Signs your door closer needs work
- The door slams shut
- The door closes very slowly or stops before it latches
- Oil is leaking from the closer
- The arm is loose or bent
- The door is very hard to push open
Adjust, repair or replace?
Many closers have small valves that control speed. A quick adjustment can fix a door that slams or doesn't latch. A closer that's leaking oil usually can't be fixed and needs to be replaced. We'll tell you which one you need.
Why it matters
A door that doesn't close all the way doesn't lock. That's a security problem. A door that's too hard to open is a problem for older visitors, kids and people with disabilities. A properly adjusted closer fixes both.
Types of door closers
- Surface closers: the most common kind, mounted on the door or frame.
- Concealed closers: hidden in the frame above glass storefront doors.
- Floor closers: hidden in the floor under some glass doors.
Questions we hear a lot
Can you fix a door that slams?
Usually, yes. Most slamming doors need an adjustment, not a new closer.
Can you make our door stay open?
On many doors, yes, with a hold-open arm. Fire-rated doors usually have to close on their own, so hold-open arms aren't allowed on them in most cases.
Do you work on glass storefront doors?
Yes, including concealed overhead closers and pivots on aluminum storefront doors.
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Where we work
We serve all of Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco, Marin County and Sonoma County.