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Shim the top hinge
Interior door · Sagging
LIKELY CAUSE
Hinge mortise cut too deep
Success rate
74% success
Successful repairs
297
People tried
401
Repair time
25 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€3
Shared by
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Fix Score 81
TOOLS
Required tools
ScrewdriverUtility knife
PARTS
Parts used
Cardboard or plastic hinge shim
REPAIR GUIDE
Step by step
- 1Remove the top hingeWith the door supported, unscrew the top hinge from the jamb.
- 2Add a thin shimCut cardboard to the hinge leaf. Place it in the mortise so the hinge sits slightly proud.
- 3Refit and testDrive the screws back. The latch side should lift. Add a second layer only if it still drops.
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