Cupboard door realignment in Exeter
Professional cupboard door realignment services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Cupboard door not sitting straight? Hinges realigned so door closes flush and looks professional. Quick adjustment, big improvement in appearance.
Get That Professional Finish Back
Your cupboard door isn't quite right. Sits proud at one corner, gaps uneven, or just obviously not flush with its neighbors.
Your kitchen looks almost perfect but that one wonky door catches your eye every single time you walk past.
Ten minutes and a screwdriver. Realigned, flush, looking how it should.
💡 Pro tip: Often when one door's wonky, its neighbors need slight adjustment too. Getting them all aligned together makes the whole run look professional.
Signs Your Door Needs Realigning
| ✅ Properly Aligned | ❌ Needs Realignment |
|---|---|
| Flush with carcass | Proud or recessed |
| Even gaps all round | Wider gap one side |
| Opens and closes smoothly | Catches or sticks |
| Lines up with adjacent doors | Obviously out of line |
What I'll Do
🔧 Realignment Process
- Assess door position and identify issues
- Check hinge condition and adjustment range
- Systematically adjust:
- Vertical alignment (up/down)
- Horizontal alignment (in/out)
- Lateral position (side-to-side)
- Check against adjacent doors
- Test operation and soft-close
📦 Results You'll See
- Door sits flush with carcass
- Even reveal gaps all round
- Smooth opening and closing
- Lines up with neighboring doors
- Professional installed appearance
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single door realignment | 10-15 mins | £60 |
| Multiple doors | 15-20 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum. Standard adjustment using existing hinges.
Perfect For...
✅ After kitchen installation - contractors rarely get doors perfect
✅ Settled houses - shifting foundations affect alignment
✅ After years of use - hinges and fixings loosen
✅ Before selling - small details matter for viewings
Why Choose Us for Cupboard door realignment in Exeter?
Doors sit straight and flush
Even gaps all round
Smooth operation restored
Professional finish
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess Alignment
Open and close door, check where it's out. Look at gaps, check flush, compare to adjacent doors.
Step 2: Adjust Hinges
Systematic adjustment of each hinge point until door sits perfectly. Quarter-turns, check, adjust again.
Step 3: Final Check
Door should be flush, gaps even, operation smooth. Check soft-close engages properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
You can realign cupboard doors yourself with patience:
🔧 What you need
- Screwdriver (match to your hinge screws)
- Good eye and patience
- Understanding of the three adjustment points
📏 The three adjustments
Depth (in/out):
- Screw on hinge arm
- Brings door closer or pushes it away from carcass
- Most common adjustment needed
Height (up/down):
- Mounting plate screws (loosen, move, retighten)
- Raises or lowers entire door
- Affects reveal gap top and bottom
Side-to-side:
- Oval screw holes on mounting plate
- Moves door left or right
- Evens out reveal gaps on sides
🛠️ Working systematically
- Identify main issue (proud? recessed? high? low?)
- Make small adjustments (quarter turn at a time)
- Check result before adjusting more
- Work all hinges together for even adjustment
- Compare to adjacent doors
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Making big adjustments instead of small incremental ones
- Adjusting only one hinge (they all need to match)
- Not checking soft-close still works
- Forgetting to compare to adjacent doors
💡 Pro trick: If door is way out, loosen all mounting screws slightly, position door by hand where it should be, then tighten. Fine-tune from there. Much quicker than trying to adjust it when tight.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Soft-close stopped working? Sometimes when doors are badly misaligned, soft-close doesn't engage. Realignment often fixes it - once door travels properly, mechanism works again.
Handles loose too? Common when doors have been misaligned - extra stress on handles. I can tighten them while adjusting doors.
Full kitchen needs doing? If multiple doors are wonky, doing them all together makes sense. Whole kitchen looks better when everything aligns properly.
New kitchen but doors wonky? Installers often don't fine-tune doors properly. Not unusual to need adjustment even on brand new kitchens. Should have been done during install but easy to fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between adjustment and realignment?
Honestly? Nothing - they're the same job! Both mean tweaking the hinges so the door sits properly. I use both terms because people search for both, but you're getting the same service.
Can all cupboard doors be realigned?
Modern ones with adjustable hinges - yes. Really old cupboards with basic fixed hinges - limited options, might need hinge replacement. I'll assess and advise what's possible.
Will realignment damage my cupboards?
No - it's just adjusting screws that are designed to be adjusted. Non-invasive, reversible if needed, no damage to cupboards or doors.
How long will the realignment last?
Should last years if hinges are in good condition. But cupboards get daily use - over time things can shift again. Easy to re-adjust when needed.
Can you do this while I'm using the kitchen?
Yes - I'll work around you. One door at a time, minimal disruption. Can usually complete it while you're making a cuppa!
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