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Specialist timber door repairs

Wooden Door Repairs in Manchester

Wooden doors are built to last decades, but they are not immune to wear, weather and the odd slam. When your timber door starts sticking, dropping on its hinges, or refusing to latch properly, you need somebody who understands how wood behaves. That is where we come in. Our team has been repairing wooden doors across Greater Manchester for over ten years, working on everything from Victorian front doors to modern oak internals.

We carry a full range of hinges, locks, handles and draught-proofing materials in our van, so most repairs are completed in a single visit. There is no call-out fee, no fix no fee, and every job comes with a 12-month guarantee on parts and labour. Whether your door has swollen in the damp, dropped on worn hinges, or just needs new ironmongery, give us a ring and we will sort it.

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Wooden front door being repaired by MA Door Repairs in Manchester
Repaired wooden side door with new ironmongery in Manchester

What We Do With Wooden Doors

Timber doors react to temperature and moisture in ways that uPVC and composite doors simply don't. In Manchester's climate, where rain and humidity are facts of life, wooden doors regularly swell during autumn and winter, then shrink back in drier months. This seasonal movement can cause sticking, gaps around the frame, and latch alignment problems that get worse over time if left untreated.

We tackle the full range of wooden door issues. That includes planing and re-hanging doors that have swollen or dropped, replacing worn or broken hinges, fitting new locks and handles, repairing split or cracked panels, addressing rotten sections at the base of the door, and re-aligning frames that have shifted. For external doors, we also deal with draught-proofing, weatherbar replacement, and threshold adjustments to keep the elements out.

Our approach is always repair first. A solid timber door, even one that is fifty or sixty years old, is worth saving. The wood itself is often far better quality than anything you would buy today. We will only recommend replacement if the door is genuinely beyond economic repair, and we will explain exactly why so you can make an informed decision.

We work with all types of timber including softwood, hardwood, oak, sapele and engineered wood. Whether it is a panelled Victorian front door, a ledge-and-brace garden door, a glazed kitchen door, or a set of internal doors throughout a terraced house, we have the skills and materials to bring it back to full working order.

Common Wooden Door Problems

These are the issues we see most often with timber doors across Manchester. Every one of them is repairable.

Door sticking or jamming in the frame
This is by far the most common wooden door complaint in Manchester. Moisture absorption causes the wood to expand, and the door starts rubbing against the frame or the floor. Sometimes the problem is seasonal and the door frees up in summer, but often it gets progressively worse. We plane the door to fit, seal the exposed edges, and re-hang it so it operates smoothly all year round. If the frame itself has shifted, we address that too rather than just shaving down the door.
Dropped or sagging door
Heavy wooden doors put a lot of strain on their hinges, and over the years those hinges can wear, bend or pull away from the frame. The door starts to sag on the lock side, scraping the floor and failing to latch. We replace the hinges with heavy-duty alternatives rated for the door's weight, pack the screw holes if needed, and re-hang the door so it swings freely and latches securely.
Rotten or damaged lower rail
The bottom edge of an external wooden door is the most vulnerable part. Rainwater collects there, paint cracks, and rot sets in. If caught early, we can cut out the rotten section and splice in new timber, then seal and paint it to match. This is a fraction of the cost of a new door and preserves the character of the original. If the rot is too extensive, we will let you know honestly.
Lock or latch not engaging
When a wooden door moves on its hinges or the frame shifts, the lock and latch can fall out of alignment with the keep plate. The door will not close properly, or you have to lift and push to get the key to turn. We re-position the keeps, adjust the lock, and ensure everything lines up. If the lock itself is worn out, we fit a replacement that matches the existing cutouts in the door.
Cracked or split panels
Wooden door panels can crack along the grain, especially if the door gets a lot of direct sunlight or has been painted with a finish that prevents the wood from breathing. We repair cracks with matching timber fillers or dutchman patches, sand the area smooth, and refinish to blend with the rest of the door. For glass panels, we can also replace broken or misted units.

Why Choose MA Door Repairs

We keep things simple. Good work, fair prices, and a team you can trust in your home.

No Call-Out Fee

You will never pay just for us to turn up. We quote on site and you only pay if you go ahead with the repair.

No Fix, No Fee

If we cannot repair it, you do not pay a penny. That is our promise on every single job, no exceptions.

12-Month Guarantee

Every repair is backed by a full year's guarantee covering both parts and workmanship. If anything fails, we come back free.

Same-Day Repairs

We carry common parts in the van. Most wooden door repairs are completed in a single visit on the day you call.

DBS Checked Team

Every member of our team holds an enhanced DBS certificate. We are fully insured and Checkatrade approved.

Timber Specialists

We understand how wood behaves in Manchester's climate. Proper repairs that account for seasonal movement.

Wooden Door Repair Pricing

Labour starts from just £69. There is no call-out fee, and we always give you a fixed price before starting any work. Parts are charged at cost. Most wooden door repairs fall between £69 and £180 depending on the job.

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Need a Wooden Door Repaired?

Call us now for a free, no-obligation quote. We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and most repairs are completed the same day.

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