Boise, Idaho
Historic door restoration
Original solid wood doors repaired, rehung, and refinished so they work smoothly and keep their historic character.
How John Approaches Historic door restoration
Original solid wood doors are part of what makes an older home special. When they stick, sag, crack, or weather, many people assume replacement is the only option. Often it is not.
John has repaired and refinished solid wood doors from homes built in the 1930s and earlier. He restores doors in Boise's historic neighborhoods and throughout the Treasure Valley.
Problems We Solve
- Doors that stick, sag, or will not latch
- Cracked panels, loose joints, or split stiles
- Weathered, peeling, or sun damaged finishes
- Damaged areas around old hardware and hinges
What the Work Can Include
- Regluing and reinforcing loose joints
- Replacing damaged panels or sections with matching wood
- Repairing hinge and lock areas
- Stripping, sanding, and refinishing
- Rehanging and adjusting doors and jambs for a proper fit
Our Process, Step by Step
- 1
Diagnose the cause
John checks the door, hinges, and frame to find out why the door is failing.
- 2
Recommend repair or replacement
You get an honest view of whether restoration makes sense for your door and budget.
- 3
Restore carefully
Repairs use matching wood and traditional methods to keep the door's original character.
- 4
Refinish and rehang
The door is finished, rehung, and adjusted so it opens and closes smoothly.
Keeping Original Character
Boise's North End and Warm Springs Avenue areas include many older homes with original doors. A well restored door keeps the home's history intact.
Repairs That Last
Fixing the frame, hinges, and joints together prevents the same problems from coming back after refinishing.
Getting Started in Boise and the Treasure Valley
John provides historic door restoration for homeowners throughout Boise, from the North End and East End to West Boise and the Bench, as well as Garden City, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Star, Nampa, Caldwell, and Middleton. The first step is a conversation: call John, describe what you are seeing or what you would like to change, and he will arrange a visit to look at the project in person.
During that visit he will explain what he finds, answer your questions, and outline a plan for historic door restoration that fits a budget you are comfortable with. Many projects also connect naturally with interior woodwork repair, rotten wood replacement, home repair carpenter, so John can tell you whether combining work makes sense for your home.
Plan Your Historic door restoration Project
John is easy to talk to. Explain what you need, and he will put together a quote that fits a budget you are comfortable with.