Sticking doors and windows

In Norwood's older stone villas, doors and window sashes move with the seasons as timber swells in the damp winter months and shrinks again over summer. A door that won't latch properly or a sash that's stuck in its frame is usually not broken, it's just out of adjustment, and left alone it tends to get worse rather than better.

Send your list of Sticking doors and windows

What the job involves

Doors planed and rehung, latches and strikers adjusted, sashes freed up.

What's included

Removing and planing doors that stick on the frame
Rehanging doors so they sit square and close properly
Adjusting latches and strike plates
Freeing up stuck window sashes
Checking hinges and tightening or replacing screws where needed

Sticking doors and windows, step by step

Step 1:
Send the list: note which doors or windows are sticking and add a few photos
Step 2:
Estimate of hours: we work out roughly how long the fix will take and whether any materials are needed
Step 3:
One visit: doors come off, get planed where needed, and go back on; latches and strikers are adjusted; sashes are freed up
Step 4:
Walk-through: we test each door and window with you before we leave

Start with a call: 0491 574 632

“Three doors in our villa that hadn't closed properly since winter. Gus took two off, planed them and rehung them, and adjusted the strike plate on the third. They all shut with one finger now.”

Anne B. · St Peters · September 2026

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Common questions

Is my job too small?

Probably not. Plenty of our visits are a few small jobs added together, which is why we suggest sending the whole list.

How do you charge?

By the hour plus materials, with a one-hour minimum. We tell you the hourly rate when you book, and an estimate of the hours once we've seen your list.

Do you do plumbing or electrical work?

No. Anything that needs a licensed plumber or electrician we leave alone, and we'll tell you so you can book the right trade.

Can you help get a house ready for sale?

Yes. Send us the agent's list or your own, and we'll work through the repairs, patching and touch-ups before the photos and open inspections.

Can you hang a TV on a stone or brick wall?

Yes, we bring the right fixings for masonry. Tell us the TV size and the wall type when you book.

Do I need to be home?

It's easiest if you are at the start, so we can go through the list together. If not, we can arrange access and send photos when we finish.

How the job is priced

Charged by the hour plus materials, with a one-hour minimum. The rate is confirmed when you book, and once you've sent your list of doors or windows we'll estimate the hours involved before the visit.