Small repairs, with the cause checked first.

Describe the symptom in ordinary language. You do not need to identify the hinge or buy a replacement part before getting in touch. These details help distinguish an adjustment from damaged hardware or support:

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Your jobWhat to include in the enquiry
Cupboard door catches or dropsA photo with the doors closed, an accessible hinge close-up and any damaged board around its fixings.
Internal door or handle misbehavesWhether the door rubs the frame, the handle plate moves, the lever droops or the latch will not engage.
Drawer sticks or stops shortWhere it stops, whether its front sits unevenly, the unit model and a photo of accessible runners.

A cupboard adjustment, a loose handle and a drawer closing fault need different checks. Show the surrounding material as well as the fitting: cosmetic filling cannot restore a fixing in crumbling board.

Repair, adjust or replace?

Send a clear photo of the part and any maker's mark before buying replacements. Hinge geometry, mounting holes and furniture construction can affect compatibility. A similar-looking fitting is not always interchangeable.

For a sticking internal door, show where it touches the frame or floor and mention recent painting, new flooring or damp. A door that closes freely but will not latch is a different symptom. Fire doors, entrance security doors, structural movement and persistent moisture need an appropriate specialist assessment.

Make one useful job list.

List each repair, its location and your priority. For example: a kitchen door catches; a bedroom handle moves; two redundant fixing holes need making good. Mark anything that has already been attempted, and say whether the problem is getting worse.

Distinguish the repair from the finish. Reattaching a fitting, filling redundant holes and repainting a wall are different parts of a job. Existing paint colour and sheen can make a small touch-up visible. Tell me the finish you expect so it can be included.

Arrange the work.

  • Send your postcode, a short list and both close-up and wider photos.
  • Include part names, product links and any damage behind the fitting.
  • Mention access, parking, furniture to move and your priorities.
  • Agree repairs, materials, making good, price and the appointment before booking.

A photo helps establish the likely work, but hidden damage may need a closer look. If the job needs different materials or a specialist, we will discuss the next step. There is no need to buy a replacement door or cabinet simply to make the first enquiry.

What should the repair put right?

Agree the result in terms of how the item works: a cupboard door closing without catching, a handle staying secure, or a redundant hole left ready for decoration. This makes it easier to distinguish an adjustment from new hardware or a surface repair.

After an adjustment, check the normal movement, neighbouring fittings and any latch or closing action. If the symptom returns, record when it happens rather than repeatedly forcing the item. A worn mechanism, weakened fixing or recurring moisture problem can need a different repair from the first visible fault.

Clear rates, agreed before the work.

First hour, including VAT
£50
Each additional 30 minutes, including VAT
£25
Materials, before VAT
Net cost + 10%

The minimum labour charge is £50 including VAT, even if the work takes less than an hour. Materials use their VAT-exclusive cost plus 10%, then 20% VAT. There is no separate travel or parking charge. Where parking is difficult, please arrange a suitable space or permit if possible and let me know before the visit.

Send the complete job list, photos and postcode. We will discuss the scope, expected time and materials before agreeing the work.

How the rates and quote work

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I cover Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames and Merton, including Wimbledon. Send your full postcode to check the location and discuss availability.

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