Door Installation in Hattiesburg, MS
Interior and exterior doors hung true — level, plumb, and closing flush without dragging on the frame.
A door that doesn't close right is one of the most common small annoyances in a home — and one of the easiest to get wrong on installation. If a door isn't hung plumb, or the frame isn't square, it drags, sticks in humid weather, or never quite latches. In older Hattiesburg homes, decades of settling can throw a frame out of square even if the original door was hung correctly.
Alex hangs doors the way he learned finish carpentry — checking the frame for square before the door goes in, shimming where needed, and adjusting hinges until the door swings and latches cleanly. Exterior doors get the same attention to weatherproofing and flashing so they don't let water in around the frame.
Signs a Door Needs Attention
- Door sticks, drags on the frame, or won't latch consistently
- Visible gap between the door and frame on one side
- Exterior door lets in drafts or light around the edges
- Frame is cracked, rotted, or out of square from settling
- A remodel or new opening needs a door sized and hung to match
Our Process for Door Installation
- Check the opening. Alex checks the existing frame for square, level, and any rot or damage.
- Prep the frame. Frame is repaired, reframed, or built out as needed before the door goes in.
- Set the door. Door is set plumb and level, shimmed, and secured.
- Hardware. Hinges, knob, and lockset installed and adjusted so the door swings and latches cleanly.
- Finish. Trim and casing installed around the new door, caulked and ready for paint.
What Affects the Cost of Door Installation
- Existing opening versus new opening: framing a new doorway adds significant time
- Interior versus exterior: exterior doors add weatherproofing and often hardware cost
- Frame condition: rot or an out-of-square frame needs repair before the new door goes in
- Door and hardware quality: solid-core versus hollow-core, and lockset grade
Door Installation Around Hattiesburg
Alex installs interior and exterior doors throughout Hattiesburg and out toHattiesburg and Petal — as a standalone job or as part of a larger remodel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install interior doors, exterior doors, or both?
Both. Interior doors are usually straightforward swaps or new openings during a remodel; exterior doors add weatherproofing and sometimes framing work depending on the condition of the opening.
My door sticks or won’t latch properly — does it need to be replaced?
Not always. Doors that stick or won't latch are often a hinge, frame, or house-settling issue rather than a bad door. Alex will check the frame and hardware first and tell you honestly whether it needs adjustment or full replacement.
Can you match a new door to an older home’s existing style?
Often, yes — door style and trim profile can usually be matched to keep an older Hattiesburg home's character consistent, rather than installing something that looks out of place next to original woodwork.
How long does a door installation take?
A straightforward swap into an existing opening is a short job. A new opening, or a door that needs the frame reframed, takes longer. Alex gives a specific timeline once he's looked at the opening.
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