Drawer repair in Exeter
Professional drawer repair 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 drawer repair - loose joints reglued, bottoms refitted, damaged sections replaced. Drawers back to smooth, solid operation.
Drawers Worth Saving
Drawers take daily abuse - pulled open, pushed shut, overloaded with heavy items. Eventually joints loosen, bottoms fall out, and runners wear. But a broken drawer doesn't mean new furniture.
🪵 Repair beats replace. Quality drawers are worth fixing. Even average drawers can have years more life with proper repair.
Common Drawer Problems
| ✅ After Repair | ❌ Typical Damage |
|---|---|
| Solid corners | Loose joints |
| Bottom stays in | Bottom dropped out |
| Smooth running | Sticking or jamming |
| Square and true | Racked or twisted |
What You Get
🔧 Full Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Damage evaluated |
| Disassemble | If needed for proper access |
| Repair | Joints reglued, parts replaced |
| Reassemble | Square and true |
| Test | Smooth operation confirmed |
📦 Problems Fixed
- Loose dovetail joints
- Dropped drawer bottoms
- Split or cracked panels
- Worn runners
- Broken fronts
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Drawer repair | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple drawers in one visit efficient.
Perfect For...
✅ Kitchen drawers - Heavy daily use
✅ Bedroom furniture - Keeping sets complete
✅ Antiques - Worth preserving
✅ Quality furniture - Proper repair makes sense
Why Choose Us for Drawer repair in Exeter?
Solid joints restored
Smooth sliding action
Bottoms secured
Years more life
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Drawer removed, damage evaluated, repair approach agreed.
Step 2: Repair
Joints cleaned and reglued, bottoms refitted, runners adjusted.
Step 3: Test
Drawer reinstalled, smooth operation checked, any other issues noted.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fixing it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Wood glue (PVA)
- Clamps or ratchet straps
- Mallet (for reassembly)
- Pin hammer and panel pins
- Sandpaper
📐 Key steps
- Remove drawer completely
- Take apart loose joints gently
- Clean old glue from joints
- Apply fresh glue to all joint surfaces
- Reassemble and check square
- Clamp until glue cures
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Only fixing the loose corner (others will fail)
- Not cleaning old glue out (new glue won't stick)
- Not clamping square (drawer won't fit)
- Using too much glue (squeeze-out mess)
💡 Pro trick: Before gluing, dry-fit everything and check the drawer is square. Measure corner to corner diagonally - both measurements should be equal. Adjust before glue sets.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🪚 Do all joints at once - if one has failed, others are probably weak. Properly reglue the whole drawer rather than just the bit that's fallen apart. Lasts longer.
When to replace instead:
- Drawer box severely damaged
- Runners integrated and broken
- Cheaper than repair time
- Part of wider furniture replacement
Preventing future damage:
- Don't overload drawers
- Lift slightly when fully extended
- Fix sticky runners before they cause joint strain
Frequently Asked Questions
What drawer problems can be fixed?
Most things - loose joints, fallen-out bottoms, broken corners, split sides, worn runners. If the main panels are intact, repair usually makes sense. I'll assess and advise honestly.
Is it worth repairing old drawers?
Often yes. Quality older drawers are solid wood construction worth saving. Modern flat-pack drawers less so. Sentimental value matters too. I'll tell you if replacement makes more sense.
My drawer keeps falling apart - why?
Usually the glue has failed at the joints. Once one corner goes, stress transfers to others. Proper repair means regluing all joints, not just the loose one.
Can you match old wood if pieces are missing?
Usually close enough. Exact matching on antiques is harder, but for kitchen or bedroom drawers we can repair with similar timber that works well.
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