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Cranford Door Company · Licensed & Insured

Exterior Door Company in Cranford, NJ

Front Doors, Sliding Doors, French Doors & Storm Doors

Soft wood at the bottom of the door frame is a warning sign. We find it, show it to you, and fix it before the new door goes in. Free estimates and itemized written quotes in Cranford.

Need a New Front Door in Cranford? Start Here.

You don’t need to know door brands, core types, or glass options before you call. That’s our job. Tell us what’s bothering you about your current door and we’ll walk you through the choices. Nail Force replaces entry doors, patio doors, and side doors for homeowners throughout Cranford and Union County.

Here’s our approach to estimates: no guessing, no pressure, no hidden add-ons. We measure the rough opening, check the jambs and sill for soft wood, and show you anything we find. Then you get a written, itemized quote that spells out how any rot would be handled.

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Need a new exterior door in Cranford, NJ? As a licensed and insured exterior door contractor (NJ HIC #13VH14050100), Nail Force Contracting is five-star rated on Google and offers free estimates, financing for qualified homeowners, and a written, transferable workmanship warranty. We do front door installation, entry door replacement, French and sliding patio doors, and storm doors in Cranford and throughout Union County. Call (973) 713-1053.

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Every Door on Your Cranford Home, Handled

New entry doors, new patio doors, and the know-how to install them right.

Entry Door Replacement

We replace entry doors of every kind, including doors with sidelites and transoms. You’ll see any damage we find before we fix it. The new unit goes in plumb, level, and square, sealed against air and water, with the exterior trim capped so there’s no bare wood left to rot.

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Door Types & Options

A patio door can slide or swing. An entry door can be fiberglass or steel, plain or with glass, alone or flanked by sidelites. We explain what each option means for looks, upkeep, and your budget, then help you land on the right one.

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How to Plan a Door Replacement

Want to understand what goes into a door replacement before you call? Start with our buying guide. It covers materials, styles, hardware, and the installation steps that keep water out, so you can make a smart choice and spot a shortcut when you see one.

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What Will a New Door Cost?

Curious what a new front door or patio door might run before anyone comes out? Try our door cost calculator for a starting point. When you want an exact figure, we’ll measure the opening and put an itemized price in writing at no charge.

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Every Kind of Door Work, One Cranford Door Company

Front, back, patio, storm, and side doors.

  • ✓ Capped exterior door trim
  • ✓ Front door installation
  • ✓ Back door replacement
  • ✓ Rotted sill and door frame repair
  • ✓ Storm door installation
  • ✓ Entry door replacement
  • ✓ French patio doors
  • ✓ Steel entry doors
  • ✓ New front door upgrades
  • ✓ Hinged patio doors
  • ✓ Sill pans and door flashing
  • ✓ Installing doors you already bought

We install ProVia, Therma-Tru, Masonite, and Jeld-Wen doors. Call (973) 713-1053

From First Call to Final Walkthrough

Simple, clear, and in writing from the start.

1

Tell Us About Your Door

Start with a quick call. Front door, slider, storm door, side door, or several at once, let us know what you have in mind and we’ll set up your free visit.

2

Free Door Inspection

We measure the opening, check the frame for plumb and square, and look for rot at the sill and jambs. You’ll see photos of anything we find, and we’ll go over door options with you.

3

Clear Written Quote

Every quote spells out the door model, options, and labor separately. Nothing is lumped into one mystery number, and nothing gets added later without your approval.

4

Install, Cleanup & Walkthrough

Finishing right matters. We seal the frame, cap the exterior trim, install and test the hardware, and clean up completely. Then we walk the finished door with you so you know it’s right.

Why Choose Nail Force for Door Replacement?

What matters most when someone’s working on your home.

Trim Capped Clean

Exterior trim around the new door gets capped, so there’s no bare wood left out in the weather to soak up water and rot.

Every Exterior Door

Front entry, back door, patio slider, French doors, storm door, garage side door. One company handles every door on your house.

Top Door Brands

Doors from Therma-Tru, ProVia, Masonite, and Jeld-Wen give you real choices in style, material, glass, and hardware finish.

Free Estimates

The in-home estimate costs nothing and comes with no obligation. We measure, inspect, and give you an honest opinion and a written price.

Written Warranty

You get the manufacturer’s warranty on the door plus our written workmanship warranty on the installation. It transfers to the next owner if you sell.

New Lockset Installed

Every door gets its hardware and lockset installed and tested. We check the latch and the deadbolt before we call it finished.

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How to Tell a Good Door Installer from a Bad One

Don’t hire a door installer off a phone quote. Nobody can price a door properly without seeing the opening, measuring it, and checking for water damage at the sill. When someone comes out, pay attention to what they look at. Do they check the frame for square? Do they press on the threshold to find soft wood? Do they ask how you use the door? Those details tell you how careful the install will be.

We welcome all of those questions. Every door we install goes in on a sill pan with flashing, gets foamed and sealed, and has its trim capped. Our quotes list every item, including how any rot is handled, and our reviews are on Google for anyone to read. Getting quotes for a new door in Cranford? Get ours too. Call (973) 713-1053.

Door Installation Questions from Cranford Homeowners

Straight answers to what Cranford homeowners ask us most.

What do new entry doors cost in Cranford, NJ?∨

There’s no honest one-size answer, because every door and every opening is different. A fiberglass entry door with sidelites is a different job than a single steel back door. We come out, measure, check the framing, and hand you an itemized written quote at no charge. You can also get a starting point from our online door calculator.

Why is water coming in under my patio door?∨

Water under a patio door usually means a missing or failed sill pan, bad flashing, or worn seals. Sometimes the door itself is fine and the problem is how it was installed. We’ll find the cause, show you photos, and tell you whether it needs a repair or a new door.

Who can install a new front door near me in Cranford?∨

Compare door installers on credentials, reviews, and how they quote, and you’ll find Nail Force Contracting near the top. We’re licensed and insured, five-star rated on Google, and every job gets a free in-home estimate and a written, itemized quote. We install Therma-Tru, ProVia, Masonite, and Jeld-Wen doors. Call (973) 713-1053.

Do you work with a financing company for doors?∨

You can. Nail Force works with a financing partner to offer financing for qualified homeowners on door replacement and installation. The details depend on your application, so the best next step is our financing page or a quick call to (973) 713-1053.

Do you give free quotes for door replacement in Cranford?∨

We do free estimates on every door job, and there’s no pressure to sign. Expect us to measure, test how the door opens and locks, look for rot at the sill and jambs, and talk through styles and glass. You’ll get the price in writing afterward. Call (973) 713-1053 to book.

Do you warranty your door installations in Cranford?∨

New doors from us come with two protections in writing: the manufacturer’s warranty on the door and our written workmanship warranty on the installation. The workmanship warranty transfers to the next owner if you sell. If you supplied the door yourself, its product warranty is handled between you and the manufacturer.

What should be in a written door quote?∨

A good door quote lists the door brand and model, the glass and hardware, the installation work, trim, haul-away, and how any rot or framing repair will be handled and priced. It should also state the warranty on the door and on the installation. Every Nail Force quote covers all of that.

Do you do labor-only door installation in Cranford?∨

Yes, we do labor-only door installs. You buy the door, we measure the opening, check the framing, and install it with a sill pan, flashing, foam, and sealed trim. Just know the door’s product warranty is between you and the manufacturer. Book a free estimate at (973) 713-1053.

How do I know if my door needs to be replaced?∨

If the door is solid and the problem is worn weatherstrip, a loose hinge, or a latch that needs adjusting, it can often be fixed. If the door is warped, cracked, rotting, or the frame and sill are soft, replacement usually makes more sense. We’ll look at it, show you photos, and tell you honestly which one you need.

Is a fiberglass or steel entry door better?∨

Fiberglass is our usual recommendation for a front entry, and steel is often the practical pick for side and back doors. Fiberglass can take a wood-grain stain or paint and doesn’t rot. Steel is sturdy and does its job without fuss. We’ll bring samples of both so you can feel the difference in person.

Door Installers Serving Cranford and Nearby Towns

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Need a New Door in Cranford? Call Nail Force.

One call gets you a real measurement, an honest opinion, and an itemized written quote. No pressure. Just a clear plan for a door that works.

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