Draft sealing and weatherstripping in Long Island City
Door sweeps, weatherstripping and sealing for the gaps that let winter in — around doors, windows and AC units.
Drafts come from the gaps nobody looks at: the bottom of a door, the meeting rail of an old double-hung window, the foam around a window AC that's shrunk since June. In Long Island City, Queens homes we find where the air is getting in, then seal it with sweeps, weatherstripping and caulk sized to the gap.
What’s included
- Door sweeps and door-bottom seals
- Weatherstripping on doors and operable windows
- Interior caulking at window and trim gaps
- Sealing around window AC units
- Removable seals for windows you still open
- Draft stoppers for rarely used windows
Heat is the landlord's; drafts are fixable
NYC landlords must provide heat from October 1 through May 31 — 68°F during the day when it's below 55°F outside, and 62°F at night. If the radiator is cold, that's a call to management or 311. If the heat is on and the room is still cold, it's often a draft we can seal.
Useful to send us
- Photos of the drafty door or window
- Where you feel the air coming in
- Window type (double-hung, slider or casement)
A photo does most of the work. It’s how the quote gets accurate.
Work we refer out
- Window replacement, broken glass or broken window hardware — your building or a window company.
- No heat or hot water — that's your landlord's legal duty. Call management or 311.
We'll tell you when you need a licensed pro. Everything we refer out →
Straight answers
How do I stop a draft under my door?
A door sweep or a door-bottom seal closes the gap between the door and the floor. It has to be set so the door still swings freely over the saddle or rug.
Can you seal drafty windows so they still open?
Yes. Removable weatherstripping and V-seal strips keep a window working; permanent caulk only goes on gaps that never need to move.
My apartment is cold — is that a draft or the heat?
NYC landlords must provide heat from October 1 through May 31: 68°F by day when it's below 55°F outside, and 62°F at night. If the heat isn't on, call management or 311. If it's on and the room is still cold, it's often a draft.
Related jobs
Window & through-wall AC
Window units installed on a support bracket, or pulled out for the winter. Through-wall units swapped into the sleeve you already have.
Door & cabinet adjustment
Doors that stick, rub or won't latch. Cabinet doors that sag or won't close. Loose hinges and handles.
Curtain rods, blinds & shades
Rods, blinds and blackout shades — including the wide floor-to-ceiling glass in Long Island City towers.
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