Covered on a Rosemead visit
- New peepholes drilled through solid, hollow-core and steel doors
- Wide-angle viewers that show the whole porch
- Cloudy or cracked old viewers swapped
- A second lower viewer for children or wheelchair users
- Chain guards and flip latches added
- Holes from removed viewers plugged and painted
Outside what we take on
- Cutting new openings for doors or windows.
- Glass replacement; a glass shop handles panes and sealed units.
- Garage door openers, springs and tracks.
Front doors in Rosemead
Plenty of Rosemead homes from around the 1959 median build year still have their original solid front doors, or a replacement steel door with no viewer at all. A peephole is often the simplest way to see the porch without putting in a camera.
Steel and fiberglass doors need a slower drill and the right bit so the skin doesn’t tear. We measure door thickness first so the viewer fits flush on both sides.
How it goes in
Pick the height
We mark it at eye level for the people who use the door.
Drill from both sides
Drilling halfway from each side keeps the edges clean.
Fit the viewer
The two halves thread together snug.
Check the view
You look through it before we leave.
Doors we can’t drill
Glass-panel doors and doors with a metal security core may not take a viewer. We can suggest a video doorbell for those.
While we’re out for this, Rosemead customers often add lock and smart lock installation, doorbell and video doorbell installation, interior door repair or mailbox installation.
What to text
A photo of the door from inside, what it’s made of if you know, and the heights of the people who will use it.
Peephole questions
Can you install a peephole in a steel door?
Yes, with the right bit and a viewer sized to the door thickness.
What height should a peephole be?
Eye level for the people who use the door; a second, lower viewer can be added.
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Can you replace an old cloudy peephole?
Yes. Most unscrew and swap for a clearer wide-angle viewer.
How much does peephole installation cost?
It depends on the door. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Should I get a peephole or a video doorbell?
A peephole works with no wiring. A doorbell camera adds recording and alerts.
Can you add a chain lock too?
Yes, as part of the same job.
Door tips
- Hollow-core doors: holes, sags and latch troubleHow we repair the hollow-core doors common in Rosemead's 1950s ranch houses: punched holes, loose hinges, misaligned latches, and swapping a slab.
- Sealing drafty exterior doorsLight, dust or drafts around your front door? How to check weather stripping, sweeps and thresholds on Rosemead homes. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Jobs like this one are everyday work for our Rosemead handyman service, from the blocks off Garvey Avenue to the streets near Rosemead Park. A photo by text gets you a quote first.
Part of door and cabinet repair. You can also browse all our services or read about repairs in postwar Rosemead homes.