The HandyMan Can · Handyman service
Door & lock repair in San Francisco & the Bay Area
Sticking or misaligned doors adjusted, and knobs, levers, deadbolts, hinges and strike plates replaced so doors close and lock smoothly. Most jobs take 20–60 minutes.
- Background-checkedKnow exactly who is coming into your home.
- BondedYour home is in trustworthy hands.
- Shoe covers onFloors and furniture stay protected.
- Left as we found itDust, debris and packaging cleaned up before we go.
What we do
Door & lock repair, done right the first time
Older Bay Area homes settle, and doors start to rub, stick or stop latching. Usually the fix is tightening or adjusting hinges, moving the strike plate or a little planing, not a new door.
New knobs, levers and deadbolts are a quick upgrade, and they're a smart move after you move in. You pick the hardware, and we install it and make sure every key and latch works.
Typical time: 20–60 min each. A 3-hour visit usually covers four to six jobs, and a 2-hour visit fits a shorter list, so add the rest of your list. See all services.
What's included
- Doors that stick, rub or won't latch
- Adjusting hinges and strike plates
- Replacing knobs, levers and handles
- Installing and replacing deadbolts
- Replacing hinges and door stops
- Fixing loose or squeaky hardware
Before your visit
How to get ready
Helpful to have ready
- Send a photo or short video of the door opening and closing
- For new locks, measure the door thickness and the existing holes, or send photos
- Buy the hardware we recommend
Customers buy parts upfront at store prices with no markup. After seeing your photos we send the exact list, and we can pick it up on the way.
Good to know
Hanging a new door in a new opening or changing door framing is a bigger job that we quote separately. Rekeying and lockouts are usually best handled by a locksmith.
Pricing
Simple flat prices for every job
The same prices everywhere we work. Pricing details · Policies
Two flat-rate visits
$1892 hours
$2503 hours
- One experienced handyman, fully equipped
- As many jobs as fit in your 2 or 3 hours
- No charge for parking, bridge tolls or travel
- Shoe covers, floor protection and full clean-up
- 30-day workmanship guarantee
- Deposit to reserve (part of your total)
- $50
- Balance when done, 2-hour visit
- $139
- Balance when done, 3-hour visit
- $200
- Each additional hour
- $80
- Parts & materials
- Purchased by you upfront
- Parking, tolls, travel & parts pickup
- Included
Accepted payment
- Zelle
- Cash
- Not accepted: No credit cards
How it works
Simple from start to finish
Send your list and photos
Select your jobs and add a few photos so we know exactly what we're working with.
Confirm your visit
We text you the next open day in your area. A $50 Zelle deposit reserves it, and it counts toward your total.
Parts ready to go
We tell you exactly what to buy. You order it for store pickup or delivery, and we grab it on the way, so your visit time goes to the work.
Pay when it's done
The balance ($139 for 2 hours, $200 for 3) by Zelle or cash, plus any extra time you approved. No surprise charges.
“Jaime was such a pleasure to work with! He's honest and hardworking. … He was very respectful to our home, laying down a drop cloth on our carpet where he was working. He was great at communicating with me.”
“Jaime did an excellent job for me repainting my home and trimming my door that was too large for the frame! He was a professional, prompt and easy to work with. Very reasonably priced and did an excellent job.”
Where we work
Door & lock repair across the Bay Area
Same flat price in every city we serve: San Francisco, the Peninsula down to Palo Alto, and the East Bay.
FAQ
Door & lock repair questions
How much does door repair cost?
It's part of the flat $189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours, with as many other jobs as fit.
Can you fix a door that won't latch?
Yes. Most latching problems come from loose hinges or a misaligned strike plate, and we adjust both.
Can you install a new deadbolt?
Yes. You buy the deadbolt and we install it, including on doors that already have a deadbolt hole.
Do you rekey locks?
Rekeying is usually a locksmith job. We can replace the lock with a new one that comes with its own new keys.
Ready to book door & lock repair?
$189 for 2 hours or $250 for 3 hours. Send your list and photos and we'll reply within a few hours.