Handyman Division

Door Repair & Replacement in Yuba City, CA

Doors that stick, drag, won't latch or let daylight in around the edges, and windows that won't open or hold their trim. Most of these come down to hinges, strike plates, hardware, framing or rot, and Dependable Handyman Services fixes the cause, not just the symptom. When a door is beyond repair, we replace it. Licensed contractor, CSLB #1065708.

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Licensed & bonded · CSLB #1065708
1-year workmanship warranty
Permits pulled when required
Open 7 days · 9am–5pm

Door & Window Services

Sticking & Dragging Doors

Hinges tightened or shimmed, doors planed and rehung so they swing and close freely.

Latches, Locks & Hardware

Handles, deadbolts, hinges and strike plates repaired, realigned or replaced.

Interior & Exterior Door Replacement

Worn, warped or damaged doors replaced, including pre-hung doors with new frames.

Sliding & Garage Entry Doors

Sliding door rollers and tracks adjusted or replaced, and damaged garage entry doors replaced.

Window Repairs

Sticking sashes, broken latches and cranks, and damaged interior and exterior window trim.

Weatherstripping & Thresholds

Drafts and gaps sealed so the door closes tight against summer heat and winter wind.

Why Doors Stick in the Valley

$1,000An exterior door replacement with a new frame and hardware passes California's unlicensed limit quickly.

Most sticking doors aren't bad doors. Wood doors and frames swell when the air turns damp in winter and shrink again in the dry summer heat. Hinge screws work loose in soft jambs and let the door sag toward the latch side. And clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry can shift a house slightly between seasons, pulling door frames out of square.

That's why we look at the whole opening: the hinges, the jamb, the strike, the threshold and the door itself. Sanding a sticking edge is easy. Finding out why it's sticking is what keeps it fixed.

Signs You Need Door Repair

You have to lift or shoulder the door to close it
The latch won't catch, or the deadbolt won't line up
Daylight shows around the edges of an exterior door
The door swings open or closed on its own
The bottom of the door or jamb is soft, swollen or cracked (often rot; see Dry Rot Repair)
Sliding doors grind or jump the track

Repair or Replace?

If the door and frame are solid, repair almost always makes sense: rehanging, new hardware or a new threshold. Replacement is usually the better call when the door is split, warped, delaminated or rotted, or when the frame itself is damaged. We'll tell you which one your door needs and price both if it's close.

How It Works

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Call or send photos. A short video of the door opening and closing helps a lot.
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Get an estimate. Repair or replacement, priced before any work starts.
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Fix the cause. We correct the hinges, framing, hardware or rot behind the problem, then adjust until it swings, latches and seals properly.
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Walkthrough. You test every door with us. Backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.

What Affects the Cost

Number of doors or windows on the list
Repair versus full replacement
Rot or damage in the jamb, threshold or framing
The door, slab or pre-hung unit, and the hardware you choose

Licensed for the Whole Opening

In California, a licensed contractor is required for any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials. An exterior door replacement with a new frame and hardware passes that quickly. DHS is a licensed and bonded contractor (CSLB #1065708), and door installation and framing are carpentry work covered by our B (General Building) license.

Door Repair Service Areas

We repair and replace doors in Yuba City, Marysville, Linda, Olivehurst, Plumas Lake, Live Oak, Sutter and Gridley. Landlords: we can fix every door on a turnover list in one visit.

Door & Window FAQ

Why did my door suddenly start sticking?

Seasonal swelling, loose hinge screws or the house shifting. Most sticking doors can be fixed without replacing the door.

My door won't latch. Can you fix it?

Usually the latch and strike plate are out of line. Tightening the hinges and adjusting or moving the strike fixes most of these.

Can you replace just the door and keep my frame?

Yes, if the frame is square and solid. If it's rotted or out of square, a pre-hung door with a new frame is the better fix.

Do you fix sliding glass door rollers?

Yes. Worn rollers and dirty or damaged tracks are the usual cause of a sliding door that grinds or sticks.

Can you fix several doors in one visit?

Yes. Send photos of each one and we'll quote it as one job.

Door Sticking or Won't Lock? Get It Fixed.

Call (530) 216-7335 or send photos through the estimate form.