How to fix a kitchen door hinge?

[S11Steve]

One of our kitchen cupboard doors has "fallen off". The screw holes in the carcass have got mashed up, so I can't use the existing hardware. It's also the end cupboard against a wall, so trying to get it out and replace it is going to be a major task, and probably not cheap. It's only 18 months old, but isn't warranty as the kids may well have been swinging on it.

Any ideas on the best way to fix this, or an I going to have to bite the bullet and take everything out to put a new one in?




Thanks.

[S11Steve]

Matchstick and glue was my first thought, but as we plan to be here for a good few years, I'm thinking something a little more robust and long term. I'm not keen on cutting new holes in the door to remount the hinge, but will look at those repair plates to see if that works.

[S11Steve]

Djtemeka said:

edit: there is a cabinet next to it as it has a joining screw there.
1" screw should do

It's an end cupboard, but has a 15mm ish end panel. There is a gap between the wall and the carcass, but I can barely get my finger in there to hold a nut in place.

I'm going to Screwfix tomorrow to try the hinge repair plate thing, I can use the existing screws and the hinge on the door won't need moving. My only concern with that is realigning the door with the rest of the units.

Plan B is to use those captive thread inserts.

Plan C for when I knacker the carcass is to call in the kitchen fitters and throw money at them...

Thanks all, PH always delivers!

Edited by S11Steve on Tuesday 10th January 00:52

[S11Steve]

I got a pair of the repair plates from screwfix yesterday, I've offered then up and they will work, but didn't get the chance to fit them last night.

The kitchen looks a bit council with one for missing...