If your front door sticks, your patio door drags, or you can feel a draft under the back door, you’re looking at a door repair cost of roughly $50 to $700 in 2026, with most homeowners paying around $250. Small fixes like tightening hinges or replacing a strike plate land near the bottom of that range; frame damage, rot, or a glass insert push it toward the top. Late summer and early fall are the smart time to book — humidity-swollen doors are easiest to diagnose now, and a sealed exterior door saves real money once heating season starts.
This guide covers what drives the price, typical US and Canadian ranges, what you can safely do yourself, and how to hire a good door and window repair pro.
Door Repair Cost by Type of Problem
Most door repairs are labor jobs with cheap parts. The price depends on how long the fix takes and whether the door, frame, or hardware is the real culprit.
| Repair | Typical cost (USD/CAD) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge tightening / re-shimming | $75 – $150 | 30–60 min |
| Hinge replacement (set of 3) | $100 – $200 | 1 hr |
| Strike plate or latch adjustment | $75 – $175 | 30–60 min |
| Planing or trimming a sticking door | $100 – $250 | 1–2 hrs |
| Lockset / deadbolt replacement | $125 – $300 | 1 hr |
| Weatherstripping + door sweep | $35 – $90 (quick) / $200 – $600 (full kit + threshold) | 1–3 hrs |
| Door frame repair (split jamb, rot) | $150 – $700 | 2–5 hrs |
| Patch holes / dents (hollow-core) | $50 – $150 | 1 hr |
| Sliding patio door roller / track | $150 – $400 | 1–2 hrs |
| Glass insert replacement | $200 – $600+ | 1–2 hrs |
US and Canadian ranges are close enough to share a table — quotes in Toronto or Vancouver run at the upper end in CAD, while smaller Canadian cities and most of the US Midwest sit lower. According to Angi’s 2026 data, the national US average is about $250 per repair; Homewyse pegs a basic repair at $206–$249.
Door material matters
- Hollow-core interior doors: $75–$250. Cheap to fix, but a badly damaged one is often cheaper to replace ($150–$300 installed).
- Solid wood or steel doors: $100–$300 for typical adjustments.
- Fiberglass entry doors: similar to steel; hinge and seal work dominates.
- Solid oak with beveled glass: repairs can top $1,000 — replacement of the glass insert alone is a specialty job.
What Affects Door Repair Cost
Labor rates
A handyman handles most door work. US rates run $50–$100/hour, with many pros charging a $75–$150 minimum service call. In Canada, handyman rates are roughly $50–$90/hr in the Greater Toronto Area and $85–$125/hr in higher-cost markets like Vancouver (Canada Handyman, RenoNext). A carpenter or door specialist costs more but is worth it for frame rebuilds.
Interior vs exterior
Exterior doors cost more to repair because they involve weather seals, thresholds, security hardware, and sometimes a sill that has rotted from years of rain. Interior doors are mostly hinge, latch, and rubbing-on-the-frame problems.
Frame vs door
If the door itself is fine but the frame has shifted (very common in older homes as the house settles), expect the $150–$700 frame-repair range rather than a quick hinge fix. Rot at the bottom of an exterior jamb usually means cutting out and splicing new wood — 3–5 hours of skilled labor.
Bundling
Pros love door work as a fill-in job. Booking three or four doors at once typically drops the per-door price by 25–40%, because you pay one service call instead of several.
DIY vs Hiring a Pro
Plenty of door problems are 15-minute fixes:
- Loose hinges: replace one short hinge screw with a 3-inch screw that bites into the stud. Cost: $2.
- Latch not catching: file the strike plate opening slightly or move it a few millimeters.
- Drafts: peel-and-stick foam weatherstripping and a screw-on door sweep — $15–$40 and 30 minutes.
- Squeaks: silicone spray on the hinge pins.
Call a pro when the door needs planing (easy to ruin), the frame is split or rotted, a glass insert is cracked, or a sliding patio door has jumped its track. Exterior door and deadbolt work also affects home security and insurance, so a clean professional job is worth the $150–$300.
If a pro tells you the door is beyond repair, get a second opinion before agreeing to a full replacement — an entry door installed runs $1,000–$3,500+, which is a very different project. Our window repair cost guide covers the same repair-or-replace logic for windows, which pros often bundle with doors.
How to Hire a Door Repair Pro
- Describe the symptom, not the fix. “Front door sticks at the top in humid weather” lets a pro diagnose whether it’s the hinges, the frame, or the door swelling.
- Send photos of the door, the gap, and any damage — most handymen will give a firm quote from pictures.
- Ask about the minimum charge and whether extra doors on the same visit are billed hourly.
- Check identity and reviews. Door work happens inside your home; use a platform that verifies who’s showing up. (Our 2026 scam red flags post covers what to watch for with unsolicited “we noticed your door” offers.)
- Book before October. As we noted in our fall maintenance booking piece, handyman calendars fill fast once the first cold snap hits — and so do prices.
You can find a door repair handyman near you on Masters’ Guild, whether you’re in Denver or Toronto: post the job with your budget, get offers from ID-verified pros, and your payment is held until the door swings the way it should.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to fix a sticking door?
Usually $100–$250. A pro will re-shim or replace hinges, adjust the strike plate, or plane the edge of the door. If the frame has shifted, budget $150–$700.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a door?
Repair almost always wins for interior doors and for exterior doors with hardware or seal problems. Replace when the door is rotted, warped, or has a shattered glass insert — a new entry door installed runs $1,000–$3,500+.
How much does weatherstripping a door cost?
A quick replacement of foam or rubber seals is $35–$90 professionally installed, or $15–$40 DIY. A full kit with a new threshold and sweep on an exterior door is $200–$600.
Do I need a carpenter or a handyman for door repair?
A handyman covers hinges, latches, locks, seals, and minor trimming. Call a carpenter or door specialist for frame rebuilds, rot repair, or custom or antique doors.
