Our Creation Process

From sketch to grand entry — in five careful steps.

Every door moves through a 40-year-old workflow refined to a science — without losing the soul of hand craftsmanship.

Step 01

Consultation

We sit down — in studio or on-site — and discuss your style, wood species, sizing, glass options, and how the door lives in the home.

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Step 02

Design & CAD

We produce accurate shop drawings and technical specs — ready for architectural approval and confident sign-off.

Step 03

Manufacturing

Mortise & tenon milling, hand-fitted panel joinery, and in-studio glass assembly — built by a single craftsman, signed at the hinge.

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Step 04

Hand Finishing

Sanding, hand-wiped stain finishing, and pre-hanging on high-grade hinges — a finish you can feel the moment your hand touches the wood.

Step 05

Safe Delivery

Secured packing, custom crating, and white-glove nationwide shipping — your door arrives ready to hang, with zero surprises.

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Full-Service Installation

Our service doesn't stop when your door arrives.

HDB Doors offers professional installation for all wood and iron doors — ensuring your new door is properly fitted, aligned, secured, and operating exactly as intended from day one.

Whether it's a replacement, new construction, or a fully custom entry system, we assist throughout the entire process — from initial planning and measurements through to delivery and installation.

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Installation Includes

  • Removal of the existing door
  • Preparation of the opening
  • Setting & securing the new door system
  • Precise alignment and adjustment
  • Hardware installation
  • Final operation checks

New Construction Templates

For new builds, we provide a full-size door opening template cut to the exact dimensions of your actual unit. Builders and framing contractors use it on-site to frame and prepare the opening accurately — before the finished door ever arrives. This eliminates sizing issues, field modifications, and installation delays.

From planning and measurement to delivery and installation — HDB Doors handles the complete door process.