Cupboard door adjustment in Exeter
Professional cupboard door adjustment services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional cupboard door adjustment - doors realigned to close properly with consistent gaps. Quick fix that transforms how your kitchen or bedroom furniture looks and works.
Simple Fix, Big Difference
Cupboard doors that don't close properly, hang at angles, or leave inconsistent gaps make even good furniture look tired. The good news is it's usually a simple hinge adjustment - most modern hinges have three-way adjustment built in.
🔧 Quick win. Most door alignment issues are fixed in minutes. Makes the whole kitchen look cared for.
Why Doors Go Wrong
| ✅ Adjusted Properly | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Closes flush | Won't shut properly |
| Consistent gaps | One side wider |
| Soft-close works | Slams or doesn't catch |
| Looks like new | Tired and tatty |
What You Get
🔧 Full Adjustment
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | All affected doors identified |
| Assess | What's out of alignment |
| Adjust | Three-way hinge adjustment |
| Tighten | Loose screws secured |
| Test | Every door closing properly |
📦 Common Issues
- Doors dropped down
- Won't stay closed
- Uneven gaps
- Soft-close not working
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Cupboard door adjustment | 15-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Multiple doors in one visit makes best use of call-out.
Perfect For...
✅ Kitchen cupboards - Take most abuse
✅ Bedroom wardrobes - Heavy doors
✅ Soft-close fixes - Get them closing properly
✅ Whole kitchen - Check everything at once
Why Choose Us for Cupboard door adjustment in Exeter?
Doors aligned and closing properly
Consistent gaps between doors
Soft-close mechanism adjusted
No more banging or catching
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
All problem doors identified, issues noted, access cleared.
Step 2: Adjust
Systematic adjustment - height, depth, lateral - each door checked, soft-close tested.
Step 3: Done
All doors demonstrated working, any ongoing issues noted, cupboards working properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Adjusting them yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Pozidriv screwdriver
- Torch (to see adjustment screws)
📐 Key steps
- Find the three adjustment screws on each hinge
- Height adjustment first (usually back screw)
- Then depth (front screw)
- Then lateral (usually middle screw)
- Tighten any loose fixing screws
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Adjusting one door without checking neighbours
- Overtightening adjustment screws
- Not tightening fixing screws
- Making adjustments too big (small turns!)
💡 Pro trick: Make small adjustments - quarter turn at a time. It's easy to overshoot. Check each adjustment before making the next. And do adjacent doors together so gaps match.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🍳 Do all the doors - if some have drifted, others probably have too. Getting everything aligned in one visit gives a consistent result and makes better use of the call-out.
When it's more than adjustment:
- If screw holes are stripped, hinge may need refitting
- If hinge mechanism is broken, replacement needed
- If carcass has moved, bigger problem
- I'll advise honestly
Regular maintenance:
- Check alignment annually
- Tighten loose screws
- Don't hang heavy items on doors
- Don't let children swing on doors
Frequently Asked Questions
Why have my doors gone out of alignment?
Hinges loosen over time with repeated opening and closing. Kitchen cupboards get it worst - steam, heat, and heavy use. Screws work loose, adjustment drifts, doors droop. Normal wear, easily fixed.
Can all hinges be adjusted?
Most modern concealed hinges have three-way adjustment - up/down, left/right, in/out. Old-style hinges may have limited adjustment. I'll assess what's possible.
My soft-close doesn't work anymore - fixable?
Usually yes. Soft-close mechanisms need adjustment as they wear. Sometimes it's tension adjustment, sometimes the damper needs replacing.
How many doors can you adjust in one visit?
Multiple doors are quick once I'm there. A whole kitchen's worth of minor adjustments might take an hour. Tell me how many and I'll estimate.
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