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The Door To My Apartment Got Kicked In, Can The Door Jamb Be Fixed?

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The Door To My Apartment Got Kicked In, Can The Door Jamb Be Fixed?

 Repair the door jamb in Sacramento

Of course the door and jamb can be fixed, anything can be. It may be a little more involved than just putting some glue and nails into it and making it look pretty.

Once the door or door jamb has been kicked in, it is no longer structurally sound to do what it used to be able to do. It will be much easier, and less secure to piece it back together. The repairs can still be done, just with more strength.

A repair would involve replacing the entire leg of the door jamb. In this case the strike side can be removed and replaced. Of course, in some cases it is best just to remove the door and jamb and replace with a new door and door jamb.

 

Contact a contractor if you need an expert opinion.

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Jay & Michelle - Good thoughts.

Aug 22, 2013 12:28 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Trisha - The door jamb can be a challenge to repair.

Aug 22, 2013 12:28 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Sharon - Based on prior history, you may be right!  :)

Aug 22, 2013 12:29 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Thanks Ralph, this is happening often.

Aug 22, 2013 12:31 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Stronger and better doors and doorjambs is best Fred.

Aug 22, 2013 12:36 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Solid doors are better for security reasons Ginger.

Aug 22, 2013 12:36 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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A new structurally sound doorway is best for future security Jerry.

Aug 22, 2013 12:36 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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I could be expensive, but most of the doors and doorjambs that I have done, aren't too bad in cost Harry.

Aug 22, 2013 12:36 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Myrl - This is an interior door and not the only door issue. The walls were also in bad shape. Sounds like an inside job.  

Aug 22, 2013 12:37 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Looking at the overall picture, this usually make the most sense Joan.

Aug 22, 2013 12:37 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
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Sure you can repair it - with a brand new door jamb (and perhaps some support).

Aug 22, 2013 04:48 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Tom,

Looks like someone had a "Kickin" good time. Not the fun begins. If that is a prehung door with a built in threshold. There will be staples in the jamb at the t-hold.

Remember to cut those first. LOL But you already knew that.

Have a great day in Sacramento my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 22, 2013 10:48 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Had one frustrated landlord who was at wits end with the renter not paying rent, doing damage just take the guy's door off. And the renter said hey, where the frig you going with my door? With the response, you get the door back when your rent is paid up. And about your power that I pay for, better get your freezer, refrigerator items transfered, remove because the juice is being snip snipped too. All illegal but highly effective. Loss of water, sewer, heat can speed up the gotta go process. Had one guy use a chain saw for the extra touch running in the kitchen, idling with blue stinging eye smoke getting everyone's attention. Just before he cut the electrical line with a making believe act of oh oh, sorry, aw gee.

Aug 22, 2013 11:22 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Michelle - Strengthening that door strike sounds good.

Aug 22, 2013 11:33 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Clint - hahaha... yeah, I've done a few of these too.

Aug 22, 2013 11:33 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
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Andrew - I don't think this method, though amusing, will go over well here in California.  :)

Aug 22, 2013 11:34 PM
Jack O'Neal
HomeSmart Elite Group - Gilbert, AZ

I hope nothing was stolen or injuried in this example

I have a security door on the front, to avoid this

 

Aug 22, 2013 11:46 PM
Dana Basiliere
Rossi & Riina Real Estate - Williston, VT
Making deals "Happen"

Tom,

I would have them put in a new door. Perhaps one with a steel jamb.

Aug 23, 2013 02:14 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Rut Ro...another reason to require renter's insurance....they should pay for this or the tenant...certainly not the landlord

Aug 23, 2013 03:17 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

This tenant needed a solid core door and a a much stronger door jam!

Aug 23, 2013 03:53 AM