After being in the door repair biz for over three decades, we’ve heard it all regarding handicap door repair. And let me tell you, some of the ‘advice’ out there is just plain terrible. So watch out, folks!

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The worst piece of advice we’ve encountered? “Oh, just do it yourself! How hard can it be?” Let me grab my toolbox, channel my inner Bob the Builder, and start fiddling with this highly technical system. ADA doors are complex, and they need a professional touch.

Messing around with them yourself is a recipe for disaster— a door that won’t budge, closes like a hungry monster, or worse, puts someone at risk. Not cool.

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“Replace the Whole Thing” Trap

“Just replace the whole thing. It’s cheaper in the long run.” Hold up. Cheaper for who? The guy selling you a brand-new, spanking door system? We get it. Shiny things can be VERY tempting, especially if you have the money to spend… but more often than not, a simple repair can extend the life of your existing set-up for years to come. Why fork over a few thousand for a new handicap door installation when a few hundred bucks can do the trick?

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Then there are the “one-size-fits-all” solutions”. Just buy this universal kit and boom! Problem solved. Look, every handicap door issue won’t work on just one solution. That’s a cheap cookie-cutter approach and one that could cost you WAY more in the long run.

To learn more about our what Atlas Door Repair can do for you, call (800) 359-3449. We’ll diagnose your doors’ issue in depth

ADA Handicap Door repair service is not an easy one!

At the end of the day, when it comes to handicap door repair, there’s no substitute for experience and expertise. That’s why folks trust us to get the job right. Atlas Door Repair has been fixing these doors for over 30 years.

So next time someone tries to give you advice, take it with a grain of salt. Or better yet, call in the pros: Atlas Door Repair at (800) 359-3449.