A Bundall homeowner’s bedroom door had worked loose because the timber around the hinges had broken down. It no longer closed properly, and it was getting worse.
The jamb was badly worn and damaged where the hinges fix in. I repaired and reinforced those sections, refitted the hinges with suitable fixings, and adjusted the door so it sat correctly in the frame.
The door now swings smoothly, latches properly and feels solid, and the repair looks right too. Fixing the jamb meant there was no need to replace the whole frame, which kept the bill down.
How I fix a door that has pulled loose at the hinges
- Remove the door and check the hinge areas of the jamb.
- Cut out or fill damaged timber and reinforce it.
- Refit the hinges with longer, suitable screws into solid timber.
- Adjust the door so it is square in the frame.
- Check it latches cleanly and touch up any bare timber.
Need something similar done in Bundall? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Bundall, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
