Cutlery drawer insert in Exeter
Professional cutlery drawer insert services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Cutlery drawer insert fitted and trimmed to size so everything has its proper place. No more fishing through a jumbled mess for a teaspoon.
The Cutlery Drawer of Chaos
Knives, forks, and spoons all tangled together? Everyone's had enough.
Opening the drawer is like a lucky dip. The big serving spoons are hiding at the back. The teaspoons have staged a coup and taken over the fork section. Meanwhile you're late for work and just want a clean knife.
💡 Pro tip: A cutlery organizer saves you about 10 seconds every time you open the drawer. Over a year, that's hours of your life back.
Why Organize It?
| ✅ With Insert | ❌ Jumbled Mess |
|---|---|
| See what you've got | Dig through tangle |
| Everything in its place | Random chaos |
| Looks tidy | Looks neglected |
| Find things instantly | Daily frustration |
What's Included
🔧 The Service
- Measure your drawer accurately
- Trim insert to exact fit if needed
- Position compartments logically
- Secure so it doesn't slide
- Make sure drawer still closes properly
📦 You Get
- Organized cutlery drawer
- Insert fitted perfectly
- No sliding around
- Everything easy to find
- Insert supplied by you, fitted by me
Pricing
| Complexity | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in insert (already fits) | 5-10 mins | £60 |
| Insert needs trimming | 10-15 mins | £60 |
| Multiple drawers (3-4 inserts) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple drawers done together save time.
Perfect If...
✅ Fed up with chaos - just want cutlery organized
✅ New insert - not sure how to fit/trim it
✅ Multiple drawers - doing whole kitchen
✅ Odd-sized drawer - insert needs custom trimming
Why Choose Us for Cutlery drawer insert in Exeter?
Cutlery neatly organized
Insert trimmed to exact drawer size
No more jumbled mess
Easy to find what you need
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure
Check your drawer dimensions and how the insert will fit. Work out if trimming is needed.
Step 2: Trim (if needed)
Cut insert down to exact size so it fits snugly without sliding around.
Step 3: Position
Place insert in drawer, organize cutlery logically, check drawer closes properly with everything in place.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fit the insert yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Choosing an insert
- Measure drawer - width, depth, height (inside measurements)
- Check clearance - drawer needs to close over the insert
- Types:
- Fixed size (cheap, might not fit perfectly)
- Expandable (adjusts to fit)
- Modular (separate sections you arrange)
- Bamboo/wood (looks nice, can be trimmed)
📏 Making it fit
- Measure drawer accurately (inside dimensions)
- If insert is slightly too big, most can be trimmed
- Plastic: Score with knife, snap along line
- Bamboo/wood: Saw to size
- Expandable: Pull out to fit, lock in place
🗂️ Organizing cutlery
- Front sections: Everyday stuff (knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons)
- Back/side: Less-used items (serving spoons, potato masher, etc.)
- Small compartment: Useful for tea strainers, bottle openers
- Leave room: Don't pack it so tight you can't get things out
📦 Stopping it sliding
- Good inserts have non-slip feet
- If yours doesn't: stick small rubber pads underneath
- Tight fit helps - trim it so there's minimal side-to-side movement
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Buying insert without measuring drawer first
- Cutting too much off (can't be put back!)
- Overfilling sections (defeats the purpose)
- Not checking drawer closes properly after filling
💡 Pro trick: Before trimming, put the insert in the drawer and test if the drawer closes. Some drawers have a lip or runners that reduce the available height - better to discover that before cutting.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🍴 Organizing other drawers too? Utensil drawers, spice drawers, tool drawers - all work the same way. Bundle them in one visit.
Deep drawers can have inserts at two levels - cutlery on top, bigger items underneath. Stackable inserts work well for this.
Drawer runners squeaky? While I've got the drawer out, I can spray the runners with silicone - makes them glide smoothly again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy the drawer insert first?
Yes - measure your drawer and buy an insert that fits (or one slightly larger that can be trimmed). Most inserts are adjustable or can be cut down. I'll fit it properly and trim if needed.
What if the insert doesn't quite fit my drawer?
Most can be trimmed - either they're expandable or they're plastic/wood that can be cut to size. I'll measure your drawer and make it fit snugly so it doesn't slide around.
Can you fit drawer dividers for other things besides cutlery?
Absolutely - utensil dividers, spice drawer organizers, tool drawer inserts, whatever you've bought. Same principle: measure, trim if needed, fit securely.
Will the insert stay in place or slide around?
Good ones have non-slip feet or grips. If yours doesn't, I can add small adhesive pads to stop it shifting. Should stay put once it's in.
My drawer is a weird size - can you still fit an insert?
Probably - lots of inserts are adjustable. Worst case, I can cut down a larger one or use separate dividers to create compartments. Where there's a will, there's a way.
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