Shelf installation in Exeter
Professional shelf installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional shelf installation - shelves fitted level with the right fixings for your wall type. Secure, neat, holds what you need it to hold.
Properly Fixed Shelves
A shelf that's not level looks wrong. A shelf that pulls out of the wall is dangerous. Proper installation means level, secure, and rated for the weight you're putting on it.
📚 Fit once, fit right. Badly fitted shelves need redoing. We get it right first time.
The Difference Proper Fitting Makes
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ Poor Installation |
|---|---|
| Level across | Slopes visibly |
| Secure to wall | Pulls away under load |
| Right fixings | Wrong for wall type |
| Holds weight | Sags over time |
What You Get
🔧 Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Wall type identified |
| Mark | Level position marked |
| Drill | Correct fixings used |
| Fix | Brackets secured |
| Level | Final adjustment |
📦 Shelf Types
- Standard brackets
- Floating shelves
- Alcove shelves
- Heavy-duty storage
- Glass shelf supports
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard shelf installation | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple shelves may reduce per-shelf cost.
Perfect For...
✅ Books and displays - Need to hold weight
✅ Alcoves - Fitted shelving
✅ Floating shelves - Hidden brackets
✅ Storage solutions - Garages, utility rooms
Why Choose Us for Shelf installation in Exeter?
Level and square
Right fixings for wall type
Holds intended weight
Clean, neat finish
What to Expect
Step 1: Check
Wall type confirmed, position agreed, weight requirements discussed.
Step 2: Fix
Level marked, appropriate fixings drilled, brackets secured.
Step 3: Done
Shelf fitted, level checked, clean up complete.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill with masonry/wood bits
- Spirit level
- Wall plugs (correct type)
- Screwdriver
- Pencil and tape measure
📐 Key steps
- Decide height and check for pipes/cables
- Mark first bracket position
- Drill and plug first bracket
- Use level to mark second bracket
- Drill and fix second bracket
- Check level, adjust if needed
- Fit shelf to brackets
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Wrong fixings for wall type
- Not checking for cables
- Measuring from floor (floors aren't level)
- Brackets too close to shelf ends
💡 Pro trick: Hold a battery radio against the wall and move it around - if it buzzes or crackles, there's a cable. Better than drilling into it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🧱 Wall type matters - plasterboard needs special fixings (toggles or cavity fixings). Standard wall plugs just spin and pull out. We always check wall type first.
Fixing types:
- Solid wall: Standard plugs
- Plasterboard on stud: Find studs, or use toggles
- Dot-and-dab: Spring toggles through to brick
- Cavity blocks: Resin fixings
Weight considerations:
- Books are heavy (allow 20kg per metre)
- Floating shelves carry less
- Bracket position matters
- Wall type limits load
Frequently Asked Questions
Will shelves hold heavy items like books?
If fitted properly, yes. Weight capacity depends on wall type, fixings used, and shelf support. We match fixings to your wall and weight requirements.
What wall type do I have?
Older houses often have solid brick or block. Modern builds usually have plasterboard on studwork. Some have dot-and-dab plasterboard on brick. We check and use appropriate fixings.
Can you fit floating shelves?
Yes - floating shelves hide their brackets inside the shelf. They need solid fixing and careful levelling. We fit all types.
Do I need to buy the shelves first?
You can, or we can advise on what to get. If buying yourself, consider weight capacity and wall type.
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