Serving Essex & Union County, NJ
Sticking doors, stuck sashes, drafty gaps and new storm doors, handled by one insured team.
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Door and window services from Csiszer Property Maintenance, an insured handyman company based in Kearny, NJ, cover door repair, door installation, window repair, window installation, storm door installation and weatherstripping for homes, rentals and businesses in Essex County and Union County, NJ. Most doors and old wood windows can be adjusted or repaired instead of replaced, and you'll hear that before you buy anything new. Need new casing or a matching sill? See all carpentry services, and for a fresh coat afterward, all painting services.
We offer six door and window services, from a door that won't latch to a new storm door. Pick the one that matches the problem you see.
Sticking, sagging and unlatched doors adjusted, planed or rehung without replacing them.
Interior and exterior doors installed, shimmed level and trimmed so they close right.
Stuck sashes, broken balances, sash cords and torn screens repaired and working again.
Replacement windows installed, insulated, sealed and trimmed for a draft-free fit.
Storm and screen doors hung, adjusted and sealed to close gently and block drafts.
Worn seals, door sweeps and window caulk replaced to stop drafts before winter.
Choose by what the door or window does wrong. Sticking and drafts are usually repairs; a split door, a rotted frame or a new opening is where installation starts.
| Service | Best for | Choose it when | Photos to send | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door Repair | Doors that stick, sag, rub or won't latch | The door itself is solid and not split | The door closed showing the gap, the hinges and the latch | Door adjusted, planed or rehung to close right |
| Door Installation | New interior or exterior doors, prehung or slab | The old door is split, warped or the wrong style | The opening, the existing door and its measurements | New door leveled, shimmed and trimmed |
| Window Repair | Sashes that stick, drop or won't stay open | The frame is sound and you want to keep the window | The window, a close-up of the problem and the window type | Sash moving again, screens and latches fixed |
| Window Installation | Replacement windows for drafty or failed units | The window can't be repaired or you want a new unit | Each window inside and out, with its measurements | Window installed, insulated, sealed and trimmed |
| Storm Door Installation | Front and back doors that need a second layer | You want airflow in summer and less draft in winter | The door opening, the trim and the measurements | Storm door hung with closer and sweep adjusted |
| Weatherstripping | Drafts around doors and windows | You feel cold air or see light around the door | The gaps, and any light showing under the door | New seals, sweeps and caulk, draft-checked |
Not sure which one fits? Share photos or a short description in a door and window quote request and we'll tell you whether it's a repair or a replacement.
Before fixing a door or window in an older New Jersey home, check three things: what season the problem shows up, whether the part is worth repairing, and which quick fixes to avoid.
Wood doors swell in humid New Jersey summers and shrink back in dry winter air, so a door that sticks only in July needs a different fix than one that sticks all year. Our guide on a door sticking in summer shows how to tell the two apart.
Many older Essex County homes have solid wood doors and double-hung windows with sash cords and weights, and those parts are often worth keeping. Our guide on whether to repair or replace an interior door walks through the six signs to look for.
Most door and window problems get worse from a quick fix done in the wrong order. These are the mistakes we see most, and what we do instead.
Send photos or describe the job. If the photos show enough, you get a free written quote; if it needs a closer look, we visit first, at no charge. Nothing is booked until you approve the quote.
Text or upload the gap, the hinges or sash, a tape measure across the opening and your town.
We check the cause and whether a repair will last. If the photos don't show enough, we schedule a visit at no charge.
You receive a written quote with parts and trim listed before anything is booked on the calendar.
The door or window is fixed or installed, opened and closed to test it, and the area is cleaned.
Want the full process, including what happens after you approve? See how our handyman service works.
Get a Free Door and Window QuoteHomeowners call us because we repair before we replace, we're honest about what old windows can still do, and lock rules are explained upfront.
Hinges, strike plates, cords and balances are fixed first, so you only buy a new door or window when it pays.
Painted-shut and cord-hung sashes in older Essex County homes are freed and restrung instead of torn out.
Older frames are measured and shimmed, or fitted with a slab door, so the new door swings and latches.
Weatherstripping, sweeps and caulk are matched to each gap and checked for drafts after they go in.
Lock installs and rekeys are licensed in New Jersey, so you know upfront they go to a licensed locksmith.
Parts, trim and any paint touch-up after planing are written down before the work is ever scheduled.
These are the questions homeowners ask most before a door or window repair. For general questions, read the handyman FAQ.
Usually it can be repaired. Most sticking, sagging and unlatched doors come from loose hinges, a shifted strike plate or humidity. Our guide on whether to repair or replace an interior door walks through the six signs that point to a new one.
That is usually humidity. Wood doors take on moisture in humid New Jersey summers and swell, then shrink back in dry winter air. A small adjustment often fixes it without planing so much that a gap shows in winter.
No. New Jersey licenses locksmiths through the Division of Consumer Affairs, so lock work goes to a licensed locksmith. We handle the door, the hinges, the strike plate and the trim.
Often not. Door openings in older Essex County homes are frequently out of square or not a standard size, so a slab door fitted to the existing frame or a custom size may be the better choice. The photos and measurements you send decide which.
Csiszer Property Maintenance, an insured handyman company serving Essex County and Union County, NJ. Openings in older homes are often out of square, so the frame is checked first, and the photos and measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits.
Usually yes. The paint line is cut and the sash is worked free without prying against the glass. Our guide on a window painted shut explains the safe way to do it in older homes.
Often it is. Balances, sash cords, latches and screens are small parts compared with a new window, and a solid wood sash can keep working for years after a repair.
It depends on how you use the door. A full-view door shows off the front door and adds a layer in winter; a retractable screen door gives airflow in summer. Our best storm door guide compares both for New Jersey weather.
In the fall, before heating season. It is still mild enough for seals and caulk to bond, and you feel the difference on the first cold night. Our guide on how to fix drafty windows walks through the checks.
It cuts drafts, which makes rooms feel warmer. How much you save depends on the house, the windows and how leaky the gaps were to begin with.
Still have a door or window question?
Send it with a photo of the door or window. We answer by phone, text or email within 1–2 business days, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Send photos of the door or window with the measurements and your town, or describe the job, and request your free door and window quote. We review it: if the photos show enough, you get a written quote; if the job needs a closer look, we schedule a visit first, at no charge.
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