Cupboard handle tightening in Honiton
Looking for professional cupboard handle tightening help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Honiton
Every cupboard handle in your kitchen tightened properly. No more wobbling, rattling, or handles about to fall off. Quick job that makes a surprising difference.
### That Annoying Rattle Every Time You Open a Door
You grab the cupboard handle and it **rattles** before it opens. Or worse, it's so loose you think it's going to come off in your hand. You've been meaning to tighten them for months.
Then you start, do two handles, realize you've got 28 more to go, and give up.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Loose handles aren't just annoying - they damage the door. The wobbling enlarges the screw holes until eventually screws won't hold at all. Tightening them regularly prevents expensive door replacements.
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### Common Handle Problems
| Issue | What's Happening | Fix | |-------|------------------|-----| | Rattling when touched | Screws slightly loose | Tighten screws | | Visibly wobbly | Screws very loose or holes worn | Tighten or repair holes | | Handle twisted | Only one screw tight | Check both screws, tighten | | Won't stay tight | Screw holes worn/stripped | Repair holes, use filler |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Kitchen Service** - Every cupboard handle checked - All screws tightened properly - Worn holes repaired if needed - Loose knobs secured
**📦 Common Fixes Included** - Tightening loose screws (obviously) - Toothpick/matchstick hole repair for stripped holes - Longer screws if originals too short - Handle realignment if sitting crooked
**✅ Solid Handles** - No more rattling - Secure and stable - Properly aligned - Opening smoothly
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### Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay | |-----|------|------------| | Full kitchen (20-30 handles) | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Bathroom + kitchen | 30-40 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum callout. While I'm there with tools out, I'll do all handles in the house - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, wherever. Same visit, same price.*
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### Worn Screw Holes - How We Fix
When screw holes are stripped and won't hold anymore:
1. **Matchstick method** - jam matchsticks/toothpicks with wood glue into hole, trim flush, rescrew 2. **Filler method** - wood filler in hole, drill new pilot hole when dry 3. **Longer screws** - if door thickness allows, use longer screws through to other side 4. **Reposition handle** - move up/down 5mm, drill new holes in fresh wood
All better than living with handles falling off or replacing doors.
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### Common In These Situations
✅ **Flat-pack kitchens** - IKEA, B&Q, etc - handles always come loose
✅ **Rental properties** - years of tenants yanking handles
✅ **Old kitchens** - 10+ years of use, all screws loose
✅ **Recently fitted kitchen** - fitters rushed, didn't tighten properly
Why Choose Us for Cupboard handle tightening in Honiton?
All handles solid and secure
No more rattling or wobbling
Prevents handle falling off
Quick fix for whole kitchen
What to Expect
### Step 1: Survey Quick look round - how many handles, how loose, any obvious damage or worn holes. ### Step 2: Systematic Tightening Go round every cupboard, every drawer, tighten all screws, check handles sit straight and secure. ### Step 3: Repair Work Any handles that won't tighten (worn holes) - repair properly so they hold.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton 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 Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **Flat-pack furniture?** IKEA, B&Q, Wickes kitchens all use thin chipboard which doesn't hold screws well. Handles work loose faster. Not a problem - just needs regular tightening. Some customers have me do it annually along with other maintenance. **Drawer handles worse:** Drawer handles pull outward more than cupboard doors, so they loosen faster. Check drawers first - they're usually the worst culprits. **While I'm there:** Got other handles needing attention? Door handles, window handles, wardrobe handles - I'll do them all for the same callout. Might as well sort everything in one visit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cupboard handle tightening in Honiton
Why do cupboard handles keep coming loose?
It's the vibration from opening and closing doors. Every time you pull a handle, it loosens the screw slightly. After months of use, they're rattling around. Cheap flat-pack furniture is worse for this - thin material doesn't hold screws well.
Can you do the whole kitchen in one visit?
Yes - that's the point. Most kitchens have 20-30 handles. Takes me 20-30 minutes to go round and tighten everything properly. Much better than you doing two handles, getting bored, and leaving the rest loose.
What if the screw holes are worn out and won't tighten?
Common problem, especially in chipboard doors. I can plug the holes with matchsticks and glue, move the handle slightly up/down, or use longer screws through to the inside. Various tricks to make them hold properly again.
Will they just come loose again in a few months?
Probably - that's just how handles work with regular use. But tightening them takes 30 seconds per handle once you're set up. Some people have me come annually to do all the handles, smoke alarms, and other fiddly maintenance in one hit.
Can you replace broken handles while you're there?
If you've bought replacements, yes. If handles are actually broken (not just loose), let me know when you book so I can advise on buying the right ones. Matching existing handles can be tricky if they're discontinued.
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