Custom Doors for Historic & Classic Homes

Built from your sketch. Designed to match original character.

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Custom exterior doors • Made to your exact opening • Built in our shop

From Sketch to Statement,
Custom Doors Built for You.

Send a photo, sketch, or inspiration. We’ll create a design proof and quote—then build a door that fits, feels right, and looks like it belongs.

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Custom exterior door installed
Why homeowners choose Nick’s
  • Design proof included (idea → drawing → approval)
  • Made for real-world openings (even old, out-of-square frames)
  • Wood species, glass, thickness, panels, carvings, distressing
  • Nationwide shipping

Nick’s builds custom exterior doors from your ideas—plus historic home replacement doors that match original style, proportions, and glass.

Custom Exterior Doors Built From Your Idea

From inspiration photo to shop-ready design proof.

as easy as 1, 2, 3

You don’t need to “speak builder.” We’ll guide you step-by-step.

1. Send Your Idea
Photo, sketch, inspiration image, or plans—plus your approximate size/opening.
CAD drawing for custom door
2. Design Proof + Quote
We create a drawing for approval and price it to your exact specs.
Door expert going over plans with customer
3. Your Finished Custom Door
Wood, thickness, panels, glass, carving—built by craftspeople in our shop.
Door workshop worker sanding a door

Historic Home Door Specialists

Older homes deserve more than a “close enough” replacement. We build custom doors that respect the era—while improving fit, strength, and everyday performance.

Match the character
Panels, profiles, proportions, radius tops, and unique openings.
Built for real openings
Old frames aren’t perfectly square—your door should still fit perfectly.
Guidance through historic district guidelines.
We help you design a door that fits both your home and local requirements.
See Historic-Style Projects
Custom door expert reviewing project details
Speak directly with a custom door specialist
Best for:
  • Replacing doors in historic districts
  • Matching an original entry or period style
  • Custom glass, arches, transoms, and unique proportions
Fast clarity, not guesswork
Send inspiration + rough dimensions. We respond with a design proof and quote so you can move forward confidently.

Ready to Get Started?

Tell us what you want to build. The fastest way is to send your inspiration + your rough size/opening.

Quick-start checklist
  • Photo/sketch/inspiration image
  • Approx. size (width × height) if known
  • Any “must-haves” (glass style, wood species, panels, carving)
Contact
Call 1‑219‑663‑2279 Email My Door Idea Download Custom Door Order Form

Tip: include 1–2 photos of your current entry so we can help with fit and proportions.

Built Your Way

Whether you want something simple and clean—or detailed and sophisticated—we can build it.

Wood Species
Mahogany, Alder, Oak, and more
Sizing + Thickness
Custom fit to your opening
Panels + Profiles
Traditional, modern, craftsman
Glass + Details
Transoms, sidelights, custom glass
Not sure what to send?
  • 1–2 photos of your current door/opening
  • Your inspiration photo (or quick sketch)
  • Rough size (width × height) if known
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FAQs

Quick answers to common custom-door questions.

A photo, sketch, or inspiration image is perfect. If you know the approximate width × height, include that too. If it’s a historic replacement, photos of the existing door and the opening help us match the original style and fit.

Yes—matching proportions, panels, profiles, and radius/arched tops is a common request. We’ll create a design proof so you can approve the look before we build.

Every district is different, but we design doors that align with common historic guidelines and help you prepare materials that reviewers typically request.

Yes. We regularly match original profiles, panel layouts, proportions, and glass styles to preserve the character of historic homes.

That’s common in older homes. We build doors to your actual opening, not generic sizes, for proper fit and appearance.

Once approved, we begin fabrication. You’ll be updated as your door moves through production and preparation for shipping.

Pricing depends on size, wood species, glass, and complexity. Once we review your design, we’ll provide a clear quote before moving forward.

Yes. We ship doors nationwide. If you have installation questions, we can help you understand what you’ll need.
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