Loose screw tightening in Exeter
Professional loose screw tightening services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Loose screws tightened - handles, hinges, fixtures, whatever's wobbling. Quick fix that stops the annoying rattle and makes things work properly again.
That One Screw You've Been Meaning to Tighten
Kitchen cupboard door hangs wonky. Door handle wobbles. Shelf bracket's come loose. You've been meaning to grab a screwdriver for three months but it keeps not happening.
💡 Pro tip: Don't ignore loose screws - they get worse. Wobbling wears the hole bigger, then tightening won't fix it and you need proper repair. Catch them early.
Why Screws Come Loose
Not always bad workmanship - sometimes it just happens.
| Why It Loosens | Where You See It |
|---|---|
| Vibration over time | Door handles, hinges |
| Wood shrinks/expands | Old furniture, external doors |
| Hole worn too big | Things adjusted multiple times |
| Wrong screw used originally | Cheap flat-pack furniture |
| Heavy use | Kitchen cupboard doors, kids' rooms |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check if it's just loose or hole's damaged |
| Fix | Tighten or repair hole as needed |
| Test | Make sure it's solid, not coming loose again |
📦 You're Left With
- No more wobble or rattle
- Properly tightened and secure
- Hole repaired if it was damaged
- One less annoying thing in your house
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple tightening (multiple screws) | 10-20 mins | £60 |
| Needs hole repair + re-screw | 15-25 mins | £60 |
| Part of larger job list | 30-60 mins | £60-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Makes sense to batch with other small jobs.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Multiple loose screws - list of wobbly things
✅ Part of job list - adding to other small tasks
✅ Can't fix it - tried tightening, won't stay tight
✅ Just want it sorted - been annoying you for ages
Why Choose Us for Loose screw tightening in Exeter?
Screws tightened properly
Holes filled if screw won't grip
No more wobble or rattle
Usually part of bigger job list
What to Expect
Step 1: Check the Problem
I'll check if it's just loose or if the hole's damaged. Simple loose? Tighten it. Hole's shot? Need to repair that first.
Step 2: Fix Properly
Either tighten the screw (takes seconds), or fill the damaged hole and re-screw it (takes 10 minutes).
Step 3: Test It
Make sure it's solid. If it's something that opens and closes (door, cupboard), test it properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 What you need
- Screwdriver (right type for your screw)
- Maybe wooden dowel or matchsticks for hole repair
- Wood glue if hole needs filling
- Drill if hole needs drilling out
📐 Fixing loose screws
- If screw just turns and doesn't tighten - hole's too big
- Remove screw completely
- Stuff hole with matchsticks and glue, or hammer in wooden dowel
- Cut flush when glue's dry
- Put screw back in - will grip now
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Overtightening and stripping the thread
- Using wrong screwdriver (damages head)
- Not fixing the hole - just keeps coming loose
- Using longer screw that goes right through
- Impact driver on full power (cracks wood)
💡 Pro trick: For screws that keep loosening, put a tiny drop of wood glue on the thread before screwing in. Still removable if needed, but stops vibration loosening it over time.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Multiple loose screws? List them all. Once I'm there with tools out, doing 10 screws takes barely longer than doing 1. Much more efficient than separate visits.
Stripped screw heads? I can usually get them out - impact driver, screw extractor, or drilling them out. Don't make it worse trying to force rounded-off screws yourself.
Really old furniture? Sometimes screws are loose because the whole joint is failing. I'll spot it and advise if it needs more than just tightening - might need glue, new fixings, or proper repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really worth calling someone for a loose screw?
On its own? Probably not. But when you've got a list of small jobs (loose handle, squeaky hinge, wobbly shelf, couple of bulbs), absolutely. The £60 minimum covers the first hour, so batch jobs together and get them all sorted in one visit.
What if the screw won't tighten because the hole's too big?
That's common - especially in old furniture or doors that have been adjusted loads. I'll fill the hole with dowel or matchsticks and glue, let it set, then the screw grips properly. Takes an extra 10 minutes but fixes it permanently.
Can you fix stripped screws?
Usually yes. Either drill them out and fit a bigger screw, or fill the hole and redrill for the original screw. Stripped screw heads I can usually get out with the right tools - impact driver or screw extractor normally does it.
Do you bring screws or do I need them?
I carry a range of common screws in the van - wood screws, machine screws, various sizes. For standard stuff I'll have it. Unusual sizes or specific decorative screws you might need to supply.
How many loose screws can you fix in an hour?
Loads! A simple tighten takes seconds. Even ones that need holes filling are only 10 minutes each. An hour would cover tightening pretty much every loose screw in your house, plus a few other small jobs.
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