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A&R Handyman & Roofing, LLC
4.9(
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Doors - RepairStorm Door - Repair

Serving Altus, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired A&R to remove six of our overgrown and neglected trees. They walked our yard and pointed out current issues as well as potential. The quote was more than fair and work was quality. Professional company would definitely recommend."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Fixit
5.0(
12
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Altus, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick did an excellent job staining and sealing my wooden fence. He was quick, efficient, and the finished work looks great. his work saved me a ton of time and hassle, and everything was done professionally from start to finish. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for fence staining or sealing."
Storage container roof
Storage container roof
Storage container roof
Storage container roof
Storage container roof

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Ozark Mountain Glass, Inc
5.0(
5
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or ReplaceStorm Door - RepairSliding Door - Install+5 more

Serving Altus, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ozark Mountain Glass, Inc serves all of Northwest Arkansas. Our professional staff can assist you with all your glass needs. We are insured and with over 20 years of experience, will help in providing you with the best products for the job. Please visit our showroom or contact our staff for additional information.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foster Fortresses
4.4(
7
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Doors - RepairHardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Altus, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs. With years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business.\n\n

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Do-All Construction
4.9(
6
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Doors - Repair

Serving Altus, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Do-All Construction! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

Full kitchen demolition.
Full kitchen demolition.
Full kitchen demolition.
Full kitchen demolition.
Full kitchen demolition.

+6

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Mark's Handyman and Plumbing Services
4.5(
14
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Doors - RepairDoors - Repair - For BusinessHardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace+4 more

Serving Altus, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Doors questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot install a door without a jamb. The jamb is where the hinges, strike plate, and trim are attached. A person could ostensibly attach the hinges to the door frame itself, but it would hamper the door from opening and closing like normal. Door jambs also provide crucial support for the door and security for exterior entryways.

You don’t need to have a door at the top of basement stairs, but having one is usually a good idea. Not only will the door block the view of the basement, which might serve as a play area or less appealing workout space, but it can also prevent children or pets from going downstairs, as well as accidental falls.

Residential exterior doors should swing inward. While this cuts into your living space and prevents you from putting furniture near the inside of your door, it also means that the hinges will only be accessible from the interior. Hinges that sit on the outside of your home leave your property far less secure, as someone looking to get in could simply unscrew them and remove your door. Additionally, inswing exterior doors will be operable even if you have snow or other obstructions outside.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

A prehung door is a door that comes ready to install, already mounted in its frame with hinges and stop molding included. Because everything is factory-aligned, installation is quicker, more precise, and convenient, as you don't need to drill or align the hinges yourself. This makes it a smart option if your current frame is damaged, uneven, or if you're working on a new build. Installation involves fitting the entire unit into the rough opening, shimming and leveling it, and then securing it. If you are replacing an existing prehung door, the process is even simpler, often just requiring you to swap the old unit for the new one and secure it with a few screws. Prehung doors typically cost only slightly more (around $20) than a door slab alone, making them an efficient choice.

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