What’s included
- Oak, aluminum and adjustable thresholds
- Rotted sill sections cut out and replaced
- Sealant bed under the new threshold
- Door sweeps adjusted or replaced to match
- Front, back and side entry doors
- Garage-to-house doors
What we don’t do
- New openings cut into a wall for a door or window.
- Glass cutting and glazing; we send that to a glass shop.
- Garage door openers, springs and cables.
In Alhambra homes
About 77 percent of Alhambra’s homes were built before 1980, according to a city housing report. Many Craftsman and Spanish Revival entries still have original wood sills that have been sanded and refinished for decades until they’re thin, split or soft at the ends.
Get a quote in one text
Send photos of the threshold from both sides and the bottom corners of the door frame. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Look underneath
When the old threshold comes out, we check the subfloor or slab and repair any soft wood first.
Material
Oak suits a covered porch; aluminum or composite handles doors that take direct rain.
The door has to match
A new threshold may sit a little higher or lower, so the sweep or door bottom is adjusted.
Bigger rot
Jambs or framing rotted beyond a small patch go to a carpenter.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to weatherstripping and door sweeps, storm door installation, wood rot repair and door leak repair, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Door threshold replacement questions from Alhambra homeowners
What causes a door threshold to rot?
Water sitting on or under the sill, usually because the sealant underneath failed.
Can you install an adjustable threshold?
Yes. The cap screws up or down to meet the door sweep.
Why do I see light under my door?
The threshold or sweep is worn, or the door has shifted. A new threshold and sweep close the gap.
How much does threshold replacement cost?
It depends on the material and any repair underneath. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Repair guides for this job
- Why original wood doors stick, and how we free them upWhy solid wood and arched-top doors in Alhambra's older homes stick or drift open, the simple hinge fixes, and how we adjust them without harming the wood.
- Keeping original built-in cabinets and hutches workingHow we repair original built-in hutches, linen cabinets and cupboards in Alhambra's 1920s homes: sagging doors, sticky drawers, worn catches and glass.
- Getting the house ready for Santa Ana windsHow to get ready for Santa Ana winds in Alhambra: doors and gates, loose screens, outdoor items, power outages and the small repairs that keep dust and drafts out.
Looking for a handyman in Alhambra for more than one job? Send the whole list and we’ll price it together.
We serve Alhambra first, plus Monterey Park, San Gabriel and other nearby cities. Have a question? See the handyman FAQ.