Door Repair & Installation in Estero, FL
Sliding glass doors that won't budge, interior doors catching on swollen frames, and entry door hardware corroded by salt air — these are everyday problems in Southwest Florida homes. Our licensed team repairs and replaces doors of every type across Estero, Naples, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers.
That sliding glass door along your lanai used to glide open with one finger. Now it takes both hands and a shoulder check. The bedroom door has been sticking since June. And the front door deadbolt is so corroded you have to jiggle the key for thirty seconds before it turns. Sound familiar? These are the door problems we fix every week in Southwest Florida, and they only get worse the longer you wait.
Interior Door Repair
Interior doors that stick, won't latch, or swing on their own are one of our most common calls. In Southwest Florida, humidity is the usual suspect. Wood doors and frames absorb moisture from June through October — the worst months for swelling — and the constant expansion and contraction loosens hinges and warps frames over time. Homes built during the 1998–2007 construction boom in communities like Miromar Lakes, Shadow Wood, and Grandezza are right in the sweet spot where these problems show up. We check frame alignment, plane the door if needed, replace worn hinges, and adjust the strike plate so the latch catches cleanly. If the door itself is beyond repair, we replace it with a pre-hung unit that fits the existing opening. If you have other home repair items on the list, we can handle everything in a single visit.
Sliding Glass Door Track & Roller Repair
Sliding glass doors are everywhere in Southwest Florida — nearly every home has at least one opening onto a lanai or screened porch. And they take a beating. Constant UV exposure makes the plastic rollers brittle. Salt air from the Gulf and Estero Bay pits the aluminum tracks. Debris collects in the channels. After 10–15 years, most sliding doors start dragging or jumping off the track entirely. We replace worn rollers, clean and recondition the tracks, adjust the door height, and replace weatherstripping where the seal has failed. A properly repaired sliding door should glide with one finger again.
Entry Door Replacement & Hardware Upgrades
Front doors, side doors, and garage entry doors face the worst of Florida's weather — direct sun, driving rain, and salt-laden air that corrodes locks, handles, and hinges within a few years. We replace entry doors, upgrade hardware to corrosion-resistant finishes, install new deadbolts, and replace weatherstripping to keep conditioned air inside where it belongs. For homes in hurricane zones (which is all of Lee and Collier County), we also install impact-rated entry doors that meet Florida Building Code requirements.
Pocket Doors, Screen Doors & Weatherstripping
Pocket doors that jump the track or won't stay latched are a common nuisance — especially in older Florida homes where settling has shifted the wall framing. We repair the track mechanism, adjust the door alignment, and replace worn guides. Screen door repair and replacement is another regular job, from re-screening a lanai door to installing a new sliding screen for a patio opening. And weatherstripping replacement is one of the simplest upgrades that makes the biggest difference — worn seals around exterior doors let hot, humid air in and drive up your electric bill. If your door issues showed up on a home inspection report, we handle those punch lists routinely. Need carpentry work alongside your door repairs? We do that too. Call us at (239) 880-2423 for a free estimate.
Why Hire a Licensed Handyman for Door Work
Florida law requires a contractor's license for projects exceeding $2,500 in labor and materials. Our CBC-1259887 license means your door repair or installation is done legally, with full liability coverage — whether it is a single interior door fix or a whole-house sliding door overhaul.
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How Our Door Repair Process Works
We start with an on-site inspection of every door on your list. Interior doors get checked for frame alignment, hinge condition, and latch engagement. Sliding glass doors get evaluated for track wear, roller condition, and seal integrity. You get a written estimate the same day with no pressure.
We source replacement parts and materials matched to your home — whether that means ordering the right sliding door rollers for a 2004 Miromar Lakes build or finding an entry door that fits your existing frame without modifications. We bring everything to the job so there are no extra trips.
Our team completes the repair or installation, tests every door for smooth operation, and cleans up fully. Interior doors are shimmed and plumb, sliding doors glide without resistance, and all new hardware is installed and adjusted. We walk you through the finished work before we leave.
Door problems on your inspection report? We fix those.
Sticking doors, failed weatherstripping, broken sliding door rollers, and missing hardware show up on nearly every home inspection in Southwest Florida. Our team handles these door items alongside everything else on the report — often in a single visit. Send us your inspection report and we'll quote the whole thing.
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Door Repair & Installation Across Southwest Florida
We repair and install doors — interior, sliding glass, entry, screen, and pocket doors — for homeowners in Estero, Naples, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers. From beachfront condos in Naples to golf course communities in Estero, our licensed team knows the specific door challenges that come with living in Southwest Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions About Door Repair & Installation
How much does door repair cost in Southwest Florida?
Interior door repairs typically run $150–$350 depending on the issue. A sticking door that needs hinge adjustment and planning is on the lower end. A full pre-hung interior door replacement including hardware runs $275–$550 per door. Sliding glass door roller and track repairs average $200–$450. Entry door replacement is a larger job, usually $800–$2,500+ depending on the door itself. We provide free written estimates so you know the exact cost before any work starts.
How long does it take to repair or replace a door?
A single interior door repair (sticking, hinge adjustment, latch fix) takes about 1–2 hours. A full pre-hung interior door replacement runs 2–4 hours including frame adjustment and hardware installation. Sliding glass door roller replacement typically takes 2–3 hours. Entry door replacement is a half-day to full-day job depending on whether the frame needs modification. We often combine multiple door repairs into a single visit to save you time and money.
Why is my sliding glass door so hard to open?
In Southwest Florida, sliding glass doors fail for a few specific reasons. The rollers wear out from constant UV exposure and heat — the plastic wheels become brittle and crack after 8–12 years. The aluminum track gets clogged with debris and develops pitting from salt air. And the door frame itself can shift as the home settles on sandy Florida soil. We see this constantly in communities like Shadow Wood, Grandezza, and Stoneybrook where homes built in the early 2000s are now hitting that age. The fix usually involves replacing the rollers, cleaning and reconditioning the track, and adjusting the door height.
Do you install hurricane impact doors?
Yes. We install hurricane-rated impact doors for both entry points and sliding glass door openings. Impact doors are required by Florida Building Code for new construction and major renovations in our wind zone. They also qualify for insurance discounts with most Florida carriers. The installation requires proper anchoring to meet code, and our CBC-1259887 license means we can pull permits and schedule inspections when required. We work with several impact door manufacturers and can help you choose the right product for your budget and home style.
Does door replacement require a permit in Lee County or Collier County?
Replacing an interior door with the same size opening does not require a permit. However, changing the size of an opening (widening a doorway, adding a new door opening in a wall) does require a permit and structural review in both Lee and Collier County. Impact-rated door installations that count toward your wind mitigation report also need permits and inspection. Chad The Handyman holds Florida license CBC-1259887, so we handle both permitted and non-permitted door work properly.
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