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Q: Can you get doors cut to size?

• <div><p>Many doors can be cut to size, but it depends on the door material. Solid wood doors are relatively easy to trim to a specific size, while hollow core and metal doors are trickier and can usually only be shaved down a little before you risk damaging them. If your door needs a lot of adjustment, it's best to order a custom size or have a pro do the resizing to make sure it holds up over time.</p></div>

Q: Can you install a door without a door jamb?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Is it better for French doors to swing in or out?

• <div><p>French doors that open to exterior spaces are often installed to swing inward, as this makes them more secure than outward-swinging doors, due to the interior hinges being inaccessible from the outside. For interior doors, it&rsquo;s personal preference which direction to hang your doors, but it&rsquo;s common to have them open into the larger of the two spaces they&rsquo;re separating. </p></div>

Q: What is a butterfly hinge?

• <div><p>A butterfly hinge&mdash;also known as a surface mount hinge or dovetail hinge&mdash;is exactly what it sounds like: a hinge that resembles a butterfly. This type of decorative hinge, which is mounted on the surface of a door or cabinet, consists of two panels. One panel is mounted on a stable surface like a door frame and the other is mounted on the surface you need to open. It hinges open and closed like the wings of a butterfly.</p></div>

Q: Where do you put shims on a door frame?

• <div><p>You put shims between the three-sided frame to which the door hinges are attached and the framing of the rough wall opening. Using shims like this will center your door in the wall opening and allows you to make small adjustments to get your door plumb and level for smooth operation. Your shims and the gap they fill will be covered when you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-trim-doorway.htm">install door trim</a>, so don&rsquo;t worry too much about the appearance.</p></div>

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Last update on June 03, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
I would highly recommend Eagle Construction. They were prompt kept me involved all along the way as towhat they would be doing and did it. That can be rare in today’s world.
Eagle Construction and Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2024
Chad diid an exterior renovation replacing all windows, siding , exterior doors , adding insulation and new shingles on the house and detached garage. He also trimmed out the windows inside and added metal trim to the exterior. He was very efficient and stayed on schedule. He didnÃ¢Â Â t cut...
Central Maine Construction
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Reviewed in May 2023
I was in a bind and they were so kind to make arrangements to get my landscaping ready before a big open house! And it looked amazing. These people are the kind of people to do business with!
Grasshopper Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Not good.Fred Cameron came as soon as I called for an estimate.He gave us a quote and we game him a $500.00 deposit for the work to be done in 2 weeks.Well after several calls and promises to come,5 weeks later we called and mentioned the better business bureau.The next day His son Tom came with...
Cameron Paving, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2019
Great work ethic. They came in removed part of a wall,moved a door, and relocated it. Painted, ceilings and walls, took out rugs a replaced it with laminate in whole house, all in three weeks. They handled all my requests with good humor.
River Construction & Landscape Design
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Reviewed in April 2016
The service we received was for repairing the garage door. The contractor was personable and knew what he was doing. Upon leaving the door worked better then it ever did.
Affordable Top Rated Garage Door
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Reviewed in June 2014
<p>This was a different experience from the start. While all the other places I talked to at the Home Show were calling me non-stop, Dennis from Overhead Door of Bangor stopped by our house took measurements and sent us a preliminary quote, all within 72 hours. After an onsite inspection he made...
Overhead Door Company Of Bangor
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Reviewed in April 2013
This is a very long story, but I will give enough details to allow the reader a good understanding of our experience. We were asked to pay $2881.61 up front and $1350.00 upon completion of the project. Before we paid the final installment to Aberdeen we had come to realize that the chimney was...
Aberdeen Company Ascs-Afld LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
I am absolutely delighted with the work done. I was called 2 days before the work started, a short 2 week wait, the next day they showed up to leave scaffolding and at 0700 the following day they were at my door ready to start work. They spread tarps to collect the debree, and managed to hit...
Straight Up Roofing
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Reviewed in January 2009
There were only a few minor inconveniences during the addition process.Ken and the entire crew at Crest was completely accommodating to me. We added approximately 720+ square feet above our garage.The work was promised to be complete within 3 months and was done in just over 2 months.II would...
Crest Construction Group, LLC
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Heath Enterprises

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heath Enterprises were on time, they do quality work at a reasonable price. I am very happy with the work they did for me."

Response time2 days

Response rate86%

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They were not able to fill our door space, and wanted us to make too many compromises"

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Recommended by66%of homeowners

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In business since 2024

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"David figured out a challenging project on a cabinet so old that its hinges are no longer available. He was courteous, professional and punctual. I am grateful that his creative thinking and stick-to-itiveness resulted in a cabinet door that is working again! Thank you, David!!!"

+12

Response time6 hrs

Response rate87%

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"Anthony replaced two storm doors and a window including the frame work for all. I'm very pleased with his work and work ethic. Job well done Liberty Construction!"

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Mike did a great and thorough job on replacing and installing my front door He also put a new outside metal roof and trim on my barn…looks amazing Well done I highly recommend his services"

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Prompt, reasonable and professional. Good crew. Came up with great ideas on other projects I have in mind. Love my new ceiling, they fixed all the rot in my subfloors and prepped for new flooring. Would recommend for all your weekend projects. Did I mention they work efficiently? what they got done in a weekend probably would have taken a 4 man crew a week. Nick, Gerry and Frank are the crew for you."

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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Credit card accepted

"quality is always excellent. Delivery has always been on time. this is the third time I have used Arkansas wood door"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Great work, honest, and professional. Will definitely hire them again for my next home project."

+28

Response time2 days

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Fairmount Woodworking & Remodeling LLC

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Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"You owe it to yourself to bring Ryan in to take a look at your project. Pulling from a wealth of experience, and practical problem-solving skills - Ryan will deliver a project that exceeds your expectations. Better yet, you can be supremely confident that the work is done to the absolute highest standard. My wife and I brought Ryan in for build in bookshelves around a fireplace. Of course, the project expanded into a few areas of the home to include a small side porch, new exterior door, and additional shelving. Most importantly, Ryan did not hesitate to provide input to our vision for the shelves. The result was a much better product than we could have hoped for. Ryan is more than someone you bring into your home to do a job; he becomes your partner and is as excited as you are to bring beautiful projects to life."

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Response time2 days

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Doors - RepairDoors - Repair - For BusinessHardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace+3 more

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"The tech realigned the door senor."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Doors questions, answered by experts

Many doors can be cut to size, but it depends on the door material. Solid wood doors are relatively easy to trim to a specific size, while hollow core and metal doors are trickier and can usually only be shaved down a little before you risk damaging them. If your door needs a lot of adjustment, it's best to order a custom size or have a pro do the resizing to make sure it holds up over time.

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.

French doors that open to exterior spaces are often installed to swing inward, as this makes them more secure than outward-swinging doors, due to the interior hinges being inaccessible from the outside. For interior doors, it’s personal preference which direction to hang your doors, but it’s common to have them open into the larger of the two spaces they’re separating.

A butterfly hinge—also known as a surface mount hinge or dovetail hinge—is exactly what it sounds like: a hinge that resembles a butterfly. This type of decorative hinge, which is mounted on the surface of a door or cabinet, consists of two panels. One panel is mounted on a stable surface like a door frame and the other is mounted on the surface you need to open. It hinges open and closed like the wings of a butterfly.

You put shims between the three-sided frame to which the door hinges are attached and the framing of the rough wall opening. Using shims like this will center your door in the wall opening and allows you to make small adjustments to get your door plumb and level for smooth operation. Your shims and the gap they fill will be covered when you install door trim, so don’t worry too much about the appearance.

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