Signs your continuous hinge needs repair.
Continuous hinges take a beating on commercial doors. They handle hundreds or thousands of openings every day, and Florida's salt air accelerates corrosion. When a continuous hinge starts to fail, the door tells you about it. Here's what to watch for.
Hinge Bent or Bowed
The hinge has a visible curve or bend along its length. This throws the door out of alignment and causes binding.
Screws Pulling Out
Screw holes are stripped or enlarged. The hinge is pulling away from the frame or door, leaving gaps.
Door Binding or Sticking
The door catches or drags at certain points when opening and closing. A warped hinge changes the door geometry.
Gap Along Hinge Side
Daylight visible between the door and frame on the hinge side. This is a security issue and lets weather in.
Corrosion on Hinge
Rust, pitting, or white oxidation on aluminum hinges. Coastal properties in Jensen Beach and Hutchinson Island see this often.
Squeaking Full-Length
A squeak that runs the entire length of the hinge, not just at one point. The hinge pin channel is worn or dry.
Why continuous hinges fail on the Treasure Coast
Commercial doors in Florida work harder than anywhere else. Between the constant foot traffic at Stuart storefronts and the salt air hitting every business along Hutchinson Island, continuous hinges take a beating. The most common failure we see is the hinge bowing outward from years of heavy use, which pulls screws loose and lets the door sag. Aluminum hinges corrode faster near the coast, while stainless steel holds up better but costs more upfront. Either way, a failing hinge gets worse quickly because each opening puts more stress on the weakened sections.
If any of these symptoms match your situation, don't wait. A failing continuous hinge puts extra stress on the door closer, the frame, and the latch hardware. What starts as a $200 hinge repair can turn into a $1,000+ door overhaul. Call us at (772) 207-4146 and we'll get it sorted.
How we repair and replace continuous hinges.
We handle continuous hinge jobs on commercial doors every week. The process is straightforward, and we work around your business hours to minimize disruption.
Inspect the Hinge and Frame
We check the full hinge length, screw holes, frame condition, and door alignment. We also check the closer and latch since hinge problems often affect those too.
Determine Repair vs. Replacement
Minor bends can sometimes be straightened on site. If the hinge is bowed in multiple spots or corroded through, we recommend full replacement.
Install and Secure
We install the new hinge, re-tap stripped screw holes with larger fasteners or use heli-coil inserts where needed, and ensure every screw is tight.
Test and Adjust
We test the door through full open and close cycles, adjust the closer speed, verify the latch catches, and confirm there are no gaps or binding points.
Aluminum vs. stainless steel continuous hinges
We install both aluminum and stainless steel continuous hinges. Aluminum is lighter and costs less, making it a good choice for interior commercial doors and office suites in Port St. Lucie. Stainless steel is heavier and more expensive but resists corrosion far better, making it the right call for exterior doors, especially near the coast. If your current hinge corroded and you want to prevent that from happening again, we will recommend the upgrade to stainless. Brands like Pemko and Markar offer both options in standard commercial lengths.
Stripped screw holes are part of the job
Almost every continuous hinge replacement we do involves at least a few stripped screw holes. When the old hinge bows out, it pulls on the screws and enlarges the holes. We don't just put a new hinge on stripped holes and call it done. We use oversized screws, heli-coil thread inserts, or epoxy-filled dowels to restore solid anchoring. This is what separates a repair that lasts from one that fails again in six months. We see plenty of doors in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach where a previous repair skipped this step.
Continuous Hinge Repair Pricing
* Estimated labor costs. Parts and materials may be additional. We quote the exact price before starting.
Minor hinge straightening and screw re-anchoring starts around $200. Full continuous hinge replacement runs $275 to $450 depending on hinge length, material (aluminum vs. stainless steel), and the condition of the frame. Price includes parts and labor. We confirm the exact cost before we start. If we find the door closer needs repair too, we will quote that separately so you can decide.
Continuous hinges from every major manufacturer.
We install and repair continuous hinges from all the brands used on commercial doors across the Treasure Coast. Whether it's a Pemko hinge on a storefront or a Roton on a fire-rated door, we have the right replacement.
Serving the entire Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Sliding Door Repair handles continuous hinge repairs across Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Palm City, Hutchinson Island, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, and Indiantown. That covers Martin County, St. Lucie County, and Indian River County. Most commercial appointments are same-day or next-day.