We repair doors in Pakenham and the surrounding Mississippi Mills area — sticking and sagging doors, damaged frames, worn hinges, faulty locks and weatherstripping on homes and rural properties, as well as patio doors and commercial entrances. Call 613-265-3667 to arrange a repair.
Door problem in Pakenham? Call 613-265-3667 — or request a free quote online. Same-day emergency repair is available.
Older wooden doors sometimes need more than a hinge adjustment. If the frame is damaged or the lock no longer lines up properly, we check the entire opening before recommending repairs. Depending on its condition, the existing door may be repairable without replacing it.
The hinges are usually the place to start. On a heavy wood door, the top hinge carries most of the load, and once its screws loosen in the jamb the door drops toward the latch side. It begins to rub at the top corner, the latch misses the strike, and the gap along the hinge side opens up. Replacing worn hinges, fitting longer screws that reach the framing behind the jamb and re-shimming the hinge side often brings the door back into line. We plane the door only if it still binds after that.
Some older homes have openings that aren’t standard sizes, with doors that were trimmed to fit. A stock pre-hung replacement often won’t fit without rebuilding the opening, so we look for repairs that work with what’s there. Where the jamb is split, loose or soft at the bottom, we repair the damaged section — our door frame repair page explains the process. For entrance doors that need adjusting, new hardware or new seals, see front door repair.
Some older doors still have mortise locks or their original hinges. If the hardware still works mechanically, cleaning and adjusting it, or replacing a worn part, can keep it in service. When parts aren’t available, we’ll explain which modern hardware will fit the door. We don’t offer specialised restoration of antique hardware or masonry.
If you notice drafts around your door, the weatherstripping may be worn or the door may no longer close evenly against the frame. Daylight around the edges, a draft along the floor and frost on the inside of the frame in winter are the usual signs. We check the alignment first, because new seals won’t work on a door that sits crooked, then replace compressed or torn weatherstripping, fit a new door sweep and adjust the threshold where it’s adjustable. More on our weatherstripping service.
We also repair entry doors at rural homes and properties around Pakenham. Side and mudroom doors need the same hinge, latch and seal repairs as front doors. If more than one door needs attention, tell us when you book so we can bring parts for each one.
Sliding doors to the deck or yard are covered under patio door repair: we replace worn rollers, clean or repair the track, and fix handles and locks that no longer catch.
When a door has been forced, the jamb usually splits at the strike plate and the door may not lock at all. We can secure the opening first, then repair the jamb and fit a heavier strike plate anchored into the framing. For urgent help, see emergency door repair; for repairs after a forced entry, see break-in door repair.
When you’re ready, request a quote and tell us what the door is doing. A photo helps us prepare, and we’ll give you a flat-rate quote before starting the repair.
These guides and projects explain common frame and door problems. You can also read the FAQ or request a free quote.
If the door sticks, drafts, or won’t latch, call for an assessment.
Other repairs we often do on Pakenham homes.
Real door repair projects completed across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, showing the type of hands-on door repair work we provide for commercial and residential doors.
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Common questions we hear from Pakenham homeowners about doors that stick, won't lock, or let in a draft.
Send a photo of the door for a free quote. Same-day emergency door repair is available. Call us to confirm the earliest appointment.
