A door can fail because of the slab, hinges, frame, jamb, floor clearance, weather exposure, hardware, or movement in the surrounding opening. General door repair focuses on the door assembly itself rather than treating every symptom as a hardware problem.
Common Door Problems
Typical issues include rubbing, sticking, sagging, loose hinges, damaged edges, split material, poor latch alignment, uneven gaps, or a slab that no longer closes cleanly.
Moisture damage, severe frame deterioration, or movement in the opening can expand the project beyond a simple adjustment.
Repair or Replace?
A sound door with localized alignment or edge damage may be repairable.
Replacement may be more practical when the slab is badly damaged, warped, rotten, undersized, or no longer compatible with the intended use.
Hardware-only problems should stay on Door Handle & Hardware Installation rather than turning into a full door project.
New Installation and Replacement
A replacement slab or prehung door needs to fit the actual opening, wall thickness, swing direction, floor clearance, casing, and hardware layout.
Changing the size of the opening, modifying structural framing, or altering exterior weather barriers can create a larger construction scope.
Installation and Repair Process
The existing door and opening are checked first. Repairs focus on the failed area; replacement starts with dimensions and fit.
Alignment is addressed before final hardware adjustment so a latch or strike is not used to compensate for a larger fit problem.
FAQ
Can a sticking door be repaired?
Often, but the cause matters. Hinge looseness, edge clearance, frame movement, and humidity can create similar symptoms.
Can only the door slab be replaced?
Potentially, if the existing frame is sound and dimensions and hinge locations can be matched.
Does door replacement include changing the opening size?
Not automatically. Structural changes should be evaluated separately.
What if the problem is only the lock or handle?
Use the hardware or lock service instead of a general door replacement.
Send full-door photos, close-ups of the problem, and opening measurements through the contact page.