Between Clayton proper, the the courthouse square area and the newer building out toward the AL-30 corridor, we stay busy in Barbour County, and Eufaula is close enough that we are often nearby.
Clayton has enough older housing stock that repair almost always beats replacement here, and enough new construction that we spend a lot of time on hardware that failed early.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895The storefront door repair problems we see most in Clayton
These are the storefront door repair faults we are called out to most often in Clayton. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The deadlatch will not catch anymoreDoor alignment has drifted so the latch no longer meets the keeper.
- Customers have to pull hard to open the doorOver-tensioned closer, worn pivots or a door binding in the frame.
- The door drags at the top cornerThe bottom pivot has worn and the door has dropped.
- Broken storefront glassImpact or break-in damage requiring board-up and tempered replacement.
- The closer leaks oil or has stopped closing the doorFailed concealed overhead or floor closer.
- A gap along the meeting stile on a pair of doorsDoors out of alignment or worn weatherstrip between them.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Clayton conditions and storefront door repair
The Wiregrass gets punishing summer heat and enough tropical rain that hurricane remnants are a normal part of the year, not an exception. Sally and Michael both did door and window damage this far inland.
Grit accumulates in the bottom pivot and the threshold of an aluminum entrance and grinds the bearing surface, and on a storefront that sees hundreds of cycles a day that wear happens quickly.
Sun on a south or west facing storefront expands the aluminum through the afternoon and degrades the weatherstrip and glazing gaskets, so the door fits differently at closing time than it did at opening.
It is why the same repair done properly in Clayton lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Clayton: blowing sand and sun and heat load — typical of the Wiregrass.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What we repair
- Panic and exit device installationFitting and servicing exit devices on storefront entrances.
- Pivot and hinge replacementTop and bottom pivots, offset pivots and continuous hinges on aluminum entrances.
- Frame repair after forced entryStraightening and reinforcing damaged aluminum frames.
- Threshold and sweep replacementSealing the bottom of the entrance against water and air.
- Emergency board-up and securingSame-day securing so a business can lock up.
- Door alignment and squaringBringing a dropped or racked storefront door back to correct alignment.
- Deadlatch and lock serviceAdams Rite style deadlatches, mortise cylinders, hook bolts and keepers.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How a Clayton storefront door repair visit works
- Look at the pivot firstOn a sagging storefront door the bottom pivot is the usual culprit, and everything else you might blame is a symptom of it.
- Test the closer on its ownDisconnecting the arm tells us instantly whether the door is heavy or the closer is failing. They need different work.
- Secure before we finishIf the deadlatch or the cylinder is the problem, the door is made lockable before we leave, whatever else is outstanding.
- Reset and square the doorPivots set, door squared in the opening, latch engaging cleanly without lifting or pulling. We look at how much sand is reaching the opening, since sometimes a sweep or a threshold change does more good than new hardware.
- Set the closer to codeOpening force and closing speed adjusted for accessibility and for the actual traffic through the door.
- Fit around your tradingEarly, late or midweek. We would rather work around a shop than shut a doorway during the busiest part of the day.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of storefront door repair in Clayton
Pricing on storefront door repair depends on what has actually failed, which is why we talk it through before quoting. These are the things that move the number:
- glass replacement and whether board-up is needed first
- hardware grade and ADA compliance requirements
- after-hours or emergency scheduling
- concealed and floor closers versus surface mounted units
- frame damage from forced entry
Call and describe what the door is doing. In most cases we can tell you over the phone which of those applies to you before anyone drives out to Clayton.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for storefront door repair in Clayton
Our Clayton service area includes the courthouse square and the AL-30 corridor and the surrounding Barbour County communities, out around the Barbour County Courthouse and the Octagon House.
We also cover the nearby Barbour County and the Wiregrass communities listed further down this page.
Get a real diagnosis, not a sales pitch.We fix doors for a living.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Storefront door repair in Clayton: questions we get asked
Can you fix the door so it does not slam on customers?
Yes. That is closer adjustment, and it also needs to meet accessibility requirements for opening force. A properly set closer should let a customer through comfortably and still latch the door every time.
Water comes under our front door when it storms. What fixes that?
A new sweep and threshold seal, and sometimes correcting the drainage at the entrance. In Barbour County storms drive water horizontally, so the seal has to work under pressure, not just gravity.
How often should storefront doors be serviced?
For a busy Clayton entrance, once or twice a year. Pivots and closers wear gradually, and adjusting them before they fail is far cheaper than an emergency call when the door will not latch.
Why does our storefront door drag at the top corner?
The bottom pivot has worn. The door is pivoting on a bearing that carries its entire weight, and when that wears the door drops and the top outside corner comes down against the frame. Replacing the pivot brings the whole door back into position.
Do you work on pairs of doors and automatic entrances?
Yes, both. Pairs need coordinated alignment so the astragal seals and both leaves latch, and we service automatic operators as well.
Someone broke in and bent the frame. Is it repairable?
In most cases. Aluminum frames damaged at the lock and strike can be straightened and reinforced. We secure the opening first and then do the permanent repair.
Not sure whether it is a repair or a replacement?Describe the symptoms and we will give you a straight answer.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Clayton
- Sliding Door Repair Clayton
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Clayton
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Clayton
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Clayton
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Clayton
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Clayton
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Clayton
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Clayton
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Door Closer Repair Clayton
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Clayton
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Clayton
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Clayton
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Clayton
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Clayton
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Clayton
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Storefront Door Repair near Clayton
We cover the surrounding Barbour County and the Wiregrass communities as well:
- Storefront Door Repair in Eufaula
- Storefront Door Repair in Clio
- Storefront Door Repair in Greenville
- Storefront Door Repair in Georgiana
- Storefront Door Repair in Luverne
- Storefront Door Repair in Evergreen
- Storefront Door Repair in Troy
- Storefront Door Repair in Brundidge
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