Wobbly table repair in Exeter
Professional wobbly table repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Wobbly table diagnosed and stabilised - loose legs tightened, joints reglued, or legs levelled. Table solid and doesn't rock anymore.
When Dinner Keeps Spilling
Your table rocks when you lean on it - drinks wobble, plates slide, and you're forever stuffing paper under one leg to stop it.
💡 Pro tip: A wobbly table is either uneven legs (floor problem) or loose joints (furniture problem). Quick check: swap it end-to-end - if wobble changes direction, it's the floor. If it stays same, it's the table.
Two Different Problems
| ✅ Fixed Right | ❌ Wrong Fix |
|---|---|
| Diagnosed correctly | Added shim when joints were loose |
| Joints reglued and solid | Tightened screws, still wobbly |
| Sits level on floor | Still rocking |
| Stable for years | Wobble returns quickly |
Tables wobble from loose joints, damaged legs, or uneven floors. Fix the wrong thing and you've wasted your time.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Diagnose | Work out if it's floor, legs, or joints |
| Fix | Reglue loose joints, add brackets, or level legs |
| Test | Push it, lean on it, make sure it's solid |
📦 You're Left With
- Table that doesn't rock
- Stable even when leaning on it
- No more paper-under-leg fixes
- Proper repair that lasts
Pricing Guide
| Table Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small dining table | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Large table or complex | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Simple fixes done quickly. Major joint repairs might need longer.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Table rocks - annoying and unstable
✅ Can't figure out why - looks fine but still wobbles
✅ Extension table - mechanism loose or wobbly
✅ Good furniture - worth fixing properly
Why Choose Us for Wobbly table repair in Exeter?
Legs tightened or reglued
Table sits level and stable
No more rocking
Fixed in under half an hour
What to Expect
Step 1: Diagnose The Problem
I'll test if it's uneven legs or loose joints. Flip it over if needed to check underneath braces and fixings.
Step 2: Make The Fix
Tighten loose screws, reglue separated joints, add corner brackets, or shim short leg - whatever's actually needed.
Step 3: Stability Test
Rock it, lean on it, push down on corners. Make sure it's genuinely solid before calling it done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to sort it yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver
- Wood glue
- Clamps or heavy weights
- Spirit level
- Sandpaper and shims (for levelling)
📐 Diagnosis first:
- Put table on flat floor (not carpet)
- Press each corner - which one lifts?
- Flip table over, check cross-braces
- Wiggle each leg - can you feel movement?
- If it's an extending table, check centre support
For loose joints:
- Remove table top if possible (makes working easier)
- Check every joint where legs meet frame
- Tighten any loose screws or bolts
- If joints have separated, clean and reglue
- Clamp or weight while glue dries
For uneven legs:
- Find which leg is short (one that lifts when you press others)
- Measure how much it's short by
- Cut shim from hardboard or ply to exact thickness
- Glue and screw shim to bottom of short leg
- Sand smooth and level
For pedestal tables:
- Check legs are tight to central column
- Often have wedges or bolts that need tightening
- Might need regluing if joints have failed
- Very important these are solid - whole table hangs on them
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Shimming when joints are loose (doesn't fix it)
- Only tightening visible screws (missing hidden ones)
- Not supporting table while regluing joints
- Using too small a shim (compresses and table rocks again)
- Assuming all four legs are same length (often aren't)
💡 Pro trick: For tables that keep working loose despite tightening, add corner brackets. Small L-brackets screwed into leg and frame distribute stress and stop joints racking. Not pretty but dead effective.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Extendable tables: The centre support and extension mechanism take huge stress. If that's wobbly, whole table feels unstable. Often just needs bolts tightening or worn parts replacing.
Old tables with proper mortise and tenon joints can be reglued for a permanent fix. Modern cheap tables with dowels or biscuits might need metal brackets for lasting repair.
Marble or stone tops: Extra heavy, puts more stress on joints. If legs are loose, they'll keep getting worse. Worth fixing properly before joints completely fail.
Folding tables: Different problem - the folding mechanism or locking catch is worn. That's a different repair, might need parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it the table that's wobbly or just my floor?
Could be either! I'll check if one leg is short (floor's uneven) or if joints are loose. Uneven floor just needs a shim under the short leg. Loose joints need proper repair.
Can you fix extension tables?
Yes - often it's the extension mechanism that's loose or the centre support that's failed. I'll diagnose what's wrong and fix whatever's causing the wobble.
My table rocks but I can't see any loose joints - what's wrong?
Often it's the cross-braces underneath that are loose. Or if it's a pedestal table, the leg joints to the central column. Not always obvious without getting underneath and testing each joint.
Will fixing it damage the table?
Not if it's done properly. Might need to tighten screws, reglue joints, or add small brackets. All reversible and won't harm a quality table.
How long before it goes wobbly again?
Properly fixed with good glue or brackets, should last years. If the wood's genuinely damaged or the table's poor quality to start with, might need more work eventually.
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