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  Door Trimming After New Flooring: What Homeowners Need to Know Installing new flooring or carpets is one of the quickest ways to refresh your home—but it often comes with an unexpected problem: doors that no longer open or close properly. If your doors are scraping, catching, or refusing to move smoothly after new flooring has been fitted, professional door trimming is usually the solution. At BlueWood Handyman , we provide precise door trimming and door adjustment services across Barnet, North London, and surrounding areas , helping homeowners restore smooth operation while protecting the look and lifespan of their doors. Why Doors Stop Working After New Flooring When new flooring or thicker carpets are installed, the floor level often rises by just a few millimetres—but that’s enough to cause problems. Most internal doors are originally fitted with minimal clearance at the bottom, so even small changes can lead to friction. Common symptoms include: Doors scraping or dr...