Door Repair Services Bromley

Door problems we fix (deep-dive)

Most door issues come down to one of three things: alignment, hardware wear, or frame damage. Below are the most common faults we fix across Bromley properties—and what we typically do to put them right.

1) Door won’t close properly

• Symptoms: You have to slam the door, it bounces open, latch hits the frame.
• Likely causes: Door has dropped on hinges, frame movement, strike plate misalignment.
• Typical fixes: Re-align door, adjust hinges, reposition/adjust strike plate & keep.

2) Door sticks / rubbing (top, side or bottom)

• Symptoms: Scraping marks, hard to open/close, seasonal swelling (common with timber).
• Likely causes: Loose hinges/screws, door/frame movement, threshold issues.
• Typical fixes: Re-hang/adjust, reinforce hinge screws, adjust thresholds where applicable.

3) Sagging door / dropped door

• Symptoms: Uneven gaps, latch misses keep, door “falls” on latch side.
• Likely causes: Worn hinges, pulled fixings, heavy door not supported.
• Typical fixes: Hinge service/replace, reinforce fixings into sound timber, alignment + latch/keep adjustment.

4) Door rattles in the wind / feels loose

• Symptoms: Rattling when closed, draughts, door doesn’t feel secure in frame.
• Likely causes: Loose keeps/strikes, worn seals, poor compression.
• Typical fixes: Adjust keeps/strikes, improve closure tension, replace seals (where appropriate).

5) Latch doesn’t engage (door “looks shut” but isn’t)

• Symptoms: Door opens without turning handle, latch not catching reliably.
• Likely causes: Misaligned latch/keep, worn latch, dropped door.
• Typical fixes: Align strike plate/keep, replace latch if worn, re-hang door to correct position.

6) Loose / floppy door handle

• Symptoms: Handle wobbles, spindle slipping, latch not retracting.
• Likely causes: Loose fixings, worn spindle/springs, internal latch wear.
• Typical fixes: Re-secure handle set, replace spindle/springs, replace latch/handle if needed.

7) Door frame damage (splits, loose jamb, screws not holding)

• Symptoms: Cracks around keep/hinges, frame moves when closing, screws spin.
• Likely causes: Wear & tear, historic poor repair, forced entry attempts.
• Typical fixes: Reinforce jamb, rebuild fixing points, strengthen keeps, and restore secure closure.

8) Burglary / attempted break-in door repairs (make safe & secure)

• Symptoms: Door won’t lock, splintered frame around keep, misalignment after force.
• Typical fixes: Repair/strengthen frame & keeps, re-align door, restore locking, advise on security upgrades.

If your issue is specifically break-in damage and you need incident-related make-safe work, see burglary repair services.

9) uPVC / composite door hard to lock (you have to lift the handle)

• Symptoms: Handle needs lifting hard, locking points don’t line up, key feels stiff.
• Likely causes: Dropped door, misaligned keeps/locking points, hinge wear.
• Typical fixes: Realign door, adjust keeps/locking points to reduce strain and prevent lock failure.

If the lock mechanism itself is already sticking, seizing, or unreliable, you may also need lock repair (often alongside alignment work).

10) Fire door issues (closing & latching correctly)

• Symptoms: Fire door won’t self-close, slams, doesn’t latch, closer not working correctly.
• Typical fixes: Adjust/replace door closer, align latch/keep, ensure consistent closure and secure latching.

For remedial work and adjustments, see fire door repair. For closer-specific work, see door closers.

11) Commercial doors & shop doors

• Door closers, alignment issues, latch/keep repairs, and post-incident repairs to reduce downtime.

12) Garage doors

• If your garage door or garage door lock setup is faulty, call us—we can advise and repair where applicable.

Door repair vs lock repair (book the right fix)

Many “lock problems” are actually door problems. If the door has dropped or the keep has moved, the lock may feel stiff or fail to engage—even if the lock is technically fine.

• Book door repair when the door is sticking, dropped, rubbing, rattling, or not seating properly in the frame.
• Book lock repair when the lock is jamming, spinning, stiff, or inconsistent even after the door is aligned — see lock repair.

Doors we repair

• Wooden doors
• French doors
• Fire doors
• Roller shutter doors (lock faults and high-use door issues)
• Smart-lock doors (where door alignment impacts operation)

Door repair pricing in Bromley (from)

Below are guide “from” prices to help set expectations. Final pricing depends on the exact fault, door type, access, parts required, and time of day. No call-out fee. If parts are needed, we’ll quote before fitting.

Important: Out-of-hours work and complex damage can cost more. Parts are additional unless stated.

Want an estimate now? Call 020 3677 6112 and tell us the door type (wood/uPVC/composite), what it’s doing (sticking/sagging/won’t latch), and whether it’s an emergency.

Repair vs replacement

Repair is usually best for alignment issues, hinges, keeps/strikes, latches and minor frame work.

Replacement may be better if the frame is split/rotted beyond reinforcement, the door slab is warped, or damage is extensive.

If the lock hardware is compromised (worn, damaged, insecure) and the door is otherwise sound, lock replacement may be the right move.

How our door repair service works

1. Diagnosis: We inspect alignment, hinges, latch/keep and frame condition.
2. Upfront price: We explain the fix and cost before starting.
3. Repair: Adjust, reinforce, replace components (only what’s needed).
4. Testing: We test closing, latching and locking repeatedly.
5. Upgrades (optional): Guidance on strengthening weak points if needed.

What to prepare before we attend

• Tell us what the door is doing (sticking / sagging / rattling / not latching / hard to lock).
• Let us know the door type (timber / uPVC / composite / metal) and whether it’s internal or external.
• If it’s an emergency (can’t secure the property), use our emergency locksmith service.
• If there has been forced entry damage, use our burglary repair service.
• Clear the work area around the door so we can test the full closing cycle.

Areas we cover

Bromley and nearby areas including: