Door Repair & Adjustment in Eugene, OR
If a door in your house starts dragging every November, you're not alone in Eugene. Months of damp air make wood doors swell, while seasonal soil movement under the house shifts frames just enough to throw doors out of line. In older homes near downtown and campus, doors have been painted so many times they barely fit their jambs, and in 1960s and 1970s houses, hinges and latches have simply worn out. Add sliding patio doors full of grit, storm doors that slam and exterior doors that let in drafts and rain, and you get one of the most common items on a Eugene handyman list.
We start by finding out why a door is misbehaving rather than just shaving the edge. Sometimes the fix is as simple as tightening loose hinge screws or replacing short ones with longer screws that reach the framing. Sometimes the strike plate needs to move, a hinge needs shimming or the bottom of the door needs trimming and sealing. We also replace worn weatherstripping and door sweeps, adjust thresholds, repair or replace latches and locks, tune up sliding doors and install new interior and exterior doors when the old ones are beyond saving. Any wood we cut gets sealed so it doesn't absorb moisture and swell again.
What this covers
- Sticking and rubbing door adjustment
- Sagging door and hinge repair
- Latch, strike plate and lock fixes
- Weatherstripping, sweeps and thresholds
- Sliding patio door roller and track service
- Storm and screen door repair
- Pre-hung and slab interior door installation
- Exterior door repair and replacement
How a door repair & adjustment visit usually goes
Diagnose the Problem
We check hinges, frames, latches, thresholds and the door itself to see what's actually causing it to stick, sag, rattle or leak.
Adjust and Repair
We tighten or replace hinge screws, shim hinges, move strikes, repair latches and trim the door only where needed.
Seal and Weatherproof
Any cut edges get sealed, and we replace worn weatherstripping, sweeps or thresholds so the door closes tight.
Test and Clean Up
We open and close the door several times, check the latch and lock and clean up before we leave.
Weather is the main enemy of Eugene's exterior doors. Doors facing south and west take the brunt of winter storms, and wind-driven rain finds every gap around worn weatherstripping and old thresholds. Doors under deep porches in older neighborhoods usually fare better, while those on exposed ranch homes in Bethel and Santa Clara can rot at the bottom of the frame where water collects. We replace rotted sections of jambs and trim with properly sealed materials, add door sweeps and drip caps where needed, and make sure thresholds slope to shed water away from the house. Inside, we often adjust doors that rub after a homeowner has added thick carpet or new flooring.
What shapes the price in Eugene
Door repair cost depends on what's wrong and what kind of door it is. Tightening hinges and adjusting a strike plate is quick. Trimming and sealing a door, replacing weatherstripping and thresholds, or repairing a sliding door's rollers takes more time and parts. Installing a new interior or exterior door costs more, especially if the frame needs work, the opening is out of square or the door must be cut to fit an old house. Repairing several doors in one visit is usually the most efficient approach. If a door needs refinishing or painting after we trim and seal it, or if new locksets and deadbolts are part of the job, we'll include those in the quote so you know the full picture before we begin.
Neighbors often ask
My door sticks only in the winter. Do I need to replace it?
Rarely. Seasonal sticking usually means the door is swelling with Eugene's winter moisture or the frame is moving slightly as the soil gets wetter. We adjust the hinges, sand or plane only where needed, and seal any bare edges so the door doesn't keep absorbing water. Replacing the door is usually only necessary if it's warped, rotted or badly damaged.
Can you fix a door that won't latch?
Yes. The usual causes are a sagging door, loose hinges or a strike plate that no longer lines up after the house has settled. We tighten or re-set the hinges, move or file the strike plate, and replace worn latch hardware if needed, so the door closes smoothly and catches every time.
My sliding glass door is hard to open. Can you fix it?
Most of the time, yes. Sliding doors get stiff when the rollers wear out or the track fills with grit, which happens quickly in Eugene with all the pollen, needles and dirt that blow in. We clean the track, adjust or replace the rollers and check the latch and weatherstripping, so the door glides and seals properly again.
Can you repair a rotted door frame?
Yes. If the rot is limited to the bottom of the jamb or the brick molding, we cut out the damaged section, splice in new wood or a rot-resistant material, prime and seal it and repaint it to match. If the rot extends deeper into the framing or the door itself is soft, replacing the whole unit may be the better choice.
Can you install a new door I bought?
Yes. We install pre-hung and slab doors you've purchased, checking the size before we start so there are no surprises. Slab doors in older homes often need careful fitting and new hinge mortises, while pre-hung doors need a square, plumb opening. We'll let you know what's involved before we begin.
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