Slocomb sits in Geneva County, and our work here runs from Main Street out past the Slocomb tomato fields, with Geneva and Samson close enough that we are usually in the area anyway.
Door problems in Slocomb 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.
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) 619-2895The storefront door repair problems we see most in Slocomb
These are the storefront door repair faults we are called out to most often in Slocomb. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The deadlatch will not catch anymoreDoor alignment has drifted so the latch no longer meets the keeper.
- The door has been forced and the frame is bentBreak-in damage that needs the frame straightened and reinforced.
- The door will not close the last few inchesCloser latch speed misadjusted or a failed closer spring.
- The glass moves within the rail when the door is pushedFailed setting blocks or glazing tape, which puts load onto the glass edge rather than the frame.
- Customers have to pull hard to open the doorOver-tensioned closer, worn pivots or a door binding in the frame.
- 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 Slocomb weather does to storefront 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.
Grit accumulates in the bottom pivot and the threshold of an aluminum entrance and grinds the bearing surface, and on a storefront that sees hundreds of cycles a day that wear happens quickly.
Sun on a south or west facing storefront expands the aluminum through the afternoon and degrades the weatherstrip and glazing gaskets, so the door fits differently at closing time than it did at opening.
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 Slocomb: blowing sand and sun and heat load — typical of the Wiregrass.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What a storefront door repair call covers
- Storefront glass replacementTempered glass replacement for doors, sidelites and transoms.
- Deadlatch and lock serviceAdams Rite style deadlatches, mortise cylinders, hook bolts and keepers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Weatherstrip and meeting stile sealsNew seals on pairs of doors and along jambs.
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 happens when we get there
- Look at the pivot firstOn a sagging storefront door the bottom pivot is the usual culprit, and everything else you might blame is a symptom of it.
- Test the closer on its ownDisconnecting the arm tells us instantly whether the door is heavy or the closer is failing. They need different work.
- Secure before we finishIf the deadlatch or the cylinder is the problem, the door is made lockable before we leave, whatever else is outstanding. In the Wiregrass we check tracks and channels for fine sand, which grinds moving parts flat faster than anything else in the state.
- Reset and square the doorPivots set, door squared in the opening, latch engaging cleanly without lifting or pulling.
- Set the closer to codeOpening force and closing speed set to accessible limits, with the latch speed adjusted so it closes without slamming.
- Leave the entrance right for customersIt should open with light pressure, close reliably and lock first time. Anything less will be back on your list.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of storefront door repair in Slocomb
There is no single price for storefront door repair in Slocomb, because two doors with identical symptoms can need very different work. Here is what makes the difference:
- after-hours or emergency scheduling
- concealed and floor closers versus surface mounted units
- hardware grade and ADA compliance requirements
- glass replacement and whether board-up is needed first
- frame damage from forced entry
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 Slocomb.
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) 619-2895Areas we cover for storefront door repair in Slocomb
Slocomb coverage runs across Main Street and the AL-52 corridor, and out to the areas around the Slocomb tomato fields and the Choctawhatchee River.
We also cover the nearby Geneva County and the Wiregrass communities listed further down this page.
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) 619-2895Storefront door repair in Slocomb: questions we get asked
Water comes under our front door when it storms. What fixes that?
A new sweep and threshold seal, and sometimes correcting the drainage at the entrance. In Geneva County storms drive water horizontally, so the seal has to work under pressure, not just gravity.
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.
How much does it cost to repair a storefront door versus replacing it?
Repair is dramatically cheaper. Aluminum storefront systems are designed with serviceable parts, and pivots, closers, latches and rails are all replaceable. Replacing an entrance means glass, framing and often the surrounding work.
Why does our storefront door drag at the top corner?
The bottom pivot has worn. The door is pivoting on a bearing that carries its entire weight, and when that wears the door drops and the top outside corner comes down against the frame. Replacing the pivot brings the whole door back into position.
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.
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.
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 Slocomb
- Sliding Door Repair Slocomb
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Slocomb
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Slocomb
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Slocomb
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Slocomb
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Slocomb
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Slocomb
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Slocomb
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Door Closer Repair Slocomb
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Slocomb
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Slocomb
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Slocomb
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Slocomb
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Slocomb
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Slocomb
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Storefront Door Repair near Slocomb
We cover the surrounding Geneva County and the Wiregrass communities as well:
- Storefront Door Repair in Geneva
- Storefront Door Repair in Samson
- Storefront Door Repair in Hartford
- Storefront Door Repair in Malvern
- Storefront Door Repair in Greenville
- Storefront Door Repair in Georgiana
- Storefront Door Repair in Luverne
- Storefront Door Repair in Evergreen
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Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
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