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Exterior Door Installation & Repair in NH

A drafty or rotting exterior door isn’t just an eyesore—it’s a hole in your wallet. We specialize in installing pre-hung entry doors and repairing rotting door frames to improve your home’s security and energy efficiency.

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Energy-Efficient Doors for NH Winters

Big window and door companies often charge thousands in markups just to sell you their specific brand. We operate differently.

You pick out the door you love (from Lowe’s, Home Depot, or a local lumber yard), and we provide the professional labor to install it.

  • Rot Repair: Is the wood at the bottom of your door frame soft? We don’t just cover it up. We cut out the rot, replace the sill, and install rot-proof PVC trim so it never happens again.
  • Pre-Hung Installation: We remove the old unit entirely and install a new pre-hung door system, ensuring it is plumb, level, and square for a perfect seal.
  • Draft Stopping: We adjust strike plates, replace worn weatherstripping, and foam-insulate the gaps to keep the New Hampshire winter out.
The Man Behind the Tools

When you hire Chippy’s, you’re hiring a professional who can build, fix, or install anything.

He has spent a lifetime immersed in the construction industry, from framing homes and building spec homes to handling every type of home repair.

This diverse background gives him an unparalleled understanding of how a home is built, and how to get any job done right.

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Our Exterior Door Services

Whether you need a grand front entrance or a smooth-gliding patio door, we ensure it shuts tight every time.

Front Entry Doors

The centerpiece of your curb appeal. We install fiberglass, steel, and wood entry doors. Once the new door is in, we can install a matching storm door to double your protection against the elements.

Sliding Patio Doors

Connect your indoor living space to the outdoors. We install standard sliding glass doors and stunning French doors that lead out to your custom deck, ensuring smooth operation and a secure, watertight threshold.

Frame Repair

Sometimes the door is fine, but the frame is failing. If your door sags or rubs, we can often repair the existing jambs, reinforce the hinges with 3-inch screws, and replace the exterior brick molding with rot-resistant PVC.

  • Stained wood craftsman entry door with a dentil shelf, glass sidelights, and stone veneer siding
  • Black front door installation featuring a six-lite window, flanked by modern grey planters and farmhouse exterior lights.
  • Front entryway featuring a brown door and stone column on a New Hampshire home with snow on the ground.
  • Custom stained wood front door installed on a blue house with white trim and a brick porch.

Built for NH Weather

Installing a door in NH requires more than just screwing it into the wall. Water and ice are the enemies.

  • Proper Flashing: We install head flashing (drip cap) above the door to divert water away from the frame.
  • Insulation: We use low-expansion spray foam around the entire door frame to seal air gaps that fiberglass insulation misses.
  • Rot-Proof Trim: We recommend finishing the exterior with PVC (vinyl) trim boards. They look just like wood but will never rot, peel, or feed termites.
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How It Works

We typically operate on a labor-only basis, which saves you money on material markups.

Measure

You measure the width of your existing door slab (typically 32″ or 36″) to confirm the size. This simple step saves you the cost of a site visit.

Purchase

You buy the door style that fits your budget. We can pick it up and deliver it on installation day if you don’t have a truck.

Install

We remove the old door, inspect the subfloor for rot, install the new unit, and handle all the interior and exterior trim work for a finished look.

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Common Questions About Doors

We believe in clear communication and no surprises. Here are answers to the most common questions homeowners ask about replacing exterior doors.

We generally recommend replacing the whole unit (Pre-Hung). Replacing just the “slab” in an old frame is difficult because hinges and latch locations rarely match perfectly. A pre-hung door comes with its own new frame, ensuring a perfect, airtight seal.

Yes. While most fiberglass and steel doors come primed, we can apply the final coat of paint or stain for you. This ensures your new door is fully protected and matches your home’s color scheme from day one.

Yes. This is often caused by the door sagging or the house settling. We can often adjust the hinges or move the strike plate to get the deadbolt lining up smoothly again without replacing the door.

A standard replacement usually takes 4 to 6 hours. This includes removing the old door, installing the new one, insulating, and reinstalling the interior and exterior trim.

Our Service Areas

Schedule Your Install

Secure your home and lower your heating bills. We serve homeowners in Concord, Bedford, Bow, Loudon, Pembroke, and the surrounding 1-hour radius.

Don’t see your town listed? If you are within an hour of Concord, we likely cover you. Give us a call at 603-592-1566 to confirm!