Handyman Near Me NJ
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New Jersey · Licensed & Insured

Door Installation & Repair
in New Jersey

Sticking, drafty, or won't latch? We hang and repair doors so they swing true, latch clean, and seal tight — interior and exterior.

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Door Installation in New Jersey
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Overview

Door installation and repair covers hanging new interior and exterior doors, replacing worn ones, and fixing doors that stick, sag, or won't latch. At Handyman Near Me NJ, our carpenters install and repair doors across New Jersey — hung plumb, sealed against drafts, and with hardware that works smoothly.

We will not hang an exterior door without flashing and a working threshold. We will not force a slab into a racked frame and call it installed.

  • A sticking interior door is often hinge and plane, not a new slab.
  • Exterior and patio units need flash and a threshold that actually sheds water — Shore wind is not a hallway.
  • Pre-listing punch lists in Red Bank often have a closing date. Say it on the first call.

What we handle

  • Interior doors — bedroom, closet, pocket, barn
  • Exterior and entry doors
  • Storm and screen doors
  • Sliding and french patio doors
  • Repairs — sticking, sagging, drafty, won’t-latch
  • Hardware — locks, handles, hinges, thresholds

Our process

  1. Assess & fit. Measure the opening, check for square, and prep the frame.
  2. Hang plumb. Set the door level so it swings true and latches cleanly.
  3. Seal & finish. Weatherproof exterior doors, set hardware, and adjust the strike.

What NJ homeowners should know

Seasonal humidity swings in New Jersey make doors swell and stick in summer and shift with settling over the years — the most common repair we see. And a poorly sealed exterior door is a steady source of drafts and energy loss through NJ winters. Whether it’s a quick adjustment or a full replacement, we get it sealing and operating right.

Need a door hung or fixed? Call (732) 400-4667 or request a free estimate.

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What's Included

What's included in Door Installation

This page is door installation — not a general handyman menu. Open a line for what that piece of the job actually includes.

01Interior Doors +

New, replacement, and pre-hung interior doors fit and hung cleanly.

  • Bedroom & closet doors
  • Pre-hung & slab doors
  • Pocket & barn doors
02Exterior & Entry Doors +

Entry, storm, and patio doors installed plumb and weather-sealed.

  • Entry door replacement
  • Storm & screen doors
  • Sliding & french patio doors
03Door Repair & Hardware +

Fixing sticking, sagging, or drafty doors and replacing hardware.

  • Sticking & sagging doors
  • Lock, handle & hinge replacement
  • Weatherstripping & thresholds

How It Works

How door installation works

01

Interior or exterior

Two different moisture and flash details.

02

Frame

Square the opening or the new door inherits the old problem.

03

Hang

Swings, latches, weatherstrip.

04

Close

No scrape, no daylight at the weatherstrip.

People Also Ask

Door Installation — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does door installation cost in NJ?+

Interior door installs often run $150–$400; exterior and entry doors cost more given weatherproofing and hardware. Repairs are typically less. We give a free, written estimate after seeing the job.

Why does my door stick or not latch?+

Usually the door has shifted out of square — from settling, humidity swelling, or loose hinges. We re-plumb the door, adjust the hinges and strike, and plane if needed so it latches cleanly.

Can you install a pre-hung door?+

Yes — pre-hung and slab doors both. Pre-hung includes the frame and is common for exterior replacements; for slab doors we fit them to your existing frame and hardware.

Can you replace an exterior door for energy efficiency?+

Yes — a properly installed, sealed exterior door cuts drafts and energy loss significantly. We weatherproof and seal the install, not just hang the door.

Do you fix drafty doors?+

Yes — new weatherstripping, thresholds, and proper sealing stop drafts. Often a draft is a quick fix without a full replacement, and we'll tell you which you need.

Can you install a door I bought at a big-box store?+

Yes if the opening can take it. Prehung vs slab changes labor. We measure first.

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Based at 9 Ridge Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 — same-day handyman service across New Jersey.

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