Real door repair, installation and security projects we’ve completed for homes and businesses across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. Every photo below is an actual job — drag your eye from the before on the left to the after on the right, then follow the link to the matching service to learn more or book your own repair.
At Fix My Door Now Ottawa we repair, reinforce and install every kind of door — cracked and kicked-in jambs, forced-entry and break-in damage, worn locks and keyless upgrades, frozen winter doors, commercial steel doors and thresholds, patio sliders, screens and broken glass. This gallery shows that work the honest way: side-by-side before and after, organised by the seven kinds of repair we do most. Scroll through the categories below, then tap any project to open its full before-and-after story — the problem, the fix, and the result — or call us for a free quote.
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Our most recently completed door projects in Ottawa — every new job is added here first.
A dragging, poorly sealed patio door restored with roller, track and alignment repairs.
This Ottawa sliding patio door had become difficult to move, jumped along the track and no longer closed flush against the frame. We removed the panel safely, cleared and inspected the track, replaced the worn roller assemblies, corrected the height and alignment, renewed the weather seal and tested the lock. The finished door moved smoothly with one hand and sealed properly without the cost of full replacement.
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Forced-entry jamb damage rebuilt from exposed framing to a secure, working front entrance.
Impact split the strike-side jamb around both locking points and pulled the interior trim away. We removed the failed wood, verified the concealed framing was sound, fitted new jamb stock, anchored both strikes into the structure, restored the trim and tested the latch and deadbolt through their full movement.
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Commercial Steel Double Door Replacement, Ottawa — a worn school exit rebuilt with new doors and hardware.
A set of commercial hollow steel double doors at an Ottawa-area school had reached the end of its life — corroded edges, a stiff panic bar, sluggish closers and unreliable fire alarm contacts. We stripped out both slabs and all hardware, hung new hollow steel doors, and fitted a new electrified panic bar wired to the fire alarm, fresh closers, fire alarm contacts, a pull handle and kick plates, then commissioned it against the building's life-safety system. Commercial and institutional steel door replacement across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
View Commercial Door Repair → View Commercial Steel Double Door Replacement Project →Cracked, broken and weather-worn exterior door jambs and frames repaired and re-sealed across Ottawa.
Exterior Door Jamb Repair & Weather Stripping, Ottawa — a leaky entry sealed tight against drafts.
This exterior entry door in Ottawa had a worn, damaged jamb that let cold air and water leak past the seal. We repaired the exterior door jamb, trued the frame, and fitted fresh weather stripping so the door shuts tight against Ottawa's weather. A properly sealed exterior jamb keeps drafts out, lowers heating bills, and stops moisture damage at the threshold. Exterior door jamb repair and weather stripping for homes across Ottawa and the Valley.
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Frozen Exterior Door Repair, Ottawa — an iced-over front door freed, repaired and re-sealed.
An Ottawa winter sealed this front door shut behind a wall of ice, with icicles frozen over the wreath and down the threshold. We safely freed the frozen door, repaired the damaged sweep and seal, and replaced the weather stripping so it opens cleanly and stops the cold-air draft that caused the icing. Frozen, iced-over exterior doors are a classic Ottawa winter emergency, so we thaw, repair, and re-seal so it does not happen again.
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Exterior Door Broken Jamb Repair, Ottawa — a splintered entry frame rebuilt and reinforced.
A forced entry splintered the jamb on this Ottawa entry door beside the sidelite, tearing the wood away from the lock keepers. We removed the broken section, rebuilt the exterior jamb with solid material, and reset reinforced keepers so the multipoint lock engages properly again. Broken exterior door jambs leave a home exposed, so we repair the frame and reinforce it in one visit. Damaged entry door and jamb repair throughout Ottawa and surrounding communities.
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Interior Door Jamb Repair, Ottawa — a split hallway jamb rebuilt so the door latches square.
A split interior door jamb in this Ottawa home's upstairs hallway left the door unable to latch and the casing cracked apart. We rebuilt the damaged jamb, re-anchored the strike, and refinished the frame so the door closes square and looks original again. Interior jamb damage from slammed doors and house settling is one of our most common residential repairs, and most are completed in a single visit anywhere in Ottawa.
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Interior Bedroom Door Jamb Repair, Ottawa — a kicked-in frame rebuilt to restore privacy.
This interior bedroom door in an Ottawa home had its jamb kicked in, splitting the frame and pulling the strike loose so the door would not stay shut. We rebuilt the bedroom door jamb, re-anchored the strike plate, and refinished the casing to match the hallway. Interior bedroom and bathroom door jambs take a beating from forced entry and rough use, so we restore privacy and a clean latch the same day. Interior door jamb repair across Ottawa.
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8 ft Closet Doors, Ottawa — tall shaker-panel doors hung square with black hardware.
These 8 ft closet doors were installed in an Ottawa home with crisp white shaker panels, slim black bar pulls and matching hinges. We set the opening square, shimmed the hinge side into solid framing and kept the reveal even from head to floor so the tall doors swing freely and close flush. Going to 8 ft removes the dropped header above a standard closet and lines the opening up with the tall interior doors elsewhere on the floor.
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7 ft Closet Doors, Ottawa — reach-in closet doors aligned and set to glide over the floor.
A 7 ft reach-in closet finished with white shaker doors and black hardware over warm wood flooring. We hung the slabs so the centre reveal stays tight from top to bottom, set the bottom clearance to clear the finished floor, and aligned the pulls so the doors latch lightly and look built-in. The extra height over a standard door opens up access to the top shelf without a header crowding the space.
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Exterior Door Break-In Repair, Ottawa — forced-entry damage rebuilt and reinforced the same day.
After a forced-entry attempt, this Ottawa exterior door was left with a shattered jamb, a blown-out strike, and exposed insulation. We responded fast, rebuilt the damaged frame, and installed reinforced steel strike plates so the door locks solidly again. Break-in damage is a security emergency, so we secure the opening the same day and reinforce it against the next attempt. Emergency forced-entry and break-in door repair across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, day or night.
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Forced Entry Repair & Reinforcement, Ottawa — a pried jamb rebuilt and hardened against the next attempt.
Burglars splintered the jamb on this Ottawa sidelite entry door trying to pry the lock. We rebuilt the damaged frame and installed heavy reinforced steel strike plates anchored deep into the framing, so the door now resists prying and kick-ins. Forced-entry repair is not just cosmetic, and reinforcement is what stops it happening again. We repair break-in damage and harden exterior doors against forced entry across Ottawa, securing the home the same day.
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Break-In Repair & Reinforcement, Ottawa — a forced door turned into a hardened one.
This Ottawa patio-style entry door was forced open at night, shattering the jamb around the lock. We rebuilt the frame and upgraded it with reinforced security strike plates and long anchoring screws, turning a vulnerable door into a hardened one. Door reinforcement after a break-in restores security and deters repeat attempts. We repair and reinforce residential and commercial doors throughout Ottawa, combining fast emergency response with a lasting security upgrade.
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Steel Security Strike Installation, Ottawa — a crushed jamb rebuilt around a reinforced strike.
Years of force had crushed and split the jamb on this Ottawa exterior door around the latch. We rebuilt the damaged jamb and installed a full-length steel security strike, anchoring the latch and deadbolt into reinforced material. A steel security strike spreads the load across the frame so the door cannot be kicked in at the lock. Exterior door jamb repair with reinforced strike installation for homes across Ottawa and the surrounding area.
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Exterior Door Lock Retrofit, Ottawa — tired hardware upgraded for security and curb appeal.
This solid wood entry door in Ottawa had a tired, worn lever set that no longer locked reliably. We retrofitted the door with an upgraded lock and deadbolt, fitting modern hardware cleanly into the existing prep without marking the woodgrain. A lock retrofit upgrades security and curb appeal without replacing the whole door. We retrofit and upgrade residential and commercial door hardware throughout Ottawa, matching finishes to the door and the home.
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Keyless Lock Installation, Ottawa — a keypad smart deadbolt fitted and tested on site.
This Ottawa homeowner wanted to ditch their keys, so we installed a keypad keyless deadbolt on their black front entry. We removed the old cylinder deadbolt, fitted the new smart keypad lock, and added a matching handleset for a clean, coordinated look. Keyless and keypad locks mean no more hiding spare keys or getting locked out. We install smart and keypad door locks for homes and businesses across Ottawa, set up and tested on site.
View Exterior Door Keyless Lock Installation → View Exterior Door Keyless Lock Installation Project →Patio sliders and screen doors replaced for clear views, smooth operation and a bug-free Ottawa summer.
Patio Sliding Door Installation, Ottawa — a tired slider replaced for clear views and easy operation.
This Ottawa home's old patio slider was foggy, drafty, and hard to move. We removed the worn unit and installed a new sliding patio door, squared and sealed into the opening with smooth-rolling hardware and a tight weather seal. A new patio door transforms a deck walkout with better views, easy operation, and far less heat loss. Patio sliding door installation and replacement for homes across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, weather-sealed in a day.
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Patio Sliding Screen Door Replacement, Ottawa — a torn screen replaced for a bug-free summer.
The sliding screen on this Ottawa patio door was torn and falling out of its track. We replaced the patio sliding screen door with a new panel fitted to the opening, rolling smoothly and latching securely to keep bugs out and airflow in. A fresh screen door restores the use of a patio slider through Ottawa's summer without the gaps and snags of a damaged one. Sliding screen door replacement and repair for homes across Ottawa.
View Patio Sliding Screen Door Replacement → View Patio Sliding Screen Door Replacement Project →Architectural, fire-rated, steel and threshold work for Ottawa storefronts, offices and service entrances.
Architectural Fire-Rated Door, Ottawa — a steel double-door fire assembly hung, aligned and tuned to seal.
A pair of architectural fire-rated steel doors installed in a hollow-metal frame at an Ottawa building, carrying a fire-compartment zone marker. We set the frame square, hung both leaves on fire-rated hinges, held the clearances within tolerance and matched the closing and latch hardware to the listing so the assembly self-closes and positively latches every cycle. A fire door only protects its compartment as a complete, code-compliant assembly — that is exactly how this one was built. Fire-rated and architectural door work across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
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Architectural Door Repair, Ottawa — a custom steel commercial entrance rebuilt and rehung.
This Ottawa commercial property was left with a gaping rough opening after its original entrance failed. Our architectural door specialists squared the frame, set a custom steel door, and hung it plumb so it seals tight and operates smoothly under daily traffic. Architectural and custom entrances demand exact tolerances, so we rebuilt this one to spec and the business could lock up securely the same day. Architectural and commercial entrance repair across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
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Commercial Door Threshold Installation, Ottawa — a worn sill replaced with a sealed aluminum threshold.
The threshold at this Ottawa commercial entrance had worn down, leaving a gap that let water, drafts, and pests under the door. We removed the failed sill and installed a new aluminum commercial threshold, sealing the gap and giving the entrance a clean, level transition. A solid threshold protects the floor, seals the building, and supports accessible access. Commercial door threshold installation and sill replacement for businesses across Ottawa and the Valley.
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Hollow Steel Door Installation, Ottawa — a commercial service entrance rebuilt from the opening up.
This Ottawa commercial building needed its rear service entrance rebuilt from the opening up. We removed the old unit, cleared the rough opening, and installed a new hollow metal steel door and frame, leveled and secured into the block wall. Hollow metal doors are the standard for commercial and industrial entrances, being durable, secure, and fire-capable. We remove and install steel commercial doors across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, sized and hung for heavy daily use.
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Door Closer Installation, Ottawa — a fire-door closer tuned to close safely and latch every time.
A surface-mounted hydraulic closer installed on an Ottawa fire-rated door. We matched the closer power size to the door, mounted the arm for correct geometry, then tuned the sweep, latch and backcheck so the door closes at a safe, steady speed and latches positively every cycle. On a fire door a properly adjusted closer is a life-safety device — it is what ensures the door is actually secured, not just resting against the frame.
View Door Closer Repair & Installation → View Door Closer Installation Project →Shattered exterior and entry door glass replaced with code-compliant tempered safety glass.
Broken Glass Replacement, Ottawa — a shattered exterior door pane replaced with tempered safety glass.
A pane in this Ottawa exterior door shattered, leaving jagged glass and an open security gap. We cleared the broken glass, secured the opening, and fitted a new tempered safety pane set square in the frame, restoring the door to original. Broken door glass is both a safety hazard and an energy leak, so we replace it with code-compliant glass the same day where possible. Exterior and entry door glass replacement across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.
View Broken Glass Replacement on Exterior Door → View Broken Glass Replacement on Exterior Door Project →Real Ottawa door & lock jobs filmed on site — no stock footage, just our technicians getting it done. Each clip links to a full page on that service.
A real door repair filmed in progress — diagnosing the fault, then correcting alignment, hardware and seal on site.
Watch the On-Site Door Repair Project →Our team setting a door plumb, square and true in the opening so it swings, latches and seals for years.
Watch the Door Installation Project →Key cutting, lock repair and rekeying done on site — getting the lock to turn clean and hold reliably.
Watch the Locksmith Service Project →These photos are not before-and-after comparisons. They show recent Ottawa installation and access-control service work, each linked to its matching service page.
Tall interior door installed with clean casing, aligned hinges and modern black hardware.
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Oversized custom exterior door supplied and installed plumb, sealed and weather-tight for Ottawa winters.
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Commercial operator header, wiring and entrance hardware during setup and commissioning.
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Low-energy accessible operator and control wiring installed for a barrier-free swing door.
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Controlled opening prepared so electrified locking hardware can secure and release reliably.
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Commercial electric strike fitted and aligned for controlled reader, keypad or buzzer release.
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Commercial aluminum storefront entrance door serviced and re-hung so it opens, latches and seals reliably for a busy Ottawa-area business.
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Push-bar exit device serviced and aligned on a commercial door so it releases smoothly and latches securely for safe, code-compliant egress.
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Cracked storefront glass removed and a new panel fitted and sealed into the frame, restoring a clear, secure shopfront for an Ottawa business.
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Water-damaged exterior door frame opened up and cut back to sound wood before rebuilding and re-sealing to stop drafts and further rot.
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