A new door should fit the opening properly, close without rubbing, seal against drafts, and lock without being pushed or lifted into place. We install residential and commercial doors throughout Arnprior.
Residential and commercial doors hung, sealed, and hardware-set throughout Arnprior.
A new door should fit the opening properly, close without rubbing, seal against drafts, and lock without being pushed or lifted into place.
Fix My Door Now Ottawa installs residential and commercial doors in Arnprior, including replacement exterior doors, entry doors, interior doors, and new door units where the existing frame can no longer be reused.
Before installation, we check the opening carefully. A good installation starts with the condition of the frame, threshold, hinges, and surrounding structure — not just the size written on the old door.
Door replacement is often considered when the existing door is damaged, warped, deteriorated, difficult to secure, or no longer sealing properly.
But the door slab is only one part of the opening.
We also look at:
If the frame is still solid and correctly positioned, it may be possible to install a new slab without replacing the entire unit.
If the frame is badly damaged or out of alignment, replacing the complete door and frame may provide a better result.
Need a door installed in Arnprior? Call 613-265-3667 — or request a free quote online. Photos of the opening help us start the assessment.
Replacing only the slab can be a practical option when the existing frame is in good condition.
The new slab must still be fitted to the opening properly. Hinge locations need to match, the door needs enough clearance to move freely, and the latch and deadbolt must align with the existing strikes.
A slab that is slightly too large can bind. One that is cut or fitted incorrectly may leave excessive gaps.
The goal is not simply to make the new door fit into the frame. It should also close evenly and operate normally once the hardware is installed.
A prehung door includes the slab and its own frame.
This is often useful when the existing frame is damaged, deteriorated, significantly out of square, or unsuitable for the replacement door.
Removing the old unit also gives us the opportunity to inspect the opening before the new frame is installed.
The new unit must be positioned correctly so the door remains level, the reveals around the slab are consistent, and the lock side closes without pressure.
Small installation errors can become noticeable quickly with a door that is used every day.
Exterior doors need to do more than open and close.
They also need to seal properly around the perimeter and meet the threshold correctly.
When replacing an exterior door, we pay attention to the areas where drafts commonly develop, including:
If the old door was drafty, replacing it without addressing the reason for the air leak may not solve the problem.
Sometimes the issue is the door itself. Other times it is worn weatherstripping, poor alignment, or gaps around the frame.
One of the easiest ways to spot a poor fit is when a new door has to be pushed, pulled, or lifted to lock.
The latch and deadbolt should enter their strikes cleanly.
If the door needs pressure to lock, something may be out of alignment.
That can involve hinge position, frame alignment, slab height, or the location of the strike plates.
We set the door first and adjust the hardware around its proper final position rather than using the lock to compensate for an installation problem.
Existing handles, deadbolts, hinges, or other hardware can sometimes be reused when they are still in good condition and compatible with the replacement door.
There is no reason to replace working hardware unnecessarily.
However, damaged hinges, worn locks, or hardware that does not fit the new door correctly may need to be replaced during installation.
We can determine that once the old door and hardware are inspected.
Not every difficult door needs replacement. If the slab itself is still in good condition, problems such as rubbing, sagging, loose hinges, poor lock alignment, worn weatherstripping, or minor frame damage may be repairable. Our door repair in Arnprior service is a better fit when the existing door can still be restored rather than replaced.
If the existing frame is split, badly damaged, or no longer holding the door correctly, door frame repair may be needed before deciding whether the entire unit should be replaced.
Replacement is more appropriate when the door itself is badly damaged, significantly warped, deteriorated, or no longer suitable for the opening. For a residential exterior entry that is still worth saving, front door repair is often the right first assessment.
Interior doors have fewer weather-related requirements, but proper fit still matters.
A poorly fitted interior door may swing open on its own, rub against the frame, fail to latch, or leave noticeably uneven gaps.
We install interior doors with attention to hinge position, clearance, and latch alignment so they operate smoothly and sit properly in the opening.
We install doors throughout Arnprior for homeowners, landlords, businesses, and property managers.
If you already purchased the replacement door, send us photos of the existing opening and the new door or door unit.
If you have not purchased one yet, it is often better to check the opening first. That helps avoid ordering a door that does not match the existing frame or requires unnecessary modification.
A properly installed door should feel simple to use: it opens smoothly, closes evenly, seals where it should, and locks without a struggle.
If you are replacing an exterior entry rather than repairing the existing one, our broader door installation in Ottawa service explains the types of installation work we handle across the region.
Send photos of the doorway — we'll tell you whether a slab or a full unit is the right install.
Same crew, same flat-rate pricing — related Arnprior door work.
When the slab is still sound — hinges, seals, locks and alignment fixed instead of replaced.
Door Repair Arnprior →Split strikes, soft jambs and out-of-square frames corrected before a new door goes in.
Door Frame Repair →Latch and deadbolt alignment set so new and existing hardware lock without force.
Lock Repair Ottawa →Real Ottawa door installs — exterior entries, interior slabs, and alignment work from recent jobs. Same crew for Arnprior.
New exterior door hung, sealed, and hardware-set for Ottawa weather.
Damaged opening cleared and a new door unit fitted square.
Tall interior doors hung true with clean latch alignment.
Real jobs from our Ottawa & Ottawa Valley crews. The same hands-on door installation work we bring to Arnprior, filmed on site.
Send photos of the opening — we'll tell you what type of install fits and give an honest price.
What Arnprior customers ask most about replacement and new door installs.
Replacement and new doors fitted properly — call any time or send photos of the opening for a fast quote.
