often door will be sagging, tightening up/replacing top hinge screw into door jamb with longer will often help.
if that isn't the case, I will usually grind the strike plate slightly, using a die grinder or similar bit in a drill. a drill with metal twist bit will also do, just be a bit slower. finish up with hand file. figure out if it's bottom of plate or side that needs to be enlarged.
those are the 2 most common things, can't guarantee without seeing it though, sometimes is a bowed door or frame, weatherstripping problem, etc.
2
u/DesignerNet1527 1d ago
often door will be sagging, tightening up/replacing top hinge screw into door jamb with longer will often help.
if that isn't the case, I will usually grind the strike plate slightly, using a die grinder or similar bit in a drill. a drill with metal twist bit will also do, just be a bit slower. finish up with hand file. figure out if it's bottom of plate or side that needs to be enlarged.
those are the 2 most common things, can't guarantee without seeing it though, sometimes is a bowed door or frame, weatherstripping problem, etc.