Our territory takes in Susan Moore and the communities around it in Blount County, so calls from the AL-75 corridor, the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior and out by Sand Mountain's western edge all get the same response.
Between the established parts of Susan Moore and the newer subdivisions, we see two different kinds of failure: worn-out frames on one side of town and worn-out hardware on the other.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common exterior door repair faults in Blount County
These are the exterior door repair faults we are called out to most often in Susan Moore. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The deadbolt does not throw fullyStrike misalignment, and a security problem until it is fixed.
- Rust streaks or bubbling paint on a steel doorMoisture getting into the door skin, usually at the bottom edge.
- Water on the floor inside after rainFailed sweep, threshold or sill pan, or missing drip cap above the door.
- Daylight visible around the closed doorFailed weatherstrip, a dropped door, or a frame out of square.
- Sidelight or transom glass has foggedFailed insulated units in the fixed panels beside the door.
- Drafts you can feel from across the roomCompressed seals and a threshold no longer meeting the door bottom.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Susan Moore conditions and exterior door repair
Snow and sleet are more common here than almost anywhere else in Alabama, and meltwater refreezing in a sliding door track is a recurring winter problem.
Grit at the threshold grinds the door sweep as the door closes over it, and a worn sweep is the most common reason an otherwise sound exterior door starts letting in air, water and insects.
Freezes make exterior weatherstrip brittle, and a compressed, brittle seal stops recovering its shape, so the door that sealed acceptably last winter has visible daylight around it this one.
It is why the same repair done properly in Susan Moore lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Susan Moore: grit and dust and winter freezes — typical of the Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain plateau.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What a exterior door repair call covers
- Steel door bottom repairRebuilding corroded steel door bottoms.
- Hinge repair and re-hangingBringing a dropped exterior door back into alignment.
- Security reinforcementStrike boxes, long fasteners and hinge-side reinforcement on entry doors.
- Weatherstrip replacementNew jamb, head and corner seals so the door closes against a continuous seal.
- Sidelight and transom glass replacementReplacing failed or broken glass beside and above the door.
- Sill pan and flashing repairCorrecting the water management under and above the door so the repair lasts.
- Door slab replacementNew entry door slabs hung in the existing frame where the slab is beyond repair.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What happens when we get there
- Check it in the closed position firstAn exterior door only has to work in one position. We look at how it sits shut before we look at how it swings.
- Find where the water goesMost exterior door failures are water failures. We look at the threshold, the sill pan, the drip cap and the ground level outside.
- Correct the geometry before the sealsWeatherstrip cannot seal a door that is not sitting square. Hinges, reveal and threshold come first. We check the drainage for ice blockage on mountain openings, which is a fault that only shows up on the coldest days.
- Fit for the exposureStainless fixings, marine-grade or coated hardware and the correct sweep, depending on how much weather the opening takes.
- Make the lock work without forceThe deadbolt should throw completely with one finger and the door untouched.
- Check the finish and the edgesTop and bottom edges get sealed, because unsealed end grain is the fastest way back to a warped door.
Tell us what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.No guesswork over the phone, no pressure.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of exterior door repair in Susan Moore
Pricing on exterior door repair depends on what has actually failed, which is why we talk it through before quoting. These are the things that move the number:
- whether the frame has rot that needs splicing
- security reinforcement and hardware upgrades
- whether water management details also need correcting
- sidelight and transom glass replacement
- weatherstrip and threshold work versus structural repair
Call and describe what the door is doing. In most cases we can tell you over the phone which of those applies to you before anyone drives out to Susan Moore.
Not sure whether it is a repair or a replacement?Describe the symptoms and we will give you a straight answer.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for exterior door repair in Susan Moore
Coverage in Susan Moore takes in the AL-75 corridor, plus everything around Sand Mountain's western edge and Blountsville nearby.
We also cover the nearby Blount County and the Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain plateau communities listed further down this page.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Exterior door repair in Susan Moore: questions we get asked
How long does exterior door repair take?
Weatherstrip, threshold and alignment work is usually a few hours. Rot repair and frame work takes longer, and we will tell you which one you are looking at before we start.
Is my front door secure enough?
The weak point on most entry doors is not the lock, it is the strike. A deadbolt in a strike plate held by short screws into thin jamb material offers much less than people assume. Reinforcing it is inexpensive.
Can you make my front door easier to open for an older parent?
Yes. Lever hardware instead of a knob, correct hinge adjustment so the door is not fighting the frame, and a threshold that is not a trip hazard all make a real difference.
My steel door is rusting at the bottom. Do I need a new door?
Not necessarily. Steel door bottoms can be rebuilt, and the real issue is why water is sitting there. If the frame and skin above are sound, the repair is worth doing.
How much does a leaky front door actually cost me?
More than people expect. A gap you can see daylight through around a Susan Moore entry door moves conditioned air continuously, and in the summer it is running against your air conditioning all day.
I can see daylight around my front door. Is that just weatherstrip?
Sometimes, but check whether the gap is even. A consistent gap all the way around is a weatherstrip job. A gap that is wide at one corner and tight at another means the door or frame has moved, and new weatherstrip will not close it.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Susan Moore
- Sliding Door Repair Susan Moore
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Susan Moore
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Susan Moore
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Susan Moore
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Susan Moore
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Susan Moore
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Susan Moore
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Susan Moore
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Susan Moore
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Susan Moore
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Susan Moore
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Susan Moore
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Susan Moore
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Susan Moore
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Window Repair Susan Moore
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Exterior Door Repair near Susan Moore
We cover the surrounding Blount County and the Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain plateau communities as well:
- Exterior Door Repair in Oneonta
- Exterior Door Repair in Cleveland
- Exterior Door Repair in Locust Fork
- Exterior Door Repair in Blountsville
- Exterior Door Repair in Snead
- Exterior Door Repair in Hayden
- Exterior Door Repair in Remlap
- Exterior Door Repair in Smoke Rise
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Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
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