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
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Misaligned cupboard door straightened and realigned so it sits flush and closes properly. No more gap at one side or catching on the frame.
When Cupboard Doors Develop a Mind of Their Own
Sitting proud on one side, gap at the other? Classic misalignment.
Could be from loose screws, someone leaning on the open door, or just years of use. Whatever caused it, the result's the same: door doesn't sit flush, catches when closing, and looks obviously wrong.
💡 Pro tip: Cupboard doors don't usually need replacing - they just need their hinges adjusted properly. Saves you hundreds versus new doors.
Why Bother Realigning?
| ✅ Realigned | ❌ Misaligned |
|---|---|
| Even gaps all round | Proud one side, tight the other |
| Closes smoothly | Catches or rubs |
| Looks properly fitted | Obviously wonky |
| Quick fix | Looks neglected |
What's Included
🔧 The Service
- Check why door's misaligned
- Tighten all hinge screws properly
- Adjust hinge positions for even gaps
- Test door closes without rubbing
- Make sure it sits flush with neighboring doors
📦 You Get
- Properly aligned door
- Even gaps top, bottom, and sides
- Smooth closing
- Looks fitted right
- Problem actually fixed, not bodged
Pricing
| Number of Doors | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single door | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| 2-3 doors | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple cupboards | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Bundle multiple doors together.
Perfect If...
✅ Gap one side - other side tight against frame
✅ Door proud - sticks out compared to others
✅ Catches when closing - rubs on frame
✅ Multiple doors - several need sorting
Why Choose Us for Cupboard door realignment in Exeter?
Doors line up properly with frame
Even gaps top and bottom
Closes smoothly without forcing
Looks professionally fitted again
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Check where the door's sitting wrong and why - loose screws, wrong hinge adjustment, or stripped holes.
Step 2: Realignment
Tighten mounting screws, adjust hinges using the built-in adjustment, fix any stripped screw holes. Test as I go.
Step 3: Fine-Tune
Get gaps even all round, make sure it closes smoothly without rubbing. Check it lines up with adjacent doors.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy having a go yourself? Here's what you need to know:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver (Phillips or Pozidriv)
- Maybe Allen key (some hinges)
- Spirit level (helpful but not essential)
- Pencil for marking
📐 Modern cabinet hinge adjustments Three main adjustments available:
- Height: Up/down on the cabinet
- Depth: In/out from cabinet
- Side: Left/right position
🔧 Realignment process
- Tighten first: All screws (hinge plate and hinge body)
- Check level: Door should be vertical
- Adjust height: If gaps uneven top/bottom
- Adjust depth: If door proud or too far in
- Adjust side: If gap one side is different to other
📝 Finding the right screw
- Screws in oval holes = height adjustment (loosen, shift hinge, retighten)
- Screw at front of hinge = usually depth
- Screw on hinge plate (attached to cabinet) = usually side-to-side
- Takes trial and error - quarter turns only!
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not tightening the mounting screws first (that's often the whole problem)
- Adjusting too much at once (small tweaks work better)
- Giving up too quickly (realignment is fiddly)
- Not checking neighboring doors (need to match them)
💡 Pro trick: Loosen the mounting screws slightly (not fully off), adjust the door position by hand to where it should be, then retighten. Sometimes faster than using the adjustment screws.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚪 Multiple wonky doors? They're probably all loose - do them all in one visit. Once you're paying the £60 minimum, extra doors barely add time.
New kitchen installed badly? If it's recent and still under warranty, call the fitters back. But if you just want it fixed without the hassle, I can sort it.
Really old cupboards without modern hinges are trickier - might need packing out or repositioning. But usually still fixable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between adjustment and realignment?
Honestly? Same thing - adjusting the hinges so the door sits straight and closes properly. Whether it's slightly off or properly wonky, the fix is the same: tighten screws and tweak the hinge adjustments till it's right.
Can badly misaligned doors be fixed?
Usually yes. Even doors that look properly wonky can often be fixed by adjusting hinges and tightening screws. Occasionally you find the cabinet itself has shifted or the door's badly warped, but that's rare. 90% are fixable.
Why do cupboard doors go out of alignment?
Screws work loose over time (opened and closed thousands of times), or someone's leaned on the door when it was open (shifts the hinges), or the house has settled slightly. All normal, all fixable.
Will you need to remove the door?
Sometimes - makes it easier to tighten hinge screws properly or fix stripped screw holes. But often I can adjust it in place. Either way, it goes back on straight.
My doors were fine until the floor was done - can you fix them?
Floor work often shifts cabinets slightly. If units aren't perfectly level anymore, doors don't hang right. I can realign them to work with the new floor level.
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