Overview
A dropped door is the single most common composite door complaint. The door sags on its hinges, the top corner drops, and hooks miss their keeps. Every modern composite door has adjustable hinges specifically to fix this.
Symptoms
- Door catches on the frame at the latch side.
- Handle needs lifting harder than it used to.
- Visible gap at the top hinge, or top of the door.
- Door won't lock without a shove.
Common causes
- Hinge screws working loose over time.
- Weight of the door slowly deforming the hinge.
- Foundation or frame settlement (common on newer homes).
- Heavy slam damage over years.
When to call a professional
- Adjustment cams are stiff or you're not sure which cam does what.
- The problem returns within weeks - likely a bent hinge.
Prevention
- Never let the door slam.
- Have hinges checked and screws tightened annually.