Doors & Locks

A door that swings shut on its own and a lock that turns without a fight. Whether it’s a bedroom door dragging on the frame or a deadbolt you have to lean into, I find what’s actually wrong — a loose hinge, a swollen edge, a strike plate that drifted a quarter inch — and set it right so it works the same in July as it does in January.

From $90 · most doors and locks sorted the same visit

What that covers

• Sticking or dragging doors planed, shimmed and rehung to close clean
• Deadbolts, entry handles and smart locks fitted or swapped over
• Loose hinges, stripped screws and sagging doors set back true
• Strike plates and latches aligned so the bolt lands every time
• Weatherstripping and sweeps to cut the draft under exterior doors

Why homeowners call for this one

A door you have to shoulder or a lock that sticks is the kind of small annoyance you stop noticing until a guest wrestles with it. It’s usually a twenty-minute fix, not a new door, and I’d rather tell you that than sell you one. One person shows up, sorts it, and you go back to not thinking about it. Serving Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Queen Village, Fairmount and the rest of the city.