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South West London and nearby Surrey

Small repairs & carpentry

We adjust sticking internal doors, repair cupboard fittings and replace loose handles. Describe the problem and any replacement parts you have bought so we can work out what the repair needs.

Full-height oak internal door with a fitted lever handle

Jobs we can help with

  • Sticking internal-door adjustments
  • Cupboard-door and hinge adjustments
  • Loose handles and small hardware replacements
  • Drawer alignment and minor repairs
  • Small skirting, trim and timber repairs
  • Several small repair jobs planned together

Does the fitting need adjustment, repair or replacement?

That depends on the cause and the condition of the supporting parts. An uneven cupboard door can need hinge adjustment when the cabinet and fixing points are sound; movement at a damaged hinge connection needs a different repair. Describe what catches, moves or has changed rather than choosing a replacement part from the symptom alone. Our common door problems guide shows the difference between lost clearance, sagging and failed support.

For a list of repairs, include the location and a photo of each job, plus any parts you have already bought. We can then assess the work together without treating every task as a simple adjustment. Our handyman quote guide explains how to group several jobs clearly, including anything that may need a specialist scope.

Planning the work and the visit

A useful repair enquiry records the fault rather than guessing the part. The Carshalton page covers cupboard symptoms, and Hersham explains how to describe a problem before buying replacements. Send a whole-item view, an accessible close-up and what happens during normal use.

For a repair in St Margarets or Isleworth, note where the movement, rubbing or failure occurs and whether anything recently changed. Their visit-planning pages combine those observations with local access checks. Parts and repair suitability still need assessment before the work is agreed.

For several jobs in Earlsfield or Sutton, give every item a symptom and mark your priorities. The local planning guides explain how to prepare a complete list and an order of work. Include fitting or finishing that depends on a repair, rather than assuming it can be added during the visit.

How the job comes together

  1. Understand the problem

    We review your description and assess the affected item to establish what the repair needs.

  2. Agree the repair

    We explain the proposed adjustment or repair and discuss replacement parts and any finishing before proceeding.

  3. Check the result together

    We check how the repaired door, drawer or fitting works and explain anything that still needs attention.

What helps us quote

Include your postcode and as many of these details as you have:

  • What is not working and how long it has been a problem
  • The type of door, cupboard, drawer or fitting
  • Any visible damage or previous repairs
  • A full list if there are several jobs around the home

Have photos ready if you can. Start with the form below and we can discuss any extra details or pictures needed for the quote.

What affects the cost?

A useful quote starts with the problem itself. Some jobs need an adjustment; others need a matching part or further inspection before the scope can be agreed.

  • The condition of the item and the cause of the problem
  • Any replacement hardware, matching materials or finishing work
  • The number of separate repairs and access to each one
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Before the visit

Make the affected fittings accessible and empty the relevant cupboard or drawer if practical. Keep any loose parts that have come away. Tell us if a repair has already been attempted or if you have bought replacement hardware, so we can review it before the visit.

A few other jobs on the list?

Include them in your enquiry so we can plan enough time and bring the right materials. We will confirm which jobs can be combined in one visit.

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  1. 1Postcode
  2. 2Your details
  3. 3Your job

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Enter the postcode of the home where you need a hand.

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