DC Commercial Door Solutions repairs, replaces, and installs commercial door hardware for businesses and property owners throughout Washington, DC — hinges, closers, locks, panic hardware, and the other components that keep a commercial door functioning and secure.
Commercial Door Hardware
Full-Service Commercial Door Hardware in Washington DC
Commercial Door Hardware Overview
Commercial doors rely on several hardware components working together — hinges to support the door, a closer to control its swing, and locking or exit hardware to secure it. When one component wears out or fails, it often affects how the whole door operates. We repair, replace, and install individual hardware components as well as complete hardware sets on new or existing commercial doors.
Hardware We Work With
In practice, that includes replacing and adjusting Hager and Ives butt hinges and Select Hinges continuous hinges; Rockwood and Ives pulls, push plates, kick plates, door stops and flush bolts; Don-Jo latch protectors and wrap-around plates; and NGP weatherstripping, door sweeps, gasketing and thresholds that keep drafts, water and light out at entrances throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
- Hinges and pivots Standard butt hinges, continuous (piano-style) hinges, and top, bottom, offset, and center-hung pivots; see our door pivot repair page
- Door closers Surface-mounted, concealed, and heavy-duty units; see our door closer repair page
- Panic bars and exit devices Rim, mortise, and vertical rod hardware; see our panic bar repair page
- Locks Mortise locks and cylindrical locksets
- Pull handles and push plates
- Electric strikes and electrified hardware For access-controlled doors, see our access control systems page
- Thresholds, sweeps, and latches
Electrified and Access-Control-Compatible Hardware
When a door is added to an access control system, the lock or exit device has to be able to release electrically while still letting people out. We supply and install the hardware that makes that work:
- Electric strikes Release the latch of an existing lock or exit device from the frame side.
- Electrified locks Mortise and cylindrical locks with an electrically controlled lever.
- Electrified exit devices Panic bars with electric latch retraction or electrified trim; see panic bar and exit device repair.
- Magnetic locks Where appropriate for the opening and paired with the required release devices.
- Request-to-exit devices, door position switches, power transfers, and power supplies The supporting parts a card-reader door depends on.
We match the hardware to the door, frame, and existing system, and coordinate with your access control setup.
Accessible Door Hardware
Lever handles, pulls, push plates, low-profile thresholds, properly adjusted closers, and automatic operators all affect how easy a door is to use. We install and adjust this hardware as part of ADA-related door upgrades; see commercial door accessibility and automatic door systems.
Hardware for Fire-Rated Openings
Hardware on a fire-rated door needs to be suitable for that opening, and the door has to self-close and latch. We replace closers, latching hardware, hinges, and fire exit hardware on rated doors with appropriate components. See fire-rated doors.
Common Hardware Problems
How do I know if it's a hinge problem or a closer problem?
A door that sags, drags on the floor, or feels loose when opened usually points to worn hinges. A door that slams, closes too slowly, or won't latch is more often a closer issue. Since both affect how a door swings and closes, we check the full hardware set rather than assuming one component is at fault.
Can worn commercial hinges be replaced without replacing the door?
Yes. Hinges are a standard replaceable component and swapping worn or damaged hinges is a routine repair that doesn't require replacing the door itself, unless the door has also been damaged from prolonged sagging.
Repair vs. Replacement
Most individual hardware components — hinges, closers, locks, panic hardware — can be repaired or replaced independently without affecting the rest of the door. Full hardware set replacement is typically recommended when installing a new door, upgrading to electrified or access-controlled hardware, or when several components have failed at once.
Properties We Serve
We install and repair commercial door hardware for businesses, government buildings, and educational facilities throughout the Washington DC region.
- Government Buildings & Facilities Hinges, closers, locks, exit devices, and protective plates for heavily used public-building doors.
- Schools & Educational Facilities Durable hardware for classroom, corridor, and exterior doors, including lever locks, closers, and kick plates.
- Universities & Colleges Hardware replacement and upgrades across academic buildings and residence halls.
- Commercial & Multi-Family Properties Office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail properties, hotels, warehouses, apartment buildings, condominiums, and property management portfolios.
Serving Washington DC
DC Commercial Door Solutions repairs and installs commercial door hardware for properties throughout Washington, DC, including NoMa and Navy Yard, where newer commercial and mixed-use buildings often need hardware upgrades to support access-control integration.
Related Services
- Commercial Door Closer Repair
- Panic Bar & Exit Device Repair
- Access Control & Security Systems
- Commercial Door Installation
- Commercial Lock Installation
- Commercial Door Pivot Repair
- ADA Commercial Door Accessibility
- Fire-Rated & Specialty Doors
- Storefront & Glass Doors
- Commercial Lock Repair
- Commercial Locksmith Services
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if it's a hinge or a closer problem?
A sagging or dragging door usually points to worn hinges, while slamming or slow closing points to the closer. We inspect the full hardware set to confirm the cause.
Can worn commercial hinges be replaced without replacing the door?
Yes, hinge replacement is a standard, routine repair that doesn't require replacing the door itself in most cases.
What's the difference between a mortise lock and a cylindrical lock?
A mortise lock is recessed into a pocket cut in the door edge and typically used on heavier-duty commercial applications, while a cylindrical lock is installed through two holes bored in the door face and is common on lighter-duty commercial doors.
Can existing door hardware be upgraded for access control?
In many cases, yes — electric strikes and electrified panic hardware can often be integrated with an existing door and frame. We evaluate the specific door and hardware to confirm compatibility.
Do you replace thresholds and door sweeps?
Yes. Worn thresholds and door sweeps affect a door's seal and security and are a standard part of our hardware service.
Do you repair and replace door pivots?
Yes. We adjust and replace top, bottom, offset, and center-hung pivots on storefront and commercial doors.
What hardware does a card-reader door need?
Typically an electric strike, electrified lock, or electrified exit device, plus a request-to-exit device, door position switch, power supply, and a way to get power to the door. We specify it to suit the door and your access control system.
Do you install continuous hinges?
Yes. Continuous (full-length) hinges spread the door’s weight along the whole frame edge. They are a common fix for heavy or high-traffic doors that keep sagging on standard hinges.
Contact DC Commercial Door Solutions
If commercial door hardware on your property needs repair, replacement, or installation, call DC Commercial Door Solutions at (202) 517-2407 or book a consultation appointment below.