Our Brundidge customers are spread from Main Street to the US-231 corridor and out around the Brundidge peanut butter museum, and we serve the surrounding Pike County communities on the same schedule.
A lot of what we see in Pike County comes down to age. Houses built decades ago have solid frames with tired hardware; houses built recently have sound hardware in frames that are still settling.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common exterior door repair faults in Pike County
These are the exterior door repair faults we are called out to most often in Brundidge. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- Drafts you can feel from across the roomCompressed seals and a threshold no longer meeting the door bottom.
- Insects getting in around the doorGaps at the sweep and threshold, and often moisture-damaged wood attracting them.
- Rust streaks or bubbling paint on a steel doorMoisture getting into the door skin, usually at the bottom edge.
- Fasteners are showing rust streaks down the door faceNon-stainless fixings on an exposed opening, which will keep staining and eventually fail.
- Water on the floor inside after rainFailed sweep, threshold or sill pan, or missing drip cap above the door.
- The door is tight in the morning and loose by eveningA door absorbing moisture overnight and drying through the day, which points to an unsealed edge.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Brundidge conditions and exterior door repair
The Wiregrass gets punishing summer heat and enough tropical rain that hurricane remnants are a normal part of the year, not an exception. Sally and Michael both did door and window damage this far inland.
Sand builds up against thresholds and holds moisture there, and it also abrades the finish at the bottom of a door, which is where finish failure turns into water penetration.
Wind-driven rain hits an entry door horizontally, which defeats seals that would handle vertical rain without difficulty, and the water gets in at the top corners and behind the brickmould.
It is why the same repair done properly in Brundidge lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Brundidge: blowing sand and storm wind — typical of the Wiregrass.
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) 619-2895Exterior door repair work we handle in Brundidge
- Weatherstrip replacementNew jamb, head and corner seals so the door closes against a continuous seal.
- Hinge repair and re-hangingBringing a dropped exterior door back into alignment.
- Strike and deadbolt alignmentMaking the bolt throw fully without pressure on the door.
- Refinishing preparationSorting out the causes of finish failure before a door is refinished.
- Door slab replacementNew entry door slabs hung in the existing frame where the slab is beyond repair.
- Steel door bottom repairRebuilding corroded steel door bottoms.
- Frame and jamb repairSplicing out rot and rebuilding damaged jamb sections.
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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.
- Follow the waterStaining, rot and rust all point uphill to an entry point. We find that before repairing anything downstream of it.
- Correct the geometry before the sealsWeatherstrip cannot fix an inconsistent gap. The door has to be sitting right before sealing it means anything.
- Fit hardware and seals rated for exposureThe finish and material matter on an exterior door in this climate, and cheap components fail fast.
- Make the lock work without forceThe deadbolt should throw completely with one finger and the door untouched. We look at how much sand is reaching the opening, since sometimes a sweep or a threshold change does more good than new hardware.
- Check the finish and the edgesTop and bottom edges get sealed, because unsealed end grain is the fastest way back to a warped door.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of exterior door repair in Brundidge
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:
- weatherstrip and threshold work versus structural repair
- the material of the door: wood, fiberglass or steel
- security reinforcement and hardware upgrades
- whether water management details also need correcting
- sidelight and transom glass replacement
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 Brundidge.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for exterior door repair in Brundidge
We work throughout Brundidge, including Main Street and the US-231 corridor. If you are near the Brundidge peanut butter museum and the We Piddle Around Theater, that is inside our normal service area.
We also cover the nearby Pike County and the Wiregrass communities listed further down this page.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Exterior door repair in Brundidge: questions we get asked
Why does my front door stick in summer and not in winter?
Seasonal movement in the door and the frame. In Brundidge's humid months a wood door takes on moisture and grows slightly, and a door that already had tight clearance starts binding.
My sidelight glass has fogged up. Can that be replaced separately?
Yes. Sidelights and transoms use insulated glass units that can be replaced on their own, without touching the door.
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.
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.
Can you fix a front door that has warped?
Depends on how far. Mild warping can often be handled with hinge and strike adjustment and better weatherstrip. Severe warping on a solid wood slab usually means replacing the slab, which can be hung in the existing frame.
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.
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) 619-2895Other door repair services in Brundidge
- Sliding Door Repair Brundidge
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Brundidge
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Brundidge
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Brundidge
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Brundidge
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Brundidge
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Brundidge
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Brundidge
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Brundidge
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Brundidge
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Brundidge
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Brundidge
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Brundidge
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Brundidge
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Window Repair Brundidge
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
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