Furniture Hinge Adjustment in Warsaw — Perfectly Aligned Doors in One Visit

Cabinet door sagging, catching on the one next to it, or refusing to close all the way? Nine times out of ten the problem is not the hinge itself but its setting. Furniture hinges are built for thousands of open-close cycles, yet over time the adjustment screws work loose — especially when the cabinet is loaded with heavy items. We adjust hinges on any cabinet furniture across Warsaw: kitchen fronts, bedroom wardrobes, bathroom vanities, dressers. We arrive with a full set of screwdrivers and bits, align every door in three planes, and check the action.

How much does hinge adjustment cost

The cost depends on the number of doors and the condition of the hinges. One door with two hinges is a quick job. A kitchen with 15 fronts and loose hinges is a full visit. Price is also affected by whether worn hinges need replacing, whether there are soft-close dampers, and whether the cup mounting in the chipboard needs tightening. Fixings included with the furniture are covered. Check the current rates in the table below.

How the on-site adjustment works

1. You describe the issue — sagging, misalignment, gap, squeaking — and send a photo if convenient.
2. The technician assesses the scope: one door or every front, whether hinge replacement is needed.
3. We agree on a date. We usually arrive the same day or the next.
4. On site the technician inspects every hinge: cup play, mounting plate condition, soft-close spring action.
5. Adjustment is done with three screws: vertical (up-down), horizontal (closer/further from carcase), depth (door pressure). Each screw is turned with a PZ2 bit.
6. After adjustment we verify: gaps are equal top and bottom, the door does not catch its neighbour, soft-close pulls smoothly.
7. If a torn-out cup or cracked plate is found, we offer on-the-spot replacement or document the issue for ordering the part.

Common mistakes when adjusting hinges yourself

• Turning the wrong screw — a hinge has three or four adjustment points, and without knowing which does what you can make things worse.
• Using a generic screwdriver instead of PZ2 — strips the screw head, making adjustment impossible.
• Tightening only one of two hinges — the door sits level at the top but tilts at the bottom.
• Not checking the mounting plate on the side panel — the screw has loosened, the plate has shifted.
• Ignoring stripped holes in chipboard — if the hinge cup wobbles, adjustment is pointless.
• Spraying WD-40 — that is a solvent, not a lubricant. The squeak returns within a week.
• Not accounting for door weight — a heavy front with a mirror needs reinforced hinges.

What to prepare before the technician arrives

• Identify which doors are problematic.
• Empty the affected cabinet — a loaded shelf makes the door sag more.
• If you know the furniture brand (IKEA, BRW, Agata), tell us in advance.
• Check whether the doors close at all or the hinge is torn out.
• Ensure access to the furniture — move chairs, boxes, anything blocking a full swing.
• Provide the intercom code and parking information.
• If the problem is in the kitchen, clear the worktop near the cabinets.
• Keep pets in another room.
• Count the problematic doors — the technician can give an exact time estimate.
• Take a close-up photo of the hinge and send it when booking.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in the Wola district called about one sagging door on an upper kitchen cabinet. On inspection the problem turned out to be wider: the kitchen had 12 fronts, and eight of them had hinges that had never been adjusted in five years. Upper cabinets had Blum soft-close hinges; lower ones had budget GTV hinges. On two fronts the cups had started wobbling — the chipboard had swollen from moisture. The technician filled the holes with PVA glue mixed with sawdust, let it set for 15 minutes, then re-drove the cups. All 24 hinges were adjusted in three planes — gaps became even and fronts lined up perfectly. Two GTV hinges with snapped springs were replaced. The job took about 90 minutes. The client said the kitchen looked brand new.

Frequently asked questions

What hinges do you adjust?

Any furniture hinge: Blum, Hettich, GTV, Gamet, IKEA, unbranded — the adjustment principle is the same.

What is included in the price?

The technician’s labour and tools. Fixings from the furniture kit are included. Hinge replacement and extra fasteners are charged separately.

How long does adjustment take?

One or two doors — 15 to 20 minutes. A full kitchen (10-15 fronts) — about an hour.

Can a hinge be adjusted if the hole is stripped?

If the hole is only slightly loose, we fill it, let it set, and re-drive. If the chipboard is badly damaged, a repair plate is needed.

Do you only work on kitchens?

No, we adjust hinges on any cabinet furniture: wardrobes, dressers, TV units, bathroom cabinets, bookcases.

The hinge squeaks — does it need replacing?

Not necessarily. Proper lubrication often solves it. If the mechanism is worn, then replacement.

Do you work on weekends?

Yes, Saturdays and Sundays are regular working days. Book in advance.

Who does the work and how we operate

Adjustments are carried out by furniture specialists with daily practice — the same technicians who assemble kitchens and wardrobes. We cover all of Warsaw: Mokotow, Wola, Bemowo, Ursynow, Praga, Wilanow, Ochota. We arrive on time and work neatly. To book, call or message us — we reply within an hour.