Commercial Door Repair & Alignment

Commercial Door Repair and Alignment in Longwood, FL

Door alignment is the way a door sits in its frame. When the gaps around the door are even, the latch lines up with the strike plate on the frame, and the door closes and locks on its own. When the door sags or shifts, the latch misses, the bottom drags, and the lock stops doing its job. Lion Locksmith & Security provides commercial door repair for storefronts, offices, and warehouses in Longwood and Seminole County, and door alignment is one of our most common jobs.

Common Issues We Fix on a Commercial Door

Entry doors on a busy building open and close thousands of times, and small parts loosen with every cycle. Heavy traffic and normal building movement do the rest. These are some of the most common problems on commercial doors.

• The door will not latch unless someone pulls it shut
• The door drags on the threshold or rubs at the top corner
• The door slams or closes too slowly
• The lock is hard to turn because the bolt hits the frame
• Daylight or drafts show around the edges
• The exit device sticks or does not release

Most of these trace back to the same few parts. Finding the real cause first keeps you from paying to treat a symptom.

Repairing Hinges, Pivots, and Hinge Screws

A sagging door usually starts at the hinges. Loose hinge screws let the door drop a little at a time until the latch no longer reaches the strike. We tighten or replace the screws, repair stripped holes, and swap out worn hinges. Glass storefront doors often swing on pivots, which are pins at the top and bottom of the door. We adjust the bottom pivot so the door rides at the right height. For heavy doors that keep pulling loose, we install continuous hinges that spread the weight along the full edge. This upgrade often ends a cycle of repeat repairs on the same door.

Adjusting the Strike Plate and Latch So Doors Lock

When a door closes but will not catch, the strike plate is usually the place to look. We move the strike plate slightly to its new position, file or adjust it so the latch seats fully, and anchor it firmly to the door frame. We replace worn latches and tired lock bodies. If the lock itself has reached the end of its life, we can replace it as part of our commercial door hardware work.

Servicing Frames, Weatherstripping, and Door Closers

We work on wood, metal, and glass commercial doors and the frames that hold them. Florida weather breaks down weatherstripping over time, and worn seals let in water, heat, and pests. We replace worn weatherstripping so the opening seals properly again. Because a failing closer can throw a door out of line, we also inspect and service door closers as part of a door repair.

Storefront Doors That Take Heavy Daily Traffic

Glass and aluminum storefront doors are the most common entry doors on retail and office buildings. They are light, attractive, and under constant use, which means their pivots, closers, and locks wear faster than most owners expect. A storefront door that scrapes the threshold or needs a hip check to latch is telling you an adjustment is overdue. We service these doors along with the locks that secure them, as part of our broader commercial locksmith work.

How a Small Door Problem Becomes a Security Risk

A door that does not latch is an unlocked door, no matter how good the lock is. Staff often work around the issue by propping the door or slamming it, which makes the damage worse. Regular maintenance catches loose hardware before it leads to an emergency repair or a break-in. We offer service agreements on a case-by-case basis for businesses that want their doors checked on a schedule, so ask us about one.

Our owner is a second-generation locksmith with a background in construction, which helps on door and frame work. The business is family-owned, bonded, insured, and background-checked. Repairs come with our standard one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Request a Commercial Door Repair Estimate

We repair commercial doors in Longwood, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Lake Mary, and Sanford, and we travel into Volusia and Lake counties. Photos of the door, the hinges, and the latch area help us quote accurately and bring the right parts. Contact us for a free estimate, and tell us whether the door is wood, metal, or glass.