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Door Repair Help for UK Muslim Households
Last updated 21 May 2026
Doors are the most-used moving parts in a house. They drop, stick, slam, and over time their hinges and latches give way. This page helps you get them working again.
WHO THIS PAGE IS FOR
- Households with sticking or damaged doors
- Helpers comfortable with hinges and frames
- Muslim handymen
Common door problems and what they mean
Sticking on the latch side — usually loose hinge screws or settled hinges, easy fix. Dropping at the top — hinge screws stripped, needs longer screws or wooden plugs. Slamming or won't close — frame distorted, usually needs planing. Lock won't turn — internal cylinder worn, swap the lock.
When to repair vs replace
Internal doors are cheap (£40–£90 from B&Q) and easy to fit. UPVC and composite external doors are expensive and worth repairing if the frame is sound. Original timber doors in a Victorian or Edwardian house are worth repairing — usually a planing and hinge job.
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