Loose Door Hinge or Scraping Door — Causes, Fixes & Cost in KL
Door drops, scrapes the floor, fails to latch, or hinges pull loose from the frame.
Estimated professional fix: RM90–RM350+ depending on hinge and frame condition
A door that drops, scrapes, or refuses to latch is usually a hinge problem, not a door problem. The screws holding the hinge to the timber frame work loose over years of use, the hinge pins wear, or the frame timber swells and shrinks with humidity until it can no longer grip the screws.
Common causes
Professional solutions
Safe DIY checks first
- 1Open the door fully and check whether the top or bottom hinge screws are loose or stripped
- 2Lift the door slightly by the handle — vertical movement means worn hinge pins or loose screws
- 3Look at the gap between door and frame: uneven gaps top-to-bottom mean the door has dropped
- 4Check whether the latch tongue still lines up with the strike plate when the door closes
When to call a pro
What affects the cost
Re-tightening with stronger screws or adding dowels to a stripped frame is the cheap end (from RM90). A full hinge-set replacement with alignment runs higher; heavy doors or doors with digital locks need stronger hinges, pushing toward RM350 and above. We confirm the approach before any work starts.
How to prevent it
Related service
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View Handyman ServicesFAQs
Can a scraping door be fixed without replacing it?
Usually yes. Hinge adjustment, planing, or strike-plate alignment often restores smooth operation.
Do you supply hinges?
Standard hinges can be supplied, or we can install customer-supplied hardware.
Can you fix bedroom and main doors?
Yes, we repair common timber doors, hinges, handles, locksets, and latch alignment.
How long does door repair take?
Most minor hinge or latch repairs take under one hour.