Soft Close Hinges Broken
Kitchen cupboard doors that slam shut instead of closing gently, or that do not stay closed.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Soft close damper mechanism worn out
- 2Hinge arm bent from being pulled too far
- 3Cheap hinges failing after a few years of use
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A kitchen fitter will replace the faulty hinges with new soft-close hinges matched to the door size and weight. They will adjust all doors for consistent alignment.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £725 – £1,900 | Materials: £1,000 – £5,550
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Open and close doors gently even with soft-close fittings. Replace all hinges on a run of units at the same time for consistent performance.
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The plinth panel at the base of kitchen units keeps falling off or popping out of position.