Cupboard hinge repair or replacement Cape Town

Adjustments run R60 to R150 per door, hinge replacements R80 to R200 labour plus R30 to R150 per hinge, and a typical multi-door visit lands between R450 and R1,200. Torn-out screw holes add R100 to R250 per position to repair properly.

Concealed hinges drift out of adjustment with use — doors sag, rub, or spring open. Most modern hinges adjust in three directions with a screwdriver, so a flush, aligned door is usually a quick adjustment rather than a replacement. If the hinge is cracked or the screws are loose in the board, replacement is the fix.

No — this is the most common hinge failure and it’s very repairable. The torn holes are filled with proper wood repair or fitted with inserts, then re-drilled so the new hinge grips solidly. Simply forcing larger screws in is the fix that fails again. A vetted pro serving Cape Town can confirm the details on site before any work starts.

If hinges are being replaced anyway, yes — the hardware premium is small, slamming stops, and doors and carcasses last longer. Most standard cupboards accept soft-close hinges or clip-on dampers without modification.

Usually, yes — a kitchen’s worth of adjustments, replacements, and hole repairs is typically a half-day job. Counting the doors and sending a photo of one hinge beforehand means the pro arrives with enough matching hardware to finish in one go. For homeowners in Cape Town, comparing a few quotes through Kandua is the quickest way to see real local pricing.