How to fix a sticky door?

Where’s the rub?  Sticky doors can be a daily frustration.  In this post we discuss how to diagnose a sticky door.  We also cover repair options from DIY to hiring a professional.

Perform an assessment:

• -Slowly close the door until you find the point of resistance.

• -Do you hear a squeak?  Do you feel resistance?

• -Open the door slightly until you no longer have any resistance.  

• -Repeat several times while looking for the rub.

Identify this issue:

• -Look for evidence in the suspected areas.

• -Are there marks on the paint?  

• -Is there paint missing?

3 Options for Repair:

Do-It-Yourself (DIY)

Upside: Fixing doors can be rewarding. Go for it!!

Downside: It can also be frustrating and you may end up having to hire a professional.

Handyman

Upside: A jack of all trades is a good option for some situations.

Downsides: A licensed and insured handyman can be hard to find.

Professional door service

Upside:  No headaches and satisfactory results.

Downsides:  Higher initial costs because you are paying for long term results.

Cost per door: $500 and up