Signs your door pivot needs repair.
Pivots are the hidden workhorses of commercial doors. Unlike standard hinges mounted on the side, pivots sit at the top and bottom of the door, often recessed into the floor. When they wear out, the symptoms show up fast. Here's what to look for.
Door Dropping or Sagging
The door hangs lower than it used to. The bottom edge may be closer to the floor on one side. The floor pivot spindle is worn down.
Won't Stay Closed
The door swings open on its own or won't latch. The spring mechanism inside the floor pivot has lost tension.
Scraping the Floor
Metal-on-tile or metal-on-concrete scraping when the door opens. The pivot has dropped low enough for the door to drag.
Pivot Seized or Stiff
The door is extremely hard to open. The pivot mechanism is corroded or jammed internally, especially common near the coast.
Door Swings Wrong Direction
A pivot door that opens the wrong way has a broken or misaligned pivot cam. This is a safety concern, especially on exit doors.
Grinding at Floor Level
A grinding or crunching sound from the floor pocket area. Debris, rust, or broken components inside the floor pivot housing.
Why pivots fail on commercial doors
Commercial door pivots handle enormous stress. A busy storefront in Stuart or a restaurant entry in Jensen Beach might see 500 or more openings per day. That constant rotation grinds down the pivot spindle and wears out the internal spring mechanism. Floor pivots also collect water, sand, and debris in the floor pocket, which accelerates corrosion. Properties near the coast deal with salt air eating away at the metal components inside the floor cavity. By the time you notice the door sagging, the pivot has usually been deteriorating for months.
Don't let a failing pivot damage your door or floor. A door scraping tile or concrete will gouge the finish and create an even bigger repair bill. Call us at (772) 207-4146 and we will usually get to you the same day.
How we repair and replace door pivots.
Pivot repair requires specific knowledge of each pivot type and brand. We have the tools, parts, and experience to handle floor pivots, intermediate pivots, and offset pivots on all commercial door types.
Diagnose the Pivot System
We identify the pivot type, brand, and model. We check the floor pivot, top pivot, intermediate pivot (if applicable), and the overall door alignment.
Support and Remove the Door
We safely support the door weight, then remove it from the pivot points. Heavy glass doors require careful handling to prevent glass stress or breakage.
Repair or Replace the Pivot
We rebuild the pivot mechanism, replace worn spindles or springs, or install a complete new pivot unit if the old one is beyond repair.
Rehang and Calibrate
We remount the door, adjust the pivot height, set the closing speed and backcheck, and verify the door swings, closes, and latches correctly.
Floor pivots vs. offset pivots
Floor pivots like the Rixson 27 and 28 series sit in a pocket cut into the floor beneath the door. They act as both a pivot point and a door closer. Offset pivots mount to the frame and door face, shifting the pivot point away from the door edge. Offset pivots are common on heavy glass doors and aluminum storefront entries in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. Each type has different failure modes and replacement procedures. We carry common parts for both types on the truck.
Heavy glass doors need careful pivot work
Many commercial entries use tempered glass doors weighing 150 to 300 pounds. These doors rely entirely on the top and bottom pivots to stay up and swing correctly. When a pivot fails on a heavy glass door, the door can shift suddenly and stress the glass. We use door jacks and panel supports to safely handle these doors during pivot repair. If your storefront in Vero Beach or Palm City has a heavy glass pivot door that's sagging, don't try to force it. Call us and we will handle it safely.
Door Pivot Repair Pricing
* Estimated labor costs. Parts and materials may be additional. We quote the exact price before starting.
Pivot adjustment, lubrication, and minor rebuilds start around $175. Full floor pivot replacement runs $300 to $500 depending on the brand and whether the floor pocket needs any modification. Offset pivot replacement is typically $200 to $350. Price includes parts and labor. We confirm the exact cost before we start. If the storefront door glass or frame also needs attention, we will quote that separately.
Pivot repair for every major commercial brand.
We work on door pivots from all the major manufacturers found on commercial doors across the Treasure Coast. From Rixson floor closers to Dorma offset pivots, we have the experience and parts to get your door working right.
Serving the entire Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Sliding Door Repair handles door pivot 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 appointments are same-day or next-day.