Alcove shelving in Budleigh Salterton
Looking for professional alcove shelving help in Budleigh Salterton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Budleigh Salterton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-£160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Budleigh Salterton
Custom alcove shelving - scribed to fit your specific alcove with no gaps, properly supported for books and ornaments. Built-in storage that makes the most of dead space either side of chimney breasts.
Make Dead Space Work
Alcoves are brilliant storage opportunities - dead space either side of a chimney breast that's perfect for shelving, books, and display. But they're almost never square, which is why off-the-shelf solutions leave annoying gaps.
📚 Custom = perfect fit. Walls bow, corners angle, measurements vary. Scribed shelves follow every contour.
Why Custom Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Scribed to fit perfectly | Gaps visible everywhere |
| Properly supported | Sagging under weight |
| Looks built-in | Looks like an afterthought |
| Holds heavy books | Weight limit worries |
What You Get
🔧 Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | Alcove measured carefully |
| Battens | Support rails fixed |
| Shelves | Cut and scribed to fit |
| Level | Each shelf checked |
| Finish | Caulked and ready |
📦 Material Options
- Painted MDF (most popular)
- Veneered boards
- Solid wood
- Plywood for contemporary look
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single alcove (3-4 shelves) | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Both alcoves (6-8 shelves) | 3 hrs | £160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Living room alcoves - Books and display
✅ Both sides of chimney - Symmetrical storage
✅ Heavy book collections - Properly supported
✅ Period properties - Working with wonky walls
Why Choose Us for Alcove shelving in Budleigh Salterton?
Scribed to fit your alcove perfectly - no gaps
Properly supported for books and heavy items
Choice of shelf depths and materials
Maximises dead space either side of chimney breast
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey & Plan
Alcove measured, shelf heights agreed, depth and material chosen, support method decided.
Step 2: Build
Support battens fitted, each shelf cut to template, scribed to walls, checked level, seated on supports.
Step 3: Finish
Edges finished cleanly, caulked where needed, ready for painting or loading.
Our Budleigh Salterton Service Coverage
We cover Budleigh Salterton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Budleigh Salterton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Wait before loading** - if shelves are painted, give paint time to cure before loading with heavy books. A couple of days lets the finish harden properly. **Planning heights:** - Paperbacks: 200mm clear height - Hardbacks: 250-300mm clear height - Art books: 350mm+ clear height - Variable spacing is often best **Wall types:** - Solid walls are easy to fix into - Stud walls need battens into studs - I'll advise if wall prep is needed
Frequently Asked Questions about Alcove shelving in Budleigh Salterton
Why do alcoves need custom shelving?
Alcoves are never perfectly square - walls bow, corners aren't 90 degrees, measurements vary. Off-the-shelf solutions leave gaps. Custom shelving is scribed to fit your specific alcove, sitting flush with no visible gaps.
Can alcove shelves hold heavy books?
Yes - proper alcove shelving uses adequate thickness (18-25mm), appropriate material, and is supported at back and sides. Floating shelves that just stick to the wall won't cut it for book collections.
What about alcoves that aren't square?
Most alcoves aren't square. I template and scribe each shelf to fit, cutting to follow wall irregularities. The result looks neat despite the wonky walls.
What finish options are there?
Painted MDF gives a clean built-in look. Veneered boards or solid wood can be stained or oiled. Floating style or visible brackets depending on your preference.
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