Door Repair & Adjustment
Sticking, sagging, drafty, won't latch — doors get worse over time. I get them closing properly.
What I Fix
- Sticking interior doors
- Doors that won't latch (strike plate alignment, hinge sag)
- Loose, broken, or rusty hinges
- Sagging closet and bedroom doors
- Drafty exterior doors (weatherstripping, threshold sweeps)
- Broken locks or worn deadbolts
- New keyed-alike lock sets after a move-in
- Pet door installs (clean cuts in the right material)
Why Doors Fail
Doors fail for one of three reasons: the house has shifted (so the frame is no longer square), the hinge has loosened (often just stripped screws), or the door itself has swelled or warped. I diagnose before I do anything — it's the difference between a 30-minute fix and an ineffective hack. More on common door problems here.
Pricing
Most simple door fixes — strike plate adjustment, hinge tightening, basic weatherstripping — are short jobs with small invoices. Lock changes and pet door installs run more. Send me a quick description and I'll give you a sense of cost.