A sidewalk cellar door is a working door in a public walkway. Warped plates, broken hinges and frames that sit proud of the sidewalk are trip hazards and liability for the owner.
We build heavy diamond-plate doors with welded stiffeners, new channel frames and hinges, safety chains and hold-open arms, and set them flush with the surrounding concrete.
What we do: sidewalk cellar doors & hatches
What we do
- New sidewalk cellar doors and frames
- Hinge, hasp and lock replacement
- Warped or bent plate replacement
- Safety chain and hold-open hardware
- Areaway and sidewalk gratings
Who calls us
- Storefront owners and delis
- Restaurants with basement storage
- Homeowners with front-yard basement entries
- Property managers
Why Brooklyn chooses Angir for sidewalk cellar doors & hatches
Flush and solid
Frames set level with the sidewalk to eliminate trip edges.
Heavy-duty build
Stiffened plate that doesn't bounce under foot traffic or hand trucks.
Fast turnaround
We understand a broken cellar door can shut down deliveries.
How it works
- 1. Call or text photos
Send a few photos and rough measurements. Most jobs get a price range the same day.
- 2. We measure on site
We laser-measure and template the real opening, stair or wall — Brooklyn buildings are never square.
- 3. Drawing & fixed quote
You approve a simple drawing, material and finish before any steel is cut. No surprises.
- 4. Built in our shop
Cut, fit and welded in our Dyker Heights shop by the same crew that installs it.
- 5. Finished to last
Primer and industrial paint, powder coat or hot-dip galvanizing — chosen for NYC weather.
- 6. Install & walkthrough
Clean, fast install. We check every weld, latch and anchor with you before we leave.
Sidewalk Cellar Doors & Hatches near you
We install sidewalk cellar doors & hatches all over Brooklyn — especially in:
- Dyker Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Fort Hamilton
- Bensonhurst
- Bath Beach
- Borough Park
- Sunset Park
- Gravesend
- Midwood
- Sheepshead Bay
- Brighton Beach
- Coney Island
- Marine Park
- Canarsie
Also serving Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan.
Sidewalk Cellar Doors & Hatches FAQ
Who is responsible for a sidewalk cellar door in NYC?
Generally the adjacent property owner is responsible for maintaining sidewalk cellar doors in safe condition.
Can you just replace the doors and keep the frame?
Yes, if the frame is sound and level. If it's rusted or out of level, we replace the frame too.
Can you add a lock?
Yes, we add internal lock bars or hasps so the doors can only be opened from below.
Do you offer free estimates?
Send us photos and rough measurements by text or email and we'll usually give you a price range quickly. For custom work we'll visit to measure.
What areas do you serve?
All of Brooklyn, plus Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan. South Brooklyn neighborhoods are closest to our shop.
