We service every part of Andalusia, including Downtown Andalusia and the courthouse square, and the nearby Covington County towns like Opp and Florala.
Door problems in Andalusia tend to sort into two groups: older homes where the frames and jambs have taken decades of weather, and newer builds where the hardware was the cheapest part of the package and has already given up.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Andalusia customers call us about
These are the exterior door repair faults we are called out to most often in Andalusia. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The weatherstrip has a permanent flattened sectionThe door is contacting hard at one point and not sealing anywhere else along that edge.
- Warping visible along the door edgeMoisture imbalance between the interior and exterior faces of the slab.
- The deadbolt does not throw fullyStrike misalignment, and a security problem until it is fixed.
- The top edge of the door is unpaintedA common shortcut at installation, and it is the fastest route to a warped slab.
- Peeling finish on a wood front doorUV and weather exposure, often on a door with no overhang protection.
- Water on the floor inside after rainFailed sweep, threshold or sill pan, or missing drip cap above the door.
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 we see on exterior door repair around Covington County
Sandy soil here drains fast but also shifts, and blowing sand is a constant presence in sliding door tracks and screen channels.
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.
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.
Knowing that is the difference between a repair that holds through a Andalusia summer and one that does not.
Local factors we account for in Andalusia: storm wind and blowing sand — typical of the Wiregrass.
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) 619-2895Our exterior door repair services in Andalusia
- Strike and deadbolt alignmentMaking the bolt throw fully without pressure on the door.
- 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.
- Hinge repair and re-hangingBringing a dropped exterior door back into alignment.
- Door sweep and threshold replacementAdjustable thresholds and new sweeps to close the gap at the floor.
- Storm door serviceRepairing and fitting storm doors over exterior entries.
- Door slab replacementNew entry door slabs hung in the existing frame where the slab is beyond repair.
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) 619-2895How a Andalusia exterior door repair visit works
- Check it in the closed position firstStanding inside with the lights off and looking for daylight tells us more in ten seconds than any amount of measuring.
- 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 fix an inconsistent gap. The door has to be sitting right before sealing it means anything. We look at how much sand is reaching the opening, since sometimes a sweep or a threshold change does more good than new hardware.
- 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 fully with the door simply closed. If you are leaning on it, the geometry is still wrong.
- Check the finish and the edgesTop and bottom edges get sealed, because unsealed end grain is the fastest way back to a warped door.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of exterior door repair in Andalusia
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:
- sidelight and transom glass replacement
- 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
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 Andalusia.
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 exterior door repair in Andalusia
We work throughout Andalusia, including Downtown Andalusia, the courthouse square and the East Three Notch corridor. If you are near the Covington County Courthouse square, Point A Lake and the Three Notch Museum, that is inside our normal service area.
We also cover the nearby Covington County and the Wiregrass communities listed further down this page.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Exterior door repair in Andalusia: 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 Andalusia's humid months a wood door takes on moisture and grows slightly, and a door that already had tight clearance starts binding.
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.
Water comes in under my front door when it rains hard. Why?
The sweep and threshold are not sealing, and often the sill pan underneath has failed or was never there. In Covington County the rain comes in hard and sideways, so the seal has to work under pressure.
How much does a leaky front door actually cost me?
More than people expect. A gap you can see daylight through around a Andalusia entry door moves conditioned air continuously, and in the summer it is running against your air conditioning all day.
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.
Should I add a storm door to my entry?
It helps with weather and with keeping the door itself out of direct sun and rain, which extends the life of the finish. On a door that already gets full afternoon sun in Andalusia, it is worth considering.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Andalusia
- Sliding Door Repair Andalusia
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Andalusia
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Andalusia
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Andalusia
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Andalusia
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Andalusia
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Andalusia
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Andalusia
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Andalusia
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Andalusia
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Andalusia
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Andalusia
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Andalusia
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Andalusia
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Window Repair Andalusia
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Exterior Door Repair near Andalusia
We cover the surrounding Covington County and the Wiregrass communities as well:
- Exterior Door Repair in Opp
- Exterior Door Repair in Florala
- Exterior Door Repair in Greenville
- Exterior Door Repair in Georgiana
- Exterior Door Repair in Luverne
- Exterior Door Repair in Evergreen
- Exterior Door Repair in Troy
- Exterior Door Repair in Brundidge
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