U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · public county data, not a national estimate
A sticking door in Florida is often humidity — wood swelling in the damp — or loose hinges and a shifted frame; a handyman can adjust, ease, or rehang it without replacing the door.
Plan it — not an emergency.
Common causes:
• Wood swelling in Florida's humidity
• Loose or sagging hinges
• A settled or racked door frame
• Built-up paint on the edges
• Planing a door heavily before checking hinges and humidity
• Ignoring a frame shifted by settling
• A door that sticks worse in the wet season left as-is
• A handyman job that expands into structural framing or door-and-window structural work that needs a licensed contractor
• No proof of insurance or a track record — Florida doesn't license this trade, so those are what protect you
Why does my door stick in the summer?
Humidity. Wood absorbs moisture and swells in Florida's damp, warm months, so a door that fit fine in the dry season binds in the wet one. Loose hinges and a shifted frame add to it. Often the fix is minor — tightening hinges, easing the swollen edge — rather than removing a lot of material.
Should I plane a sticking door?
Only after the simpler causes are ruled out. If it sticks because hinges sagged or the frame shifted, planing removes wood you'll wish you had back when the humidity drops and the door shrinks again. A handyman usually adjusts hinges and the frame first and eases just the binding spot if needed.
Typical small repair visit: $100–$500 (typical ~$275)
A few hours of minor, non-structural work. A handyman handles minor repairs; licensed trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, structural) are separate.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.
Whether a permit applies depends on scope — when in doubt, ask the county building department before work starts.
Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption.
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Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-07-15 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.