Door Repair & Adjustment

Sticking, sagging, or misaligned doors fixed fast. Upfront pricing, no guesswork.

A door that sticks, sags, or won’t latch isn’t just annoying, it’s usually a quick fix once someone actually looks at it. We handle interior and exterior door repair and adjustment: realigning hinges, fixing latches that won’t catch, planing doors that rub or stick, and tightening up doors that have started to sag over time.

Send us a few photos or a short video and we’ll usually have a price back to you the same day.

Door repair and adjustment service in Durham, NC by Bull City Handyman

What We Fix:

  • Doors that won’t close or latch properly
  • Sticking or rubbing doors
  • Sagging or misaligned doors
  • Loose or worn hinges
  • Doors that have shifted after settling or humidity changes

FAQ

Door won't close all the way

If your door won’t fully close or keeps swinging back open, it’s usually a hinge or alignment issue — not something to force. We adjust the hinges and strike plate so the door closes smoothly and stays shut.

Door won't latch

A door that shuts but doesn’t catch is almost always a strike plate or frame alignment problem. We realign the hardware so the latch engages properly every time — no more slamming it twice to get it to stay closed.

Sticking door

Doors that stick or drag, especially along the top or side edge, are often reacting to humidity, settling, or a hinge that’s shifted slightly out of square. We adjust the door and hardware so it opens and closes freely again.

Sagging door

If your door has visibly dropped on one side — leaving a gap at the top or scraping the floor — that’s typically a hinge issue, not a problem with the door itself. We tighten, shim, or replace hinges to bring it back into proper alignment.

Door rubbing or dragging on the frame or floor

A door that scrapes the frame or catches on the floor as it swings usually means the door or frame has shifted slightly. We identify exactly where it’s rubbing and correct the alignment — no need to plane or trim the door in most cases.

Door won't open smoothly

Stiff, hard-to-open doors are often a sign of hinge wear or minor frame movement. We diagnose the cause and get it swinging freely again.

First door — $195
Each additional door — $130