Door repairs, servicing and replacement on the Sunshine Coast
Sticking, dragging or damaged door? Failed hinges, a jamb that no longer holds securely, or an old door that needs replacing? Home Gecko provides practical door repairs and defined replacement work across Palmwoods and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
A problem door does not always need to be replaced
Many door problems are caused by movement, wear or failed fixings rather than the door itself. A careful adjustment or local repair may restore reliable operation without the cost and disruption of full replacement.
Where the door, jamb or hardware is too damaged for an economical repair, Home Gecko can discuss a clearly defined replacement scope and explain what is involved before work begins.
Practical help for everyday door problems
From a door that will not latch to a failed hinge-side jamb, Home Gecko focuses on practical repairs and replacement work with a clear, agreed scope.
- Sticking and dragging doors
- Door alignment and adjustment
- Hinge tightening and replacement
- Latch and handle adjustment
- Localised jamb repairs
- Internal door replacement
- External door replacement
- Door trimming and rehanging
- Weather seals and door stops
- Existing screen door servicing
What is happening with your door?
The visible symptom often points to a small number of likely causes. Home Gecko checks the door, frame, hinges and latch together rather than treating one part in isolation.
The door sticks or drags
Seasonal swelling, loose hinges, settlement or movement in the frame can cause a door to rub, bind or become difficult to close.
The latch no longer lines up
The door may have dropped, the hinges may be worn or the strike plate may need careful repositioning and adjustment.
The jamb has split or failed
Repeated movement, weather exposure or failed hinge fixings can leave the surrounding timber unable to hold the door securely.
The door is damaged or worn out
Rot, impact damage, delamination or extensive previous repairs can make replacement more sensible than another local patch.
Rebuilding a reliable fixing point
A door cannot operate properly when its hinges are fixed into split, soft or missing timber. Where damage is localised, the affected jamb section may be able to be cut back and rebuilt with suitable new timber.
- Remove loose or failed local timber
- Prepare and fit a replacement jamb section
- Replace unsuitable or damaged hinges
- Rehang and align the existing door where serviceable
- Prime, seal or prepare the repair for coating as agreed
When replacement is the better option
A replacement door needs more than matching the approximate height and width. The opening, jamb condition, hinge positions, clearances and existing hardware all affect the result.
- Measure and assess the existing opening
- Discuss a suitable replacement door
- Trim and prepare the door where required
- Set hinge positions and hang the door
- Transfer or fit agreed handles and latches
- Check swing, clearances, closing and latching
Painting, sealing, disposal of the old door and the supply of hardware can be included or excluded so the quotation remains clear.
From photographs to a working door
Show us the complete doorway
Send a photograph from far enough back to show the full door, frame and surrounding area.
Add useful close-ups
Include the hinges, damaged jamb, latch, handle and any area where the door rubs or fails to close.
Assessment and clear scope
We will advise whether an estimate is possible from the information supplied or whether an inspection is needed.
Repair, adjust or replace
The agreed work is completed and the door is checked for smooth operation, appropriate clearances and reliable latching.
Door repairs from Palmwoods
Home Gecko provides door repairs and defined replacement work across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and nearby Sunshine Coast communities.
Frequently asked questions
Can you tell from photographs whether the door can be repaired?
Often we can identify the likely cause and recommend the next step, but an inspection may still be needed to confirm dimensions, jamb condition and any concealed deterioration.
Can you repair a split or damaged door jamb?
Localised damage can often be cut back and rebuilt with suitable new timber. More extensive rot, termite damage or structural movement may require a different scope or specialist involvement.
Can you replace an internal or external door?
Yes, for suitable defined jobs. The existing opening, jamb, door type, hardware, finish and total scope need to be assessed before confirming the work.
Can you reuse my existing handles and hardware?
Serviceable hardware can often be reused where it is compatible with the repaired or replacement door. Worn, damaged or unsuitable components will be identified before replacement.
Do you service screen and security doors?
Home Gecko can assess mechanical issues involving an existing door, its hinges, rollers, alignment and surrounding jamb. Specialist security components or regulated security work may need to be referred to an appropriately licensed provider.
Is painting included?
Painting or protective coating can be included where agreed. The quotation will state whether it covers spot coating, a complete door finish, colour matching or preparation only.
Are there door jobs Home Gecko may refer elsewhere?
Yes. Structural alterations, new openings, fire-rated door systems, complex access-control work and jobs outside Home Gecko’s permitted scope will be identified and referred where appropriate.
Tell us what the door is doing
Send the property suburb, a description of the problem, approximate door dimensions and clear photographs. We will review the information and recommend the next step.
Helpful photographs: the complete doorway, both sides of the door, each hinge, the latch and strike plate, the damaged jamb and any gap or rubbing point.
Have a door that sticks, drags or no longer closes properly?
Send a few photographs and tell us what is happening. We will let you know whether repair, adjustment or replacement is the most sensible next step.