We service every part of Enterprise, including Downtown Enterprise and the Boll Weevil Circle, and the nearby Coffee County towns like Elba and New Brockton.
Enterprise has enough older housing stock that repair almost always beats replacement here, and enough new construction that we spend a lot of time on hardware that failed early.
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) 619-2895Common door hinge repair faults in Coffee County
These are the door hinge repair faults we are called out to most often in Enterprise. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- Commercial door binding against the frameWorn hinges or failed bearings on a heavy door with a closer.
- The door drags on the floor or on the latch sideThe top hinge has pulled loose and the door has tilted.
- The door binds only in the last inch of closingA hinge mortised too deep, pushing the door toward the strike as it comes home.
- Squealing or grinding when the door swingsDry or worn hinge pins and knuckles.
- There is a rhythmic tick as the door swingsA worn knuckle riding on a bent pin, or a pin that has begun to climb out.
- Two hinges look fine and one is chewed upLoad concentrated on a single hinge because the others are shimmed or set at different depths.
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 we see on door hinge repair around Coffee County
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.
A gust catching an open door and slamming it against its stop puts an enormous shock load through the top hinge, and that single event is often what starts a sag that develops over the following months.
Heat expansion in a metal exterior door slightly changes its fit in the frame through the day, and the hinges take that cycling thousands of times a year, which loosens fasteners over time.
It is why the same repair done properly in Enterprise lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Enterprise: storm wind and sun and heat load — typical of the Wiregrass.
Get a real diagnosis, not a sales pitch.We fix doors for a living.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What we repair
- Door re-hangingTaking the door off and resetting it plumb so it swings and latches correctly.
- Pin and knuckle serviceReplacing worn pins, adding tips, and dealing with hinges that have worn oval.
- Squeak eliminationCleaning, servicing and correctly lubricating hinges so they stay quiet.
- Mortise repairRepairing damaged or over-deep hinge mortises in door and jamb.
- Spring hinge adjustmentSetting self-closing spring hinges to the right tension.
- Screw hole repairRebuilding stripped holes so fasteners bite properly instead of spinning.
- Sag correctionShimming and adjusting hinges to bring a dropped door back into its opening.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
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. Sandy-soil jobs get their running surfaces cleaned out thoroughly, because new rollers fitted into a gritty track will not last a year.
- 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.
- 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.
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) 619-2895What affects the cost of door hinge repair in Enterprise
Pricing on door hinge repair depends on what has actually failed, which is why we talk it through before quoting. These are the things that move the number:
- standard hinges versus ball bearing or continuous hinges
- whether the door also needs re-hanging or the strike relocated
- whether the mortises or screw holes need rebuilding first
- finish and security hardware selections
- 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 Enterprise.
Get a real diagnosis, not a sales pitch.We fix doors for a living.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for door hinge repair in Enterprise
If you are in Downtown Enterprise, the Boll Weevil Circle, Rucker Boulevard and the College Street corridor, or anywhere near the Boll Weevil Monument, Fort Rucker just east and the Enterprise State Community College campus, we cover you.
We also cover the nearby Coffee 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 Enterprise: questions we get asked
How long does hinge work take?
Straightforward hinge replacement is usually under an hour. If the mortises are damaged or the door needs re-hanging and the strike relocated, allow longer.
My door swings open by itself. Can that be fixed?
Yes. That means the hinge line is out of plumb, so the door is rolling downhill. Re-hanging it plumb fixes it, and in Enterprise it often turns up in houses where the frame has moved.
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.
Should I upgrade to security hinges on my exterior doors?
If the hinges are on the outside, yes. Non-removable pins or set screws stop the hinge side being an easy way in, and it is inexpensive compared with everything else you might do to secure an entry.
Do heavy doors need special hinges?
Yes. Solid core, exterior and commercial doors, and any door with a closer on it, should be on ball bearing hinges. Plain butt hinges on a heavy door wear out fast and take the jamb with them.
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.
Get a real diagnosis, not a sales pitch.We fix doors for a living.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Enterprise
- Sliding Door Repair Enterprise
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Enterprise
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Enterprise
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Enterprise
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Patio Door Repair Enterprise
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Enterprise
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Enterprise
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Enterprise
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Enterprise
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Enterprise
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- Screen Door Repair Enterprise
Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.
- French Door Repair Enterprise
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Enterprise
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Enterprise
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Enterprise
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Door Hinge Repair near Enterprise
We cover the surrounding Coffee County and the Wiregrass communities as well:
- Door Hinge Repair in Elba
- Door Hinge Repair in New Brockton
- Door Hinge Repair in Greenville
- Door Hinge Repair in Georgiana
- Door Hinge Repair in Luverne
- Door Hinge Repair in Evergreen
- Door Hinge Repair in Troy
- Door Hinge Repair in Brundidge
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