Secure the opening
Staff the door or board it if needed.
Commercial door dragging, not closing or not securing?
Storefront, steel and fire-rated doors must close, latch and lock. A door that will not secure is a security risk; a fire door that will not close is a code issue. Call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent locksmith or door technician does the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes for commercial doors that drag, will not latch, have broken hinges, closers or panic hardware.
Is this urgent?Urgent if the building cannot be secured or a fire door does not close.
What do I do next?Call 833-877-1717.
Closer only: door closer repair. Glass: storefront glass.
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What to do now
Do not prop fire doors
They must close and latch.
Note hardware
Hinges, closers, exit devices.
Safety and authorization
If a child, vulnerable person or pet is locked in a car or building and in danger, call 911 first. After a break-in, call the police and let them finish before changing locks. Providers verify that you live at or are authorized for the property before opening or rekeying a lock. Have ID or proof of authority ready.
Common causes
Sagging hinges or pivots
Door drags.
Failed closer
Slams or will not close.
Panic hardware
Will not latch.
Frame damage
Impact or break-in.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Door or lock type
- Whether you are locked out now
- ID or proof of authority available
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles commercial door repair in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Commercial door dragging questions
Can fire doors be propped open?
Not unless they have approved hold-open devices. Fire doors must close and latch.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.