Door Hinge Repair (Sagging, Scraping & Alignment)
Scraping floor? Door sagging or rubbing at the lock side? GOAT Locksmith and Doors fixes hinges and pivots so your door closes smoothly and latches positively. We service storefront aluminum & glass, hollow-metal/steel, and residential entry doors across Toronto & the GTA.
Symptoms We Fix
- Sagging doors: latch side rubbing, gap closing at the top
- Scraping/dragging: bottom edge hitting threshold/floor
- Loose or broken hinges/pivots: worn pins, bent leaves, stripped screws
- Door won’t latch: misaligned strike due to hinge wear
- Wind drift/slam: closer fighting misaligned hinges (we tune closer after repair)
Repairs & Upgrades
Continuous Hinges
Full-height load distribution—best for high-traffic storefronts and heavy doors. Reduces future sag.
Pivots & Butt Hinges
Replace worn top/bottom pivots or heavy-duty butt hinges sized to door weight and use.
Fastener & Substrate Repair
Oversize/through-bolt where needed so hinges hold long-term—no quick fixes that fail again.
Alignment & Closer Tuning
We set reveals, align the strike, and tune door closer sweep/latch speeds to stop slamming.
Commercial vs. Residential — Typical Fixes
| Door Type | Common Issue | Typical Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront aluminum & glass | Pivot wear; door drifts open | New pivots or continuous hinge; closer retune |
| Hollow-metal/steel | Loose hinge screws; frame shift | Through-bolts/anchor repair; hinge replacement; strike realign |
| Residential entry | Top hinge pull-out; rubbing at latch side | Long screws into framing; hinge leaf/pin replacement; strike reset |
Related Services
Storefront & Commercial Door Repair • Door Installation and Repair • Glass Replacement • Lock Installation and Repair • Break-In Repair Services • Emergency Door Repair
Areas We Serve
Toronto North York Vaughan Concord Richmond Hill Markham Scarborough Etobicoke Mississauga Brampton Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Woodbridge Maple Thornhill Oakville Burlington Milton Newmarket Whitchurch-Stouffville GTA
Door Hinge Repair — FAQs
Do I need a new door or just hinges?
Usually just hinges/pivots and alignment. We recommend replacement only if the door/frame is structurally compromised.
What is a continuous hinge and when is it used?
A full-height hinge that spreads weight along the door—ideal for heavy or high-traffic doors and recurring sagging issues.
Will you adjust the door closer after hinge work?
Yes—we always tune sweep and latch speeds after alignment so the door doesn’t slam or drift.
Can you repair stripped hinge screw holes?
Yes—options include longer screws into framing, dowel/epoxy repairs, or through-bolting where appropriate.
