About Door Installation & Repair
Doors in New York City buildings take a beating. Years of settling cause door frames to shift, humidity swells wood, and constant daily use wears out hinges, latches, and closers. A door that sticks, does not latch, or has gaps around the frame is more than an annoyance—it affects privacy, noise insulation, climate control, and in the case of entry and fire doors, security and safety. HandyMen NYC provides complete door installation and repair services for residential and commercial properties across all five boroughs. We repair sticking doors by planing and adjusting the door or frame, replace worn hinges and hardware, install new interior doors including pre-hung and slab options, and handle exterior door replacement with proper weathersealing. We also install sliding doors, pocket doors, barn-style doors, and commercial fire-rated doors. In pre-war buildings, door repair often involves custom work—shimming frames that have settled unevenly, routing mortises for vintage hardware, and matching existing millwork profiles for a seamless result.
Common Issues
- Door sticks or drags on the floor or frame
- Door won't latch or close properly
- Gaps around the door letting in drafts, noise, or light
- Damaged or hollow-core door needing replacement
- Worn-out hinges causing door to sag
- Need to install a new door in an existing opening
Our Process
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Assess the door, frame, and hardware to identify the issue
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Recommend repair, adjustment, or replacement based on condition
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Provide pricing and schedule the work
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Repair or install the door with proper fit and hardware
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Test operation, check gaps, and clean up completely
When to Call a Professional
Call a carpenter if your door sticks despite your attempts to adjust it, if you need a new door installed (hanging a door properly requires precise measurement and tools), if your fire-rated door is damaged (building code requires these in specific locations), or if settlement has caused frame distortion that prevents the door from functioning. In NYC apartments, improperly fitted doors fail building inspections and can violate co-op or condo alteration agreements.
Price Range
Exact pricing depends on scope, accessibility, and materials. Get a free, detailed estimate for your specific project.
Why Choose HandyMen NYC
- Experience with pre-war, post-war, and modern NYC buildings
- Precise fitting that accounts for building settlement
- All door types: interior, exterior, sliding, pocket, fire-rated
- Hardware supply and installation included
Customer Reviews
"They built custom closet systems for our tiny Williamsburg studio. The carpenter measured everything to the quarter-inch and we gained so much storage. Really smart design work."
"HandyMen replaced the rotting window frames on our hundred-year-old house. The carpenter matched the original woodwork style perfectly. Our neighbors thought we hired a restoration specialist."
"They refinished our hardwood floors that were buried under carpet for 30 years. The wood came out gorgeous — you'd never know it was original 1940s oak."
Frequently Asked Questions
We serve all five NYC boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Our technicians are dispatched from multiple locations across the city so we can reach you quickly no matter where you are.
Yes. HandyMen NYC holds all required New York City and State licenses for plumbing, electrical, and general contracting. We carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job.
You can request a free estimate by calling us, filling out the form on our website, or sending us a text with photos of the job. For straightforward repairs we can often quote over the phone. Larger projects typically require a brief on-site visit.
We offer service seven days a week, including most holidays. Weekend and holiday appointments are subject to availability, and emergency services are available 24/7/365 with no extra scheduling fees.
For routine work, we recommend booking 3-5 business days ahead, though we often have same-week availability. Emergency services are dispatched immediately. Larger renovation projects should be scheduled 2-4 weeks out.
Every job comes with a minimum one-year workmanship warranty. Specific warranties vary by service — for example, bathroom and kitchen renovations carry a two-year warranty. Manufacturer warranties on parts and materials apply separately.