We repair doors in Dunrobin and the surrounding west Ottawa area, including front entrances, multipoint locks, patio doors, frames, weatherstripping and hinge and hardware problems. If a door is hard to open, won’t latch or is letting in cold air, call 613-265-3667 to arrange a repair.
Door problem in Dunrobin? Call 613-265-3667 — or request a free quote online. We’ll give you a flat-rate quote before starting the repair, and same-day emergency repair is available.
Many fibreglass and steel entry doors use a multipoint lock. Lifting the handle drives hooks or bolts into the frame near the top and bottom of the door as well as at the latch, so the door is held at several points instead of one.
A stiff multipoint handle is not always a broken lock. If the handle lifts easily while the door is open but is stiff once it’s closed, the door is out of alignment and the locking points are catching on their keepers. If it’s stiff, loose or won’t engage even with the door open, the mechanism itself is worn or damaged.
When the handle becomes stiff to lift only with the door closed, or the key only turns if you push or pull on the door, the cause is usually alignment. The door has dropped slightly, or the weatherstripping has changed, and the locking points no longer meet their keepers cleanly. We adjust the hinges and keepers first so the lock engages without force. If the gearbox inside the door is worn or broken, it can often be replaced, although parts depend on the manufacturer and some have to be ordered.
Forcing a stiff handle can break the gearbox, so getting the door checked early may help prevent further damage. See our lock repair service for cylinders, deadbolts and multipoint hardware.
Sliding patio doors are heavy, and the rollers carry the full weight of the panel. When the rollers wear out or the track is dented or packed with grit, the door drags, comes off the track or won’t close far enough to lock. We clean and check the track, adjust the roller height and replace worn rollers. Replacement rollers have to match the door and suit the weight of the panel, or they wear out quickly.
We also repair sliding door handles and locks and replace the worn pile weatherstripping along the panel edges. More on patio door repair.
Weatherstripping, the door sweep and the threshold work together to keep out drafts and water. Common signs are daylight around the edges, cold air along the floor, frost on the inside of the frame in winter, or water at the threshold after a storm.
We check the door’s alignment before replacing anything, since a door that doesn’t close evenly won’t seal properly even with new weatherstripping. Then we replace worn seals and sweeps and adjust the threshold where possible. The right repair depends on the door and how it closes, not simply on where the house is. Learn more about our weatherstripping service.
If more than one exterior door needs attention, such as a front entrance, side or mudroom door, garage-to-house door or patio door, and several need work, list them when you request a quote so we can plan the visit and bring parts for each one. While we’re there, we can look over the other accessible entrances and tell you if anything else needs attention.
Exterior locks can freeze when moisture gets into the cylinder overnight. Lock de-icer will usually free the cylinder, and powdered graphite is a better lubricant for exterior locks than oil, which gets sticky in the cold. Water pooling at the threshold can also freeze the bottom of the door to the sill. A lock that freezes repeatedly is usually worn or letting water in and is worth repairing or replacing.
When a door is kicked or pried, the frame usually takes the damage rather than the lock: the jamb splits at the strike and the strike plate tears out. If the door can’t be secured, call us. We can secure the opening first, then repair or replace the damaged section of jamb and fit a heavier strike plate fastened with long screws into the framing behind it. If glass in the door or a sidelite is broken, mention it when you call so we can discuss the options.
We also serve nearby Fitzroy Harbour, Constance Bay, Carp, Kanata and Kinburn.
Describe the problem and we’ll explain what needs checking.
Related door repair services we also provide.
Deadbolts, cylinders, and multipoint locks inspected, repaired, or replaced as needed.
Worn rollers, tracks, and patio door hardware repaired or replaced as needed.
Replacement weatherstripping and door seals to reduce drafts on exterior doors.
Real examples of completed Ottawa door work, plus guides relevant to Dunrobin homes. See more in our before & after gallery.
Real door repairs, installations, and security work completed by our Ottawa and Ottawa Valley team.
Send a couple of details and we'll reply with a flat-rate price — no obligation, no pressure.
Front doors, multipoint locks, patio doors, and weatherstripping questions.
Call or request a free quote online. Our repairs are backed by a written parts and labour warranty.
