Door Repair & Installation in Boise, Idaho

Sticking doors, broken hardware, drafty gaps, and worn-out frames — we fix every door problem Treasure Valley homeowners deal with, and install new doors when it's time for an upgrade.

What We Fix

Door Problems We Solve Every Week in Boise

Sticking Doors

Doors that rub, scrape, or need a hard shove to close. Usually caused by seasonal wood expansion, settling, or shifted hinges. We plane, trim, or rehang the door so it swings freely.

Won't Latch or Lock

When the latch bolt misses the strike plate, the door won't stay closed. We realign the strike plate, adjust the door, or replace worn latch mechanisms to restore a solid catch.

Gap Drafts & Air Leaks

Visible gaps around exterior doors let cold air in during winter and hot air in during summer. We replace weatherstripping, adjust thresholds, and seal gaps to cut energy waste.

Seasonal Swelling

Idaho's humidity swings from bone-dry winters to monsoon-moisture summers. Wood doors absorb and release moisture, causing them to swell and shrink. We solve this permanently with proper trimming or material upgrades.

Broken Hardware

Loose handles, stripped screw holes, cracked hinges, stuck deadbolts — we repair or replace all door hardware so everything operates smoothly and securely.

Damaged Frames & Jambs

Split jambs, rotted frames, and damaged casings from age, moisture, or forced entry. We repair or rebuild door frames so new or existing doors hang true and seal tight.

Interior & Exterior

Every Door in Your Home, Inside and Out

Interior Doors

Interior doors take constant use — bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, and pantries. Over years of daily opening and closing, hinges loosen, frames shift, and hollow-core doors get damaged. We handle every interior door issue:

  • Rehanging doors that sag or drag on carpet
  • Replacing hollow-core doors with solid-core for better sound insulation and durability
  • Upgrading builder-grade doors to panel or shaker-style doors
  • Installing new pre-hung interior doors in remodeled openings
  • Fitting slab doors into existing frames
  • Replacing privacy locks and passage hardware
  • Adjusting doors after new flooring installation changes the clearance

Exterior Doors

Exterior doors are your home's first line of defense against Boise's weather — from sub-zero January nights to 100°F+ July afternoons. They need to seal tight, operate smoothly, and look good. We work on all exterior door types:

  • Entry door adjustments for proper weatherseal and latching
  • Replacing worn thresholds and door sweeps
  • Storm door installation for added insulation and protection
  • Sliding patio door track repair and roller replacement
  • French door realignment and hardware repair
  • Garage-to-house entry door replacement (fire-rated)
  • Screen door repair, rescreen, and new installations
  • Deadbolt and entry lockset installation
Door Types

Types of Doors We Work On

Interior Doors

Bedroom, bathroom, closet, and utility doors. Panel, flush, shaker, and solid-core options. We install pre-hung units and hang slab doors in existing frames, matching your home's style.

Exterior Entry Doors

Front doors, back doors, and side entry doors. Wood, fiberglass, and steel. We ensure proper fit, weathersealing, and hardware for security and energy efficiency.

Bifold & Closet Doors

Closet bifolds that jump off track, pivot pins that wear out, and misaligned brackets are among our most common calls. We repair, realign, and replace bifold doors so they glide on track every time.

Storm Doors

Full-view, retractable screen, and ventilating storm doors. We install new storm doors and repair existing ones — adjusting closers, replacing glass inserts, and fixing latches.

Sliding Patio Doors

Rollers wear out, tracks accumulate dirt, and seals degrade. We clean and lubricate tracks, replace rollers, adjust alignment, and install new weatherstripping so your patio door slides like new.

French Doors

Double French doors need precise alignment for both panels to meet flush. We adjust hinges, plane stile edges, replace astragals, and repair multi-point locking mechanisms.

How It Works

Our Door Repair & Installation Process

1. Assessment

We inspect the door, frame, hinges, hardware, and surrounding structure. Many door problems are symptoms of a deeper issue — settling, moisture damage, or improper past installation. We find the root cause before recommending a fix.

2. Clear Estimate

You get a written estimate that covers labor, materials, and timeline. No hourly guessing games. If the door needs to be replaced, we'll discuss your options — slab vs. pre-hung, material choices, and hardware — before ordering anything.

3. Repair or Install

We do the work cleanly and efficiently. For repairs, that might mean planing, shimming, or rehanging. For installations, we set the frame plumb and level, hang the door, install hardware, and ensure everything operates perfectly.

4. Test & Finish

Every door is tested for smooth operation, proper latching, and tight weatherseal (for exterior doors). We clean up fully — no sawdust, no scrap, no mess left behind.

Local Expertise

Why Doors Fail in Idaho

If you've lived in the Treasure Valley for more than a year, you've probably noticed that doors behave differently depending on the season. There are two main reasons doors fail faster in Idaho than in more temperate climates:

Seasonal Humidity Swings

Boise's relative humidity can drop below 15% in January and rise above 50% during summer monsoon patterns. That's an enormous swing. Wood doors — especially solid wood — absorb and release moisture throughout the year, causing them to swell in summer and shrink in winter. A door that sticks in July might have a visible gap in January. This cycle stresses joints, loosens hardware, and eventually warps the door if left unaddressed.

The fix depends on severity. Mild seasonal sticking can be solved by planing the door and refinishing the edge. Chronic problems may require replacing a wood door with a composite or fiberglass option that doesn't respond to humidity the same way. For interior doors, upgrading from a cheap hollow-core to a quality solid-core panel door often resolves the issue because the construction is more dimensionally stable.

Foundation Settling

Idaho's expansive clay soils — particularly in parts of Meridian, Nampa, and Star — shift with seasonal moisture changes. As the soil moves, your home's foundation moves with it (however slightly). Even small shifts can push door frames out of square, which is why a door that was perfectly hung five years ago may suddenly start sticking at the top corner or refusing to latch.

When settling is the cause, simply planing the door is a temporary fix. The better approach is to adjust the frame itself — shimming the hinge side, relocating the strike plate, or in severe cases, resetting the entire frame. We evaluate the full picture so the repair lasts, not just until the next season.

Dealing with a door that sticks, won't latch, or needs replacing? Call for a free estimate.

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Related Services

Services That Go Hand-in-Hand With Door Work

Trim Carpentry

New doors often need new casing, and existing trim may need repair after a door replacement. We match your home's trim profile for a seamless finished look.

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Painting

A freshly installed or repaired door deserves a clean paint finish. We prime and paint doors, frames, and surrounding trim so everything looks cohesive.

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Drywall Repair

Door frame work sometimes means patching the surrounding drywall. We handle the full scope — frame, drywall, and finish — in a single visit.

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General Maintenance

Got a list? Bundle your door fix with other small repairs — towel bars, outlet covers, shelf brackets — and knock it all out in one appointment.

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Common Questions

Door Repair & Installation FAQs

Boise's seasonal humidity swings cause wood doors to absorb moisture and expand in summer, then contract in winter. This is the single most common door complaint in the Treasure Valley. We can plane or trim the door to accommodate seasonal movement, or recommend a replacement material that's less affected by humidity.
A slab door is just the door panel — no frame, no hinges. A pre-hung door comes already mounted in a new frame with hinges installed and is ready to set into the rough opening as a complete unit. Pre-hung is the better choice when the existing frame is damaged or out of square. Slab doors save money and work well when the frame is still in good condition.
Yes. If the frame is plumb, square, and in solid condition, we can hang a new slab door in the existing frame. We'll mortise hinges, bore for hardware, and trim the door to fit — so it looks and operates like a factory install.
Yes. Storm doors add insulation and weather protection for your entry door — especially valuable during Boise's cold winters. We handle full installation, including fitting the frame to your entry, drilling into brick or siding, adjusting the closer tension, and making sure the latch aligns properly.
Cost depends on the scope. A simple door adjustment or hardware replacement is on the lower end. A full pre-hung exterior door installation with weathersealing and hardware involves more labor and materials. We provide a clear, written estimate before any work begins — no hourly billing, no surprises.
Yes. French doors develop alignment and sealing problems over time, especially in homes that have settled. We repair French doors by adjusting hinges, planing stile edges, replacing the astragal, installing new weatherstripping, and fixing latch and bolt mechanisms so both doors close flush.
Absolutely. Worn weatherstripping is one of the biggest sources of drafts and energy loss in Boise homes. We remove the old material and install new weatherstripping — fin seal, compression, or magnetic — matched to your door's profile for a tight seal against Idaho's temperature extremes.
Yes — it's one of our most common calls. Bifold doors jump off track because of worn pivot pins, bent track, or misaligned brackets. We identify the specific failure point, replace worn hardware, and adjust the alignment so the doors glide smoothly on track every time.
Yes. We repair screen doors by replacing torn mesh, fixing closers, straightening bent frames, and adjusting rollers. If the screen door is beyond repair, we can install a new one — including retractable screen options for a clean look when the screen isn't in use.
A standard interior pre-hung door installation usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours, including shimming, hardware, and trim. Exterior door installations take longer — typically 3 to 5 hours — because they involve weathersealing, threshold work, and sometimes adjustments to the rough opening. Simple repairs like fixing a sticking door can be done in under an hour.
Yes. We install entry locksets, deadbolts, keypad locks, and privacy hardware. If you're adding a deadbolt to a door that doesn't have one, we bore the hole, mortise the strike plate, and ensure everything aligns for smooth, secure operation.
Yes. We install pet doors in both interior and exterior doors. For exterior installations, we use insulated pet door kits to maintain your home's energy efficiency. We can cut into an existing door or install a new door with a pet door pre-fitted.
Usually, yes. Sliding patio doors get stiff because of dirty tracks, worn rollers, or the door dropping out of alignment. We clean and lubricate the track, replace rollers if needed, and adjust the height so the door slides freely. If the track itself is damaged, we can replace it.
Yes. The garage entry door has specific requirements — it needs to be fire-rated (typically 20-minute rated, steel or solid-core) and properly sealed. We replace and install garage-to-house doors that meet code and provide a proper barrier between the garage and living space.
Either way works. We can source the door for you — picking the right size, material, and style based on your needs — or we can install a door you've already purchased. If you're buying your own, we're happy to provide measurements and recommendations so you get the right product. Material costs are always listed separately in our estimate.

Ready to Fix or Replace a Door?

Whether it's a sticking bedroom door or a full exterior door replacement, we'll give you a clear estimate and get it done right.

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