Repairs & Maintenance

Hinged & pivot door repair

Doors that drop, drag on the floor, swing on their own or refuse to latch are usually a hinge, pivot or closer problem, and usually adjustable or repairable rather than a replacement.

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Sound familiar?

  • Door has dropped and drags on the floor or threshold
  • Will not latch or align with the strike / lock
  • Swings open or shut on its own
  • Slams or will not close properly (closer issue)
  • Pivot door no longer swings smoothly or centres

Likely causes

Worn or loose hinges

Hinges wear or fixings loosen, so the leaf drops out of line.

Pivot out of adjustment

Floor and head pivots drift, so a heavy leaf binds or fails to centre.

Failed door closer

A worn closer slams the door or leaves it swinging.

Frame or floor movement

Settlement or a lifted floor changes the clearances.

Safety: A large, heavy or dropped door, especially a pivot leaf, can be awkward and heavy to handle. Avoid propping or wedging a failing door in a way that could let it fall; note in your enquiry if it is a large glass leaf.

What a photo tells us

Send a clear photo and we can usually gauge:

  • Door type, hinged leaf or centre-pivot
  • Where it is fouling (top, bottom, latch side)
  • Visible hinge, pivot or closer condition
  • Any damage to the frame or threshold

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Repair or replace?

Most hinged and pivot faults are adjustment, new hinges/pivots or a new closer, not replacement. If the leaf itself is bent or the frame has failed, we will advise replacement honestly, see hinged & pivot doors.

Plan it here

Repair or replace your door or window?

Not sure whether to repair or replace? Answer a few questions about the symptoms and condition and we will indicate which way it usually points, plus a photo checklist to send. It builds a short brief you can send with your enquiry. Open the full tool.

How it works

Send a photo

Show the door, the point it fouls and the hinge, pivot or closer.

Assessment

We identify the likely fix and confirm on site.

Repair visit

We realign, re-hinge, re-pivot or replace the closer and adjust.

Test

We check the swing, latch and closing action.

Repair or replace? How to decide on doors and windowsGuide · If the frame and glass are sound and the fault is hardware or seals, repair usually wins on value.
Not sure what is wrong? Send a photo and we will assess it honestly.
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Usually yes. A dropped door is normally worn or loose hinges, or a pivot out of adjustment. Realigning or replacing the hardware brings it back to level.

Often, yes. A worn or misadjusted closer causes slamming or drifting. It can typically be adjusted or replaced.

Pivot mechanisms can be adjusted or replaced. Because pivot leaves are heavy, we assess and handle them carefully on site.

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Send us a photo

The quickest way to get help is a clear photo of the problem.

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