Wardrobe rail replacement in Exeter
Professional wardrobe rail replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Broken wardrobe rail removed and replaced with stronger hardware. Proper oval rail and metal brackets that'll actually hold the weight of your clothes.
When Your Wardrobe Eats Its Own Rail
You open the wardrobe one morning and everything's collapsed in a heap - the rail's bent, pulled out of the brackets, or snapped completely.
💡 Pro tip: Wardrobe rails usually fail because they're either overloaded or fitted with cheap brackets. Replace with proper hardware and it won't happen again.
Why Cheap Rails Keep Failing
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Cheap Fitting |
|---|---|
| Oval steel rail | Thin round pole |
| Metal wall brackets | Plastic end sockets |
| Screwed into solid wood | Tiny screws barely gripping |
| Centre support for long spans | Rail bowing under weight |
Most flatpack wardrobes come with minimal hardware. Upgrading to proper gear makes all the difference.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Take out broken rail and failed brackets |
| Fit | Install oval rail with metal brackets, centre support if needed |
| Test | Load with weight to make sure it's solid |
📦 You're Left With
- Strong oval rail fitted
- Metal brackets secured properly
- Holds a full wardrobe of clothes
- Won't pull out or bend
Pricing Guide
| Wardrobe Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Double or extra-wide | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Standard rail and brackets included. Oversized or custom rails charged at cost.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Rail collapsed - everything fallen down in a heap
✅ Rail bending - sagging in the middle but not broken yet
✅ Weak brackets - pulling away from the wall
✅ New wardrobe - flatpack came with rubbish hardware
Why Choose Us for Wardrobe rail replacement in Exeter?
Broken rail removed and replaced
Stronger brackets if needed
Holds weight of full wardrobe
Sorted in under half an hour
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove Failed Rail
Take out the broken rail and dodgy brackets. Check why it failed - overloaded, poor fixings, or just cheap hardware.
Step 2: Fit Proper Rail
Install oval steel rail with metal brackets. If it's a long span, add centre support. Screw into solid fixing points.
Step 3: Load Test
Hang some heavy coats to make sure it's solid. Should feel completely stable with no flex.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to have a go yourself? Here's the method:
🔧 What you'll need
- Oval wardrobe rail (from DIY store or online)
- Metal rail brackets (usually 2, plus centre support for >1.5m)
- Screws (minimum 40mm for solid grip)
- Drill, screwdriver, spirit level
- Tape measure
📐 Measuring and planning:
- Measure wardrobe width - rail wants to be about 5cm shorter than internal width
- If span is over 1.5m, plan for centre bracket
- Mark bracket height - usually 170cm from floor, but depends on your wardrobe
- Check brackets will be level with spirit level
🔨 Fitting the rail:
- Mark bracket positions on each side (same height!)
- Drill pilot holes - find solid fixing points, not hollow areas
- Screw brackets firmly - use long screws, not the tiny ones from flatpack
- Slot rail into brackets
- If using centre support, position it midway and fix to back panel
Testing:
- Hang several heavy coats or bags
- Push down on rail - should feel rock solid
- If it flexes or creaks, tighten fixings or add support
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Rail too long (won't fit between brackets)
- Brackets not level (rail sits at angle)
- Screws too short (pull out under load)
- No centre support on long rails (bends)
- Fixing into hollow part of wardrobe (no grip)
💡 Pro trick: For really long rails or heavy loads, fit a ceiling-mounted support strap at the centre point. Takes load off the brackets and stops any chance of sagging.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Multiple rails broken? If you've got several wardrobes with failed rails, I'll do them all in one visit - much more efficient.
Built-in wardrobes? These are usually easier to fix properly because I can screw into solid timber uprights. Flatpack wardrobes are trickier - the panels are thin so fixings need positioning carefully.
Old houses with alcove wardrobes? Perfect - I can usually fix brackets straight into the alcove walls which are solid as anything. Way stronger than relying on thin wardrobe panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do wardrobe rails break?
Usually overloading - too many heavy coats, or wire hangers all bunched together. Sometimes the brackets are just cheap and give up. And occasionally the rail itself bends because it's too long without a centre support.
Can you fit a stronger rail than the one that broke?
Yes - I'll fit proper oval rail and metal brackets that'll take way more weight than the original. If it's a really long span, I'll add a centre support bracket too.
Do I need to buy the rail first?
I carry standard oval rail and brackets, so usually no. But if you've got an unusual size wardrobe or want something specific, send me the measurements and I'll bring what's needed.
Will you need to make new holes in my wardrobe?
Depends if the old bracket holes are still solid. If they are, I'll use those. If they're wallowed out or damaged, I'll plug them and drill new ones nearby.
How much weight can a properly fitted rail hold?
A good oval rail with proper brackets will hold 30-40kg easily - that's a full wardrobe of clothes. If you're storing really heavy winter coats, I might suggest a reinforced setup.
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