Find the Cause Before Adjusting a Sticking Door
Humidity, hinge movement, frame shift or a swollen slab can make a door rub. The contact point should be identified before material is removed. Trimming a door without understanding why it moved can create new gaps later.
Replacement Doors Need Accurate Opening Measurements
Prehung units and slab-only replacements use different measurements. Hinge locations, jamb condition, threshold and swing direction all affect compatibility. Exterior replacements can also involve code, permit or product-approval requirements depending on scope.
Hinges, Latches and Frames Work as One System
Loose hinges can change latch alignment. A damaged jamb can make new hardware ineffective. Repairs should focus on the failed part while preserving usable components where practical.
For handles and locks specifically, see Door Handle & Hardware Installation.
Exterior Door Work Has Weather Boundaries
Entry and exterior doors need suitable weather sealing and threshold conditions. Major structural opening changes or regulated impact-door replacement should follow applicable professional and permit requirements.
For the broader service family around this task, Doors & Windows shows the parent scope and neighboring options without expanding this page beyond its purpose. If the project shifts toward Patio & Sliding Door Installation & Repair, use Patio & Sliding Door Installation & Repair for that separate scope rather than stretching GENERAL DOOR INSTALLATION & REPAIR beyond its intended purpose. If the project shifts toward Door Refinishing & Varnishing, use Door Refinishing & Varnishing for that separate scope rather than stretching GENERAL DOOR INSTALLATION & REPAIR beyond its intended purpose.
FAQ
Can a sticking door be repaired without replacement?
Often, depending on the cause and door condition.
Can you install prehung doors?
Suitable prehung installations can be scoped where the opening and regulatory requirements allow.
Do you install impact-rated exterior doors?
Product approval, permit and qualified-installation requirements must be confirmed for the specific project.
Where is service available?
Hollywood, Broward County and nearby South Florida.