Repair vs. Replace — Honest Advice

Most door problems don't require a new door. A sticking door is rarely a replacement job — it's a 30-minute fix. But some doors have reached end of life, and we'll tell you honestly which is which before we quote.

Repair usually makes sense when:
  • The door is solid wood and structurally sound
  • It's a historic or custom door worth preserving
  • The problem is mechanical — hinges, latch, alignment
  • Damage is isolated (one panel, one corner, one edge)
Replacement makes sense when:
  • Rot or water damage has compromised the core
  • The door is a hollow-core exterior door (security risk)
  • The frame and door together are beyond repair
  • Repair cost approaches replacement cost
Historic door repair Boston MA

How It Works

Fast, clean, no surprises — from first call to finished repair.

1
a Assessment

We come out, diagnose the problem, and give you a written estimate on the spot. No call center, no guesswork — you get a real answer.

2
Clear Scope

You approve exactly what's being done and the price before we touch anything. No scope creep, no hidden add-ons at the end.

3
Expert Repair

Most repairs completed same visit. Larger jobs scheduled promptly. Clean work area, quality hardware, and proper finishing — not a patch job.

4
Test & Sign-Off

We test the door with you before we leave — open, close, lock, check the seal. If anything's off, we fix it before we pack up.

Common Questions

Simple repairs — sticking door, hinge reset, strike plate adjustment — typically run $75–$200. Frame repairs and rot remediation range $200–$600 depending on extent. We give you a written, itemized price before any work begins. No ambiguity.

Yes — most hinge, alignment, latch, and sticking door repairs are completed in a single visit. We arrive with common parts and hardware. Frame rot and panel replacements may require a follow-up visit if materials need to be ordered.

Very common in Greater Boston — especially with older wood doors. The fix depends on severity. Light seasonal swelling is often resolved by planing the edge and sealing the top and bottom of the door (the most-neglected spots). Severe or recurring swelling can indicate a moisture problem in the frame that also needs addressing.

Yes — office buildings, retail spaces, multi-family units, and mixed-use properties. Commercial door hardware is different from residential, and we carry and install commercial-grade hinges, closers, and strike plates.

Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Quincy, Medford, Malden, Dedham, Milton, Weymouth, Braintree, and surrounding Greater Boston communities. Call us if you're not sure — we cover a wide area.

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