Door Repair & Adjustment Services in Orlando, FL
A lock is only as good as the door it sits in. When a door drops on its hinges or the frame shifts, the bolt stops meeting the strike plate cleanly — and the deadbolt that worked for years starts sticking, grinding, or refusing to lock at all. Door repair from a locksmith covers the hardware side of that problem: realigning the door, moving and reinforcing the strike plate, adjusting hinges and closers so the latch and bolt do their job again.
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What this service includes
- Door alignment so the latch and strike meet cleanly
- Strike plate relocation and reinforcement with longer screws
- Hinge tightening, adjustment, and replacement
- Commercial door closer adjustment and repair
- Prep fixes so a new lock fits an older door correctly
Most hardware-related door fixes happen in a single visit. If a problem turns out to be structural carpentry — a split jamb, a warped slab — you will be told that plainly rather than billed for a fix that will not hold.
Typical cost
Typically $75–$250 depending on the work*
Illustrative ranges for common jobs, not a quote. The final price depends on your lock or key type, time of the call, and exact location — and is always confirmed with you before any work begins.
See all pricesWhen you need it
- The door has to be lifted or shoved to get it to lock
- The deadbolt will not extend fully into the frame
- A strike plate is loose or torn out at the latch point
- A commercial door slams shut or drifts open (closer issue)
- A new lock was bought but will not fit the old door prep
Need this handled today? Call with the details — you get the price range before anyone is dispatched.
Call (407) 555-0157Door Repair & Adjustment — questions and answers
How much does door repair cost?
Most hardware-related repairs in the Orlando area run $75–$250: alignment and strike plate work at the lower end, hinge replacement or closer work at the higher end. The technician diagnoses the door first and confirms the price before starting — structural carpentry is quoted separately or referred out honestly.
Is a locksmith the right pro for door repair?
For anything between the door and the lock — alignment, strike plates, hinges, closers, latch problems — yes, and it is usually faster than calling a carpenter for it. For a split frame or a warped slab that needs woodwork, a locksmith is the wrong tool, and a straight answer about that is part of the job.
My deadbolt will not extend all the way — can it be fixed?
Usually, yes. Nine times out of ten the door has shifted and the bolt is hitting the edge of the strike plate hole instead of the middle of it. Moving and enlarging the strike, reinforcing it with longer screws, and realigning the door brings the bolt back to a full, smooth throw.
A door was kicked in — do you repair that?
Securing the door and making it lockable again is break-in repair territory — a priority visit. The full frame rebuild afterwards is carpentry work. The two hand off cleanly: secure it tonight, then have the frame properly rebuilt and the strike reinforced so the next kick meets a stronger door.
Why does my door only lock if I lift or slam it?
The door has dropped or the frame has shifted, so the bolt meets the edge of the strike hole instead of the middle. Lifting the door realigns it by force — wearing the bolt and strike a little more each time. Moving and reinforcing the strike and adjusting the hinges removes the ritual.
Do you adjust commercial door closers?
Yes — sweep speed, latch speed, and closing force are all adjustable on standard closers, and most “slamming” or “door drifts open” complaints are a regulation issue rather than a replacement. Worn or leaking closers are quoted honestly for replacement instead.
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