When approaching a house, one of the first features to capture your attention is its entryway—particularly the front door. However, in the realm of luxury homes, even those adorned with extravagant details, finding a door that truly makes a grand statement can be a challenge. This is where Troy Jarvis, owner of My Iron Door Company, comes in. After years in the residential construction and real estate industries, he’s now focused on this new venture.
“For me, it’s all about working for myself—building and creating businesses. My dad was an entrepreneur; he had an insurance company back in Missouri, and it just put a passion inside of me. I always wanted to work for myself, creating my own thing.”
Troy knows his way around real estate and construction. Right out of college, he was recruited onto one of the top RE/MAX real estate teams in Chicago, where they closed over 100 transactions a year. Eventually, he returned to the West. Originally born in Mesa, he gravitated back to the Phoenix metro area, purchasing lots in upscale Scottsdale golf communities such as Mirabel, Ancala, and Firerock. He began working with builders to create custom homes and later expanded into the St. George and Park City, Utah markets.
In 2008, Troy pivoted his business plan toward fixing and flipping homes.
“I found that installing an iron door and opening up the back patio with a larger slider or accordion door—added instant value—especially with Arizona’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle. This became my signature “flip” style. Most of my flips were in the Scottsdale Kierland area and Tempe.”
“I had an opportunity to invest in an iron door company out of St. George and purchased about 100 doors. I eventually closed that business and started My Iron Door Company. As a contractor, I hated how long it took to get iron doors—especially with no guaranteed delivery date. I’m the only iron door company I know of that gives a 120-day guarantee from the time of deposit to installation. It’s nice to know exactly when your door will be delivered, especially when you're on a timeline.”
To make things easier for clients, the company offers complete installation services, including door removal, drywall and trim repair, and painting.
“Homeowners aren’t choosing wood or fiberglass doors as much anymore due to issues like splitting, cracking, and the need for frequent repainting.”
“One of the best reasons people are purchasing iron doors is for security. Instead of putting a screen on the front door, these iron doors are pretty much impossible to break into. There’s even an option for a door with a screen insert, so you can lock the door and still allow ventilation. For me, it’s about the design—I love that part. It changes the look, adds value, and improves security.”
Troy adds:
“The industry is expanding. What’s nice about my company is that you can get everything—design, product, and installation—all in one place. It makes life simple for builders and homeowners.”
“If it has to do with aluminum or glass, we can create it.”
"I love the design—it transforms the look, increases value, and adds a layer of security."