Austin Door Repair. Frames, Hinges, Locks.

Hill Country humidity swings from around 30 percent in winter to 80 percent or higher in summer. Solid wood doors in Hyde Park bungalows and Cedar Park homes absorb that moisture and expand, binding against the frame at the top edge or the latch side. The fix: identify binding points with a friction marker, remove the door, plane 1/16 to 1/8 inch from the high spots, sand smooth, then prime and paint the exposed edges to seal against future moisture uptake. Repair time: 60 to 90 minutes. Cost: $100 to $200. For doors that bind every season, we recommend a fiberglass slab, which holds dimension year round regardless of humidity.

Yes. Forced-entry frame damage is a security emergency and we prioritize it for same-day service throughout Round Rock, Pflugerville, and the rest of the Austin metro. The typical repair: remove the splintered jamb section, splice in matching hardwood, install steel door-armor reinforcement plates across the strike zone, then drive 3-inch screws through the jamb into the wall studs. Cost: $200 to $400. Call before noon for same-day scheduling.

Repair makes sense when the problem is isolated to one component, a hinge, the strike plate, or a binding edge, the door is less than 15 years old, and repair cost is under 50 percent of replacement cost. Replace when rot exceeds 20 percent of the frame, the door has warped more than 1/4 inch, or multiple systems have failed at once. We assess during the service call and give you an honest recommendation before any work begins.

Texas expansive clay soil absorbs and releases water with the seasons, causing foundations to move. Homes in Buda, Kyle, and Georgetown built on slab-on-grade see 1 to 2 inches of seasonal movement in some cases. The door frame follows the structure: when it racks, the door no longer sits square in the opening, the latch side rises or falls, and gaps appear at the top corner. Fix: adjust hinges, shim the frame, and plane binding edges. If foundation movement is ongoing, the repair is temporary until the foundation is addressed.

Yes. We repair steel-clad units and aluminum-glass storefront frames for offices and coworking spaces in the Domain, downtown, and the UT-adjacent West Campus and Riverside corridor, plus fire-rated assemblies for buildings that require a matching fire label. Storefront and office entries in these high-traffic zones see forced-entry and heavy-traffic wear at a different rate than a residential front door, and we carry the parts to reinforce them the same visit.

Yes. Every technician dispatched for door repair work is a direct employee of Pros On Call, not a subcontractor, operating under Texas DPS Locksmith License #B19847, bonded and insured since 2010. The license number is on every invoice and verifiable through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Hinge replacement with heavy-duty ball-bearing units: 10 to 20 years. Frame splice with hardwood and steel reinforcement plates: 10-plus years when rot is treated and wood is sealed. Weatherstripping: 3 to 5 years for compression type, 5 to 10 years for magnetic type. We back all labor with a 1-year warranty.