Steel Door Repair by Heritage Steel Window Repair
Steel doors share the same strengths and problems as steel windows: strong, slim frames that suffer when paint fails and hinges wear. We repair and restore steel French doors, garden doors, entry doors and interior glazed screens.
Doors take more abuse than windows, so hinges, closers, locks and thresholds get extra attention on every job.
Doors That Drag or Will Not Latch
A steel door that drags or will not latch has usually dropped on its hinges or been pushed out of square. We re-hang it on new hinge pins, shim the frame and adjust the strike so it closes with a light push.
Rust at the bottom rail is the other common problem. We cut out damaged steel, weld in new metal and refinish the door.
Steel Door Services
Interior Steel Screens
Interior glazed steel screens and pivot doors need precise alignment. We adjust pivots and frames and replace glass with safety glazing where the code requires it.
Security
We can upgrade old steel doors with modern locks and laminated glass while keeping the original look.
We serve Philadelphia, the Main Line, Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties, South Jersey and Wilmington. Related services: window hardware, storm windows, rust removal.
Signs Your Steel Door Needs Attention
Watch for a door that scrapes the threshold, a gap that lets light through at the top corner, a latch you have to lift to engage, or rust bubbling under the paint at the bottom rail. Each one gets worse with use, and a door forced closed every day bends its hinges and frame.
Early repair is usually an adjustment, new hinge pins and fresh seals. Waiting longer can mean welding new metal into the bottom rail or reframing the opening.
We repair steel doors in rowhouse rear extensions, Main Line garden rooms and commercial entrances, and we can match the finish of the windows around them so the whole wall looks consistent.
Good to Know
Older steel doors were often hung on heavy butt hinges or pivots that are no longer stocked. We rebuild the originals when possible, or fit modern hinges that carry the same weight without changing how the door looks from either side. Thresholds are checked at the same time, since a worn threshold is a common source of drafts and water.
Steel Door Repair Prices in Philadelphia
Starting prices for 2026 in our Philadelphia service area. Your final price depends on the number of windows, their condition and access, and is confirmed in a written estimate after a free on-site visit. No work starts without your approval.
Door Adjustment
- Hinges or pivots adjusted
- Strike realigned
- Closer adjusted
- Seals checked
Seal & Hardware
- New compression seals
- Door bottom or threshold
- Lock or latch replaced
- Hinge pins renewed
Door Restoration
- Rusted rails cut out
- New steel welded
- Stripped and primed
- Finish painted
Price List
| Service | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Re-hang door on new hinges | $250 - $450 | per door |
| Multipoint lock replacement | $350 - $650 | per door |
| Safety glass replacement in door | $250 - $600 | per lite |
| Threshold replacement | $200 - $400 | per door |
| Pivot door adjustment | $195 - $350 | per door |
| Glazed screen realignment | $300 - $800 | per screen |
Prices include labor and standard materials. Lead-safe work practices are included on pre-1978 homes. Travel outside our usual service area may add a trip charge, quoted in advance.
Recent Steel Door Repair Projects
Interior Steel French Doors · Bryn Mawr, PA
Black steel French doors and glazed bathroom doors adjusted, re-hung and fitted with new closers and latches.
Garden Steel Doors · Chestnut Hill, PA
Steel garden doors that dragged on the threshold were re-hung on new hinges and resealed for winter.
Steel Glazed Screens and Pivot Door · Philadelphia, PA
Interior steel glazed screens and a pivot door aligned and finished as part of a whole-house renovation.
Steel Door Repair FAQ
Usually. We cut out rusted sections, weld new steel in place and refinish the door.
Yes. See our Steel Windows page for new steel doors and window walls.
Tempered or laminated safety glass, as required by code for doors.
Adjustments, hinges and seals are usually done in one visit. Weld repairs and refinishing take longer because the door may need to come to our shop.
Yes. We fit modern compression seals and door bottoms that fit the slim steel profiles and cut drafts noticeably.
Yes, including entrance doors and interior glazed partitions, with work scheduled to keep the building open.
Get a free steel door repair estimate
Call (215) 555-0163 or send us photos of your windows.