Most door problems we are called out to fix started life as an installation problem. A door hung out of plumb will swing open or closed on its own; one installed without proper shimming will loosen at the hinges within a year; one foamed in too aggressively will bow the jamb and never latch cleanly. Door Repair Near Me installs residential and commercial doors across Toronto and the GTA, and we install them so they are still closing properly in five years. Call (647) 955-5637.
Door Installation Services
- New entry and front door installation — steel, fibreglass and solid wood, with sidelights and transoms
- Interior door installation — hollow and solid core, bifold, pocket and closet doors
- Patio and sliding door installation
- Commercial and storefront door installation — hollow metal, aluminum and fire-rated assemblies
- Hardware installation — closers, panic bars, continuous hinges, multipoint locks
- Replacement installs — see door replacement
What a Proper Installation Involves
The difference between a door that works and one that is trouble is almost entirely in the preparation:
- Check the opening for square and plumb. Framing is rarely perfect, especially in older Toronto housing stock. We measure diagonals and check plumb on both jambs before anything goes in.
- Set the hinge jamb first. The hinge side carries the weight and dictates how the door hangs. It is set plumb and shimmed solidly at every hinge, not just top and bottom.
- Set the reveal. An even gap around the slab is not cosmetic — an uneven reveal means the door will contact the stop before it latches.
- Shim behind strike and hinges. Screwing a strike plate into unsupported drywall is why so many doors can be shouldered open.
- Insulate without bowing. Low-expansion foam and backer rod, not high-expansion foam that pushes the jamb inward.
- Seal and test. Weatherstrip, sweep and threshold set, then the door is cycled and checked under its own weight.
Security Details That Get Skipped
On exterior doors, two details do more for security than the lock brand and are routinely omitted on cheap installs. First, 3-inch screws through the strike plate into the stud — the standard short screws hold only the jamb trim, which is why a kicked door usually fails at the frame, not the lock. Second, reinforced hinge screws on the top hinge. Both cost minutes. We do them as standard on exterior installations, and we correct them on break-in damage repairs.
Commercial Door Installation
Commercial installs carry obligations residential ones do not. Fire-rated doors must be installed as a certified assembly — the door, frame, hinges and closer are rated together, and substituting a component voids the rating. Exit doors must open in the direction of travel and release without special knowledge. Closers must be adjusted so the door latches but still meets accessible opening force. We handle hollow metal, aluminum storefront and fire exit installations, and can schedule work outside trading hours. See commercial door repair.
What Affects Installation Cost
- Slab into an existing frame vs a full pre-hung unit
- Whether the opening needs framing work — resquaring, rot repair or resizing
- Door material and size — oversized and solid wood doors need more hardware and labour
- Hardware complexity — closers, panic hardware and multipoint locks
- Exterior finishing — brickmould, capping, caulking and painting
- Access and scheduling — upper floors, tight stairwells, after-hours commercial work
Door Installation Across the GTA
We install doors in
Toronto,
North York,
Scarborough,
Etobicoke,
Mississauga,
Brampton,
Vaughan,
Markham,
Richmond Hill,
Oakville,
Ajax and across the GTA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install doors purchased elsewhere?
Yes. We regularly hang doors bought from a big-box or specialty supplier. Send us the model and opening size so we can confirm it will fit before the visit.
How long does installing a door take?
An interior slab is usually under two hours. An exterior pre-hung unit is typically a half to full day, longer if the opening needs framing work.
Do you install commercial and fire-rated doors?
Yes, including hollow metal, aluminum storefront and fire-rated assemblies with the correct rated hardware.
Will you remove and dispose of the old door?
Yes. Removal and disposal are part of a standard replacement install.
Book a Door Installation
Tell us the opening size, door type and whether you have the door already. Call (647) 955-5637 or use our contact form for a free estimate.