Diagnosing the Fault
We look at how the door hangs and where it rubs to work out whether the hinges, door, frame or latch is at fault.
Door Repair and Adjustment in Dubai
Fixing doors that stick, sag or won't latch properly
In Brief
Door repair and adjustment finds why a door sticks, sags, rubs the frame or will not latch, and fixes the cause. That usually means tightening or replacing hinges, adjusting the door or strike plate, or trimming the door, so it opens, closes and latches smoothly.
Doors move. Humidity changes make wood swell, hinge screws work loose and heavy doors gradually drop, so a door that fitted well can start to catch on the frame or floor, or stop latching altogether. Forcing it closed makes things worse and can damage the frame.
We diagnose why the door is failing, not just tighten what is loose. That might be a sagging hinge, a swollen edge, a frame that has shifted or a latch that no longer meets its plate. We fix the cause, match any new hardware to the door and test it. For the lock itself see lock repair and for new hardware handles, latches and hinges. The full service is on our carpentry page.
When You Need This
Signs You May Need Door Repair and Adjustment
- The door sticks, rubs the frame or drags on the floor
- The door sags and no longer lines up with the latch
- The latch will not catch or the door will not stay closed
- Large gaps appear around the door or it will not close fully
- Loose hinges, split wood or a damaged frame
What We Do
What Door Repair and Adjustment Covers
Hinge Repair and Replacement
Loose hinges are re-secured with the right fixings, and worn or bent hinges are replaced.
Planing and Trimming
Where a swollen door catches, the edge is trimmed and the cut edge sealed.
Latch and Strike Plate Alignment
The latch and strike plate are adjusted or repositioned so the door catches without force.
Frame Repairs
Split or damaged door frames are repaired where possible, and we tell you if replacement is better.
Refitting and Replacing Doors
Doors that are beyond repair can be replaced with a new door fitted to the frame.
Our Process
How It Works
- 1
Describe the Problem
Tell us how the door behaves and send a photo of the door and frame on WhatsApp.
- 2
Diagnose
We check the door, hinges, frame and latch, explain the cause and confirm the price.
- 3
Repair or Adjust
With your agreement, we repair or adjust the door and match any new hardware.
- 4
Test and Finish
We open and close the door repeatedly, touch up any bare wood and clean up.
Good to Know
What Affects Time and Cost
Every property is different, so we confirm the price before any work starts. These are the things that most often change the time and cost.
- Whether the problem is the hinges, door, frame or latch
- The door material and thickness
- Whether trimming and re-finishing the door edge is needed
- Whether the frame is damaged
- Whether the door should be repaired or replaced
FAQ
Door Repair and Adjustment Questions
Yes. We check why, such as loose hinges, a swollen edge or a misaligned latch, and fix the cause so it opens and closes smoothly.
Wood absorbs moisture and swells slightly, so a door that fits snugly can start to rub. We can trim and seal the edge or adjust the hinges.
It depends on the damage. Many doors can be repaired, but a badly warped or split door may be better replaced, and we tell you honestly.
Yes, we fit new doors and frames and adjust them so they hang and latch correctly.
It depends on the problem and the door. We confirm the price before any work starts.
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