Doors in the house may seem like a small thing, but when a door starts sagging, rubbing the frame, or making squeaking noises, it usually means the hardware is worn out or the door was installed incorrectly. This is very common in older homes in San Francisco, where doors shift over time because of humidity, house movement, or loose hinges.
In many cases the problem comes from loose hinges, stripped screws, or the door frame slightly moving. Sometimes the door needs adjustment, longer screws, hinge repair, or realignment of the strike plate. Squeaking doors usually just need proper lubrication, but sagging doors often require more precise work to make them close smoothly again. If the problem is ignored, the door can start damaging the frame, the lock, or the hinges.
These repairs usually don’t take long, but they make a big difference in how the door works and feels.
If you are located in San Francisco, I can help with this.
My name is Arthur Astanov, handyman in San Francisco, and I fix sagging doors, squeaky hinges, misaligned locks, and other common door problems.
