Wardrobe door adjustment in Exeter
Professional wardrobe door adjustment 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 wardrobe door adjustment - doors realigned to hang straight, close properly, with even gaps all round. No more doors that won't shut or rub on each other.
Doors That Actually Close
Wardrobe doors should close smoothly and stay closed. When they rub, catch, or swing open, getting dressed becomes a daily frustration. A few minutes of proper adjustment fixes it.
💡 Pro tip: Before calling, check if the hinge screws are tight. Sometimes that's all it takes - but if adjustment is needed, we can sort it quickly.
Why Professional Adjustment Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Still Wrong |
|---|---|
| Even gaps all round | Uneven spacing visible |
| Doors close smoothly | Catch and stick |
| Stay closed | Spring open |
| Look straight | Obviously crooked |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | What's causing misalignment |
| Adjust | Hinges set correctly |
| Test | Open and close repeatedly |
| Align | Even gaps achieved |
📦 You're Left With
- Doors that close properly
- Even gaps all round
- Smooth operation
- No more frustration
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Wardrobe door adjustment | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple wardrobes more efficient in one visit.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Rubbing doors - Smooth operation
✅ Won't close - Stay shut properly
✅ Crooked appearance - Hang straight
✅ New wardrobe settling - Fine-tune fit
Why Choose Us for Wardrobe door adjustment in Exeter?
Doors hang straight
Close properly
No rubbing or catching
Even gaps all round
What to Expect
Step 1: Check
What's causing the problem identified - hinges, carcass, or both.
Step 2: Adjust
Hinge adjustments made, gaps balanced, doors tested.
Step 3: Test
Repeated opening and closing confirms smooth operation.
🔧 DIY Tips
Adjusting them yourself? Here's how it works:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver (Phillips usually)
- Spirit level (optional)
- Patience
📐 Three-way adjustment
- In/out: Door sits flush with carcass - front screw
- Up/down: Door height - hinge plate screw (may need to loosen)
- Side to side: Gap between doors - side screw
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Adjusting wrong screw
- Making big changes (small turns only)
- Not checking both hinges
- Forgetting to retighten
💡 Pro trick: Euro hinges have three adjustment screws. Turn one quarter turn at a time, then test. Big adjustments overcorrect. Small, patient changes get best results.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Small turns only - quarter turns give you control. Full turns often overcorrect, then you're adjusting back the other way. Patience gets better results.
Hinge types:
- Euro/concealed (most adjustable)
- Face-frame hinges
- Surface-mounted
- Soft-close mechanisms
When replacement helps:
- Worn hinge cups
- Broken adjustment screws
- Very old hinge types
- Upgrade to soft-close
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do wardrobe doors go out of alignment?
Hinges loosen over time, wardrobe settles, or heavy items pull doors out of true. Built-in wardrobes can move with the house. Usually fixable with adjustment.
Is it the doors or the wardrobe that's the problem?
Often both contribute. We adjust doors to compensate for any wardrobe movement. If the carcass is badly out of square, that may need addressing first.
Can all hinges be adjusted?
Modern concealed hinges (Euro hinges) have three-way adjustment. Old-style hinges may have limited adjustment options but usually something can be done.
Will you need to take the doors off?
Sometimes, but often adjustments can be made with doors on. Depends on hinge type and what's needed.
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