Door, lock and trim repair in Houston

Door, lock and trim repair in Houston is one of the most common handyman jobs. We plane sticking doors, fit new locks and replace baseboards and casing. Most are finished in a single visit.

Signs your doors and trim need work

  • A door that sticks or will not latch
  • Gaps at the bottom of an exterior door
  • A deadbolt that does not line up
  • A new lock or smart lock to install
  • Baseboards pulling off the wall
  • Soft or rotted door jamb near the floor
  • Hinges that squeak or sag

How a door and trim visit works

  1. 1Look at the causeA sticking door may need hinge tightening, planing or a frame fix.
  2. 2Fix or replaceWe plane, shim or swap hardware. Rotted jamb sections are cut out and rebuilt.
  3. 3Fit locks and strikesDeadbolts and knobs are aligned and tested. Rekeying is available for matching keys.
  4. 4Finish trimNew trim is cut, nailed, caulked and painted.

Door, lock and trim costs in Houston

Fix a sticking door$75–$200 (typical)

Tighten hinges, plane or adjust the strike.

Install a lock or deadbolt$75–$200 each (typical)

Includes alignment and testing. Smart locks may take longer.

Replace an interior door$150–$400 (typical)

Hang, trim and fit hardware for a pre-hung or slab door.

Baseboard or trim$3–$8 per linear foot (typical)

Cut, nail, caulk and paint extra.

Rotted jamb repair$145–$450 per door (typical)

Cut out the rot and rebuild the bottom of the frame.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • The door size and material. Solid wood and steel cost more.
  • Whether the frame needs repair.
  • Painting or staining the trim after install.
  • The number of doors or locks on the list.
  • Rotted or bowed wood that has to be replaced.

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Good to know in Houston

Houston humidity makes wood doors swell in summer and shrink in winter, so they stick and then gap. Exterior doors facing west take the most sun and rain and rot first at the bottom edge.

Locks and deadbolts are a simple job, but alarm wiring and electric strikes are electrical work. We refer those to a licensed pro.

Questions about doors, locks and trim

Why does my door stick only in summer?

Humidity makes wood swell. Planing a little off the edge or fixing loose hinges usually solves it.

Can you rekey instead of replacing the lock?

Yes, if the lock is in good shape. It is often cheaper than a new lock.

Do you paint the trim?

Yes. We can prime and paint new trim or leave it ready for you to paint.

Can you fix a rotted frame?

Yes, for small areas. If the whole frame is rotted, we will quote a full replacement.

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