Troy sits in Pike County, and our work here runs from Downtown Troy out past Troy University, with Brundidge and Greenville close enough that we are usually in the area anyway.
Door problems in Troy tend to sort into two groups: older homes where the frames and jambs have taken decades of weather, and newer builds where the hardware was the cheapest part of the package and has already given up.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common door hinge repair faults in Pike County
These are the door hinge repair faults we are called out to most often in Troy. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- Squealing or grinding when the door swingsDry or worn hinge pins and knuckles.
- Rust has locked the pin in placeUntreated steel hinges on an exposed opening, which will keep seizing until they are replaced.
- The door will not latch anymoreThe whole door has moved position because of hinge wear.
- Two hinges look fine and one is chewed upLoad concentrated on a single hinge because the others are shimmed or set at different depths.
- The door binds only in the last inch of closingA hinge mortised too deep, pushing the door toward the strike as it comes home.
- The door drags on the floor or on the latch sideThe top hinge has pulled loose and the door has tilted.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895How conditions in Troy affect door hinge repair
The Wiregrass gets punishing summer heat and enough tropical rain that hurricane remnants are a normal part of the year, not an exception. Sally and Michael both did door and window damage this far inland.
Water running down a door edge collects at the hinge leaves and sits in the mortise, which corrodes the hinge and softens the jamb wood the screws are anchored in.
Grit in a hinge knuckle grinds the pin and the barrel every time the door swings, and a hinge that squeals in a sandy environment is usually already worn oval inside.
Knowing that is the difference between a repair that holds through a Troy summer and one that does not.
Local factors we account for in Troy: heavy rainfall and blowing sand — typical of the Wiregrass.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Our door hinge repair services in Troy
- Spring hinge adjustmentSetting self-closing spring hinges to the right tension.
- Squeak eliminationCleaning, servicing and correctly lubricating hinges so they stay quiet.
- Hinge replacementNew hinges sized and rated to the door weight, in matching finishes.
- Door re-hangingTaking the door off and resetting it plumb so it swings and latches correctly.
- Long-screw anchoringRunning fasteners through the jamb into the structural framing so the hinge holds the real load.
- Mortise repairRepairing damaged or over-deep hinge mortises in door and jamb.
- Screw hole repairRebuilding stripped holes so fasteners bite properly instead of spinning.
Tell us what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.No guesswork over the phone, no pressure.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How we approach door hinge repair
- Find which hinge actually failedWe check the reveal at the top and bottom of the door, which tells us where the movement started.
- Check what the screws are anchored intoMost repeat hinge failures are fastener failures, and that means finding the framing behind the jamb.
- Repair the mortise before fitting hardwareA new hinge in a damaged mortise will loosen again quickly.
- Size the hinge to the doorA solid or fire-rated door needs hinges rated for its weight. Three light hinges on a heavy slab will always sag again. We look at how much sand is reaching the opening, since sometimes a sweep or a threshold change does more good than new hardware.
- Re-hang and check the revealAn even gap top to bottom, latch side and hinge side, before we go anywhere near the lock.
- Silence it properlyOnce the geometry is right, the pins and knuckles are lubricated so the squeak does not simply come back.
Tell us what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.No guesswork over the phone, no pressure.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of door hinge repair in Troy
There is no single price for door hinge repair in Troy, because two doors with identical symptoms can need very different work. Here is what makes the difference:
- finish and security hardware selections
- standard hinges versus ball bearing or continuous hinges
- how many hinges need replacement versus repair
- whether the door also needs re-hanging or the strike relocated
- the weight and size of the door
Call and describe what the door is doing. In most cases we can tell you over the phone which of those applies to you before anyone drives out to Troy.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for door hinge repair in Troy
Troy coverage runs across Downtown Troy, the university district, the US-231 bypass corridor and the square, and out to the areas around Troy University, the Pike County Courthouse square and the Pioneer Museum of Alabama.
We also cover the nearby Pike County and the Wiregrass communities listed further down this page.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Door hinge repair in Troy: questions we get asked
Why do my hinge screws keep coming loose?
Because they are only holding into jamb material, which is often less than an inch of soft wood. Long screws driven into the structural framing behind the jamb solve it permanently.
How do I know which hinge is the problem?
Look at the gap between the door and the frame down the latch side. If it is tight at the top and wide at the bottom, the top hinge has pulled. That is the one carrying the most load and it fails first.
Are the hinges on my sliding door serviceable?
Sliding doors do not use hinges, but French and swinging patio doors do, and they are heavy. Those hinges take a lot of load and are worth checking if the door has started dragging.
Can hinges be repaired or do they have to be replaced?
Pins, tips and lubrication problems are repairable. Once the knuckles have worn oval and the hinge has play in it, it is done and needs replacing, and putting a new pin in a worn hinge does not help.
Will fixing the hinges fix my latching problem?
Frequently. A door that has dropped on its hinges puts the latch below the strike. Bringing the door back to position often means the lock works again with no other work.
Do you do commercial hinge work?
Yes, including continuous geared hinges for heavy traffic doors in Troy businesses that keep tearing standard hinges out of the frame.
Not sure whether it is a repair or a replacement?Describe the symptoms and we will give you a straight answer.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Troy
- Sliding Door Repair Troy
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Troy
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Troy
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Troy
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Patio Door Repair Troy
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Troy
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Troy
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Troy
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Troy
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Troy
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Troy
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Troy
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Troy
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Troy
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Troy
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Door Hinge Repair near Troy
We cover the surrounding Pike County and the Wiregrass communities as well:
- Door Hinge Repair in Brundidge
- Door Hinge Repair in Greenville
- Door Hinge Repair in Georgiana
- Door Hinge Repair in Luverne
- Door Hinge Repair in Evergreen
- Door Hinge Repair in Eufaula
- Door Hinge Repair in Clayton
- Door Hinge Repair in Clio
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