Service Highlights
- Sagging Door Alignment & Adjustment
- Stripped Screw Hole Repair
- Commercial Pivot & Continuous Hinge Upgrades
- Residential Hinge Replacement
- Eliminate Door Dragging & Floor Scraping
- Resolve 'Sticking' Locks Caused by Misalignment
Small Hinge Problems Become Big Lock Problems
A door is a heavy moving object, and all of that weight is supported by a few hinges. Over time, screws strip, wood compresses, and bearings wear out. When a door sags even a fraction of an inch, the latch misses the strike plate, the door drags on the floor, and the deadbolt feels jammed.
iProtect Locksmith fixes the root cause of the problem. We repair and replace hinges so your door hangs perfectly square and your locks operate effortlessly.
Hinge Services
- Residential Hinge Repair: Fixing sagging front doors, replacing rusted hinges, and repairing stripped screw holes in the door frame.
- Commercial Pivot Support: Replacing offset and center-hung pivots on heavy aluminum glass storefront doors.
- Continuous Gear Hinges: Upgrading high-traffic commercial doors with full-length aluminum hinges that distribute weight evenly and eliminate sagging permanently.
- Latch and Strike Realignment: Ensuring the locking hardware lines up perfectly once the door is re-hung correctly.
Check the Full Door
We don’t just tighten a screw and leave. We inspect the hinges, the frame condition, the weatherstripping, the latch position, and the lock operation to ensure our repair provides a long-lasting, permanent solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have to lift my front door to lock the deadbolt?
If you have to lift or pull the door to turn the lock, the door has sagged on its hinges. This misaligns the lock with the hole in the frame. We can adjust or replace the hinges so the door locks smoothly again.
The screws in my door hinge just spin and won't tighten. Can you fix this?
Yes, this is very common on heavy wood doors. The screw holes in the frame have stripped. We can drill out the damaged wood, glue in hardwood dowels, and reinstall the hinge with longer, stronger screws.
Do you repair the pivots on commercial glass doors?
Absolutely. Aluminum storefront doors use top and bottom pivots instead of standard hinges. We replace worn-out pivots and can install heavy-duty continuous gear hinges for doors that constantly sag.