Door Repair
Door Handle Replacement in Singapore
A loose, drooping or broken door handle is replaced from $60 in labour at SG QuickFix, with the new handle charged separately. Most handles take 30 to 45 minutes. This task covers the handle only; if the lock is worn too, Door handle and lockset replacement under Lock Replacement is the better choice.
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Listed price
From $60
+ handle
Task guide
When this may be needed
- The lever handle droops and no longer springs back up.
- The handle turns but the latch doesn't retract.
- The handle is loose on the door and wobbles when used.
- The finish has worn or corroded, especially on bathroom doors.
- You want lever handles that are easier for elderly family members to use.
What the team does
The technician checks the handle, spindle and latch, because a drooping lever can be a worn spring in the handle or a broken latch inside the door. The old handle is removed, the spindle length is checked against the door thickness, and the new handle is fitted and aligned with the latch. The handle is then tested from both sides so it returns to level and the latch moves cleanly.
Included in this price
- Removal of the old handle and roses
- Fitting the new handle with the correct spindle
- Aligning the handle with the existing latch
- Testing the handle and latch from both sides
Limits & price factors
The handle is charged on top of the labour price. A worn latch or lock body is a separate repair, and new holes for a handle with a different backplate size may leave old marks to fill.
The price covers one standard lever handle on an existing latch. Handles with a different screw pattern, fire doors with special hardware and doors that need the latch replaced as well take longer. If you have bought the handle already, tell us the model when you book.
FAQs
Most lever handles have a return spring inside the rose. When it weakens or breaks, the lever stays down. A broken latch spring inside the door can cause the same symptom, so both are checked before replacing anything.
Yes. Check that it suits your door thickness and that its backplate covers the existing holes. Bring the box details or send a photo on WhatsApp before the visit.
Yes. A handle only turns the latch. A lockset includes a lock, operated by a key or a turn button. Replacing both together is covered by Door handle and lockset replacement.
Usually 30 to 45 minutes for one door.
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- Door scraping floor adjustmentFrom $60
- Tighten / resecure loose hingesFrom $60
- Replace standard hingeFrom $70
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- Door latch repairFrom $60
- Door closer adjustmentFrom $60
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- Minor door frame repairFrom $80
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