Door hinge replacement in Exeter
Professional door hinge replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional door hinge replacement - worn, squeaky, or damaged hinges removed and quality replacements fitted. Door rehung properly with smooth, silent operation.
Hinges Don't Last Forever
Door hinges take constant stress - years of opening and closing eventually wear the knuckle, loosen the screws, and turn smooth operation into squeaky annoyance. When adjustment and oil aren't enough, new hinges are the answer.
🔧 Fresh start. New hinges make even old doors feel solid again.
Signs Hinges Need Replacing
| ✅ New Hinges | ❌ Worn Hinge Signs |
|---|---|
| Smooth operation | Squeaking despite oil |
| Solid feel | Play/movement in hinge |
| Door hangs straight | Visible wear in knuckle |
| Silent closing | Grinding noise |
What You Get
🔧 Full Replacement
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old hinges taken off |
| Prepare | Recesses checked/adjusted |
| Fit | New hinges installed |
| Rehang | Door positioned properly |
| Adjust | Fine-tuned for perfect fit |
📦 Hinge Types
- Standard butt hinges
- Ball bearing (for heavy doors)
- Rising butt (self-closing)
- Parliament hinges (wide swing)
- Fire door hinges (CE marked)
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge replacement (per door) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Hinges supplied or fitted to customer's. Multiple doors make good use of call-out.
Perfect For...
✅ Squeaky doors - Silent operation restored
✅ Worn hinges - Solid feel again
✅ Heavy doors - Upgrade to ball bearing
✅ Fire doors - Correct specification
Why Choose Us for Door hinge replacement in Exeter?
Smooth, silent operation
Door hangs straight
Quality hinges fitted
No more squeaking
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove
Door taken off, old hinges removed, condition of recesses checked.
Step 2: Fit
New hinges positioned, pilot holes drilled if needed, screws secured properly.
Step 3: Adjust
Door rehung, operation tested, fine-tuned for smooth closing.
🔧 DIY Tips
Replacing them yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver
- Chisel (for adjusting recesses)
- Drill (for pilot holes)
- Tape measure
- Someone to hold the door
📐 Key steps
- Measure old hinges and buy same size
- Support door before removing hinges
- Remove hinges from frame first, then door
- Check recesses - may need adjusting for new hinges
- Fit hinges to door first (easier to position)
- Lift door into place and mark frame positions
- Fit frame side and test operation
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not measuring old hinges (wrong size won't fit recesses)
- Removing all hinges without supporting door
- Screwing straight into old holes without plugging
- Not drilling pilot holes (splits wood)
💡 Pro trick: When fitting new hinges, drill pilot holes even if using old screw positions. The fresh cut gives screws better grip and prevents splitting.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚪 Heavy doors need better hinges - solid wood doors or doors with glass benefit from ball-bearing hinges. They handle the weight better and last longer than cheap pressed hinges.
Buying hinges:
- Measure height, width, and thickness
- Count how many (usually 2 or 3)
- Consider ball bearing for heavy doors
- Match finish to other door furniture
Fire doors:
- Must have 3 hinges
- Hinges must be CE marked
- Specific load rating required
- Don't compromise on specification
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if hinges need replacing rather than adjusting?
Worn hinges have play in the knuckle - you can wiggle the door up and down on them. Squeaking that doesn't stop with oil, visible rust, or bent leaves all mean replacement time.
Do I need to match the old hinges exactly?
Size matters - same height and width to fit existing recesses. Style and finish are your choice. Rising butt hinges are specific, but standard butt hinges are interchangeable.
Will new hinges fit the old screw holes?
Usually yes for same-size hinges. If holes are worn, we'll drill fresh and plug the old ones. It's part of proper fitting.
Can you fit fire door hinges?
Yes. Fire doors need specific hinges - typically three CE-marked hinges. We'll fit the correct specification.
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