Door Repair
Door Latch Repair in Singapore
Door latch repair starts from $60 at SG QuickFix. A door that won't stay shut, a latch that sticks, or a latch that misses the strike plate is usually fixed in 30 to 45 minutes by realigning the strike plate, freeing the latch or re-fixing the door. A latch that is broken inside is replaced, with the part charged separately.
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Listed price
From $60
Task guide
When this may be needed
- The door swings open on its own or won't stay closed.
- You have to slam the door to make it catch.
- The latch tongue sticks in and doesn't spring out.
- The latch scrapes the strike plate instead of clicking into it.
- The door rattles in the frame when it is closed.
What the team does
The technician first checks why the latch misses. If the door has dropped, the hinges are re-fixed before anything else. If the strike plate is in the wrong place, it is moved or its opening is filed so the latch catches cleanly. A sticky latch is cleaned and lubricated. A latch that is broken inside is replaced with a matching one. The door is then closed several times to confirm it catches with light pressure and doesn't rattle.
Included in this price
- Diagnosis of the latch, strike plate and door alignment
- Strike plate realignment or adjustment
- Cleaning and lubricating the latch
- Testing the close from different speeds
Limits & price factors
A replacement latch or lock body is charged as a part. Locks that need replacing are covered under Lock Replacement, and a dropped door may need the hinge work described under Door alignment.
The starting price covers the diagnosis and adjustment on one door. Moving the strike plate on a metal frame or a fire door, or replacing a mortise latch, takes longer. The price is confirmed before any part is fitted.
FAQs
Most often the latch no longer lines up with the strike plate because the door has sagged or the frame has moved. A worn latch spring, or a strike plate opening clogged with paint, can also stop it catching.
Not usually. Realigning the strike plate or the door solves most latch problems. A new latch or lock is only needed if the mechanism inside is broken.
The gap between the latch and the strike plate is too large. Adjusting the strike plate's tab or position lets the door sit firmly against the stop.
Usually 30 to 45 minutes. Replacing a latch body takes a little longer.
Other door repair tasks
- Door alignment / sagging adjustmentFrom $60
- Door scraping floor adjustmentFrom $60
- Tighten / resecure loose hingesFrom $60
- Replace standard hingeFrom $70
- Door handle replacementFrom $60
- Door knob replacementFrom $60
- Door closer adjustmentFrom $60
- Door closer replacementFrom $80
- Minor door frame repairFrom $80
- Wooden door minor repairFrom $80
- Full door replacementQuote Required
