We service every part of Lipscomb, including the Avenue G corridor and the Bessemer Super Highway, and the nearby Jefferson County towns like Bessemer and Homewood.
The mix of housing here matters for door work. Older Lipscomb homes have wood frames and hardware worth repairing rather than replacing, while newer construction tends to have vinyl and aluminum systems where the moving parts wear out long before anything else does.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common storefront door repair faults in Jefferson County
These are the storefront door repair faults we are called out to most often in Lipscomb. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The door has been forced and the frame is bentBreak-in damage that needs the frame straightened and reinforced.
- The push bar or pull handle is looseFasteners working out of the aluminum stile.
- Broken storefront glassImpact or break-in damage requiring board-up and tempered replacement.
- The door drags at the top cornerThe bottom pivot has worn and the door has dropped.
- The lock cylinder is stiff or seizedWorn mortise cylinder, often with grit or corrosion in it.
- Water blowing under the door during stormsFailed sweep and threshold seal.
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) 619-2895What Lipscomb weather does to storefront door repair
Two storm seasons a year, spring and late fall, push water and debris against exterior doors across the metro.
Building movement racks an aluminum storefront frame, and because these doors are set to fine tolerances, even small movement stops the deadlatch reaching its keeper cleanly.
A gust catching a storefront door with no overhead stop drives it past its limit and destroys the closer arm, and repeated wind loading is what works a door off its pivots.
None of it is a reason to replace a door. It is a reason to use the right parts and set the door up correctly in the first place.
Local factors we account for in Lipscomb: soil movement and storm wind — typical of the Birmingham metro.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What we repair
- Pivot and hinge replacementTop and bottom pivots, offset pivots and continuous hinges on aluminum entrances.
- Closer repair and replacementConcealed overhead, surface and floor closers repaired or replaced and correctly adjusted.
- Threshold and sweep replacementSealing the bottom of the entrance against water and air.
- Deadlatch and lock serviceAdams Rite style deadlatches, mortise cylinders, hook bolts and keepers.
- Emergency board-up and securingSame-day securing so a business can lock up.
- Door alignment and squaringBringing a dropped or racked storefront door back to correct alignment.
- Bottom rail repairRe-securing or replacing bottom rails and resetting the glass properly.
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) 619-2895How we approach storefront door repair
- Start at the pivotAlmost every storefront complaint traces back to the top or bottom pivot. That is where we look before touching the closer.
- Check the closer independentlyWe disconnect and test the closer separately so we know whether the resistance is the closer or the door binding. Around the metro we clear red clay dust out of tracks and mechanisms first, because it turns into grinding paste and will destroy new parts.
- Secure before you finishDeadlatch function comes first, because a shop that cannot lock its front door cannot close.
- Square the door back upCorner fasteners get pulled up, the rail is reset, and the door is brought back square before the pivot is adjusted.
- Set the closer to codeOpening force and closing speed adjusted for accessibility and for the actual traffic through the door.
- Work to your scheduleWe plan around trading hours so the entrance is not out of service during business.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of storefront door repair in Lipscomb
What a storefront door repair job costs comes down to a handful of things, and we would rather be straight about them up front:
- frame damage from forced entry
- glass replacement and whether board-up is needed first
- hardware grade and ADA compliance requirements
- whether the pivots, closer, or both need replacing
- concealed and floor closers versus surface mounted units
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 Lipscomb.
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) 619-2895Areas we cover for storefront door repair in Lipscomb
If you are in the Avenue G corridor and the Bessemer Super Highway, or anywhere near Valley Creek and Bessemer's east edge, we cover you.
We also cover the nearby Jefferson County and the Birmingham metro 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) 619-2895Storefront door repair in Lipscomb: questions we get asked
Do you replace storefront glass?
Yes, tempered glass for doors, sidelites and transoms. Board-up happens first so you can trade, and the glass follows once the unit is made.
Can you fix the door so it does not slam on customers?
Yes. That is closer adjustment, and it also needs to meet accessibility requirements for opening force. A properly set closer should let a customer through comfortably and still latch the door every time.
Do you work on pairs of doors and automatic entrances?
Yes, both. Pairs need coordinated alignment so the astragal seals and both leaves latch, and we service automatic operators as well.
How often should storefront doors be serviced?
For a busy Lipscomb entrance, once or twice a year. Pivots and closers wear gradually, and adjusting them before they fail is far cheaper than an emergency call when the door will not latch.
Can you add a panic bar to our storefront door?
Yes, and depending on the occupancy of your Lipscomb building it may be required. Exit devices can be fitted to most aluminum storefront doors.
Why is our door so hard for customers to open?
Usually the closer has been cranked up to force a misaligned door to latch. That is treating the symptom. Fix the alignment and the closer can go back to a comfortable setting that still latches.
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 Lipscomb
- Sliding Door Repair Lipscomb
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Lipscomb
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Lipscomb
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Lipscomb
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Lipscomb
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Lipscomb
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Lipscomb
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Lipscomb
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Door Closer Repair Lipscomb
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Lipscomb
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Lipscomb
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Lipscomb
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Lipscomb
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Lipscomb
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Lipscomb
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Storefront Door Repair near Lipscomb
We cover the surrounding Jefferson County and the Birmingham metro communities as well:
- Storefront Door Repair in Bessemer
- Storefront Door Repair in Homewood
- Storefront Door Repair in Vestavia Hills
- Storefront Door Repair in Mountain Brook
- Storefront Door Repair in Hueytown
- Storefront Door Repair in Center Point
- Storefront Door Repair in Gardendale
- Storefront Door Repair in Irondale
All door repair services in Lipscomb · Storefront Door Repair across Alabama · All Alabama service areas
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895