Questions about doors

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Here we have gathered the questions we are asked most often about the door itself: the leaf, the frame, the hinges and the hardware. Very often the lock works perfectly well and the problem is the door, which rubs, has dropped or no longer lines up with the strike plate.

This is useful if you have a door that is hard to close, if you are thinking of fitting a security door or if you want to change the handles or add a door closer. On the coast we see a lot of timber that swells with the damp and frames that shift in homes that stay shut for months.

If your case is not on the list, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you what is wrong with your door and give you a quote before we start.

Why does my door rub on the floor or the frame?

Almost always because of loose or sagging hinges, damp that swells the timber or a frame that has shifted. It is usually fixed by adjusting, without changing the door. Read the full answer

What do I do if my door has dropped?

Do not force it shut. It is usually a loose hinge, with the screws working free or the hole worn out; the hinge is adjusted or replaced and the leaf is set back in place. Read the full answer

How much does a fitted security door cost?

It depends on the size of the opening, the security grade, the subframe and the lock it comes with. That is why we give a fixed quote for your door, before we start. Read the full answer

Can the lock on an old security door be changed?

Yes. A lock that fits the same recess can be fitted, or a lever lock can be converted to a cylinder, without changing the door. Photos of the door edge show us what fits. Read the full answer

What is a door closer and where is it worth fitting one?

It is a mechanism that closes the door on its own and without a slam. It suits building entrances, communal areas, shops and doors that get left open or bang. Read the full answer

What security grade should a security door have?

The UNE-EN 1627 standard sorts doors into six resistance classes. For a home at least class 3 is usually recommended, but the frame and the lock count just as much. Read the full answer

Can the handles be changed without changing the lock?

Yes, on most doors. The new handle just needs the same spindle and to fit the existing holes; if not, it is adapted with a backplate or a rose. Read the full answer

What is the subframe and why does it affect security?

It is the frame fixed to the wall that the door frame is mounted on. If it is badly anchored, the whole door can give way even if the leaf and the lock are good. Read the full answer

The service that solves it

Security doors

Installation of security doors with their subframe, and upgrades to existing security doors with a security cylinder, escutcheon, hinge adjustment and seals.

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