Door Installation & Repair FAQs

We serve Metro Detroit and surrounding suburbs within about 35 miles, covering Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. That includes communities like Dearborn, Livonia, Warren, Troy, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, and Farmington Hills. As a service-area business we come to you, so there's no showroom to visit — just call and we'll schedule a convenient time.

It depends on the door type, materials, and scope of the work. Typical door repairs often run around $150 to $400, while a full entry door installation commonly falls between $500 and $2,500 depending on the door you choose. Your exact price depends on your specific project, so we provide a free, no-obligation estimate before any work starts.

Often, yes — same-day service is available when our schedule allows during business hours. Urgent problems like a door that won't lock, close, or seal after a break-in or storm are exactly what we prioritize. We're open Sunday through Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday until noon, so call early and we'll do our best to reach you today.

We supply the doors — you don't need to source anything yourself. We'll help you choose the right entry, storm, patio, or interior door for your home, budget, and Michigan's climate, then handle delivery and installation in one visit. Prefer to install a door you already bought? We can do that too. Just ask during your free estimate.

Yes. Every installation and repair is backed by our workmanship guarantee, and we're fully licensed and insured for your protection. Many of the doors and hardware we install also carry their own manufacturer warranties. If something isn't right after we've finished, let us know and we'll make it right — standing behind our work is part of being your local door company.

Yes, every estimate is free and comes with no obligation. We'll assess your door, explain your options in plain language, and give you honest, upfront flat-rate pricing before any work begins — no surprises and no pressure. You'll know exactly what the job costs and what it includes before you decide to move forward.

Absolutely. We install and repair commercial doors throughout Metro Detroit, including steel doors, storefront and glass entrances, closers, and panic hardware. Whether you manage an office, retail space, restaurant, or warehouse, we'll keep your entrances secure and working smoothly. One call handles both your business and your home — we're the only door company you'll need.

Most standard entry door installations are finished in a single day, often just a few hours. A straightforward pre-hung swap moves quickly, while custom sizes, double doors, or added sidelights and transoms take longer. Because our trucks arrive fully stocked with doors, hardware, and sealants, we complete the large majority of jobs in one visit.

Fiberglass is the best all-around choice for most Metro Detroit homes: it resists rot, warping, and rust, insulates well, and shrugs off freeze-thaw without denting. A steel entry door costs less and offers excellent security, making it great for budget-focused or light commercial entrances, though it can dent. We'll help you decide during your free estimate.

Your exact price depends on the door material, size, glass, hardware, and any framing repairs your opening needs. As a typical range, an installed entry door often runs from a few hundred dollars for a basic steel unit to several thousand for premium fiberglass or custom wood with sidelights. Get a free estimate for a firm, flat-rate number.

Both—we do slab-only replacements when your existing frame is solid, and full pre-hung installs when the frame is rotted, out of square, or damaged. During your free estimate we inspect the rough opening and jambs, then recommend the option that will seal properly and last. If we find hidden rot, we repair it before setting your new door.

Most standard sliding or French patio door installations take a single day, often just a few hours. A straightforward panel replacement goes fast, while a wider multi-slide or folding glass wall system, or an opening that needs framing repair, can take longer. We give you a realistic timeline at your free in-home estimate so there are no surprises on install day.

Replace it if the glass is fogged between the panes, the frame is rotted, or it ices off its track every winter—those point to a failed seal or frame. If the door just sticks or a roller is worn, a repair may be enough. We'll tell you honestly which makes sense at your free estimate, never pushing a replacement you don't need.

Yes, in most cases we can replace a sliding door with French patio doors, or the other way around. The opening width usually works for either style, though we'll check the framing and header first. Swapping styles is a popular upgrade for better curb appeal and airflow. We'll confirm what fits your opening and give you flat-rate pricing at your free estimate.

Yes, we install and replace patio and folding glass wall systems for commercial spaces as well as homes—restaurants, offices, storefronts, and patios. We offer low-profile, ADA-compliant sill options and can schedule around your operations during the business day. One call covers both your residential and commercial door needs across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Most storm door installations take two to four hours for a single door. Our trucks arrive fully stocked, so we measure, remove your old door, mount and square the new frame, hang the door, and seal everything in one visit. Larger openings or custom security doors can run a bit longer, but same-day completion during business hours is the norm.

A storm door has interchangeable glass and screen panels, so it protects against winter drafts and summer bugs year-round; a screen door only handles airflow and insects. In Michigan's freeze-thaw climate, most homeowners choose a combination storm door for the extra insulation and weather protection. We'll help you pick the right fit during your free estimate.

Almost always, yes. We install storm, screen, and security doors on standard entry, side, and rear doors, and we handle out-of-square or older frames that big-box installers won't touch. If your opening needs a custom size or extra reinforcement, we measure precisely and order the right door as part of your free, no-obligation estimate.

Yes. A properly sealed storm door adds an insulating air pocket in front of your entry door, which cuts winter drafts and helps hold heat during Michigan cold snaps. In summer, switching to the screen insert pulls a breeze through without letting bugs in. Correct weatherstripping and a tight door sweep are what make the difference.

A prehung door comes already mounted in a complete frame with the hinges attached, while a slab is just the door panel you hang on an existing frame. Prehung is best when your jamb is damaged, out of square, or you're resizing the opening. Slab installs are faster and cost less when the existing frame is still solid and square.

Most single interior door installations take one to two hours, including removing the old door, hanging the new one, and adjusting the hardware. A slab swap on a good frame is quicker; a prehung door, barn door, or a whole house of doors takes longer. When our schedule allows, we can often finish same-day installs during business hours.

In most cases, yes, but the wall needs solid backing to carry the door's weight. During barn door installation we locate the studs or add blocking behind the drywall so the track won't sag or pull loose over time. We also confirm the wall beside the opening is wide enough for the door to slide fully clear.

We do both. We install new pocket-door kits and repair existing ones that stick, jump the track, or won't stay open — usually a bent track, worn rollers, or a broken guide. Because our trucks are stocked with common pocket-door parts, we can often diagnose and fix the problem in a single visit during business hours.

Most doors that won't close or latch can be repaired, not replaced. The problem is usually alignment, such as a loose hinge, a shifted strike plate, or seasonal swelling, all of which we adjust in a single visit. We only recommend replacement when the door or frame is structurally damaged, and we'll tell you honestly which one you're facing.

Most door repairs fall into a modest flat-rate range, and simple fixes like hinge tightening or a strike-plate adjustment sit at the low end. Your exact price depends on the door type, the parts needed, and the extent of the damage. We give a free, no-obligation estimate up front, so you approve a flat rate before any work begins.

Yes, seasonal sticking is worth fixing, because it usually signals loose hardware or a frame shifting with Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle. Left alone, a door that binds in spring can start dragging year-round and strain its hinges. We correct the alignment and hardware so it swings freely in every season, not just the mild ones.

Yes, we repair residential and commercial doors across Metro Detroit, so one call covers both. That includes entry, interior, patio, and storm doors at home, plus steel, glass, and high-traffic doors for businesses. Commercial entrances often need heavier-duty hinges and closers, which we stock and install so your door keeps up with daily use.

In most cases we can repair it, not replace it. Worn rollers, bent tracks, failed locks, and off-track panels are all fixable with parts we stock on our trucks. A full door replacement is usually only necessary when the frame itself is damaged or rotted. We'll tell you honestly during your free estimate.

A slider that drags or sticks almost always comes down to worn rollers or a dirty, bent track. Dirt, grit, and Michigan freeze-thaw grind down the roller wheels and dent the aluminum track over time. We replace the rollers, straighten and clean the track, and adjust the height so it glides freely again.

Yes. When you see fog or moisture between the panes, the glass seal has failed—but the frame is usually still fine. We replace the insulated glass unit itself rather than the whole door, which restores clarity and stops the energy loss. Cracked or shattered panels get swapped the same way.

Most sliding door repairs are affordable and far cheaper than replacing the whole door. Typical roller and track repairs run in the low-to-mid hundreds, while glass panel replacement depends on size and pane type. Your exact price depends on the parts and door, so we give you a free, no-obligation estimate upfront with flat-rate pricing.

In most cases we can repair the frame and jamb without touching the door itself. If the damage is limited rot, a split, or a kicked-in strike area, we splice in new jamb stock and reinforce it, saving you the cost of a full replacement. We only recommend replacing the frame when it's warped badly out of square or the rot has spread too far, and we'll show you which you're facing.

Bottom-of-jamb rot is caused by water, and Michigan gives it plenty of chances. Snowmelt, wind-driven rain, and freeze-thaw let moisture wick up into the wood behind the weatherstripping and threshold, where it sits and slowly softens the jamb. We cut out the rot, splice in sealed replacement stock, and correct the drainage and seal so it doesn't creep back.

Yes, jamb repair after a break-in is one of the most common repairs we do. A forced entry usually splinters the jamb around the strike plate rather than breaking the lock, so we replace the damaged section and reinforce the strike area with heavy-duty plates and long screws anchored into the framing. We treat these as a priority and get out same-day when possible during business hours.

Yes, sealing the frame is exactly how we stop door drafts. Most cold air sneaks in through failed weatherstripping in the jamb, a worn sweep, or a gap at the threshold, not through the door slab itself. Our weatherstripping and draft sealing resets that seal all the way around the opening, so the door shuts tight and your heat stays inside where it belongs.

The lock is fine; the door has shifted so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. Michigan's freeze-thaw swings move doors in their frames, and loose hinges make it worse. We realign the door, tighten or shim the hinges, and reposition the strike plate so the deadbolt throws smoothly with one easy turn — usually in a single visit, no new lock required.

Yes, and it's usually the smarter spend. Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing cylinders so every old key stops working — ideal after a move, a lost key, or handing spares to a contractor. We can also key-alike your entry, side, and garage doors so one key opens them all. You keep your current hardware and pay a fraction of full replacement.

Yes, quality smart locks handle Michigan cold well — the main effect is that batteries drain faster, so we recommend fresh lithium cells and check them at install. We also correct the strike alignment first so the motor isn't fighting a shifted bolt, which is the usual cause of a jamming smart lock. Most models keep a keyed backup, so you're never locked out.

Yes, we serve both homes and businesses across Metro Detroit. For commercial doors that means ADA-compliant levers, hydraulic door closers adjusted to code, panic and exit hardware, and heavy-duty deadbolts and strikes built for constant daily use. One call covers your storefront, office, and back entrances, with the same flat-rate pricing and one-visit service.

We do both, and repair is usually the first option. Most storefront and glass door problems, like misaligned frames, worn pivots, failed closers, or cracked glass, can be fixed without replacing the whole door. We assess the frame and hardware, replace only what's failed, and give you an honest flat-rate quote. Full replacement is recommended only when a repair won't hold.

Yes. Doors that won't lock, latch, or close are among the most common commercial repairs we handle, and we treat them promptly, same-day when the schedule allows during business hours. The cause is usually a worn closer, a misaligned strike, a failed panic device, or a frame knocked out of square. We diagnose it on-site and secure your opening the same visit whenever possible.

Yes. We repair and replace panic bars and exit devices and service fire-rated openings so they stay code-compliant and inspection-ready. That means proper positive latching, self-closing hardware, correct gap tolerances, and intact fire labels. If an inspector flagged your egress or fire doors, we can bring the hardware and clearances back into compliance.

It depends on the door, the hardware, and what's failed. A closer adjustment costs far less than a full storefront pivot rebuild or glass replacement. Typical commercial door repair ranges widely based on parts and labor, so we give a free, no-obligation estimate with flat-rate pricing before any work starts. Your exact price depends on your door, so call us for a quick quote.

Most door installations in metro Detroit run between roughly $300 and $6,000, depending on the door type and options. A basic interior or storm door sits at the low end, while a custom fiberglass or wood entry door with sidelights reaches the top. Your exact price depends on size, frame condition, and hardware — a free estimate gives you the firm number.

Steel costs less upfront and handles security well, making it the budget-friendly pick. Fiberglass costs more but resists dents, won't warp or rust, and stands up to Michigan's freeze-thaw swings with almost no maintenance — often the better long-term value. Wood offers premium looks at the highest price. We'll help you match the door to your home and budget.

Yes, a properly installed exterior door can noticeably cut drafts and heat loss. Old doors leak air around worn weatherstripping, gaps, and single-pane glass, forcing your furnace to work harder all winter. A new insulated door with a tight threshold seal and fresh weatherstripping keeps Michigan cold outside — energy savings help offset the door installation cost over time.

Yes. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation estimate and honest, flat-rate pricing — no surprise fees. Ask about financing options when you book if you'd like to spread a larger entry or patio door project into monthly payments. Call (313) 236-4558 during business hours and we'll get you a firm quote.