Door Repairs & Door Hanging in Stratford-upon-Avon

A door can start rubbing for several reasons. Timber may swell, a hinge may have dropped, or new flooring may have reduced the clearance underneath. Where it catches matters: along the edge, at the top or across the floor can point to different fixes. I look at the door, frame and fittings together before taking timber off. Planing a door without checking the hinges can miss the real problem.

If it's part of a longer household list, I can look at the other items too; see my small handyman jobs page for the sort of work I take on.

Sometimes easing an edge, adjusting the hinges or rehanging the existing door is all that's needed. If the door itself needs replacing, I can hang a new internal door and fit its handle and latch. I'll need to know about the existing frame and any flooring changes, because a neat fit depends on both. Cupboard and kitchen cabinet doors also need their hinges positioned and adjusted so the gaps look even.

For cabinet doors made to sit with an existing kitchen, have a look at my carpentry work.

When I hang a new internal door, I start by measuring the opening and checking the frame and floor. I trim the door to fit, allowing the right clearance underneath, then cut in and fit the hinges. Once it hangs properly, I fit the latch and handle and check that the door closes cleanly without catching or rattling. The frame and flooring both affect the final fit, so I look at them together rather than relying on the door's stated size alone.

Send photos showing the whole door and frame, the hinge side and the floor underneath. If you've already bought the door, tell me its size too.

A handle that turns loosely or a latch that misses its keep makes a good door frustrating to use. Hinges can also loosen in the timber over time. I can check and sort these smaller fittings, along with minor timber repairs around them, rather than assuming the whole door has to go. A photo of the door closed, another of the hinges and a close-up of the trouble spot are a useful start.

As a handyman in Stratford-upon-Avon, I'm happy to look at a single awkward door or several around the house. Tell me what's changed and I'll let you know what I think is involved.