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Door Repair Near You

Door Repair Near You
Sticking, Misaligned, and Damaged Doors Fixed Right

Breasy handles interior and exterior door repair, from sticking doors and broken hinges to damaged frames and hardware, scoped per door or across a full turnover unit. Get a scoped quote within 48 hours. Before-and-after documentation same day. Re-dispatch at no added cost if a scheduled visit doesn’t happen.

What You Get With Every Job
Quote within 48 hours of submission
Most door repairs complete same day, even across multiple doors
Timestamped before-and-after photos delivered same day
Re-dispatched at no added cost if a scheduled visit doesn’t happen
100,000+
Jobs Completed
48 hrs
Quote Turnaround
459+
Active Field Team Members
90%
Quote Approval Rate
Why This Service Matters

Why Doors Stick, Stop Latching,
or Stop Closing Right

Whether it’s a single sticking bedroom door or a full unit’s worth of misaligned doors after a foundation shift, most door problems are hardware and alignment issues, not full replacements. Here is what we see most often.

01

Sticking or Misaligned Doors From Settling and Humidity

Foundation settling and humidity swings shift a door frame just enough that the door binds against the jamb or stops latching cleanly. Most of the time this is a hinge or strike plate adjustment, not a door replacement.

02

Broken Hinges, Closers, and Hardware

Worn hinges, failed door closers, and loose or broken handles and deadbolts are the most common door work orders we see, and the most straightforward to resolve without touching the door slab itself.

03

Damaged Frames From Move-Out Damage or Forced Entry

Cracked jambs, split trim, and damaged strike plates from forced entry or rough move-outs need frame-level repair before the door will function or secure properly again.

Reviews

What Property Managers Say
After Their First Few Jobs

★★★★★

“I have owned my home since a little before COVID and it was so terrible finding service providers with prices I trusted. I worked with Ben (the Owner) when he was running a landscaping business and when he said he was going to start a maintenance and repair company, I have used him ever since. EASY BREASY, Baby!”

NL
Nick Lounsbury
Dallas Homeowner
Operational Case for Door Repair

Door Repair Resolves Turnover Punch List Items Without a Full Replacement

A sticking or misaligned door is one of the most common turnover punch list items, and one of the most frequently over-scoped. In the large majority of cases the door slab itself is fine and the fix is a hinge adjustment, strike plate reset, or frame repair.

Defaulting to a full door replacement for what is actually an alignment issue wastes budget and adds unnecessary time to a turnover. Scoping the repair correctly keeps the punch list moving without overspending on parts that don’t need replacing.

For property managers running multiple units through turnover, batching door repairs across a property into one work order is typically faster and cheaper than dispatching separately per unit.

Cost Scenario — Door Repair vs. Full Replacement
Full interior door slab and frame replacement
$250–$600+
Hinge adjustment or strike plate reset, per door
$40–$90
Frame or jamb repair, per door
$75–$180
Typical cost for a 3-door turnover refresh
$150–$400
Unnecessary full door replacements
Eliminated when scope is correct
Move-in delay from unresolved punch list item
Avoided
Scope Boundary

What Door Repair Covers
vs. When a Locksmith or Replacement Is Needed

Most door issues are alignment or hardware problems, not structural ones. Here’s how we draw that line so the work order is scoped correctly the first time.

Included in Standard Repair

Hinge, Alignment, and Hardware Repair

Sticking doors, loose hinges, failed closers, and standard handle or deadbolt hardware are adjusted or replaced as part of a standard door repair work order. This covers the large majority of door work orders we receive.

Covers: sticking doors, loose hinges, hardware swaps
Included in Standard Repair

Frame and Weatherstripping Repair

Cracked jambs, split trim, and damaged strike plates are repaired or reinforced, and weatherstripping is replaced on exterior doors to restore proper seal and function.

Covers: jamb cracks, strike plate damage, weatherstripping
Flagged During Quote

When a Licensed Locksmith or Full Replacement Is Needed

High-security rekey work beyond standard hardware, fire-rated door code compliance, or structural frame damage beyond repair are flagged clearly in the quote so they can be scoped as a separate work order rather than bundled in unexpectedly.

Escalates to: rekey specialist, full door and frame replacement
What We Cover

What Every Door Repair
Work Order Covers

From a single sticking door to a full turnover unit, every work order is scoped before work begins. Final function testing is never skipped, since a door that still sticks after the visit generates a repeat call.

1

Diagnose Sticking or Alignment Issue

Each door is checked for where it’s binding, whether it’s a hinge, the frame itself, or seasonal swelling, before any repair approach is decided.

DiagnosisAlignment CheckPer-Door Assessment
2

Hinge, Frame, or Hardware Repair

Hinges are adjusted, shimmed, or replaced, strike plates are reset, and any damaged jamb or trim is repaired so the door hangs and closes correctly again.

Hinge AdjustmentFrame RepairHardware Replacement
3

Lockset and Deadbolt Function Check

Locksets and deadbolts are tested for smooth operation and proper strike alignment, and standard hardware is replaced if it’s failing or worn beyond adjustment.

Lockset FunctionDeadbolt CheckSecurity Hardware
4

Weatherstripping and Final Operation Test

Weatherstripping is replaced on exterior doors where needed, and the door is opened and closed repeatedly to confirm it operates smoothly before the job is marked complete.

WeatherstrippingFinal TestFunction Verification
Who Uses This Service

Who Submits Door Repair
Work Orders Through Breasy

Anyone searching for door repair near you, from portfolio managers clearing a turnover punch list to individual homeowners with one sticking door. The process and documentation standard are the same regardless of portfolio size.

Property Managers

Submit from AppFolio, Buildium, or email. Quotes in 48 hours, completion photos same day, single point of contact across the portfolio. See how we handle maintenance at scale.

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Real Estate Investors

Submit the work order, approve the scoped quote, receive timestamped photos proving completion across your SFR or multifamily properties. Documentation ready for owner reporting.

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Homeowners

Individual homeowners submit work orders the same way. Market-rate pricing, before-and-after photos, invoice on confirmed completion. No deposit before work begins.

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Tenants and Residents

Flag a sticking door, broken hardware, or a door that won’t latch directly. Your property manager submits the work order and we handle scheduling, the repair, and completion confirmation.

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Seasonal Demand Patterns

When Door Repair
Demand Peaks Across Our Markets

Humidity swings and lease turnover cycles both drive door repair volume. Here is what we see across our active markets each year.

Phoenix • Tucson • Las Vegas

Post-Monsoon Frame Movement

Monsoon humidity swings cause wood doors and frames to swell and then contract as the air dries out, which is when sticking and alignment complaints peak.

📅 Peak demand window: Sept – Nov
Tampa • Orlando • Jacksonville • Atlanta

Year-Round Humidity Sensitivity

High and consistently shifting humidity in Southeast markets keeps door swelling and sticking complaints relatively steady year-round, with a modest rise during the wettest summer months.

📅 Peak demand window: June – Aug
All Markets

Turnover Season Punch List Volume

Door repair volume rises across every market during peak lease turnover months, when move-out inspections flag sticking doors, damaged hardware, and frame issues as open punch list items.

📅 Peak demand window: May – Sept
Dallas • Austin • San Antonio

Post-Summer Clay Movement

Expansive clay soil movement through the summer can shift foundations enough to throw interior door frames slightly out of square, showing up as sticking complaints in early fall.

📅 Peak demand window: Sept – Oct
Pricing Reality

What Moves the Price on
a Door Repair Work Order

We don’t publish fixed pricing because door repair scope varies once we see whether the issue is a hinge, the frame, or hardware, details that shape the quote. What we can tell you is exactly what drives cost so you can submit an accurate work order and receive a scoped quote within 48 hours.

For general handyman pricing context, see our handyman hourly rate guide. The six factors below are what we use internally when building a door repair quote.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

Submit a Work Order With These Details. Get a Scoped Quote in 48 Hours.

Our quote process is: submit the request describing the issue and how many doors are affected, we assess and build a scoped, market-rate quote, you approve it, and the job is scheduled. Payment is triggered by confirmed completion, not before work begins.

A good work order submission includes: property address, number of doors affected, a brief description of the issue for each (sticking, hardware, frame damage), and door type (interior, exterior, or sliding). That’s it.

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01

Door type

Interior doors are typically the fastest to repair. Exterior and sliding doors involve weatherproofing and security hardware that add scope.

02

Scope of the issue

A hinge adjustment costs less than a frame repair, which costs less than hardware replacement across multiple failure points on the same door.

03

Hardware type

Standard handles and deadbolts cost less than smart locks or higher-security hardware requested as an upgrade during the repair.

04

Frame damage extent

Minor jamb cracks are a quick repair. Split trim or a significantly damaged frame needing rebuild adds material and labor.

05

Number of doors

Multiple doors on one property batched into a single work order typically quote at a lower per-door rate than isolated single-door repairs.

06

Site access

Ground-floor and easily accessible doors are faster to service than doors requiring additional access coordination.

How It Works

How We Scope, Dispatch,
and Close a Door Repair Job

No coordinating separate hires, no follow-ups, no wondering if anyone showed up.

Step 1 – 2

Submit, Get a Quote, Approve

Send the work order from your PM software, by email, or through our portal. We integrate with AppFolio, Buildium, RentVine, Latchel, and most major platforms.

Within 48 hours, you receive a scoped, market-rate quote covering diagnosis, repair scope, and any hardware needed. Approve it and the job is scheduled. See how our quote turnaround works.

Step 3 – 4

Dispatched, Completed, Documented

Our routing system assigns the nearest available capacity based on location. Most door repair jobs, even multi-door turnover units, complete in a single visit the same day.

Before-and-after photos are required before a job can be marked complete. We photograph each affected door before repair and confirm smooth operation before the work order closes.

Step 5

Photos, Invoice, and Completion Documentation

The day work is completed, you receive timestamped before-and-after photos and an invoice. Payment is triggered by confirmed completion. Not before. See how our completion photo system works.

Photos are formatted with timestamps and property address for move-in documentation, owner reporting, or internal work order records. No additional documentation step required on your end.

Our Commitment
Our Completion Standard

We Complete Every Door Repair to the Scope Agreed.

If a door still sticks, doesn’t latch, or hardware doesn’t function correctly when we close a work order, we make it right before the invoice goes out. That is not a policy statement. It is how our documentation review works operationally.

48-hour quote turnaround on all work orders
Before-and-after photos required before any job can be marked complete
You pay after confirmed completion. Not before work begins.
Re-dispatch guarantee: If a scheduled visit doesn’t happen or the job isn’t completed to the approved scope, the job is re-dispatched at no additional coordination cost before the work order is closed. You are not left managing follow-up.
Documentation for Turnover and Owner Reporting

Door Repair Documentation for Move-In and Owner Records

Move-in inspections and security deposit disputes both hinge on documented condition. Our standard work order close process delivers exactly what property managers need to close a punch list item cleanly.

The turnover renovation and door repair processes share the same documentation standard, so door items on a turnover punch list close out with the rest of the unit refresh in one coordinated report.

Timestamped before-and-after photos

Date, time, and property address embedded in photo metadata. Ready for move-in file documentation without additional formatting.

Per-door scope documentation

Invoice lists each door repaired, the issue addressed, and any hardware replaced. Satisfies most owner and portfolio-level reporting requirements.

Turnover punch list alignment

Completion is documented in a format that maps directly to a standard move-in or move-out punch list item, no reformatting needed on your end.

Owner reporting package

All completion documentation is formatted for owner-level reporting. Senior property managers and asset managers receive the same documentation level as direct clients.

What Our Completion Package Includes for Every Door Job

Every closed work order delivers:

✓  Before photo (issue documented, per door)
✓  After photo (repaired, functioning door, timestamped)
✓  Scope-matched invoice (doors repaired, issue, hardware used)
✓  Same-day delivery on day of completion
✓  Ready for move-in file or owner submission
✓  No additional formatting required on your end

Documentation delivery is a hard requirement in our work order close process. Photos are required before a job status can be marked complete in our system. This is enforced operationally, not as a policy statement.

How We Compare

Breasy vs. Managing
Door Repair Yourself

Most property managers already know the operational gaps. Here is what the difference looks like in practice.

Breasy Solo Vendor Marketplace
Quote turnaround Within 48 hours2 to 5+ days, inconsistentVaries by response time
Function verified before close Tested and photographed Depends who you hire No standard verification
Before-and-after photos Required on every job Rarely provided Depends on listing
Same-day invoice Delivered day of completion Often delayed Varies
Documentation for records Photos ready for owner or board submission Not standard Not included
Re-dispatch guarantee Re-dispatched if a visit doesn’t happen You manage follow-up Platform not accountable
Portfolio coordination Single point of contact Per-property relationship Separate hire per job
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Client Reviews

Straight From the Property Managers
Who Use Us Every Week

★★★★★

“They are amazing. Quick and efficient. Great job and amazing to work with.”

AB
Alejandro Bianchi
Homecare Specialist, Belong Home
★★★★★

“Breasy is fairly priced and reasonable. They work with all budgets and are a reliable service.”

GA
Geneva Aguayo
Maintenance Coordinator, Global Realty Group San Antonio
★★★★★

“Being able to hand off a work order and trust that everything will be professionally managed from start to finish has made a meaningful difference in our day-to-day workload. They communicate directly with tenants, coordinate with qualified vendors, and maintain consistent oversight on quality. The detailed reporting they provide has been incredibly valuable when communicating with owners.”

KL
Kara Ludwig
Senior Property Manager, Real Estate Brokers of Arizona

Works With Your Existing Property Management System

Submit work orders from whatever platform you already use. No new software, no new logins, no workflow changes on your end.

AppFolio
Buildium
RentVine
ClickUp
NetVendor
Vive
Vendor Cafe
Appian
Latchel
VendorSmart
Frequently Asked Questions

Door Repair: Common Questions

How much does door repair cost?

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Professional door repair typically costs about $132 to $372, with an average of around $239. Simple repairs such as adjusting hinges or replacing hardware can cost less, while damaged frames or more extensive repairs can cost significantly more. The final price depends on the door type, damage, materials, and parts required. See our handyman hourly rate guide for general pricing context, or submit a work order for a scoped quote based on your actual issue.

Why is my door sticking?

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Sticking is most often caused by hinge wear, frame settling, or humidity-driven wood swelling, not a problem with the door slab itself. A hinge adjustment or minor planing typically resolves it without needing a full door replacement.

Can you rekey or replace locks?

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Standard lockset and deadbolt replacement is included in a door repair work order. High-security rekey work beyond standard hardware is flagged during the quote and scoped as needed.

Do you replace door frames?

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Minor jamb cracks and strike plate damage are repaired as part of standard door repair. Frames with structural damage beyond repair are flagged during the quote for a full frame replacement work order.

Can door repair be done across multiple units at once?

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Yes. Batching door repairs across multiple units or doors on one property into a single work order is common and typically more efficient than dispatching separately for each door.

What is the re-dispatch guarantee?

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If a scheduled visit doesn’t happen within the window or the repair isn’t completed to the approved scope, the job is re-dispatched at no additional coordination cost. You are not left managing follow-up.

What is a person who fixes doors called?

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A person who repairs standard interior or exterior doors may be called a door repair technician, handyman, carpenter, or door specialist. The appropriate professional depends on the repair. A carpenter may handle damaged frames or woodwork, while a locksmith handles locks and security hardware. Garage doors typically require a specialized garage door repair technician.

How do I find someone to fix a door?

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Start by identifying the type of repair you need and choose a professional who regularly handles that work. A qualified handyman can handle many basic door repairs, while a carpenter or door specialist may be better suited for extensive frame or woodwork repairs. Check relevant experience and reviews, compare estimates, and confirm the scope of work and price before the repair begins.

Where can I find garage door repair services in Wichita, Kansas?

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Wichita has several garage door repair companies that handle services such as spring, cable, track, opener, and door repairs. Garage door repairs typically require a specialized technician because these systems contain components that require specific tools and knowledge. For standard interior or exterior doors, a qualified handyman, carpenter, or door repair technician may be appropriate.
Service Areas

Serving 12 U.S. Markets
and Growing

Door repair active across Arizona, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Colorado, and Washington. Demand timing shifts with local humidity and turnover cycles.

Tucson, AZ

Arizona

Dallas, TX

Texas

Austin, TX

Texas

San Antonio, TX

Texas

Houston, TX

Texas

Orlando, FL

Florida

Tampa, FL

Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Florida

Atlanta, GA

Georgia

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada

Denver, CO

Colorado

Doors Repaired to Actually Close
and Lock the Way They Should

Submit the work order describing the issue and how many doors are affected. We scope, quote within 48 hours, dispatch, and deliver timestamped before-and-after photos same day. Re-dispatched at no added cost if a scheduled visit doesn’t happen. You pay after confirmed completion.

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