Cupboard handle replacement in Exeter
Professional cupboard handle replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Broken or outdated cupboard handle replaced with new hardware. Fitted securely with screws that actually hold, aligned properly so the door opens smoothly.
Update Your Kitchen Without Replacing It
New handles transform how your kitchen looks.
Broken handle making you use that awkward fingernail-in-the-gap technique to open the door? Or maybe your handles are fine but you're sick of looking at them. Either way, swapping them out is a cheap way to update the whole room.
💡 Pro tip: Changing all your kitchen handles is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make. Costs under £100 for handles but makes the kitchen look totally different.
Why Get Someone to Fit Them?
| ✅ Professionally Fitted | ❌ DIY |
|---|---|
| All perfectly aligned | Some wonky |
| Drilled straight | Holes at angles |
| Done in 30 minutes | All afternoon |
| Old holes dealt with properly | Visible behind new handles |
What's Included
🔧 The Service
- Remove old handles carefully
- Position new handles correctly (template used for multiple doors)
- Fill old holes if needed
- Drill new holes straight and accurate
- Fit new handles securely
- Test all doors open smoothly
📦 You Get
- All new handles fitted
- Doors opening properly
- Professional finish
- Old holes filled/hidden
- Handles you supply, fitted by me
Pricing
| Number of Handles | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 handles | 10-20 mins | £60 |
| 5-10 handles (small kitchen) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| 15-20 handles (full kitchen) | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Full kitchen still usually under an hour.
Perfect If...
✅ Kitchen refresh - updating look without new cupboards
✅ Broken handle - fallen off or loose
✅ Multiple doors - whole kitchen needs doing
✅ Style change - knobs to handles or vice versa
Why Choose Us for Cupboard handle replacement in Exeter?
Broken handle replaced properly
Holes aligned correctly
Secure fitting that lasts
Multiple handles done quickly
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove Old
Take off old handles. Check if new ones use same screw holes or if I need to drill new ones.
Step 2: Position New
Mark positions for new handles (using template for consistency across multiple doors). Fill old holes if they'll show.
Step 3: Fit
Drill holes if needed, fit handles securely, test doors open smoothly. All handles aligned and secure.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fit new handles yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill with correct size wood bit (check handle screw diameter)
- Screwdriver
- Tape measure and pencil
- Spirit level (for handles, not knobs)
- Masking tape (to prevent drill splintering wood)
📏 Measuring and marking
- Consistent position: Measure from top/side of door for first handle
- Make template: Cut cardboard template to transfer position to other doors
- Knobs: Usually center of door, or offset toward opening edge
- Handles: Typically same distance from top on all doors
🔨 Drilling
- Tape over drilling point (stops wood splitting)
- Drill from front face (not back - prevents splintering on face side)
- Drill straight - easy to angle it without realizing
- Right depth - drill bit should go through but not too far
🔩 Fitting different styles
- Knobs: Single screw from inside
- Handles/pulls: Two screws, spacing critical
- D-handles: Usually fixed spacing - check before drilling!
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not using a template (handles all slightly different positions)
- Drilling at an angle (handle sits wonky)
- Wrong size drill bit (too tight or too loose)
- Not checking which way door opens (handle position matters)
💡 Pro trick: For handles (two-screw type), drill one hole, fit one screw loosely, check alignment with spirit level, then drill second hole. Easier than getting both holes perfect first time.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full kitchen update? Bundle it with other small jobs - catches, door adjustments, hinges. Get the whole kitchen refreshed in one visit.
Old holes showing? Wood filler dries in an hour, then you can paint over it to match your cupboards. Or position new handles to cover the old holes.
Soft-close cupboards still need handles fitted the same way - no special considerations.
Updating from knobs to handles (or vice versa) means new holes. I'll fill the old ones so they don't show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy the replacement handles first?
Yes - I fit handles you supply. Choose the style you want, buy enough for all the cupboards you're changing, and have them ready when I visit. I'll fit them all properly.
What if the new handles don't match the old screw holes?
Common problem when updating handles. If the new ones use different spacing, I can fill the old holes and drill new ones. Or position the new handle to cover the old holes. Either way, I'll make it work.
Can you replace all the handles in my kitchen?
Absolutely - that's the usual job. Replacing a whole kitchen's worth takes 30-45 minutes depending on how many you've got. Much faster than doing them yourself one by one.
Will the old screw holes show if I'm changing handle styles?
Depends on the new handle size and position. Larger handles often cover old holes. If they don't, I can fill the holes with wood filler, which you can paint over. Or position handles to hide them.
My old handles keep coming loose - will new ones fix it?
If the screws holes are stripped, new handles with fresh holes solve it. If you're reusing the same holes, I might need to fix them first (longer screws or filled holes). Either way, they'll be secure when I'm done.
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