Squeaky door fix in Dawlish
Looking for professional squeaky door fix help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Under 1 hr
Location
Dawlish
Squeaky door fixed with proper lubrication - silent smooth operation restored. No more creaking at 2am when someone goes for water.
### When Every Door Movement Announces Itself
That **bedroom door that creaks like a horror film** every time you open it? Or the bathroom door that wakes the whole house when someone gets up in the night?
You've been meaning to sort it for months but never quite got round to it.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** WD-40 is not a lubricant. It's brilliant for loosening stuck bolts but terrible for door hinges. You need actual lubricating oil that stays where you put it.
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### Why Proper Lubrication Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodge Job | |--------------|--------------| | Proper lubricant that lasts years | WD-40 that works for a week | | Lubricated at hinge pin | Sprayed randomly at the door | | Hinges checked for wear | Just cover up the noise | | Smooth and silent operation | Quieter for a bit then back again |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| What Happens | Details | |--------------|---------| | **Check** | Work out if it's lubrication or adjustment needed | | **Lubricate** | Proper oil applied to hinge pins | | **Work in** | Door opened and closed to distribute lubricant | | **Test** | Silent operation confirmed before I leave |
**📦 You're Left With** - Silent door operation - Smooth swinging - Hinges protected for years - Peace and quiet restored
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### Pricing Guide
| Job Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Single door | 10 mins | **£60** (minimum) | | Multiple doors | 30 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If doors need adjusting as well as oiling, that's included.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Annoying night-time creaking** - wakes everyone up
✅ **Multiple squeaky doors** - get them all done together
✅ **Period property** - old hinges that have dried out
✅ **Just moved in** - previous owners never maintained them
Why Choose Us for Squeaky door fix in Dawlish?
Hinges properly lubricated
Silent smooth operation
Right lubricant used
Hinge pins checked and secured
What to Expect
### Step 1: Diagnose The Problem Check if it's just dry hinges or if there's movement/misalignment. Sometimes doors need adjusting as well as lubricating. ### Step 2: Lubricate Properly Remove hinge pins if needed, apply proper lubricant to the pin and inside the barrel, work it in by moving the door. ### Step 3: Test & Listen Open and close the door through its full range. Should be silent and smooth with no catching or creaking.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎯 **Multiple doors?** If you've got several squeaky doors, doing them all at once makes sense. I'm already there with the right oil - might as well sort the lot. **Still squeaking after oil?** Then it's probably worn hinges that need replacing, not just lubricating. I'll tell you honestly if new hinges are needed. **Older Exeter properties?** Victorian and Edwardian doors often have brass or iron hinges that haven't been oiled in 50 years. They respond brilliantly to proper lubrication - suddenly swinging like new. **Door catching on frame?** That's different from squeaking - it's a hinge that's dropped or a door that's swollen. Might need the hinges adjusting or the door planing down. I can advise when I see it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Squeaky door fix in Dawlish
Can't I just spray WD-40 on it?
You can, but WD-40 isn't a lubricant - it's a water displacement spray. Works for a few days then the squeak comes back worse. Proper door hinges need proper lubricant like 3-in-1 oil or silicone spray that actually stays in place.
Why do doors start squeaking?
Metal hinge pins rubbing against metal bushings with no lubrication. Over time any factory grease dries out and you're left with metal on metal. Simple fix but you need the right lubricant in the right place.
Will this work permanently or will it come back?
With proper lubricant, you're sorted for years. If I'm using 3-in-1 oil or silicone, it stays in place and keeps the hinge moving smoothly. You might need to re-oil it in 5-10 years but that's it.
My door squeaks and sticks - is that the same problem?
Sticking is usually the door catching on the frame because hinges have dropped or the frame's moved. That needs the hinges adjusting or planing the door. Squeaking on its own is just lubrication.
Can you do multiple doors while you're here?
Yeah, that's the sensible approach. If you've got three squeaky doors, I'll do them all in one visit. Takes minutes once I'm set up with the right oil.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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