My door will not close properly — can you fix it?

Yes. Most doors that will not close need hinge adjustment, planing where the door rubs the frame, or a striker plate move. Send a photo of the rub mark and we confirm the likely fix before we arrive.

Can you repair a door that will not latch?

Usually yes — striker plate repositioning, latch replacement or hinge shimming fixes most cases without replacing the whole door.

Do you repair sticking doors that rub the frame?

Yes. Door rubbing the frame is one of our highest-volume jobs. We identify the high spot, plane or sand carefully, then recheck swing and paint edges if needed.

Is door hinge repair included?

Hinge tightening, replacement, packing and alignment are standard door repair work. Severely split door edges may need a carpenter referral — we advise on site.

Do you offer emergency door repair?

For external doors that will not secure, we offer same-day priority in inner suburbs. Note security urgency on the booking form.

When should I replace handles or locks instead of repairing the door?

If the door swings and aligns but the hardware is worn, broken or outdated, handle or lock replacement is usually better. We link those jobs from this page when that is the right path.

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Door Repair Melbourne

Door repair across Melbourne for sticking doors that will not close, doors rubbing the frame, hinge and alignment fixes, and latch adjustments on internal and external doors — problem fixed without a full door replacement when the frame is sound.

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Door repair across Melbourne's northern suburbs — request a free quote for your suburb below.

What we help with

Planing, hinge adjustment and latch alignment so doors close and latch cleanly
Fixes for doors rubbing the frame, catching carpet or binding after humidity swell
External door weather-seal, closer and security-focused repairs for rentals
Hinge shimming, striker plate repositioning and drop-bolt realignment
Same-day priority when an external door will not secure
Clear advice when handle or lock hardware should be replaced instead of adjusted

Sticking doors and doors that will not close

When a door will not close, rubs the frame or sticks after rain, the fix is usually alignment — not a new door. We check hinges, floor clearance, latch strike and swollen timber edges, then plane, shim or adjust so the door swings and latches cleanly again across Melbourne homes and rentals.

Hinges, latches and alignment

Loose hinges, worn pins and mis-set striker plates cause most latch failures. We realign the leaf, reset hardware and confirm the door seals without slamming. Full handle or lock swaps are quoted as dedicated hardware jobs when repair alone will not restore security.

Common jobs we help with

Popular Melbourne search topics we cover on this page — see FAQs below for details.

internal door repair Melbourne
Usually yes — striker plate repositioning, latch replacement or hinge shimming fixes most cases without replacing the whole door.
external door repair Melbourne
Usually yes — striker plate repositioning, latch replacement or hinge shimming fixes most cases without replacing the whole door.
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Request a quote with your suburb and we confirm scope, timing and price.
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Yes. Most doors that will not close need hinge adjustment, planing where the door rubs the frame, or a striker plate move. Send a photo of the rub mark and we confirm the likely fix before we arrive.
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Yes. Door rubbing the frame is one of our highest-volume jobs. We identify the high spot, plane or sand carefully, then recheck swing and paint edges if needed.
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Seasonal humidity swells timber doors and frames. We trim, plane or adjust hinges and check floor clearance. We also look for shifted foundations or carpet stack height changes.
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Usually yes — striker plate repositioning, latch replacement or hinge shimming fixes most cases without replacing the whole door.
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Request a quote with your suburb and we confirm scope, timing and price.

Door repair FAQs

Common questions answered for your peace of mind.

Seasonal humidity swells timber doors and frames. We trim, plane or adjust hinges and check floor clearance. We also look for shifted foundations or carpet stack height changes.

Pricing guide

Simple hinge, sticking-door or latch adjustments from $95–$160; hardware replacement quoted separately.

Final price confirmed after photos or a brief call — no surprise call-out fees on quoted work.

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Suburbs we cover

Door repair across Melbourne's northern suburbs — Preston, Coburg, Reservoir, Brunswick and nearby — open a local handyman page for housing context.