Door Alignment in Macon, GA
Door alignment and adjustment in Macon, GA. Doors that stick, drag, or latch poorly — fixed right.
A door that doesn't latch without lifting, that sticks in summer and rattles loose in winter, or that has visible gaps at the frame is an alignment problem — and one that won't fix itself. Our door alignment service in Macon, GA diagnoses and corrects misaligned doors throughout the home, from interior bedroom doors to exterior entry doors.
Door alignment problems have specific causes: hinge wear, frame settling, foundation movement, or seasonal wood movement. We identify which and address it directly. Most alignment issues are corrected by adjusting or shimming hinges, relocating the strike plate, or planing the door edge where it contacts the frame. Major settling may require shimming the frame itself.
Exterior doors that don't align correctly leak air and water and are easier to force. We treat these as priority repairs and often address weatherstripping and threshold as part of the same visit.
What's Included
- Alignment diagnosis (hinge, frame, or door)
- Hinge adjustment and shimming
- Strike plate relocation
- Door edge planing
- Frame shimming for settled openings
- Weatherstripping replacement
Why Choose Handyman Macon GA for Door Alignment?
Door alignment problems have four distinct causes: hinge wear, strike plate misalignment, the door itself shifting from moisture, and the frame settling from the structure beneath. Each requires a different fix. Applying graphite to the strike plate doesn't address a hinge that's pulling out of soft jamb wood. Planing the door edge doesn't help a strike plate that's in the wrong position. We identify which problem is causing the symptom before reaching for any tool. Multiple doors in the same area of a house developing problems simultaneously is a structural signal — possible foundation movement — that we flag and recommend investigation for, rather than patching door by door. Exterior doors that don't align correctly are also energy leaks in Macon's climate, and we address weatherstripping as part of the same visit.
How Door Alignment Works
- Symptom diagnosis — We identify the actual cause before touching any hardware. Sticking high or low on one side, rattling in the frame, and latching that requires lifting the handle are each caused by different things. We observe the gap pattern around all four edges of the door in the closed position — this tells us where the problem is.
- Hinge inspection — Hinges are checked for loose screws (soft jamb wood is the most common cause), bent leaves, and wear at the pin. Loose hinges are tightened with longer screws into the framing behind the jamb.
- Strike plate and latch adjustment — If the latch doesn't enter the strike plate cleanly, the strike plate is relocated rather than shimmed. We cut a new mortise rather than filling and re-cutting — a clean repair that stays correct.
- Plane or weatherstrip — Seasonal swelling at a specific edge is addressed by planing — removing material at the binding point only. Exterior doors get weatherstripping inspected and replaced as part of the same visit.
Door Alignment Cost in Macon, GA
A single door alignment (hinge adjustment, strike plate relocation, or minor planing) typically runs $85–$175. Multiple doors addressed in the same visit are discounted — 3–5 doors in a batch runs $200–$375.
If alignment problems are caused by seasonal wood swelling, we address the binding point and discuss whether weatherstripping is contributing to the drag. Exterior door alignment includes weatherstripping check at no additional charge. Call (877) 368-1249 to schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Call us at (877) 368-1249 and we'll answer it directly.
- Most likely seasonal wood movement. Doors swell in summer humidity. If it only sticks in summer and returns to normal in winter, a small amount of planing from the latch edge fixes it.
- Multiple doors in the same area of the house developing problems simultaneously suggests foundation movement. Call us to assess — it's often a simple fix.