Broken furniture repair in Exeter

The Good Furniture You Can't Throw Away

You've got a chest of drawers. Solid wood, belonged to your grandparents. One drawer's stuck, another's falling apart. It's too good to bin, but you're not sure how to fix it.

Or the bookshelf that's sagging dangerously. The wardrobe door that won't close. The table with a wobbly leg.

All fixable. If they're worth fixing.

💡 Pro tip: Most "broken" furniture just needs a specific repair - new drawer runners, tightened brackets, re-glued joints. But you need to know if it's worth doing versus buying new.

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Repair vs Replace

✅ Usually Worth Repairing:

• Solid wood furniture
• Antique or vintage pieces
• Part of a matching set
• Well-made, quality construction
• Sentimental value

❌ Probably Not Worth It:

• Flat-pack particle board (can't repair properly)
• Severe damage (rot, extensive breakage)
• Repair cost exceeds replacement
• Structurally compromised (unsafe)

I'll give you an honest assessment.

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Common Furniture Problems

Stuck or Broken Drawers

• Runners failed or bent
• Base panel fallen out
• Joints come apart

Sagging Shelves

• Brackets failed
• Board bowing under weight
• Fixings pulled out

Wobbly Legs

• Joints dried out
• Mounting plates loose
• Structural damage

Doors Won't Close

• Hinges bent or loose
• Frame warped
• Catch broken

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What I'll Do

🔧 The Process

Stage	What Happens
Assess	Look at damage, work out what's failed
Advise	Honest opinion on repair vs replace
Quote	If repairable, estimate time and cost
Repair	Fix structural issues properly
Test	Ensure it's solid and functional

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Pricing

Repair Complexity	Time	You'll Pay
Simple fix (drawer runner, shelf bracket)	30-45 mins	£60
Moderate (re-glue joints, replace parts)	1 hr	£60
Complex (multiple issues, fabrication needed)	1.5-2 hrs	£85-£110

Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Parts/materials extra.