What’s included
- Wide-angle viewers in wood, steel and fiberglass doors
- Extended viewers for thick older doors
- Old or cloudy peepholes replaced
- Lower second viewers for kids
- Privacy covers
- Chain guards and flip latches
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, and some keep heavy original front doors thicker than a standard viewer can reach. We measure the door before choosing the viewer so it fits flush on both sides.
Get a quote in one text
Send a photo of the door from inside and its thickness if you can measure it. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Placement
On paneled doors we pick a flat rail so the viewer sits flat and doesn’t weaken a thin panel.
Clean drilling
We drill halfway from each side so the face of the door doesn’t splinter.
Glass doors
Doors that are mostly glass can’t take a viewer. A video doorbell may be a better fit.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to lock and smart lock installation, doorbell and video doorbell installation, door repair and adjustment and mailbox installation, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Peephole installation questions from Alhambra homeowners
How high should a door viewer be?
At eye level for the people who answer the door. A second lower viewer can be added.
Can you install a peephole in a fiberglass door?
Yes, with a sharp bit and slow drilling so the skin doesn’t chip.
Can you remove an old peephole and fill the hole?
Yes. We plug it and paint or stain to match.
How much does peephole installation cost?
It depends on the door. 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.
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