Door Installation in Des Moines, IA
Interior and exterior doors set plumb, square, and sealed — not just dropped into the old opening.
Door Installation, Set Right the First Time
A door that's out of square in the frame will fight you for years — sticking in humid months, drafting in the winter, wearing hardware out early. Camacho's Construction installs interior and exterior doors set plumb and square from the start, with exterior doors properly flashed and sealed against Des Moines's weather swings.
This work often comes up alongside a remodel or after storm or impact damage to an existing door, and pairs naturally with the trim and drywall repair Camacho's Construction also handles around the opening.
Signs You Need a Door Installed
- An existing door is damaged beyond a reasonable repair.
- You're changing door style or size as part of a remodel.
- An opening needs a door added where there wasn't one before.
- You want to upgrade to a better-sealed, more secure exterior door.
How a Door Installation Goes
- Measure the opening. Actual dimensions checked, not assumed from the old door.
- Remove the old door. Old unit and any damaged framing removed cleanly.
- Set plumb and square. Shimmed and leveled so the door operates correctly long-term.
- Seal and weatherproof. Exterior doors flashed and sealed against the elements.
- Trim and finish. Casing and trim finished to match the surrounding wall.
What Affects Door Installation Pricing
- Interior vs. exterior door (exterior involves more weatherproofing work).
- Standard vs. custom-sized opening.
- Door material and hardware level.
- Condition of the existing frame and surrounding trim.
Why Choose Camacho's Construction for Door Installation
Ramón measures and installs personally, so the door that goes in is set square the first time — not adjusted after the fact once it's already sticking.
Door Installation Across the Des Moines Metro
Based in Des Moines, with door installation work also taken inWest Des Moines andJohnston. See all service areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install a door in an existing opening, or only new construction?
Most of this work is replacing a door in an existing opening — a damaged exterior door, an interior door that no longer fits the frame, or upgrading to a different style. Ramón measures the existing opening before ordering anything.
What's involved in installing an exterior door versus an interior one?
Exterior doors need proper flashing, weatherproofing, and sealing against Iowa's weather — an interior door install is more straightforward hardware and frame work. Both get set plumb and square so they operate correctly for years, not just look right on install day.
Do you install pre-hung doors or hang them from scratch?
Both, depending on the situation. A pre-hung unit is often the more efficient and reliable route for a straightforward opening; Ramón will recommend what actually makes sense for your specific door and frame.
Can you also handle the trim and paint after installing a new door?
Trim work is typically part of a proper door install so the finished opening looks intentional, not like a new door dropped into an old frame. Ask Ramón about paint/finish when you get the estimate.
Other Work Camacho's Construction Handles
Need a door installed?
Get a measurement-first estimate for interior or exterior doors.