- Texas License #B19847
- Austin Rating 4.9 (280 reviews)
- Family Owned Since 2010
- Austin Neighborhoods 22+
- Dispatch 24/7
- Licensed Bonded, Insured
WHAT WE INSTALL IN AUSTIN
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Residential Entry
New construction and replacement entry doors for Austin homes, from Hyde Park bungalows to new builds in Steiner Ranch and Pflugerville.
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Commercial Entry
Steel-clad and aluminum-glass units for storefronts, offices, and multi-tenant buildings across the Austin metro.
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Security Upgrades
Grade 1 locksets, reinforced frames, and commercial-grade deadbolts installed in the same visit.
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Same-Day Assessment
Assessment and scheduling available same day for most standard residential door installations in Austin.
HOW AUSTIN DOOR INSTALLATION WORKS
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Call or Request Online
We confirm your door type, opening size, and material preference before scheduling. Same-day assessment available in the Austin metro.
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On-Site Frame Assessment
We measure the rough opening, check plumb and level, and inspect the frame for rot or settling common in Austin's clay-soil neighborhoods.
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Old Door Removal
Existing door, hinges, and trim are removed carefully. Frame is cleaned, prepped, and any minor damage addressed before the new unit goes in.
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Installation and Hardware
Pre-hung unit is shimmed and secured with long screws into structural framing. Lockset, deadbolt, and weatherstripping are fitted and tested.
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Final Inspection
Door is opened and closed ten times. We check for light gaps, test lock function, and walk you through the new hardware before cleanup.
WHY INSTALLATION QUALITY MATTERS IN AUSTIN
A Door Is Only as Good as Its Frame and Fit
Central Texas clay soil settles. Hyde Park bungalows from the 1920s have frames that have shifted. New construction in Steiner Ranch and Pflugerville uses dimensional lumber that dries and moves. A door that fits at the hardware store may bind, gap, or leak air within a year if the installer does not account for those conditions.
Our technicians measure rough opening dimensions, check plumb and level with a 6-foot level, and assess the frame before any material is ordered. When the frame needs shimming, blocking, or a splice to accept the new unit, we do that work first. The result is a door that operates without binding and seals against an Austin summer without gaps.
- Pre-installation frame assessment on every job
- Long screws driven into structural framing, not just jamb wood
- Weatherstripping adjusted to 1/8-inch gap tolerance on all four sides
- Old door hauled away at no additional charge
Pros On Call, 6901 N Lamar Blvd Ste 137, Austin, TX 78752. Texas DPS License #B19847. Regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
WHY CALL A LOCAL TEAM THAT ALSO REPAIRS
One Call for a $150 Hinge Fix or a $2,000 Full Replacement
Not sure whether your Austin door needs a quick repair or a full replacement? Pros On Call is the Texas-licensed, local operator that repairs, installs, and replaces doors under one roof, so you get an honest answer either way. Every technician is a direct Pros On Call employee, not a subcontractor, and our pricing is published right here on the site.
LOCAL, REPAIR-FIRST, AND HONEST ABOUT PRICING
| What Matters | Pros On Call, Austin | National Replacement Program |
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| Also repairs, not just replaces | Yes. Door repair is its own full-time service line. | Ask before you sign |
| Pricing published on-site | Yes. $1,500-$2,500 fiberglass installed, $700-$1,200 steel. | Ask before you sign |
| Technicians are direct employees | Yes. Every technician is a direct W-2 employee, never a subcontractor. | Ask before you sign |
| Texas-licensed, license number displayed | Yes. Texas DPS License #B19847. | Ask before you sign |
| Same-day assessment available | Yes, across the Austin metro. | Ask before you sign |
| Category | Local independent operator | Replacement-door franchise |
COMPARE DOOR MATERIAL OPTIONS FOR AUSTIN HOMES
| Feature | Solid Wood | Steel-Clad | Fiberglass | Aluminum-Glass |
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| Typical cost installed | $1,500-$5,000+ | $500-$1,800 | $800-$2,500 | $1,200-$4,000+ |
| Durability | Moderate (warp risk) | High (dent risk) | Very high | Very high |
| Insulation R-value | R-2 to R-3 | R-5 to R-6 | R-5 to R-7 | R-2 to R-4 (glass limited) |
| Security rating | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | Grade 1-2 | Grade 2 (frame dependent) |
| Maintenance need | High (refinish 3-5 yrs) | Moderate (repaint 5-10 yrs) | Low (none decades) | Low (frame only) |
WHAT AUSTIN CUSTOMERS SAY
I had "Pros On Call" change the locks on my home that I recently purchased. It was easy to get a hold of them, they made an appointment quickly and did a great job for a fair price. I had them come out about two weeks later and put a deadbolt lock on my front door as well and again - easy to get a hold of, they had to order an aged bronze deadbolt lock but once it arrived they came out quickly, did a great job, were neat and it was a fair price...
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AUSTIN DOOR INSTALLATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does entry door installation take in Austin?
A standard pre-hung entry door installation takes 2 to 4 hours from removal of the old unit to final weatherproofing and hardware test. Slab-only installations run 4 to 6 hours because the door must be mortised, planed, and custom-fitted to the existing frame. Complex jobs involving frame replacement, sidelights, or non-standard rough openings may need 6 to 8 hours or a second visit.
Which door material holds up best in Austin's heat and humidity?
Fiberglass is the best all-around choice for Austin. Hill Country heat and humidity swings from 30 percent in winter to 80-plus percent in summer warp solid wood and pit uncoated steel. Fiberglass holds its shape, carries an R-value of 5 to 7, and needs no repainting for decades.
Do I need a full frame replacement, or can you install into my existing Austin home's frame?
It depends on frame condition. If the jamb is plumb, square, and free from rot or settling damage, a slab installation saves $200 to $500 over a pre-hung unit. If the frame shows rot at the threshold, has previous break-in damage, or is out of square by more than 1/4 inch, we recommend a full pre-hung unit. We assess the frame at the start of every job and give you the honest call before ordering material.
Can you install a door in the older, non-standard openings common in Hyde Park or Clarksville bungalows?
Yes. Standard residential entry doors are 36 inches wide by 80 inches tall, but many Hyde Park (established 1891) and Clarksville (1871) bungalows have 32-inch or 34-inch original openings. We order custom-size pre-hung units, a 2 to 3 week lead time, build a custom solid wood door to specification (4 to 6 weeks), or modify the rough opening framing to accept a standard door. We handle non-standard openings routinely.
Is your Austin door installation team licensed?
Yes. Pros On Call operates under Texas DPS Locksmith License #B19847, bonded and insured since 2010. Every technician dispatched for door installation work is a direct employee of Pros On Call, not a subcontractor.
What does door installation cost in Austin?
Our published door replacement pricing runs $1,500 to $2,500 for a fiberglass unit installed, $700 to $1,200 for steel, plus $300 to $600 for a frame-replacement addition and $400 to $1,200 for a rough-opening modification. Installation and replacement share the same underlying materials and labor cost structure, so these figures reflect what a new-door installation costs too. We confirm the exact price before ordering material.
Is same-day door installation available in Austin?
Same-day is available for assessment, and for standard residential jobs with in-stock materials, for the installation itself. Custom or non-standard units still carry the 2 to 6 week lead times for special-order material. We tell you honestly which category your job falls into before you schedule.
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