DC Commercial Door Solutions installs and replaces hollow metal doors and frames for commercial and multi-tenant properties throughout Washington, DC. This service covers new steel door and frame installation as well as replacement of doors and frames damaged by impact, rust, or age.
Hollow Metal Doors & Frames in Washington DC
Hollow Metal Doors & Frames Overview
Hollow metal doors are steel commercial doors built around an internal frame with a hollow core, used widely for exterior entrances, stairwells, mechanical rooms, and interior service doors because of their durability and fire-resistance ratings. We install new hollow metal doors and frames and replace units that have been damaged, rusted, or bent out of alignment.
Where Hollow Metal Doors Are Used
- Exterior commercial entrances — service entries, loading areas, and secondary building entrances.
- Stairwell and egress doors — frequently fire-rated; see our fire-rated doors page for related information.
- Interior service and utility doors — mechanical rooms, storage, and back-of-house areas.
- Multi-tenant and apartment building entries — unit entry doors and common-area service doors.
Common Hollow Metal Door & Frame Problems
Can a damaged hollow metal door be repaired?
Minor dents, hardware damage, and surface rust can often be repaired. A door that has been significantly bent from impact, has rusted through the metal skin, or no longer closes squarely in the frame typically needs to be replaced.
Can a bent metal door frame be repaired?
Frames with minor misalignment can sometimes be adjusted or reinforced. A frame that has been significantly bent, pulled from the wall, or rusted at the anchors usually needs to be replaced to keep the door hanging and closing correctly.
When should a commercial steel door be replaced?
Replacement is generally the right call when there's structural damage to the door or frame, significant rust deterioration, or the door no longer meets the fire rating required for its opening.
Installation Process
We assess the opening, confirm the correct door and frame type and fire rating for the application, and prepare the frame for hardware including hinges, closers, and panic or lock hardware. For access-controlled openings, we can prep the frame and door for electrified hardware — see our access control systems page. Full hardware sourcing and installation is available through our commercial door hardware service.
Properties We Serve
We install and replace hollow metal doors and frames for offices, apartment buildings, retail buildings, warehouses, schools, and medical facilities throughout the Washington, DC area.
Serving Washington DC
DC Commercial Door Solutions installs and replaces hollow metal doors and frames for commercial and multi-tenant properties throughout Washington, DC, including buildings in Shaw, Logan Circle, and Southeast DC where older steel entrance and stairwell doors are common.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a damaged hollow metal door be repaired?
Minor dents, surface rust, and hardware damage can often be repaired. Significant impact damage, rust-through, or a door that no longer closes squarely typically calls for replacement.
Can a bent metal door frame be repaired?
Minor misalignment can sometimes be corrected, but a frame that is significantly bent, pulled from the wall, or rusted at its anchors usually needs replacement.
When should a commercial steel door be replaced?
Replacement makes sense when there's structural damage, significant rust deterioration, or the existing door no longer meets the fire rating required for its opening.
Do hollow metal doors come fire-rated?
Hollow metal doors are commonly available with fire ratings appropriate for stairwells and other fire-rated openings. The correct rating depends on the specific opening and application.
Can you install hardware and access control on a new hollow metal door?
Yes. We prepare hollow metal doors and frames for hinges, closers, panic hardware, and access-control-compatible hardware as part of installation.
Contact DC Commercial Door Solutions
If you need a hollow metal door or frame installed or replaced, call DC Commercial Door Solutions at (202) 517-2407 or request a free quote below.