Service Highlights
- Closers and pivots
- Hook-bolt and rim locks
- Alignment
- Weatherstrip
- Door pulls and handles
Aluminum and glass doors sag, drag and stop latching because their pivots and closers wear. Most problems can be fixed without replacing the door.
Who calls us about this
- A door drags on the floor.
- The lock will not catch.
- A closer has failed.
- A pull handle is loose.
How the visit goes
- We inspect the door, the frame and each piece of hardware.
- We identify which parts are worn, bent or loose.
- We repair or replace the hardware and re-hang the door if needed.
- We test the door through many cycles and confirm the lock catches.
What we look at
- Pivot and hinge condition
- Closer function
- Lock and strike alignment
- Weatherstrip and glass
What affects the price
Parts and time.
Before you call
Send photos of the top and bottom of the door and the lock.
Good to know
Aluminum-frame doors are light and long-lasting, but the hardware that carries them, the pivots at the top and bottom, wears from daily use. A door that has started to drag is nearly always asking for new pivots or an adjustment, not a new door. Do not force a dragging door closed, because that bends the frame and loosens the lock’s alignment. If the glass is chipped or cracked, treat it as a safety issue and call a glazier as well.
When this is not the right fix
Broken glass or a bent frame needs a glazier or a supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace the glass?
No. We repair the hardware. A glazier is needed for cracked or broken glass.
Why does my glass door drag on the floor?
Usually the pivot or hinge has worn and the door has dropped. It is fixed by replacing the pivot and re-hanging the door.
Can you fit a better lock to my aluminum door?
Often yes, though narrow-stile frames limit which locks fit. We check the frame before recommending one.