Rubbing & binding doors
Slabs that drag on the jamb, catch on the floor, or stick in the heat are corrected by resetting hinges, shimming, easing the edge, and squaring the reveal.
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Tempe · Door Repair
Door repair in Tempe by an owner-operated finish carpenter.
If a door in your Tempe home is rubbing, dragging on the floor, not latching, or hanging with uneven gaps, it usually needs adjustment and finish work — not a full replacement. Retro Fit Installation LLC repairs interior and exterior doors as finish carpentry, so the slab, jamb, hinges, hardware, and surrounding trim all come back into line.
Problems Handled
Common Tempe door problems, corrected at the source.
Most door complaints come down to a handful of causes: settling that pulls an opening out of square, hinges that have loosened over time, hardware that was never set right, or trim and thresholds that have shifted. Each is diagnosed before anything is adjusted.
Doors that won't latch
Latches that miss the strike, pop open, or need a shoulder to close are fixed by aligning the strike plate, adjusting hinges, and dialing in the gap.
Loose or sagging hinges
Stripped screws, worn hinges, and sagging slabs are re-anchored with proper backing and hardware so the door hangs and swings true.
Jamb & casing issues
Split jambs, loose casing, and gaps at the trim are re-secured, re-shimmed, and finished so the opening looks intentional again.
Threshold & weatherstrip
On exterior doors, thresholds and weather seals are adjusted for even contact and a clean close — within a finish carpentry scope.
Hardware replacement
Levers, locksets, deadbolts, hinges, stops, and strike plates are replaced or upgraded with straight layout and solid fastening.
Repair or Replace
When a repair is the right call — and when it isn't.
A repair should solve the problem without leaving the opening looking patched. The goal is honest advice about which path gives you the cleaner, longer-lasting result.
Repair usually makes sense when
The slab is straight and sound, the jamb is workable, and the issue is alignment, hinges, hardware, a strike, a threshold, or loose trim. These are adjustments and finish corrections — not a reason to buy a new door.
Replacement may be cleaner when
The slab is warped, cracked, water-damaged, or badly out of size for the opening, or when a previous install was cut or fit poorly enough that adjusting it would only hide the problem. In those cases new-door options are laid out plainly.
Need a new or replacement door instead? See door installation in Tempe or the full door installation page.
How It Works
A straightforward door repair process.
Every visit follows the same order so nothing gets missed and your finishes are protected while the work is done.
1 · Inspect
The reveal, gaps, hinges, jamb, strike, threshold, and hardware are checked to find what's actually causing the issue.
2 · Explain options
You get a plain explanation of what the door needs, whether repair or replacement is the better path, and what it involves.
3 · Protect finishes
Floors, casing, and surrounding surfaces are protected before any adjustment, planing, or hardware work begins.
4 · Repair & adjust
Hinges, shims, strikes, thresholds, trim, and hardware are corrected so the door sits square and operates cleanly.
5 · Test operation
The door is cycled and the latch, swing, margins, and close are verified before the job is called done.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google.
Several of these reviews are from front-door and door-fit work — the exact repairs this page is about.
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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 -
Totally transformed our front door! We couldn’t believe it was the same door!
Cheyenne FitchGoogle review -
I had a previous contractor really screw up on custom fitting a door and Devin was able to fix it and make it look seamless. Their professionalism is unmatched and the job always exceeds expectations.
Amber AGoogle review
Service Area
Door repair in Tempe and nearby.
Based in the East Valley and serving Tempe, Ahwatukee, and North Scottsdale along with the wider Phoenix metro. Doing more than a door repair? These finish carpentry pages are closely related.
Related services
Door installation in Tempe
Interior & exterior door installation
Casing & trim
Finish carpentry in Tempe
Door repair nearby
Phoenix · Scottsdale · Mesa · Gilbert · Paradise Valley · Chandler
For builders
Handling finish-carpentry punch-list doors on a Tempe project? See builder & contractor rates.
FAQ
Door repair in Tempe — common questions.
How much does door repair cost in Tempe?
Most door repairs are quoted after a quick look at the door, jamb, hinges, and hardware. Send photos and a short description through the contact form and Devin follows up with next steps and an estimate. A simple adjustment is a smaller job than hardware replacement or jamb and casing work.
Can a rubbing or sticking door be fixed without replacing it?
Often, yes. Many rubbing or sticking doors are corrected by adjusting or shimming hinges, realigning the strike, easing the slab, or squaring the jamb. Replacement is usually only the better call when the slab is warped or damaged, or when the opening needs a cleaner finished result.
Do you repair exterior and front doors in Tempe?
Yes. Entry, front, and garage-entry doors are adjusted for latch engagement, threshold fit, weather-seal contact, hinge movement, and hardware operation, all within a finish carpentry scope.
What areas around Tempe do you cover?
Tempe and the surrounding Phoenix metro, including Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Retro Fit Installation LLC is a licensed Arizona finish carpenter, AZ ROC R-60 #346885, bonded and insured. Work is owner-performed by Devin Nelson.
How do I get a door repair estimate in Tempe?
Call or text 928-699-2638, or use the contact form with a few photos and a note on what the door is doing. Devin reviews each request personally and responds with next steps.
Need a door repaired in Tempe?
Send a couple of photos and a note on what the door is doing. Devin will review it and respond with next steps and an estimate.
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