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Tempe · Door Installation
Door installation in Tempe by an owner-operated finish carpenter.
Retro Fit Installation LLC is based right here in Tempe, so this is home turf — houses, condos, and remodels across Tempe and the close-in East Valley. Interior, solid-core, and front doors are installed as finish carpentry, with the slab, jamb, hardware, and casing set to line up and stay that way.
What Gets Installed
Door installation for Tempe homes, condos, and remodels.
From a single front door to a whole-house interior package on a remodel, each door is treated as finish work — measured to the opening, set true, and tied cleanly into the surrounding casing and hardware.
Solid-core & single-panel
Heavier solid-core and single-panel slabs are set with proper hinge backing and screw purchase so they hang true and don't sag over time.
Front & exterior doors
Entry and front doors are fit for plumb, even reveals, weather-seal contact, and a latch and deadbolt that engage cleanly.
Prehung & slab conditions
Prehung units are shimmed square in the rough opening; slabs into existing jambs get hinge and bore prep, mortising, and edge easing to fit.
Closet & bypass doors
Bypass, bifold, and closet openings get track layout, guide alignment, and panel adjustment so they run smooth and sit flush.
Casing, jamb & hardware
Jamb detailing, straight casing, hinges, levers, locksets, stops, and pulls installed with tight miters and consistent layout.
Done Right
What a proper door install actually includes.
The difference between a door that was hung and a door that was installed well shows up in the details — the parts you feel every day without naming them.
Even reveal margins
Consistent gaps down the hinge side, latch side, and head so the door reads straight and closes without rubbing.
Plumb, level, square jamb
The jamb is shimmed and fastened plumb and level so the slab holds its position instead of drifting open or swinging shut.
Hinge & strike alignment
Hinges mortised to depth and strikes set so the latch catches on the first try and the door sits flush to the stop.
Protected finishes
Floors, casing, and adjacent surfaces are covered before cutting or fitting, so new finishes stay clean through the install.
Smooth swing & latch
The door is cycled and dialed in so it swings freely, holds where you leave it, and latches and locks without force.
Clean casing tie-in
Casing and trim are returned to the jamb with tight joints so the finished opening looks intentional, not patched.
Local to Tempe
Home base is Tempe — mid-century neighborhoods to campus-area rentals.
Tempe mixes established mid-century neighborhoods around the lake and Maple-Ash with condos, townhomes, and a large stock of rentals near ASU. Home base is right here, so measuring, installing, and any follow-up stay a short drive away instead of drawn out. Every install is backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty.
Homes & condos
Single doors and full interior packages for Tempe houses, townhomes, and condos, set with consistent reveals and matching hardware throughout.
Rentals & quick turns
For owners and managers of campus-area and investment properties, worn interior and closet doors are swapped and re-hung on a turnover schedule, with hardware that latches cleanly for the next tenant.
Remodels & updates
Swapping tired hollow-core doors for solid-core, updating hardware, or finishing a remodel with new interior and closet doors.
How It Works
A straightforward door installation process.
Every install follows the same order so the opening is right before the door goes in and your finishes stay protected throughout.
1 · Review the opening
The rough opening or existing jamb is measured and checked for square, plumb, and size against the door being installed.
2 · Confirm door & swing
Door type, hardware, hinge side, and swing direction are confirmed so the finished door works the way the room needs.
3 · Protect finishes
Floors, casing, and nearby surfaces are covered before any cutting, mortising, or fitting begins.
4 · Install & adjust
The jamb is set plumb and level, the slab hung, hinges and strikes aligned, and casing and hardware fit for even reveals.
5 · Final operation check
The door is cycled and the swing, latch, lock, and margins are verified before the job is called done.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google.
Several of these reviews are from door and cabinet installation work — the kind of finish carpentry this page is about.
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I highly recommend Retro Fit for their amazing service. Devin installed cabinets and went above and beyond. After shopping around for so long I am glad I found this company.
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Devin Nelson does amazing work, great craftsmanship, diligent through every step of the process! Has great communication and I would highly recommend using him for any upcoming projects you might have!
Chase WilliamsGoogle review -
Devin went above and beyond with the work he did on my front door. He didn’t rush through the job and you could tell he takes pride in his work. I couldn’t believe it was the same door. Highly recommend him!
Alice JenkinsGoogle review
Service Area
Door installation in Tempe and the East Valley.
Based in Tempe and serving Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler across the East Valley. Working on more than doors? These finish carpentry pages are closely related.
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FAQ
Door installation in Tempe — common questions.
How much does door installation cost in Tempe?
Every install is quoted after looking at the opening, the door type, the hardware, and how many doors are involved. A single interior slab is a smaller job than a whole-house package or a front-door install with new casing and hardware. Send photos and the details and Devin follows up with an estimate.
Are you based in Tempe?
Yes. Retro Fit Installation LLC is based in Tempe, so Tempe and the close-in East Valley are the core of the service area. Being local keeps measuring, scheduling, and any follow-up simple for Tempe homes, condos, and remodels.
Do you work on rentals and campus-area properties near ASU?
Yes. Tempe has a large stock of rentals and investment properties, especially near ASU. Multiple worn interior, closet, and entry doors can be swapped or re-hung in one visit and scheduled around a turnover, so the unit is ready for the next tenant.
Do you install front and exterior doors in Tempe?
Yes. Front and entry doors are set plumb and level with even reveals, solid weather-seal contact, a threshold that fits, and a latch and deadbolt that engage on the first try. Both prehung units and slabs into existing jambs are handled.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. Retro Fit Installation LLC is a licensed Arizona finish carpenter, AZ ROC R-60 #346885, bonded and insured, and installs are backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty. Work is owner-performed by Devin Nelson, so the person you talk to is the person doing the install.
How do I get a door installation estimate in Tempe?
Call or text 928-699-2638, or use the contact form with photos, the door type, the quantity, and any material details. Devin reviews each Tempe request personally and responds with next steps and an estimate.
Need a door installed in Tempe?
Send photos, the door type, the quantity, and any material details you have. Devin will review the scope and respond with next steps and an estimate.
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