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If the door swings and aligns but the hardware is worn, broken or outdated, handle or lock replacement is usually better.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 Near Me

Searching "door repair near me"? Northern Tradie is your local Melbourne handyman for door repair across northern and mid suburbs — police checked, fully insured, with free quotes.

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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

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.