flush and latches cleanly.
Exterior Doors
Front doors, back doors, and side entry doors. Wood, fiberglass, and steel. Exterior doors take the worst of Houston's weather. We address sealing, weather stripping, threshold adjustment, sweep replacement, hardware, and deadbolt alignment.
Patio Doors
French patio doors, hinged exterior doors leading to backyards and decks, and inswing-outswing patio configurations. We fix sticking, alignment, weather sealing, and hardware on every patio door type.
Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors that drag, bind, jump the track, or no longer lock cleanly. We adjust or replace the roller assembly, clean and re-lubricate the track, realign the catch, and fix common Houston-specific issues like track corrosion from humidity.
Screen Doors
Screen door panels that tear, frames that bend, closers that fail, and latches that no longer catch. We repair or rescreen the panel, straighten the frame, and replace closers and latches.
Storm Doors
Storm door installation, replacement, and repair. Closer adjustment, sweep replacement, glass and screen swaps. Storm doors that bang open in Houston wind almost always need a closer adjustment, sometimes a full closer replacement.
Pocket Doors
Pocket doors that bind in the pocket, come off the top track, or no longer slide smoothly. We re-hang the door on the top rail, replace worn roller hardware, align the bottom guide, and address the dust-and-debris buildup that causes most pocket door drag.
Barn Doors
Sliding barn door installation and repair. Track mounting on solid backing, roller hardware adjustment, soft-close mechanism fixes, and door guide alignment. We make sure the track is anchored to studs or proper backing so the door does not pull the wall over time.
Closet Doors
Bifold doors, sliding closet doors, and mirrored closet doors. Track alignment, roller and pivot replacement, and door panel rehanging. Bifold closet doors that no longer fold are usually a pivot pin or top guide fix.
French Doors
Interior and exterior French door pairs. Common French door issues are alignment of the two panels at the meeting edge, deadbolt mortise issues, and weather sealing at the top and bottom on exterior pairs. We fix all of these.
Pet Doors
Pet door installation in existing exterior doors and wall installations. We cut clean openings, install the flap or magnetic-flap assembly square, seal the surround, and confirm the pet door does not let drafts through.
Garage Entry Doors
The interior door from your home to the garage. Houston garages run hot and humid, which beats up the door more than any other interior door in the house. We address sticking, weather stripping, fire-rating compliance for the door itself, and threshold adjustment.
Common Door Problems We Fix
Sticking and Sagging Doors
A door that sticks at the top, drags on the floor, or no longer closes flush usually has one of three causes: a loose hinge, a sagging hinge mortise, or foundation movement that has shifted the door frame. We diagnose the cause first, then make the right fix. Often this is tightening or shimming the top hinge. Sometimes it is replacing stripped screws with longer screws that grab the framing behind the jamb. Sometimes the door itself needs to be planed where the frame has shifted permanently.
Squeaky and Loose Hinges
Squeaky hinges, loose hinges, stripped screw holes, and worn-out hinge pins. We tighten loose hinges properly, fill stripped holes with the right method (dowels and glue, not toothpicks), and replace worn hinges where the pins or knuckles are shot. Brass, satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black. Whatever hardware your home uses, we match it.
Doors That Will Not Latch
Almost always a strike plate alignment issue. The door has shifted slightly and the latch is now hitting the strike plate above, below, or beside the catch opening. We file or relocate the strike plate so the latch falls into place cleanly. Same fix for deadbolts that resist throwing.
Door Hardware Installation and Replacement
Door knobs, lever handles, deadbolts, privacy locks, and passage sets. We install new hardware on existing doors, replace worn or broken hardware, and align the strike plate so the latch and deadbolt seat cleanly. A door knob that turns easily but does not catch the strike plate is a five-minute strike plate adjustment most homeowners never make.
Worn Weather Stripping and Door Sweeps
Houston heat bakes weather stripping dry within a few years. Once it cracks or compresses flat, it stops sealing. You feel the heat at the door, the AC works harder, and pests find their way in. We replace weather stripping and door-bottom sweeps on exterior doors and garage entry doors. Foam, rubber, vinyl, and aluminum sweep types. Whatever fits your door.
Air Leaks Around Door Frames
If you can feel air or see daylight around the door frame, the seal at the jamb is shot. We re-caulk and re-seal door frames properly, addressing both the visible interior side and the weather barrier on the exterior side where applicable.
Damaged Door Jambs
Door jambs that have split, cracked, or been kicked in. We repair or replace the damaged jamb section, refit the strike plate, and rehang the door square in the repaired frame.
Rotting Wood at Thresholds and Frames
Exterior door thresholds and lower jamb sections rot from years of rain hitting them. We cut out the rotted section, install a new piece, seal it properly, and refit the threshold so water sheds away from the house.
Doors That Swing Open or Closed on Their Own
A door that swings on its own usually has a hinge that is plumb-out-of-square or the door is hung in a frame that is no longer plumb. We adjust the hinges so the door stays where you put it.
Doors That Swelled in Summer
Mild seasonal swelling can be addressed by planing the door edge where it binds. If the door swells severely every summer, the cause is usually that the top and bottom edges of the door were never sealed, allowing moisture to absorb in. Sealing the edges plus planing usually resolves it permanently.
Door Closer Installation and Repair
Automatic door closers on storm doors, screen doors, and interior doors that need to self-close. We install new closers, adjust closing speed and latching force, and replace worn-out closers cleanly.
Keyless Entry and Smart Lock Installation
Smart deadbolts and keyless entry hardware on existing doors. We swap the existing deadbolt, set up the keypad or app, and confirm the strike plate alignment so the smart lock operates without resistance.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Why Houston Homes Need Door Repair More Than Most
Three Houston-specific factors cause most of the door problems we see:
Foundation movement: Houston’s clay soil expansion and contraction shifts wall framing. A door that worked fine for years can start binding seasonally as the frame moves. Older homes in the area, especially those needing home repair services in Houston Heights, often require careful adjustments to doors, frames, hinges, and hardware instead of simple replacements. The fix is usually shimming or adjusting the hinges to compensate, sometimes planing the door edge where the frame has shifted permanently.
Humidity: Wood doors absorb moisture during high-humidity months and swell. Doors that fit fine in January start binding at the top in August. The fix depends on severity. Mild swelling is a planing job. Severe seasonal swelling often points to a finishing issue where the door was never sealed on the top and bottom edges, which is fixable.
Heat: Weather stripping, door sweeps, and the rubber seals around exterior door frames break down faster in Houston than in cooler climates. Replacement every five to seven years is normal here. We see plenty of doors with original 20-year-old weather stripping still in place. The seal is long gone.
What Is Included in Every Door Repair
Diagnosis of the actual cause, not just the symptom
The repair itself with the right approach for the cause
Hardware lubrication where needed
Strike plate alignment confirmation
Full open and close test at multiple swing speeds
Cleanup of any debris from the work
What to Have Ready Before We Arrive
A description of the problem. Sticks at the top, drags on the floor, will not latch, squeaks, will not close flush. The more specific you can be, the better.
For hardware swaps, the new hardware unboxed and accessible. Have the brand and model when you book if possible.
For weather stripping, let us know whether you have the replacement product or want us to bring something standard.
Pets and small children secured during the work where doors will be off the hinges or off the track temporarily.
How Much Does Door Repair Cost in Houston?
Door repair cost depends on the type of repair, the door, and the hardware involved. We give you a clear price before starting.
Door issues are often part of larger home maintenance projects, which is why homeowners looking for Montrose handyman services rely on Done Right Houston for repairs, adjustments, and installations throughout the neighborhood.
What affects the cost:
Type of repair. A hinge tightening is fast. A sagging door that needs shimming, planing, and rehung takes longer.
Door type. Exterior doors with weather stripping and a deadbolt assembly take more time than an interior privacy door.
Hardware swap. Replacing a knob and deadbolt with new hardware is faster than fitting hardware to a door that never had it.
Combined jobs. Booking multiple door issues in one visit reduces the per-door cost.
Fill out the estimate form with a description of the door problem and the door type. We will respond within 24 hours with a clear price.
SERVICE AREAS
Serving Houston and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Door Service FAQs
Who repairs doors in Houston?
Done Right Houston repairs interior and exterior doors across Houston. Sticking doors, sagging doors, hinge issues, hardware installation, strike plate alignment, weather stripping, sliding doors, and pocket doors. One call, one team, fixed and tested before we leave.
Why does my wood door stick or swell in Houston?
Wood doors stick and swell in Houston for four main reasons, often in combination. First, Houston’s humidity is high most of the year. Wood absorbs moisture from humid air, the fibers expand, and the door binds against the frame or floor. Second, the top and bottom edges of the door are often unfinished from the factory and never sealed. Those unsealed edges absorb moisture fastest, which is why swelling usually shows up at the top corner first. Third, Houston’s clay soil shifts foundations seasonally, which moves the frame around the door, causing binding even on doors that fit fine for years. Fourth, paint built up on the edge from repeated repaints makes the door wider over time. The fix depends on which combination is causing your specific door problem. We diagnose it before we cut anything.
Why does my door stick at the top?
The most common cause in Houston is a loose top hinge. The screws have backed out slightly and the door has dropped, which causes the top corner to drag against the frame. Tightening the hinge or replacing the screws with longer ones often fixes it in 10 minutes. If the cause is foundation movement or seasonal swelling, the fix is different.
Why will my door not latch anymore?
Almost always a strike plate alignment issue. The door has shifted slightly and the latch is now hitting the strike plate above, below, or beside the catch opening. The fix is filing the strike plate opening or relocating it so the latch falls in cleanly.
Can you fix a squeaky hinge?
Yes. Most squeaky hinges respond to cleaning the hinge pin and applying the right lubricant. Persistent squeaks after lubrication usually mean a worn hinge that should be replaced. We handle both.
My door swings open or closed on its own. Can you fix it?
Yes. A door that swings on its own usually has a hinge that is plumb-out-of-square or the door is hung in a frame that is no longer plumb. We assess the cause and adjust the hinges so the door stays where you put it.
Do you replace door knobs and deadbolts?
Yes. We install new door knobs, lever handles, and deadbolts. Brass, satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, smart deadbolts. You source the hardware, we install it and align the strike plate so it seats cleanly.
Can you fix a sliding patio door that drags?
Yes. Sliding door drag is usually a roller adjustment, a worn roller assembly, or debris in the bottom track. We diagnose and fix sliding doors as part of our door repair service.
Do you replace weather stripping on exterior doors?
Yes. Weather stripping replacement is a fast job that pays for itself in cooling cost savings in Houston. Foam, rubber, vinyl, and door-bottom sweeps. We replace whatever your door uses.
What is a prehung door and do you install them?
A prehung door comes pre-mounted to its own frame with hinges already attached. Often the threshold and hardware cut-outs are included as a complete package. We install prehung doors and use them for full door-and-frame replacements where the existing jamb is damaged beyond repair. Prehung installation is cleaner and faster than fitting a new door slab into an old jamb when the jamb itself needs to go.
How much does door repair cost in Houston?
Cost depends on the door, the repair type, and the hardware involved. A hinge tightening or strike plate adjustment is a fast job. Full hardware swaps, weather stripping replacement, and frame repairs take more time. Fill out the estimate form with a description and we will respond within 24 hours with a clear price.
How long does door repair take?
Most single-door repairs take 30 to 60 minutes. Sliding and pocket door repairs run a bit longer. Hardware installation on a new door is 20 to 30 minutes. We give you a realistic time estimate when you book.
Get a Free Estimate for Door Repair in Houston
Tell us what the door is doing. Sticks, sags, will not latch, squeaks, will not seal. Include the door type if you know it and we will get back to you within 24 hours with a clear price and available scheduling.
No obligation. No runaround. Just a straight answer and a time that works for you.