Wardrobe rail sagging fix in Exeter
Professional wardrobe rail sagging fix services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Sagging wardrobe rail straightened and reinforced with centre support bracket. Stops the bow in the middle and prevents clothes dragging on the floor.
When Your Rail Looks Like A Smile
The centre of your wardrobe rail is bowing down under the weight, clothes in the middle touching the bottom, hangers bunched together.
💡 Pro tip: Rails sag because they're unsupported across too long a span. Add a centre bracket and the problem's solved - simple physics.
Why Rails Sag (And How To Stop It)
| ✅ Fixed Properly | ❌ Still Sagging |
|---|---|
| Centre support taking the weight | Tightened end brackets (still bows) |
| Rail straight across full width | Curved like a banana |
| Even spacing for hangers | Everything bunched in middle |
| Brackets secured into solid points | Pulling away from wall |
Just tightening the ends doesn't help if the rail itself is too long. You need support in the middle.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check rail type, measure span, see if it's bent |
| Reinforce | Add centre support bracket, straighten rail if needed |
| Secure | Tighten end brackets, upgrade if necessary |
📦 You're Left With
- Rail sitting straight and level
- Centre support preventing sag
- Even weight distribution
- Clothes hanging properly again
Pricing Guide
| Fix Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Add centre support | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Support + tighten ends | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Centre bracket included. If rail's actually bent beyond straightening, replacement charged separately.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Rail bowing in middle - curve under the weight
✅ Clothes touching floor - in the centre section
✅ Hangers bunching up - can't slide them evenly
✅ Wide wardrobe - over 1.5m between brackets
Why Choose Us for Wardrobe rail sagging fix in Exeter?
Centre support bracket added
Straightened and reinforced
No more sagging under weight
Done in under half an hour
What to Expect
Step 1: Unload and Check
Take clothes off so I can see the actual rail. Check if it's bent or just sagging, measure the span, see what support's needed.
Step 2: Add Support
Fit centre support bracket to the back panel at midpoint. Straighten rail if it's bowed. Tighten or upgrade end brackets if they're loose.
Step 3: Reload and Test
Hang clothes back up and check rail stays straight under normal load. Should be solid with no droop.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to have a go yourself? Here's how:
🔧 What you'll need
- Centre support bracket (from DIY store)
- Screws (long enough to grip back panel)
- Screwdriver or drill
- Tape measure
- Something heavy to test with
📐 Working out where support goes:
- Empty the rail completely
- Measure total width between end brackets
- Mark the exact centre point on the rail
- Position centre bracket directly below this point on back panel
- Height should match end brackets
🔨 Fitting centre support:
- Remove rail from end brackets
- Fix centre bracket to back panel (make sure it's solid)
- If rail's bent, carefully straighten it (gently bend opposite direction)
- Rest rail on centre bracket and slot into end brackets
- Rail should now be level across whole width
Securing the ends:
- While you've got rail off, check end brackets are tight
- If screw holes are stripped, plug with matchsticks and wood glue
- Re-drill and refit with longer screws if needed
- Make sure both ends are at same height
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Centre bracket not actually at centre (rail still uneven)
- Bracket too low or too high (doesn't support properly)
- Screwing into hollow part of back panel (no grip)
- Not straightening bent rail before refitting
- Overloading wardrobe immediately after fix
💡 Pro trick: For really long rails or very heavy loads, fit two support brackets at one-third and two-thirds points instead of one in the middle. Distributes weight even better and prevents any flex.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Multiple wardrobes sagging? I'll do them all in one visit - once I've got the brackets and tools out, each additional wardrobe is quick.
Flatpack wardrobes with thin back panels? Centre support might need careful positioning or a reinforcing plate if the back panel's really flimsy. I'll advise what's needed when I see it.
Very wide fitted wardrobes? Sometimes there's no back panel to fix to. In that case I can fit a ceiling-mounted support strap or upgrade to a heavier-duty rail system. Depends on what you've got.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my wardrobe rail sagging in the middle?
It's too long without support, or overloaded, or both. Rails over about 1.5m need a centre support bracket or they'll bow. Even strong rails will sag if they're holding too much weight across a long span.
Can you fix it without replacing the whole rail?
Usually yes - adding a centre support bracket sorts most sagging rails. If the rail's actually bent, I might need to replace it, but often straightening and supporting it does the job.
Will a centre support get in the way of my clothes?
Not really - it's just a small bracket at the back. You'll need to slide hangers past it when adding clothes, but once things are hung it's not noticeable.
What if the ends are also pulling out?
Then we need to address the end brackets too - tighten them, plug and re-drill if the holes are stripped, or upgrade to stronger brackets. I'll assess what's needed.
How much weight can the rail hold after you've fixed it?
With proper centre support, a good oval rail will hold 30-40kg - that's a properly full wardrobe. Should handle everything you need unless you're storing actual lead weights in there.
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