Blog › Aug 20, 2026
If your interior door scrapes the floor every August, or an exterior door will not latch after a rainy week, you are dealing with classic Miami humidity door problems. Here is Gold Hands’ 2026 door repair cost menu and what we actually fix.
Key takeaways
- Door adjustment / planing: $119*
- Hinge repair or replacement: $99 per door
- Lock / deadbolt replacement: $115*
- Frame repair: $189* · Weatherstripping: $79*
- Sliding door track / rollers: $149*
* Minimum visit $200 — smaller jobs can be combined into one visit.
Door repair prices — Gold Hands Miami
| Service | Labor |
|---|---|
| Hinge repair/replacement (per door) | $99* |
| Door adjustment/planing | $119* |
| Lock or deadbolt replacement | $115* |
| Frame repair | $189* |
| Weatherstripping (per door) | $79* |
| Sliding door track/roller repair | $149* |
* Minimum visit $200 — smaller jobs can be combined into one visit.
Why Miami doors stick
Wood absorbs moisture. During the long wet season, rails and stiles swell just enough to rub the jamb or tile. A temporary “fix” of slamming harder only strips hinges. Proper planing and hinge tuning leave clearance for both humid August and cooler January.
- Interior hollow-core doors — often hinge sag; $99* hinge work may be enough.
- Solid wood / mahogany entries — more swell; budget the $119* plane/adjust.
- Impact / hurricane doors — heavy; check hinges, threshold, and weather seals together.
- Sliding glass — salt air and grit destroy rollers; $149* track/roller service is common in beachside buildings.
* Minimum visit $200 — smaller jobs can be combined into one visit.
Latch problems vs humidity swell
| Symptom | Likely cause | Typical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sticks at top/side only in summer | Humidity swell | Plane/adjust $119* |
| Drags year-round, gaps uneven | Hinge sag / loose screws | Hinges $99* |
| Closes but will not latch | Strike misalignment | Adjust + lock work as needed |
| Sliding door hard to move | Dirty track / dead rollers | $149* track/roller |
* Minimum visit $200 — smaller jobs can be combined into one visit.
Recommendations
- Video the door closing in the afternoon (when swell peaks) and send it with your quote request.
- Do not plane painted doors yourself without primer plan — we finish edges so moisture does not rush back in.
- Related: door repair service · cost hub · lock installation · hourly rate for multi-door punch lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does door repair cost in Miami?
Hinge repair/replacement $99 per door. Adjustment/planing $119*. Lock or deadbolt replacement $115*. Frame repair $189*. Weatherstripping $79*. Sliding door track/roller repair $149*.
* Minimum visit $200 — smaller jobs can be combined into one visit.
Why do doors stick more in Miami summer?
Wood doors and frames absorb humidity during rainy season and swell. We plane or adjust so the door clears year-round instead of only working in drier months.
Can you fix a door that will not latch?
Yes — usually a misaligned strike plate or settling frame. We adjust the plate and hinges so the latch catches cleanly.
Do you repair sliding glass doors?
Yes — track cleaning, roller replacement, and alignment for doors that stick or jump the track.
What about hurricane / impact exterior doors?
Yes. Impact doors are heavier; hinge and threshold adjustments are common after settling or seal wear. We keep weather seals intact.