How much does a door alignment cost?

How much a door alignment costs depends on what type of door is misaligned, whether it is a garage door, interior door, or entry door, and what is causing misalignment, but typical costs are affordable. For garage door alignment where door is crooked, off track, or closes at angle, professional alignment that includes tightening and plumbing vertical tracks, adjusting cable tension, and balancing springs costs 100 to 250 dollars, including service call fee of 75 to 150 dollars plus labor. If alignment requires cable re-seating or replacement because cables are uneven, cost rises to 150 to 300 dollars. If alignment issue is due to broken spring causing imbalance, spring replacement adds 200 to 600 dollars, bringing total to 300 to 800 dollars. For interior or exterior entry door alignment where door is rubbing, not latching, or crooked in frame, a handyman or carpenter typically charges 75 to 200 dollars to adjust hinges, plane door edge, or shim hinges. If door frame is out of square due to foundation settling and needs more extensive reframing, cost can be 200 to 500 dollars. DIY alignment costs only basic tools like level, wrench, and screwdriver. Factors increasing cost include heavy wood doors, commercial doors, emergency service adding 50 to 100 dollars, and need to replace hinges or rollers. Getting multiple written estimates ensures fair pricing and proper correction of underlying cause.