Toronto business entrance door before the worn hinge hardware was replaced

Signs of this door problem

  • Door drags or rubs the frame. We check alignment, hinges, supports and the frame.
  • Door slams or closes too fast. We assess the closer together with the complete opening.
  • Door will not latch or lock. We check alignment, latch, strike and locking hardware.
  • Hinges or hardware mountings are loose. We assess the fixings and whether reliable repair is possible.
Toronto business entrance door after full-length continuous geared hinge installation and realignment

What we check and repair

  • Assessment of the door, frame, clearances, hinges or pivots, closer, threshold and lock side.
  • A repair recommendation and price agreed before work begins.
  • Approved alignment, hinge, closer or locking-hardware repairs where the opening remains serviceable.
  • Final checks of closing, latching and locking; replacement is explained when repair is not reliable.

Repair or component replacement is likely when

Serviceable doors and frames can often be retained. Repair is appropriate when the opening and hardware attachment points can hold adjustment reliably.

Full replacement or installation may be better when

Replacement is recommended when the door or frame is bent, split, heavily corroded or cannot reliably support compatible hardware. New door-and-frame installation is also available.

Parts, compatibility and property details
Parts and systems
Commercial door slab · Door frame and jamb · Hinges or pivots · Closer · Threshold · Lock, latch, strike and panic hardware
Typical properties
Retail · Office · Restaurant · Industrial / service areas · Multi-unit and managed properties
Standards and requirements
Requirements applicable to the installed manual door and exit hardware · Manufacturer instructions for the selected door, frame and hardware
Need help with this problem?Call or send photos and we will confirm the next step

How we handle the approved repair

  1. 01

    Inspect the opening.

  2. 02

    Confirm the fault and quote.

  3. 03

    Complete the approved repair.

  4. 04

    Test closing, latching and locking.

Completed Commercial Door Repairs and Replacement Projects

Toronto business entrance door before the worn hinge hardware was replaced Before Toronto business entrance door after full-length continuous geared hinge installation and realignment After
Commercial Door Hinge RepairWorn hinge hardware was replaced with a full-length continuous geared hinge, and the door was realigned for smoother closing.
Project location: Toronto
First of two aluminum commercial entrance doors in Mississauga before hinge repair Before First Mississauga entrance after installation of a full-height continuous geared hinge After
Hinge Repair on Two Aluminum DoorsTwo commercial aluminum doors received one full-height continuous geared hinge each to restore dependable support.
Project location: Mississauga
Heavy steel commercial double door in Richmond Hill before the active leaf received better hinge support Before Full-height continuous geared hinge installed on the active steel door leaf in Richmond Hill After
Heavy Steel Door Support RepairThe existing heavy steel door and frame were retained, with one full-height continuous geared hinge installed for better support.
Project location: Richmond Hill
Existing interior door and frame in Mississauga before metal door-and-frame installation Before New grey metal door and metal frame installed in Mississauga After
Interior Metal Door & Frame Installation in MississaugaMississauga
Existing red retail storefront entry door in Bloor West Village, Toronto before replacement Before New black retail storefront entry door installed in Bloor West Village, Toronto After
Retail Storefront Entry Door Replacement in Bloor West Village, TorontoBloor West Village, Toronto
Worn exterior commercial door before replacement in Mississauga Before New commercial entrance door and frame installed in Mississauga After
Commercial Entrance Door and Frame Replacement in MississaugaMississauga
Old metal rear service door in Pickering before replacement Before New metal rear service door installed in Pickering After
Metal Rear Service Door Replaced in PickeringPickering
Failed commercial entrance door in North York before emergency repair Before Commercial entrance door in North York after emergency repair and realignment After
Emergency Commercial Entrance Door Repair After Failure in North YorkNorth York
Damaged commercial door at Occasions Restaurant on Eastwood Rd before repair Before Repaired commercial door at Occasions Restaurant on Eastwood Rd After
Emergency Door Repair at Occasions Pub, Eastwood Rd TorontoToronto
Pickering commercial entrance with damaged GPW glass before hinge service and glass replacement Before Pickering commercial entrance after GPW glass replacement and service to the existing continuous hinge After
GPW Glass Replacement and Continuous Hinge Repair in PickeringPickering
Healthy Planet rear entrance in Vaughan with the commercial door displaced after a break-in Before Healthy Planet rear commercial door reinstalled after break-in damage in Vaughan After
Healthy Planet Rear Door Break-In RepairVaughan
Midtown Toronto flower shop door with damaged glass before same-day replacement Before Flower shop door glass replaced same day in Midtown Toronto storefront entrance After
Flower Shop Door Glass Replaced Same Day in Midtown TorontoMidtown
Brock Township metal exit door before push bar and panic hardware installation Before Push bar installed on a Brock Township metal exit door for safer commercial egress After
Push Bar Added to a Metal Exit Door in Brock TownshipBrock Township
Urban Outfitters storefront door on Queen St W after break-in damage before repair Before Urban Outfitters Queen St W storefront door secured after break-in repair in Toronto After
Urban Outfitters Storefront Door Secured After Break-In on Queen St WToronto
Mississauga shop entrance secured by the earlier emergency board-up before the permanent door replacement. Boarded entrance Mississauga shop door replaced after emergency board-up and break-in damage repair After
Shop Door Secured After Break-In, Then Replaced in MississaugaMississauga

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Commercial Door Replacement Process

The sequence follows a worn exterior commercial entrance through inspection, frame removal, opening preparation, new door installation, panic hardware, closer adjustment and final sealing.

Old exterior commercial door before replacement in Mississauga
01

Inspect the old exterior commercial door

The existing entrance showed weather wear, staining near the bottom, rust around the threshold and an aging frame. We checked the worn door, frame and threshold before confirming the replacement scope.

Interior view of old commercial door with panic bar and closer before replacement
02

Check inside hardware, panic bar and closer

From the interior side, the door had panic hardware and a surface closer. The replacement needed to keep safe exit function while improving the door slab, frame fit, closing action and overall entrance reliability.

Old commercial door frame removed before new entrance installation
03

Remove the existing door and frame

We removed the old door system and frame components so the opening could be measured and prepared correctly. This is the commercial door frame replacement stage of the job, and it is often needed when the issue is more than a closer or lock adjustment.

Clean commercial door opening prepared for replacement frame and door
04

Clean and prepare the rough opening

The opening was cleared, checked and prepared for the replacement system. Proper opening preparation helps prevent future rubbing, latching problems, water gaps and uneven reveal spacing.

New wood grain commercial door prepared for installation
05

Prepare the new commercial door

The new wood-grain commercial door with a narrow vertical glass lite was prepared for installation. This style keeps a professional business entrance look while supporting visibility and controlled access.

New commercial door installed and being aligned in the opening
06

Set, level and align the new door

The new entrance was positioned and aligned in the opening. At this stage, reveal spacing, swing clearance, threshold contact and hardware position are checked before the door is permanently finished.

Finished commercial exterior door replacement with glass lite and hardware
07

Seal, adjust and test the finished entrance

After installation, the door was sealed, the panic hardware and closer were checked, and the entrance was reviewed for smooth closing, proper latching and a clean commercial finish.

Questions about Commercial Door Repair, Replacement & Installation

Do you only repair commercial doors?

No. We can repair a serviceable opening, replace a damaged door slab or frame, or install a complete compatible commercial door-and-hardware system.

When should a commercial door be replaced instead of repaired?

Replacement may be the better path when the slab or frame is bent, split, heavily corroded, repeatedly loses alignment or cannot securely support compatible hardware.

Can you install a new commercial door and frame?

Yes. After measuring the opening and confirming site conditions, we can scope a new manual commercial door, frame and compatible hardware installation.

How does this service differ from automatic or aluminum storefront door service?

We repair manual commercial doors and also work on automatic sliding, accessible swing, aluminum, steel and fire-rated entrances. We match the assessment to the installed door system.

What if the entrance cannot close or lock today?

Use Commercial Entrance Failures or call the 24/7 line when the business cannot secure the opening safely right now.

Toronto & GTA service coverage

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Get a clear commercial door repair recommendation

Include the full doorway and a close-up of the problem. We’ll review the photos and confirm the next step.

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