Service Highlights
- Tighten and re-anchor loose hinges
- Replace worn or bent hinges
- Fix drag and rub marks
- Restore latch alignment
- Interior and exterior doors
Many sticking, dragging and mis-latching doors are hinge problems, not lock problems. Fixing the hinges often restores the door and protects the lock.
Who calls us about this
- The door drags on the floor.
- The door sticks at the top corner.
- Hinges squeak or wobble.
- A deadbolt no longer lines up with the strike.
How the visit goes
- We check the gaps and hinge screws.
- We tighten or replace hinges as needed.
- We adjust the latch and strike.
- We test the door through its full swing.
What we look at
- Loose or stripped screw holes
- Bent or worn hinge pins
- Gaps around the door
- Whether the frame has moved
What affects the price
The number of hinges, whether the frame is damaged and the type of hinge.
Before you call
Note whether the problem is worse in wet or dry weather, and whether it started suddenly.
Good to know
A door that sags puts strain on its lock and can make the bolt miss the strike. Tightening or replacing hinges is a small job that often prevents a bigger one. If screws keep loosening, the wood around them may be stripped, and we fix it with longer screws into the framing or a proper repair.
When this is not the right fix
A warped door or a rotted frame may need replacement rather than hinge work.
Frequently Asked Questions
My door drags. Is that the hinges?
Often. A loose top hinge lets the door sag. We check hinges and the frame first.
Can you fix stripped screw holes?
Yes. We can fill and re-anchor screws or use longer screws into the framing.