We repair doors in Perth and surrounding Lanark County: entry doors, frames, hinges, locks, patio doors and weatherstripping, including older wooden doors that need adjusting or hardware repairs. If a door is hard to open, close or lock, call 613-265-3667 to arrange a visit.
To book, 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 Perth? Call 613-265-3667 — or request a free quote online.
An older wooden door may still be worth repairing even if the hardware has worn out. We check the hinges, frame, and locking mechanism before recommending replacement. Sometimes a hinge adjustment or new hardware is enough. If the door itself is badly warped or damaged, we’ll explain why replacement may be the better option.
Most older doors start to stick or sag for simple reasons: the top hinge loosens and the door drops, the wood swells in humid weather, or the frame has moved as the house settled. Tightening or replacing the hinges and re-shimming the door often restores even gaps all round. If the door is still tight after that, we trim only the edge that binds. A solid wood door can often be repaired more than once over its life.
Many older doors use a mortise lock, a lock body fitted into a pocket in the edge of the door, rather than the separate knob and deadbolt found on most modern doors. When a mortise lock sticks, the cause may be inside the mechanism, such as a worn spring or a dry, dirty latch, or the door may simply no longer line up with the strike plate.
We check the alignment first, since that’s the easier fix. If the mechanism is worn, the lock may need cleaning, a replacement part or a new lock body. Parts for older locks aren’t always available, so we’ll discuss which options fit the existing door before we start. More on lock repair.
Look for a split at the strike plate, soft wood at the bottom of the jamb, or a frame that has pulled out of square so the door no longer closes evenly. We assess whether the affected section can be repaired or needs replacing, fit new wood where needed, and reset the strike plate so the door closes and locks properly. See door frame repair.
Day-to-day repairs on Perth homes include sticking doors, worn weatherstripping, sliding doors that drag, and locks that are stiff or frozen. New seals and a door sweep will stop most drafts around the edges or along the floor; see weatherstripping. A lock that freezes has moisture getting into it. A de-icer will free it, and one that freezes repeatedly should be repaired or replaced; see frozen door lock.
There are three levels of repair, and it helps to know which one a door needs:
Not every damaged door needs replacing. When the damage is extensive, we’ll explain the replacement options so you can make an informed decision. For new doors, see door installation.
We also serve nearby Smiths Falls, Lanark and Mississippi Mills.
If the door sticks, drafts, or won’t latch, call for an assessment.
Other repairs we often do in Perth.
Rotted thresholds, split jambs, and damaged frames repaired or rebuilt as needed.
Mortise locks, deadbolts, and strikes inspected, repaired, or replaced as needed.
Frozen or stiff locks thawed, lubricated, and checked so the door locks properly again.
Real door repairs, installations, and security work completed by our Ottawa and Ottawa Valley team.
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Common questions we hear from Perth homeowners about doors that stick, won't lock, or let in a draft.
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