Valley Fixers
Door and lock repair in the San Fernando Valley
A door that sticks, a lock that fights the key, a slider that takes two hands to open. Small problems, but you deal with them every single day. Tell us what is going on, and we match you with a skilled, vetted local handyman who gets it fixed, usually in one visit.
- Matched with a vetted local pro, response within 24 hours
- Most door and lock jobs finished in a single visit
- Clear upfront price ranges before anyone comes out
- Serving the San Fernando Valley, Burbank and Glendale
No obligation · Response within 24 hours · Your details are only used to contact you.
- 7+ years of experience
- 300+ completed projects
- Response within 24 hours
- One fixed price upfront
- Vetted local pros
Doors and locks are the hardware you touch more than anything else in your home. So when the front door needs a shoulder to close, the key catches halfway, or the patio slider screeches along its track, you notice it every day. And because your locks are also your security, a lock that only sort of works is not something to live with.
Valley Fixers is a free matching and coordination service for exactly these jobs. We do not send out an in-house crew, because we do not have one. Instead, we check and vet local pros who handle doors and locks week in, week out, and we match you with the right one for your job. You describe the problem, we coordinate the rest.
The scope covers just about anything on or around a door: sticking and rubbing doors, worn hinges, loose or broken doorknobs, deadbolt and lock replacement, sliding doors that have jumped or worn their track, torn screen doors, smart lock installation, and weatherstripping that keeps out drafts and dust.
Most door and lock work is small, permit-free work, and it is performed by skilled, vetted local handymen. If your project turns out bigger, say a full exterior door and frame replacement or anything that requires a permit, we match you with a CSLB-licensed contractor from our vetted network instead. Either way, you get one point of contact and a pro who fits the job.
What the licensed contractors in our network can do for you
Sticking and rubbing doors
Valley homes settle, and wood moves with the seasons. Your handyman finds where the door binds, adjusts the hinges or strike plate, and planes the edge where needed, so the door closes with a fingertip again.
Hinge repair and replacement
Squeaks, sagging corners and stripped screw holes all start at the hinges. The pro we match you with re-anchors loose hinges, replaces worn ones, and gets the door hanging square in its frame.
Doorknob and handle replacement
A loose, spinning or broken knob is a quick swap for someone who does it all the time. Interior privacy sets, entry sets and lever handles are all fair game, in the finish you pick.
Lock and deadbolt replacement
Worn locks, keys that stick, or a home you just moved into where you have no idea who still has a key. Your handyman removes the old hardware and fits new locks and deadbolts on every door you want secured.
Sliding door repair
Patio sliders usually fail at the rollers or the track. Both can be cleaned, adjusted or replaced, and the door realigned, so a slider you have been fighting for years glides again.
Screen door repair
Torn mesh, bent frames and sliding screens that have jumped their track. Screens can be re-meshed or replaced entirely, which matters in the Valley when you want airflow without the bugs.
Smart lock installation
Keypad and smart locks fit most existing doors. Your handyman mounts the lock, makes sure the bolt throws smoothly, and gets it working with your code or phone before leaving.
Weatherstripping and door sweeps
Gaps around doors let in drafts, dust and noise, and let your cooled air out. Fresh weatherstripping and a door sweep are a small job with a difference you feel immediately.
Does this sound familiar?
Door and lock problems are easy to put off and impossible to ignore. Sound familiar?
- The front door needs a hip check to close, and everyone in the house has learned the trick.
- The key sticks, catches halfway, or turns without actually locking anything.
- The patio slider takes two hands and a grimace, so the backyard door mostly stays shut.
- The screen door mesh is torn or the screen has been leaning against the wall for months.
- You just bought or rented out a home and have no idea how many old keys are floating around.
- A hinge squeaks every night, or the door has sagged until it scrapes the frame.
- You can feel a draft around the door, and the dust strip along the floor proves it.
- You want a keypad or smart lock but do not want to drill into your front door on a guess.
How we solve it
You could spend a Saturday on any one of these. Or you can tell us once what is going on and have a vetted pro handle the whole list in a single visit.
- Describe the problem in the form or over the phone; a few photos of the door and hardware help the pro arrive prepared.
- We match you with a skilled, vetted local handyman who works on doors and locks constantly and has seen your exact problem before.
- You see clear upfront price ranges before anyone is scheduled, so there is no awkward number reveal at your front door.
- Most jobs are planned as a single visit, and small extras like a second squeaky hinge can usually ride along in the same appointment.
- If the job turns out larger than expected or needs a permit, we match you with a CSLB-licensed contractor from our vetted network instead of letting the wrong pro improvise.
- We stay your point of contact from request to finished job, and we want to hear it if anything is not right.
Why choose Valley Fixers
One visit, off your list
Most door and lock jobs are finished the same day they start. The pro arrives with common hardware and parts, so a sticking door or a lock swap rarely needs a second appointment.
A pro who has done this hundreds of times
Hanging a door square or fitting a deadbolt cleanly is muscle memory for someone who does it weekly. That is the difference between a door that works and a door that almost works.
Clear pricing before you commit
You see clear upfront price ranges on our pricing page before you book. No vague quotes, no surprises when the work is done.
Free to use, vetted before they arrive
Valley Fixers costs you nothing; you only pay the pro for the work. Every handyman and contractor we match is vetted before we ever send them your way.
Local to the Valley
The pros in our network work in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank and Glendale every day, so they know the mid-century doors, original hardware and settling stucco homes this area is full of.
How we work
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Tell us about the job
Call us, request a callback or fill in the short form. Describe what needs to be done, snap a photo if that is easier, and we respond within 24 hours. A whole to-do list at once is welcome, that is usually the best value.
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Get a clear price upfront
You see the typical price range for your job right away, and the pro we match you with confirms one fixed price before any work starts. No surprises when the job is done, the agreed number is the number.
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Matched with the right vetted pro
Small jobs go to a skilled local handyman from our network. Bigger work, or anything that needs a permit, goes to a CSLB-licensed contractor. We check reviews, experience and past work, so you do not have to.
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Job done and checked
Your pro shows up on time, most jobs are finished in a single visit, and you check the result together before you pay. We stay your point of contact until everything on the list is crossed off, backed by a workmanship guarantee from your pro.
Materials and finishes
Hardware choices are simple once someone explains them in plain language. Your handyman walks you through the options; here is the short version.
Deadbolts and locksets
Residential deadbolts come in different security grades and finishes. For an entry door, a solid single-cylinder deadbolt plus a matching handleset is the standard, reliable setup.
Smart and keypad locks
From a simple code keypad to locks you control from your phone. Retrofit models keep your existing key; full replacements swap the whole lock. Which fits depends on your door and how you want to use it.
Hinges and door hardware
New hinges in a matching finish quietly upgrade a door. Longer screws that anchor into the stud also make an entry door noticeably more solid.
Sliding door rollers and tracks
Replacement rollers and track repair kits exist for most slider brands, even older ones. In many cases new rollers make a decades-old door glide like it is new.
Weatherstripping and sweeps
Foam tape, V-seal and bristle or rubber door sweeps each fit different gaps. The right combination seals the door without making it hard to close.
What does door & lock repair cost?
Door and lock work is priced per job, and no two doors are in identical shape, so we work with clear upfront price ranges instead of one-size-fits-all quotes. You can see the ranges for common door and lock jobs on our pricing page before you book anything.
Where your job lands within a range depends on a few things: whether hardware is being repaired or replaced, the hardware you choose, and how many doors get handled in the same visit. Bundling several small fixes into one appointment is usually the smart move.
Want to know what your door or lock job would run? Check the pricing page or call (747) 774-7310, and you will have an answer within 24 hours.
These factors determine the price:
- Repair versus full replacement of the hardware
- The hardware you choose, from a standard knob to a smart lock
- How many doors or locks are handled in the same visit
- The condition of the door and frame the hardware mounts into
- Interior door versus exterior entry door
- Parts needed for sliding doors, such as rollers or track sections
- Whether new hardware fits the existing holes or needs fresh drilling
Want a number for your specific job? Check the clear upfront price ranges on our pricing page, then book when it suits you.
Leave your phone number for a free feasibility check. No obligation, no pressure.
How long does it take?
Most door and lock jobs take one visit. A lock swap, a hinge fix or new weatherstripping is typically done within the hour; a sliding door overhaul or a whole-house lock replacement can fill a morning. Your handyman brings common hardware and parts, so the job usually finishes the day it starts.
Scheduling is quick too: we respond within 24 hours, and for a broken entry lock we do our best to get someone out fast, because a front door that will not lock is not a next-week problem.
The one thing that can add a step is special-order hardware, like a specific smart lock or a discontinued slider part. If that applies to your job, you hear it up front, together with the plan.
Door & Lock Repair in your neighborhood
We guide door & lock repair projects across the San Fernando Valley, Burbank & Glendale and match you with the right licensed contractor. Check the page for your neighborhood or get in touch right away.
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Frequently asked questions about door & lock repair
Who actually does the work?
A vetted, independent local pro, not Valley Fixers itself. We are a free matching and coordination service: most door and lock jobs are small, permit-free work performed by skilled, vetted local handymen under California's minor work exemption. If your project is larger or requires a permit, for example a full exterior door and frame replacement as part of bigger work, we match you with a CSLB-licensed contractor from our vetted network instead.
What does door or lock repair cost?
It depends on the job: repairing versus replacing, the hardware you pick, and how many doors are handled in one visit. Rather than guessing here, we publish clear upfront price ranges for common door and lock jobs on our pricing page, so you can check what your job would run before you book.
Do I need a locksmith or a handyman?
For replacing locks, deadbolts, knobs and smart locks, a skilled handyman handles it well and usually for less. If you are locked out or want existing locks rekeyed to a new key, that is specialist locksmith work, and we will tell you so honestly instead of sending the wrong pro.
How fast can someone come out?
You hear from us within 24 hours of your request, and scheduling is usually within days. For urgent problems, like an entry door that will not lock, call (747) 774-7310 and we do our best to arrange same-day or next-day help.
Can my sliding glass door be fixed, or does it need replacement?
Usually it can be fixed. Nine times out of ten the problem is worn rollers or a damaged track, and both are repairable even on older doors. If the frame or glass itself is beyond saving, the pro tells you straight, and a full slider replacement becomes a job we match with the right pro for the scope.
Can I get a smart lock installed on my existing door?
In most cases, yes. Smart and keypad locks are designed to fit standard door prep, and your handyman confirms the fit, mounts the lock, and makes sure the bolt throws smoothly and the code or app works before leaving. If you have not bought one yet, you can also get advice on which type suits your door.
I just moved in. Should I have the locks replaced?
It is one of the smartest first moves in a new home. You have no way of knowing how many copies of the old keys exist. Replacing every exterior lock is typically a single visit, and it is a good moment to upgrade to a keypad or smart lock at the same time.
Why does my door stick in summer but not in winter?
Wood swells with heat and humidity and shrinks back in cooler months, and Valley summers are hard on doors. A pro adjusts the hinges or planes the binding edge so the door works year-round, instead of only in the seasons it feels like cooperating.
Do I need a permit for door or lock work?
No. Replacing locks, hardware, screens and weatherstripping, and repairing existing doors, is minor work that does not require a permit. Work that does trigger a permit, such as structural changes around a door opening, goes to a CSLB-licensed contractor from our vetted network, and we guide you through that route.
Which areas do you serve?
The San Fernando Valley, Burbank and Glendale. From Woodland Hills to Sun Valley and everything in between, the pros we match you with work in these neighborhoods every day.
What happens after I send in a request?
You hear from us within 24 hours. We go over the problem, confirm the price range for the job, and match you with a vetted local pro who schedules a time that works for you. Prefer to talk right away? Call (747) 774-7310.
Is your question not listed? Call us at (747) 774-7310, we are happy to answer it personally.
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Drywall Repair
A hole in the wall never fixes itself, and a bad patch is visible for years. Describe the damage, and we match you with a skilled, vetted local handyman who patches it, matches your texture and leaves the wall paint-ready. Most repairs are finished in a single visit.
General Home Repairs
Every house collects a list: the tub that needs fresh caulk, the drafty front door, the ceiling fan that wobbles, the gate that drags. Describe your list, and we match you with a skilled, vetted local handyman who works through it in one visit. Anything bigger, or anything that needs a permit, goes to a CSLB-licensed contractor from our vetted network instead.
TV Mounting & Hanging
A new TV in the box, a mirror leaning against the wall, shelves still in the trunk. Describe the job and we match you with a skilled, vetted local handyman who mounts it level, secure and with the cables out of sight. Most jobs are finished in a single visit, often the same day.
Stop living with a door that fights back. Call Valley Fixers at (747) 774-7310 or send in your request; we match you with a vetted local pro within 24 hours.
Fill out the form and get a response within 24 hours, with no obligation. Rather talk it through right away? Call (747) 774-7310.