Bookcase anchoring in Teignmouth
Looking for professional bookcase anchoring help in Teignmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable childproofing services across Teignmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Teignmouth
Professional bookcase anchoring - secure your bookcases to the wall so children can't pull them over. Simple fix that could save a life.
### Bookcases Are Climbing Frames
To children, bookcases are **irresistible climbing frames** with perfect rungs. Pull down a book, step on the shelf, reach higher. Then the whole thing tips forward.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If children can reach it, anchor it. Doesn't matter how heavy it looks - a determined climber will topple it.
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### Why Professional Anchoring Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Fixed into studs | Into plasterboard only | | Won't pull out | Tears out under weight | | Tested for strength | Assumed it'll hold | | Properly positioned | Wrong angle |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Locate** | Wall studs found | | **Anchor** | Straps/brackets installed | | **Test** | Pull-tested for strength | | **Check** | Security confirmed |
**📦 You're Left With** - Anchored bookcase - Can't tip forward - Peace of mind - Tested security
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### Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Bookcase anchoring | 15-20 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple items more efficient.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Tall bookcases** - Prime tip-over risk
✅ **Children's rooms** - Where climbing happens
✅ **IKEA furniture** - Often comes with unused straps
✅ **Multiple units** - All need securing
Why Choose Us for Bookcase anchoring in Teignmouth?
Tip-over prevention
Secure wall fixing
Invisible when done
Pull-tested
What to Expect
### Step 1: Locate Wall studs found for secure fixing. ### Step 2: Anchor Straps or brackets installed to connect bookcase to wall. ### Step 3: Test Pull-tested to confirm security.
Our Teignmouth Service Coverage
We cover Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 📚 **IKEA includes straps for a reason** - furniture manufacturers know this is a real danger. Those straps aren't optional extras - they're essential safety equipment. **Priority items:** - Tall bookcases - Wide bookcases - Units with low shelves - Anything a child could climb **Also consider anchoring:** - Chest of drawers - Wardrobes - TV units - Freestanding shelving
Frequently Asked Questions about Bookcase anchoring in Teignmouth
Why anchor a bookcase?
Children climb bookcases - the shelves are perfect ladder rungs. A climbing child's weight tips an unanchored bookcase forward. The result can be fatal.
IKEA bookcases come with anchors - isn't that enough?
Only if they're actually installed and fixed into solid wall. Most aren't. We ensure proper fixing into studs or masonry, not just plasterboard.
Will anchoring damage the bookcase?
Small holes in the back panel, hidden when the bookcase is in position. The wall gets screw holes too - easily filled later if needed.
Can all bookcases be anchored?
Most yes. Very thin back panels may need reinforcement. We'll assess and advise on the best approach for your specific bookcase.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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