Cupboard door adjustment in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional cupboard door adjustment help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Newton Abbot
Cupboard doors wonky or not closing flush? Hinges adjusted properly - doors sit straight and close cleanly. No gaps, no catching, looks right again.
### Stop That Annoying Gap
Your kitchen cupboard doors **don't sit flush anymore**. There's a visible gap at the top, or they catch when closing, or one sits proud while the next one's recessed.
It drives you mental **every time you look at them**. The kitchen cost thousands and now it looks wonky.
**Fifteen minutes with the right screwdriver.** All adjusted, sitting flush, looking how they should.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Modern hinges have three adjustment points - up/down, in/out, and sideways. Getting all three right makes the door sit perfectly flush and straight.
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### Why Doors Go Wonky
| ✅ Adjusted Doors | ❌ Wonky Doors | |-------------------|----------------| | Close flush, even gaps | Gaps visible, uneven | | Smooth operation | Catch or stick | | Look professional | Look DIY/cheap | | All aligned with each other | Some proud, some recessed |
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### What I'll Do
**🔧 Adjustment Process**
1. Check which doors need adjusting (usually multiple) 2. Identify hinge type and adjustment points 3. Adjust each hinge systematically: - Up/down alignment - In/out (flush to carcass) - Side-to-side (gap evenness) 4. Test door operation 5. Check against adjacent doors for consistency
**📦 Common Issues Fixed**
- Doors not closing flush - Uneven gaps between doors - Doors catching on frame - One corner proud, one recessed - Doors not aligning with each other - Soft-close not engaging properly
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### Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay | |---------|------|------------| | Single door adjustment | 10 mins | **£60** | | Multiple doors | 15-30 mins | **£60** | | Full kitchen check & adjust | 20-30 mins | **£60** |
*£60 minimum for first hour. Most cupboard adjustments are well within that.*
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### Worth Doing Because...
✅ **Looks professional again** - kitchens cost thousands, should look right
✅ **Stops damage** - catching doors eventually damage finish
✅ **Quick fix** - 20 minutes and it's all sorted
✅ **Prevents worse problems** - loose doors stress hinges more
Why Choose Us for Cupboard door adjustment in Newton Abbot?
Doors closing flush and straight
Gaps eliminated
Smooth opening and closing
Multiple doors adjusted together
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check All Doors I'll open and close every door, check which ones need adjustment. Often it's more than you think! ### Step 2: Adjust Systematically Work through each wonky door, adjusting all three points until it sits perfectly. Check against neighbors for consistency. ### Step 3: Test Everything Open and close each adjusted door, check soft-close works, make sure they're all flush and even.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
**Soft-close not working?** Sometimes when doors are badly out of adjustment, soft-close doesn't engage properly. Once doors are aligned correctly, it should work again. If not, mechanism might need replacing. **Really old hinges?** Some don't have adjustment - they're just fixed. If that's the case and doors are wonky, hinges might need replacing with modern adjustable ones. **Multiple wonky doors?** Very common in kitchens that are a few years old. Worth getting them all done at once - kitchen looks transformed when everything sits flush again. **While I'm there...** Loose handles? Drawers sticking? Other kitchen niggles? Lump them together for one visit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cupboard door adjustment in Newton Abbot
Why have my cupboard doors gone wonky?
Hinges work loose over time from constant opening and closing. Or the carcass has settled/shifted slightly. Modern soft-close hinges have adjustment screws - they need tweaking to get doors sitting properly again.
Can you fix doors that won't close flush?
Usually yes - it's normally just hinge adjustment. The screws on modern hinges let you adjust up/down, in/out, and side-to-side. Get them set right and doors sit flush. If hinges are actually broken, they need replacing.
What about multiple wonky doors?
Very common, especially in kitchens. If one's gone, others probably need adjustment too. I'll check and adjust them all while I'm there - much more efficient than one at a time.
How long does adjustment take?
Single door - 10 minutes. Full kitchen of wonky doors - maybe 20-30 minutes depending on how many need doing. Quick job either way.
What if the hinges are broken?
Then they need replacing, not adjusting. I'll let you know if that's the case. Replacement hinges aren't expensive and I can fit them while I'm there.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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