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Sticking Door Repair in Nashville
A door that rubs, drags or will not latch because the house moved or the wood swelled. Call 615-431-3789.
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About the Sticking Door
Doors stick when hinges loosen, the frame shifts, humidity swells the wood or paint builds up on the edge. The door starts to rub, then drag, then refuse to latch.
Most sticking doors are fixed by tightening hinges, shimming them, adjusting the strike plate or planing and resealing the edge, and we start with the least invasive fix.
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The Repair Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to how urgent this repair is, how quick the fix is, how little mess it makes and how long it lasts.
- How urgent2 / 5
- How quick the fix5 / 5
- How little mess4 / 5
- How long it lasts4 / 5
A general guide. Every house and every repair is different, and we confirm on site.
Typical parts and tools
- Longer hinge screws
- Shims
- Plane and sandpaper
- Primer and paint
What You Get
Why It Is Worth Fixing
- Most fixes take less than an hour
- The least invasive fix comes first
- Resealing the edge prevents repeats
- Quiet latching and smooth swing
- No need to replace a good door
Where It Shows Up
Where We See It Most
Doors, windows and gates work every day, and when they stop working they let in weather, noise and trouble.
- Bedroom and bath doors
- Closet doors
- Front and back doors
- Pocket doors
How We Fix It
From Problem to Finished Repair
We find where the door rubs, tighten or shim the hinges, adjust the strike, plane the edge if needed, then seal and paint it so it stays smooth through the seasons.
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Pick the item and answer a few questions to see whether a repair, a replacement or a closer look is the best next step.
What causes a sticking door?
Doors stick when hinges loosen, the frame shifts, humidity swells the wood or paint builds up on the edge. The door starts to rub, then drag, then refuse to latch.
When is a sticking door worth fixing right away?
It is especially worth fixing for: bedroom and bath doors; closet doors; front and back doors; pocket doors.
Can Nashville House Repair fix a sticking door?
We find where the door rubs, tighten or shim the hinges, adjust the strike, plane the edge if needed, then seal and paint it so it stays smooth through the seasons. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form for a free estimate.
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Tell Us What Needs Fixing
Send a list, a photo or just a description, and we will get back to you quickly with a plan and a free estimate. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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Nashville House Repair is a handyman and home repair company serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee: fixes, installs, patches, paint, carpentry, decks, fences and the long honey-do list.
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