Door Repair in Des Moines, IA
Sticking doors, broken locks, misaligned frames — fixed without a push to replace a perfectly good door.
Door Repair for the Everyday Annoyances
A door that sticks in humid weather, a deadbolt that's gotten stiff, a frame that's shifted enough that the latch doesn't quite catch — these are some of the most common, least urgent-feeling calls Camacho's Construction gets, and they're worth fixing before they turn into a security or draft problem. Most of this work is frame and hardware adjustment, not full door replacement.
Signs a Door Needs Repair
- The door sticks or drags against the frame or floor.
- The lock or deadbolt is stiff, sticks, or won't fully engage.
- You can see daylight or feel a draft around a closed door.
- Hinges squeak, sag, or have visibly loose screws.
How a Door Repair Call Goes
- Check the frame and alignment. Most sticking or latching issues trace back here first.
- Inspect hardware. Hinges, strike plate, and lock mechanism checked for wear.
- Adjust or replace parts. Only what actually needs it — not the whole door.
- Function check. Opens, closes, and locks smoothly before the job is done.
What Affects Door Repair Pricing
- Whether it's an alignment fix, hardware swap, or frame repair.
- Interior vs. exterior door (exterior doors involve weatherstripping and sealing).
- Age and condition of the existing hardware.
- Number of doors needing attention in one visit.
Why Choose Camacho's Construction for Door Repair
A door repair call shouldn't turn into a sales pitch for a new door. Ramón fixes what's actually wrong — frame, hinge, or hardware — and tells you honestly if the door itself needs replacing instead.
Door Repair Across the Des Moines Metro
Based in Des Moines, with door repair calls also taken inAnkeny andUrbandale. See all service areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has my door suddenly started sticking or not latching?
Usually the house has shifted slightly — normal seasonal movement, especially through Iowa's freeze-thaw cycles — and the door frame is no longer perfectly square to the door. It's often a hinge or frame adjustment, not a sign the door itself is bad.
Can you fix a door lock or deadbolt that won't turn smoothly?
Yes — a stiff or misaligned lock is usually a strike plate or alignment issue rather than a failed lock mechanism. Ramón checks the alignment first since that's the cheaper, more common fix.
My exterior door lets in a draft — is that a repair?
Often, yes. Worn weatherstripping or a door that's no longer sitting flush in the frame both let drafts through and are both repairable without replacing the door.
Do you repair interior doors, or only exterior/entry doors?
Both. Interior doors that stick, won't latch, or have damaged hardware get the same attention as exterior doors.
Other Work Camacho's Construction Handles
Door sticking, drafty, or hard to lock?
Get a straight fix — not a push to buy a new door.