"I had a few things I needed done and Keith was up to the task. Built an exterior water heater door that was weather resistant, leveled and secured a heavy gate, fixed my front door that would get stuck and made an additional gate usable again. We agreed on a time and he was there when promised, gave me updates and photos as things progressed and charged me a fair fee for all the work he did. Highly recommended"
Doors · Gates · Fences
Door & Gate Repair in Orange, CA
A front door that sticks, a side gate that drags on the concrete, a fence board the wind knocked loose — Keith gets them swinging and latching the way they should.
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Doors and Gates That Work
Fixing Sticking Doors and Sagging Gates in Orange
Most doors and gates don't need replacing. They need new hinges, a little planing, or a solid brace.
Doors and gates from Orange to Tustin take a beating. Dry summers shrink the wood, winter rain swells it back, and Santa Ana winds slam side gates until the hinges pull loose. That's why a door that closed fine in July sticks in January. We adjust hinges, plane the edges that rub, replace worn latches, and add weatherstripping so it seals.
Outside, we level heavy gates, swap rusty hinges, fix latches that won't catch, and rebuild broken fence sections. One customer had us build a weather-resistant door for his outdoor water heater closet, level a heavy gate, and fix a sticking front door, all on the same job. A landlord had us repair a broken front fence at her rental while she was away.
- Sticking door repair
- Door hinge and latch fixes
- Door hardware replacement
- Weatherstripping and door sweeps
- Weather-resistant utility doors
- Sagging gate repair
- Gate latches and hinges
- Broken fence sections
Sticks, Sags, and Squeaks
Door and Gate Problems Around Orange County Homes
If your door or gate does any of these, it can usually be fixed without replacing it.
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Door Sticks or Rubs the Frame
Swollen wood or loose hinge screws cause most rubbing, and both are fixable without a new door.
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Gate Drags on the Ground
Heavy wood gates sag as hinges and posts loosen, and we level and brace them back up.
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Latch Won't Catch
When a door or gate shifts, the latch misses the strike; realigning it gets it closing again.
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Rusty, Squeaky Hinges
Salt air and rain rust hinges fast, so we swap them for new hardware that swings smoothly.
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Broken or Leaning Fence Section
Wind and age snap boards and rails, and we rebuild the damaged section so it stands straight.
Gate and Door Visit
Getting Your Door or Gate Fixed, Step by Step
We fix the cause, not just the symptom, so it keeps working after the next rain.
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Show Us the Problem
Send a photo or quick video of the door or gate opening and closing.
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Find Why It's Failing
We check hinges, posts, frames, and swollen wood to find what actually moved.
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Agree on the Fix
You get the plan and the price before we start — repair, new hardware, or rebuild.
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Swing It and Latch It
We open and close it with you until it swings freely and latches every time.
Weather and Wood
What Orange County Weather Does to Doors and Gates
Wind, sun, salt, and winter rain all work on wood and metal here. This is what we see most.
Santa Ana Wind Damage
Strong fall winds slam gates open and shut, loosening hinges, cracking posts, and bending latches.
Winter Rain Swelling
Wood doors and gates swell after the first winter rains, then shrink again in our dry summers.
Coastal Hinges and Latches
In Laguna Beach and other coastal towns, salt air rusts hinges and latches much sooner than inland.
Old Towne Orange Doors
Historic homes in Old Towne Orange have original wood doors that are often worth repairing, not replacing.
Irvine HOA Rules
Irvine HOAs often set rules for gates and fences, so we match the look you already have.
Wood Side Gates and Stucco
Most OC side yards have a wood gate by a stucco wall, and loose posts make it sag.
Gate and Door Reviews
What Customers Say About Our Gate and Door Work
"I called for the first time to have a broken front fence repaired at a rental property. I couldn't be there so I just set a time with Keith. He showed up as scheduled, texted me updates during the project, and completed the job as promised. Everything was left nice and tidy for my tenants. Easy peasy. I'll definitely be calling him for projects at my rental properties in the future."
"Exceptional customer service, super professional, stellar work. I had a handful of tasks around the house and in an airbnb I’d been swearing I’d get around to fixing/ doing (shelf assembly, replacing a toilet paper holder that got yanked out of the drywall, setting up patio furniture, installing an overhead LED light) but after months upon years of not making it happen I was pleasantly surprised and grateful to find a service to knock everything out in one trip. Keith was very knowledgeable and eager to exceed my expectations on every task. I can’t stress enough how highly I recommend Mai Time"
Door and Gate FAQs
Questions About Door and Gate Repair in Orange County
Why does my front door stick in winter but not in summer?
Wood soaks up moisture when winter rains arrive and swells just enough to rub the frame. In our dry summers it shrinks back. We tighten the hinges, plane the edge that rubs, and seal the bare wood so it doesn't swell as much next season.
Can you fix a sagging gate or does it need replacing?
Most sagging gates can be saved. Usually the hinges have pulled loose or the post has shifted, and new hinges, a diagonal brace, or a reset post gets it level again. If the wood is rotted through, we'll tell you straight and talk through a rebuild.
Can you build a door for an outdoor water heater closet?
Yes. Many Orange County homes have the water heater in an outdoor closet, and those doors take sun and rain all year. We've built weather-resistant replacement doors that close tight and keep the elements out, and we can repair the frame and hardware around them too.
Do you repair broken fence sections?
Yes. When wind or age snaps boards, rails, or a post, we rebuild the damaged section so it matches the rest and stands straight. A landlord had us fix the broken front fence at her rental while she was away, and the tenants came home to a tidy yard.
Can you replace door handles, locks, and hinges?
Yes. We swap door knobs, levers, deadbolts, hinges, and strike plates on interior and exterior doors. Bring the hardware you like or tell us the finish you want. Near the coast, we'll suggest finishes that hold up better to salt air so they keep looking good.
Inside and Out
More Handyman Help Inside the House
Faucet Repair Drips fixed, old faucets swapped, disposals too Toilet Repair Running, rocking, or leaking toilets — or a new one Ceiling Fan Installation New fans hung, old ones swapped, wobbles fixed Furniture Assembly Beds, desks, shelves, and patio sets built for you TV Mounting Level, secure mounts with the cords tucked away Electrical Repair Light fixtures, outlets, switches, and faceplates
Gate Dragging?
Sticking Door or Sagging Gate? Call Keith
Text a photo or short video of the door or gate, and we'll set up a time to fix it.
Door and Gate Request
Request Door and Gate Repair in Orange, CA
Tell us which door or gate and what it's doing — photos or a short video help — and we'll get back to you with a time.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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