- Texas License #B19847
- Austin Rating 4.9 (285 reviews)
- Family Owned Since 2010
- Austin Neighborhoods 22+
- Dispatch 24/7
- Licensed Bonded, Insured
WHAT WE REPAIR IN AUSTIN
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Door Won't Close
Foundation settlement, hinge failure, or swollen wood in Hyde Park, Cedar Park, and neighborhoods across the metro. We find the root cause, not a temporary patch.
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Humidity Warping
Hill Country humidity drives wood expansion every Austin summer. Planing, sealing, and hardware adjustment restore function.
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Frame Damage
Forced-entry splinters and rot-softened jambs. Steel reinforcement plates and hardwood splices rebuild structural integrity, and yes, we service door closers too.
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Weather-Strip Refresh
Drafts and dust entry from worn seals common in older Austin frame construction. Compression or magnetic weatherstripping replaces all four sides.
HOW AUSTIN DOOR REPAIR WORKS
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Call or Request Service
Describe the problem. We confirm same-day availability in the Austin metro and give you a cost range before scheduling.
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On-Site Diagnosis in Austin
Technician checks plumb, level, and swing, and identifies binding points, rot, and hardware condition specific to your neighborhood's soil and humidity pattern.
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Repair Executed
Hinges adjusted or replaced, frame spliced and reinforced, edges planed, weatherstripping fitted.
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Security Check
Deadbolt and strike plate tested for full engagement. Door opened and closed ten times to verify operation.
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Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk you through the repair and confirm the 1-year labor warranty before leaving.
AUSTIN DOOR FRAME REPAIR
Austin Door Frame Repair: Why Doors Here Rack Out of Square
Texas expansive clay soil absorbs and releases water with the seasons, causing foundations to move. Homes in Buda, Kyle, Georgetown, and Leander built on slab-on-grade see 1 to 2 inches of seasonal movement in some cases. When the frame racks, the door no longer sits square in the opening: the latch side rises or falls, and gaps appear at the top corner.
Austin averages 67 percent humidity, and paired with 80-plus days above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in a typical summer, exterior lock cylinders corrode and wooden doors swell and bind at the top edge or latch side. Both conditions show up on the same call more often than not: a frame that has racked from foundation movement, holding a door that has also swollen from humidity.
- Steel reinforcement plates span the full strike zone on forced-entry repairs
- 3-inch fasteners reach wall studs, not just jamb wood
- Shims and plane work correct clay-soil rack without a full frame replacement
- Hardwood splice matches existing species for finish compatibility
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Seasonal foundation movement on Austin slab-on-grade homes in Buda, Kyle, and Georgetown
Pros On Call, 6901 N Lamar Blvd Ste 137, Austin, TX 78752. Texas DPS License #B19847. Regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
COMMERCIAL DOOR REPAIR
Commercial Door Repair From the Domain to West Campus
Storefronts and office entries in the Domain, downtown, and the UT-adjacent West Campus and Riverside corridor see forced-entry and heavy-traffic door wear at a different rate than a residential front door. We repair steel-clad commercial entry frames, aluminum-glass storefront units, and fire-rated assemblies, matching the same reinforcement principles we use residential: steel plates, long fasteners into structural members, and weatherseal replacement. Response to central Austin commercial addresses runs a median 14 to 20 minutes; outer Austin metro zones run 20 to 45 minutes, traffic dependent.
COMMON AUSTIN REPAIR SCENARIOS AT A GLANCE
| Repair Scenario | Typical Cost | Time On-Site | Door Operable Today | Parts Needed |
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| Clay-soil misalignment | $100-$250 | 45-90 min | Yes | Shims, long screws |
| Humidity-warped wood (Hill Country) | $100-$200 | 60-90 min | Yes | Primer, paint sealer |
| Break-in frame damage | $150-$400 | 60-180 min | Yes | Ball-bearing hinges, steel plates |
| Weather-strip refresh | $100-$250 | 30-60 min | Yes | Compression or magnetic strip |
Customers, on the work
Austin reviews.
Five-star work, in the customers' own words. No edits, no filters.
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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. I highly recommend “Pros On Call” for all of your Locksmith needs! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ for sure!!
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This guy come and help me at the last moment and be very professional and fair price
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Josh was amazing! I called him when I was locked out of my car, and he arrived within 20 minutes. He was professional, fast, and had my car unlocked in no time. The whole process was stress free, and his pricing was fair. I really appreciate how quickly he came to help. Highly recommend Josh if you ever need a reliable locksmith!
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Josh was awesome, he came to the rescue and I didn’t have to wait longer than 30 minutes in total. He also was incredibly kind and understanding of my situation. Dropped off my kids, and somehow my key fab went missing! Also gave me a discount!!
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It sucks they charge an inconvenience fee of 49.00. Which I wish you would have mentioned this on our intial call. Transparency would have been to say hey we charge an inconvenience fee. Never once was this mentioned. When we spoke with the representative all she said was the locksmith will call you with a price. Never once did she say we take your payment info so we can charge you an inconvenience fee. If that was mentioned then this would have been handled differently. She made it seem like we need a card on file to help. Then they attempted to debit my card twice for two separate transactions for 49.00. I understand you run a business. But transparency is key. I specifically asked her what I would be charged for never once did she mention this. Lesson learned. Update***she reached out in regards to my Google review. Although I attempted to resolve per phone call. Shameless.
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AUSTIN DOOR REPAIR - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My door won't close in Hyde Park or Cedar Park this summer. What's causing it?
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.
Can you repair a door frame after a break-in the same day in Round Rock or Pflugerville?
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.
How do I know whether to repair or replace my Austin home's door?
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.
What causes door misalignment in clay-soil neighborhoods like Buda, Kyle, or Georgetown?
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.
Do you repair commercial entry doors near UT Austin and downtown?
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.
Is your Austin door repair technician licensed?
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.
How long do door repairs in Austin typically last?
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.
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Repair, installation, replacement, security doors, and burglary-damage repair. Residential and commercial.
(512) 643-7268Door Won't Close? We Repair Austin Frames and Hinges.
Texas-licensed technicians, License #B19847, serving Hyde Park to Steiner Ranch, Round Rock to Georgetown.
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