We repair doors in Almonte and across Mississippi Mills: sticking entry doors, damaged frames, worn hinges, faulty locks and weatherstripping, as well as patio doors and commercial entrances. If a door is hard to close, won’t lock properly or lets in cold air, call 613-265-3667 and we’ll explain your repair options.
Call or request a quote. We’ll give you a flat-rate quote before starting the repair. Same-day emergency door repair is available. Call us to confirm the earliest appointment.
Door problem in Almonte? Call 613-265-3667 — or request a free quote online.
Many older wooden doors are worth keeping. The problems they develop are often mechanical: hinges wear and loosen, the door drops toward the latch side, and the lock and strike no longer line up. In many cases the door can be adjusted or repaired without replacing it.
We start by checking how the door hangs. Worn hinges are replaced, loose screws are swapped for longer ones that reach the framing behind the jamb, and the hinge side is shimmed so the gaps around the door are even. Only then do we trim any edge that still rubs. If the door has original hardware, we’ll talk through the options before changing anything. For splits, loose sections or rot, see door frame repair.
Some older doors use mortise locks fitted inside the door. If the lock is sticking or difficult to operate, we’ll check the mechanism and the door’s alignment before recommending repair or replacement.
A mortise lock is a rectangular case set into a pocket cut in the edge of the door, with the latch and the bolt working from that one body. Most modern doors instead have a separate knob or lever and deadbolt fitted through round holes. If the latch or bolt is binding on the strike, adjusting the door or the strike plate may be all it needs. If the mechanism itself is worn or broken, the lock may need cleaning, a replacement part or a new lock body. Parts for older mortise locks aren’t always available; when they aren’t, we’ll explain which replacement locks will fit the existing pocket. We don’t restore antique locks. See lock repair for more.
Moisture tends to damage the lower part of a wooden door frame first, especially around the threshold, where water from rain and melting snow sits against the wood. Signs include soft or dark wood at the bottom of the jamb, paint that keeps peeling, a threshold that has worked loose, and hinge or strike screws that no longer hold.
If the damage is limited, we cut out the soft section and fit new wood. If the jamb has split at the strike, we repair it and fit a heavier strike plate anchored into the framing. A rotted or loose threshold can often be replaced without replacing the door. Afterward we check the door’s alignment and seals so it closes evenly. If the whole frame is too far gone, we’ll explain the options.
Newer doors need repairs too, such as compressed weatherstripping, loose handlesets and sliding doors that drag on worn rollers. We replace seals and sweeps through our weatherstripping service and repair rollers, tracks and locks on sliding doors; see patio door repair. For front and side entrances specifically, see entry door repair in Almonte.
We also serve Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills, Pakenham and Lanark.
If the door sticks, drafts, or won’t latch, call for an assessment.
Other repairs we often do in Almonte.
Rotted thresholds, split jambs, and damaged frames repaired or rebuilt as needed.
Mortise locks, deadbolts, and strikes inspected, repaired, or replaced as needed.
Replacement weatherstripping and door seals to reduce drafts on exterior doors.
Real door repairs, installations, and security work completed by our Ottawa and Ottawa Valley team.
Tell us what's wrong and we'll get you a fast, honest price for the fix.
Common questions we hear from Almonte homeowners about doors that stick, won't lock, or let in a draft.
Send a photo of the door for a free, flat-rate quote. Our repairs are backed by a written parts and labour warranty.
