Pocket Door Hinge Repair & Replacement

The Real Problem Is Rarely the Hinge Itself

When a pocket door hinge starts squeaking or sagging, the instinct is to replace it. But in most cases, the hinge is a symptom — not the cause. Stripped screw holes, a warped frame, settling walls, or a door that's too heavy for its hinge rating are the real culprits. Replace the hinge without addressing those, and you'll be replacing it again in six months. Our pocket door lock and hinge problems guide breaks down when repair makes sense vs when full replacement is the better investment.

Our technicians inspect the full hinge system: the hinge itself, the screw anchoring, the frame condition, the door weight, and the alignment. If the screw holes are stripped, we repair the wood and re-anchor with proper fasteners. If the door is too heavy for the installed hinges, we upgrade to hardware rated for the load. If the frame has shifted, we shim and realign.

We work with all hinge types — butt hinges, concealed hinges, heavy-duty commercial hinges, and pivot hinges. For pocket doors specifically, we also check that hinge-related issues aren't masking a deeper problem with the roller or track system.