Door shop in Keller, TX

Keller subdivisions built between 1986 and 1995 are now 30 to 40 years old. That is the age range where builder-grade wood door frames begin to fail in earnest. The jamb legs absorb moisture at the base where they meet the sill, and the wood softens from the inside out. By the time a homeowner notices the door is hard to latch, the jamb may already be compromised several inches up from the floor. We probe and assess the full jamb before recommending repair versus full rot-free jamb replacement.

Brick veneer construction, which dominates Keller's housing stock, creates a specific moisture problem at door openings. Water that runs down the brick face can pool at the door frame base if the flashing or caulk joint has failed. That trapped moisture accelerates rot in wood trim and sills. We replace rotten door trim with materials that do not absorb water, and we address the source of the moisture intrusion at the same time so the repair lasts.

Homeowners in Old Town Keller and along the Bourland Road corridor often have custom-built homes with non-standard door opening sizes. Off-the-shelf replacement doors do not fit these openings without modification. We measure each opening precisely and source or fabricate doors to fit, including custom fiberglass door options that match the original profile. This is especially important when replacing a front entry door on a home where the opening is a non-standard width or height.