Sticking door repair in Exeter
Professional sticking door repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional sticking door repair - door planed to fit, hinges adjusted, smooth operation restored. No more shoulder-barging your own doors.
Doors Should Just Work
Few things are more annoying than a door that won't close properly. That daily struggle with a sticking door is totally unnecessary. A few minutes with a plane and it's fixed.
🚪 Smooth operation. Push the handle, door opens. Simple as it should be.
Before and After
| ✅ After Repair | ❌ Sticking Door |
|---|---|
| Opens easily | Needs forcing |
| Closes smoothly | Scrapes frame |
| Works every time | Worse in humidity |
| Proper clearance | Rubbing marks |
What You Get
🔧 Full Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Diagnose | Where it sticks identified |
| Remove | Door taken off hinges |
| Plane | Material removed where needed |
| Rehang | Door back on, adjusted |
| Test | Smooth operation confirmed |
📦 Common Fixes
- Planing edges
- Hinge adjustment
- Frame modification
- Strike plate moving
- Handle alignment
Pricing Guide
| Repair Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard door repair | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Painting extra if required.
Perfect For...
✅ Rubbing doors - Smooth again
✅ Seasonal swelling - Fixed properly
✅ Dropped hinges - Realigned
✅ Before decorating - Fix then paint
Why Choose Us for Sticking door repair in Exeter?
Opens smoothly
Closes properly
No more forcing
Proper fix
What to Expect
Step 1: Check
Where it sticks identified, best fix decided.
Step 2: Fix
Door removed, planed or hinges adjusted.
Step 3: Test
Rehung, tested for smooth operation.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fixing it yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Hand plane or electric planer
- Screwdriver
- Pencil
- Sandpaper
- Paint/primer (for touch-up)
📐 Key steps
- Close door, identify where it sticks (look for rub marks)
- Check if hinges are loose first
- If hinges OK, remove door
- Mark area to plane (use door edge marks)
- Plane in direction of grain
- Remove small amounts, test fit often
- Rehang and test
- Prime and paint bare wood
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Taking off too much (gaps)
- Planing against grain (tears)
- Not checking hinges first
- Forgetting to seal bare wood
💡 Pro trick: Before reaching for the plane, check if the hinge screws are tight. A dropped door often just needs the top hinge screws tightened - or longer screws if the holes are worn.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Check hinges first - a loose top hinge drops the door, making it stick at the bottom. Tightening the hinge (or packing it out) often fixes the problem without any planing.
Seasonal sticking:
- Doors swell in humid weather
- May stick in summer, free in winter
- Fix to worst case
- Dehumidifier helps
Causes of sticking:
- Wood swelling
- Dropped hinges
- House movement
- Paint build-up
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do doors start sticking?
Several reasons - humidity swells wood, house movement shifts frames, hinges drop, or paint builds up over layers. Often a combination of factors over time.
Will you have to take the door off?
Usually yes - it's easier to plane accurately with the door off. But for minor hinge adjustments, sometimes we can fix it while hung.
How much do you take off?
Only as much as needed - usually just a few millimetres. We check clearance while fitting and stop when it opens freely without excessive gaps.
Will I need to repaint where you plane?
Yes - planing removes paint and exposes bare wood. The planed edge needs priming and painting to match. We can arrange painting or you can do it yourself.
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