Door handle tightening in Dawlish
Looking for professional door handle tightening help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Dawlish
Wobbly or loose door handle tightened properly - secure and solid to use again. Simple job that stops the annoying rattle and prevents the handle falling off completely.
### That Loose Handle Isn't Going To Fix Itself
You know the one. Been meaning to sort it for months. Wobbles every time you use it, rattles when you close the door, and one day it's going to fall off completely at the worst possible moment.
It takes longer to find your screwdriver than it does for me to fix it.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If one handle's loose, check the others. They usually all start going around the same time, especially if your house was built in the same era.
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### Why Bother Fixing It?
| ✅ Fixed Properly | ❌ Left Wobbly | |------------------|---------------| | Solid to use | Gets worse over time | | No annoying rattle | Drives you mad every day | | Lasts for years | Eventually falls off | | Takes 15 minutes | Stays on your "to do" list forever |
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### What I'll Do
**🔧 Quick Diagnosis**
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | **Screws just loose** | Tighten them properly with the right tool | | **Stripped screw holes** | Plug with wood filler, re-drill, secure | | **Worn spindle** | Replace the square bar | | **Wrong screws** | Fit proper wood screws |
**📦 Result**
- Handle tight and secure - No wobble or rattle - Works smoothly - Job done in minutes
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### Typical Pricing
| Job | Time Needed | You'll Pay | |-----|-------------|------------| | Single handle tightening | 10-15 mins | **£60** | | Multiple handles | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Repair stripped holes + tighten | 30 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple handles are much more efficient to do in one visit.*
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### Get It Sorted If...
✅ **Handle wobbles** when you turn it
✅ **Rattles** when you close the door
✅ **Dropped** recently and won't stay tight
✅ **Multiple handles** loose around the house
Why Choose Us for Door handle tightening in Dawlish?
Handle secure and solid again
No more wobbling or dropping
Quick fix - usually under 30 minutes
Works properly with no sticking
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check What's Wrong I'll look at why it's loose - just needs tightening, or is something actually worn out? ### Step 2: Fix Properly Tighten it, repair stripped holes if needed, or replace worn parts. Whatever it takes to make it solid again. ### Step 3: Test It Works Make sure the handle operates smoothly and the latch works properly. No point having a tight handle that doesn't actually work.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish 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 Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Multiple loose handles?** Let me know when you book - I'll do them all while I'm there. Much more efficient than separate visits. **Replacement needed?** If the handle's actually broken (not just loose), I can replace it. Standard handles I usually have with me. For matching sets, you'll need to get the right one. **Old doors with thin wood?** Common in older Exeter houses. Sometimes there's not much wood left where the screws go. I can usually relocate the fixings slightly to fresh wood. **Modern hollow doors?** These need longer screws to reach the solid wood frame inside. Standard screws just spin in the hollow bit - that's often why they're loose.
Frequently Asked Questions about Door handle tightening in Dawlish
Why do door handles go loose?
Usually it's just the fixing screws working loose over time from daily use. Sometimes the spindle (the square bar that connects both handles) wears out, or the screws strip the wood. Easy fixes once you know what's causing it.
Can you fix it if the screws just spin?
Yes - the holes have probably worn out. I can plug them with wood filler or dowel and re-drill, or move the handle slightly to fresh wood. Depends what works best for your door.
What if the whole handle is broken?
If it's actually broken rather than just loose, I can replace it. I carry some standard handles, or I can fit one you've bought to match your others.
How long does tightening a door handle take?
Simple tightening is 10-15 minutes. If I need to repair stripped screw holes or replace the spindle, maybe 30 minutes. I'll let you know what's needed when I see it.
Should I do all the wobbly handles while you're here?
Absolutely - once I'm at yours with the tools out, doing multiple handles is much quicker than separate visits. Get them all sorted in one go.
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Got multiple jobs?
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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