The short answer
Doors stick when timber swells in humidity, hinges loosen, or the latch misses the strike plate. Forcing a swollen door can split the frame — a carpenter adjusts hinges or planes carefully.
Common causes
- Timber swollen from humidity or moisture
- Loose or worn hinges sagging the leaf
- Strike plate out of alignment
- Paint build-up on edges
What you can safely check
These are low-risk checks only. Do not open live electrical panels, handle refrigerant, or dismantle fuel systems. If anything feels unsafe, stop and book a verified professional.
- Tighten visible hinge screws if they are loose
- See whether the bind is at the top, latch edge, or bottom
- Check that nothing on the floor is blocking the sweep
- Avoid aggressive planing without marking the high spot — easy to remove too much
When to call a professional
- Frame cracked or coming away from the wall
- Door essential for fire separation damaged
- Lock mechanism broken after forced closing
How Tușe and iRanti help
Open the Tuse app and describe what is happening in your own words — for example, “door won't close”. iRanti reads the description, suggests the likely service category and a price band, and routes you toward a verified carpentry professional. It is a preliminary assessment, not a definitive remote diagnosis: the artisan still inspects on site before any repair.
Starting price for Carpentry
Carpentry on Tuse starts from ₦10,000. That is starting guidance, not a guaranteed final quote. Scope, parts, and complexity can change the total — you see the price in the app before you confirm, and any on-site change needs your approval first.
See the Carpentry service page
FAQs
Why is my door suddenly hard to close?
Seasonal swelling and hinge sag are common in Nigerian humidity. A carpenter realigns or eases the door safely.
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