Door Repair Britannia

We repair exterior doors that stick, won’t latch, or let in air and water at the sill, including doors on older bungalows and on homes that take the wind off the river.

Call 613-265-3667. We’ll find the cause and provide a flat-rate quote before starting the repair, and our repairs are backed by a written parts and labour warranty.

Older bungalow entries

Many postwar bungalows still have their original doors, or doors that were replaced once, decades ago. Hinges wear, thresholds rot and the weatherstripping fails long before the door itself is worn out. When the door is still sound, we repair those parts in order: hinges and alignment first, then the threshold and the bottom of the frame, then the seals. Some original locks and hinges are older sizes, so we check which replacement parts fit before quoting.

Exposed and waterfront doors

Doors on homes near the river take more wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw than most. Swollen doors, worn door bottoms and stiff or frozen locks are common. Lubricating the lock cylinder in the fall, before the first hard frost, helps keep it from freezing. We repair or replace worn hardware, replace failed thresholds and weatherstripping, and we’ll tell you if the bottom of the door is too far gone to be worth repairing. For more on frames, see door frame repair.

Urgent securing

If a door won’t lock or close, call for emergency door repair. Same-day emergency repair is available; call to confirm the earliest appointment. After a forced entry, see break-in door repair.

What a repair visit includes

A check of how the door swings, latches and seals
A flat-rate quote before we start the repair
Repair first, when the repair will last
A written parts and labour warranty on our repairs

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Popular Britannia Repairs

Other door services we provide in Britannia.

Door Frame Repair

Rotted sills and split jambs probe-tested and rebuilt — the full extent, not the surface.

Lock Repair & Replacement

Deadbolts, cylinders and multipoint locks serviced, realigned and secured.

Weatherstripping

Seals, sweeps and thresholds matched to your exposure and Ottawa winters.

Helpful Resources

Guides, recent projects & videos

Real examples of completed Ottawa door work, plus guides relevant to Britannia homes. See more in our before & after gallery.

Preventing doors from freezing in winter — fall maintenance for exposed and waterfront entries.
Frozen door lock — what to do — why cylinders freeze and how to stop it recurring.
Why your front door is drafty — tracking down where the cold gets in.
Project: frozen exterior door repair — a seized winter entry freed and serviced.
Before & after: frozen door repair — winter repair photos.
Watch on-site repair videos — short clips of our Ottawa crew at work.

BBB A+ RatingAccredited Business Fully InsuredProtection on every job Police-ClearedTrusted technicians 18 Years’ ExperienceDoor & security expertise

No-Obligation Quote

Get your free door repair quote.

Tell us what’s wrong and we’ll give you a free, flat-rate quote.

Local Ottawa crew — no call centres
Upfront, flat-rate pricing
Residential & commercial welcome

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FAQ

Door repair questions in Britannia

Common questions we hear from Britannia homeowners about doors that stick, won't lock, or let in a draft.

Can you fix a Britannia door that won't latch or lock properly?

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Yes. A door that won’t latch usually has a strike alignment problem: the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate because the door has sagged. We realign the strike and, if the lock itself is worn or seized, repair or replace it through our lock repair service. Replacement parts depend on the existing hardware.

Do you repair drafty Britannia doors, or do I need a new one?

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A draft rarely means you need a new door. Usually the weatherstripping has compressed or the door no longer closes evenly against its seal. We adjust the door and replace the seals through our weatherstripping service, which costs much less than a new door.

How much does a typical door repair in Britannia cost?

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We’ll provide a flat-rate quote for you to approve before starting the repair. Simple adjustments and hinge or strike repairs cost the least; frame repairs, glass and hardware replacement cost more because of parts. Send a photo of the door and we can usually quote it before the visit.

Is it worth repairing an older Britannia door rather than replacing it?

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Usually, yes. A solid older door is often better built than a budget replacement, and re-hanging, adjusting and resealing it costs much less than a new door. We’ll tell you if a door isn’t worth repairing, and if a full door installation is the better value, we’ll quote that too.

Can you repair a patio or sliding door in Britannia?

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Yes. We repair dragging rollers, bent tracks, failed locks and drafty seals on patio and sliding doors. See patio door repair and sliding door repair for more.

My Britannia door was forced or damaged in a break-in — can you help?

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Yes. We make the door secure, then repair or rebuild the split jamb and reinforce the strike area. If glass was broken, we can discuss broken glass repair options. Same-day emergency repair is available; call to confirm the earliest appointment.