A door that sticks, sags, drags or will not latch is usually hanging out of square, not suffering from a broken lock. We re-hang and adjust doors, tighten or replace hinges, move strikes and correct binding so the door closes smoothly and the lock lines up without force.
When to call us
- The door rubs on the frame or floor.
- The latch misses the strike.
- You must lift or push the door to lock it.
- The door sticks in summer and gaps in winter.
How the job works
- We check the gaps around the door to find where it binds.
- Hinges are tightened, shimmed or replaced.
- The strike is moved or adjusted.
- The door is re-hung if needed.
- Closing and locking are tested.
Reading the gaps around a door
The gaps between a door and its frame tell you what is wrong. A gap that is wide at the top of the latch side and tight at the bottom means the door has dropped, usually because the top hinge has loosened. Rubbing at the top of the latch side points the same way.
Tightening the top hinge with longer screws into the stud, or shimming a hinge, often brings the door back into line without planing. Only once the door hangs correctly do we adjust the strike.
What affects the price
The dispatcher explains the service call before anyone is sent, and the technician confirms the total with you before starting any work that adds cost. The main price drivers are:
- Hinge work.
- Strike adjustment.
- Re-hanging.
- Door planing if required.
Hardware we see in Toronto
Hinges, shims, strikes and replacement screws.
Sticking & Sagging Doors in Toronto: local context
Toronto's humid summers and cold winters make wooden doors swell and shrink; houses also settle. Seasonal sticking is extremely common.
Where customers ask us for this
What we will and won't do
Heavily warped doors may need replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my door stick only in summer?
Humidity swells the wood; adjustment or light planing fixes it.
Do I need a new lock?
Usually not, if the door is the problem.
Can a sagging door be fixed?
Often, by tightening or replacing the top hinge.
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Need sticking & sagging doors help now?
We operate 24/7 from our Toronto base at 901 Yonge Street. Call, describe the door, lock or vehicle, and we will explain the service call and arrival window before anyone is sent.
📞 Call (416) 240-0593