Adjustment of Interior and Entrance Doors in Ottawa

A door that rubs, will not latch, or feels “off” can quickly become a daily frustration and may also affect privacy, noise control, and drafts.
This service focuses on checking why an interior or entrance door is not closing cleanly and correcting the most common alignment and fit issues.
I inspect the door swing, gaps, hinge side, latch engagement, and how the door meets the frame, because the visible symptom is not always the real cause.
I then make careful, minor adjustments so the door closes smoothly, aligns properly, and latches consistently without forcing.
The outcome is a door that feels normal again in everyday use, with fewer squeaks, less rubbing, and more predictable closing.
For entrance doors, the goal also includes improving closure consistency so the door seals as intended and reduces unwanted air movement.
This service is provided in Ottawa and nearby areas such as Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, and Orléans.

What’s included

• Assessment of door alignment, swing, and contact points (rubbing, sticking, uneven gaps).
• Check of hinge condition and fasteners, plus minor adjustments to restore stable movement.
• Latch and strike alignment check to help the door close and latch consistently.
• Basic verification after adjustments to confirm smooth closing and normal operation.

When this service is needed

• The door rubs the floor, frame, or stops partway unless you push or lift it.
• The door will not latch, pops open, or needs extra force to close.
• Gaps look uneven, the door appears tilted, or the handle feels misaligned.
• An entrance door closes inconsistently, which can contribute to drafts or an unreliable seal.

How the work runs

I start by observing how the door moves and where it makes contact, then I check the hinge side, latch side, and frame alignment to identify the practical cause of the issue.
After that, I perform minor adjustments in a controlled way and re-check the door movement and latching each time to ensure the result is consistent.
Before finishing, I verify that the door closes smoothly and that the latch engages as expected, so daily use feels normal again.

Important notes & limits

This service covers alignment and minor hardware adjustments, but it does not include structural carpentry such as rebuilding a frame, correcting major wall movement, or replacing a damaged jamb.
If the door or frame is warped, swollen from moisture, cracked, or previously altered in a way that prevents normal alignment, a separate repair scope may be required.
If the situation requires specialized locksmith work (for example, complex lock replacement, re-keying, or security hardware beyond basic adjustment), that would need a licensed locksmith.
If the door is part of a regulated fire separation in a multi-unit building, adjustments should maintain proper closing and latching behaviour and must not alter any required door function or hardware.

Who does the work

Ruslan completes this work personally, on-site, with a careful measure-and-verify approach so the door closes and latches consistently after the adjustment.
Ruslan — FixItAll Handyman Services.
The focus is on practical results you can feel immediately: smoother movement, cleaner alignment, and reliable closing without forcing.
FixItAll Handyman Services is a registered and insured Ontario sole proprietorship, and the work is done hands-on rather than delegated to a rotating crew.