Bunk bed safety check in Exeter
Professional bunk bed safety check 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 bunk bed safety check - all joints inspected and tightened, ladder secured, guard rails verified. Ensuring your children's bunk beds are safe for climbing and sleeping.
Safe Sleep Up Top
Bunk beds are brilliant for shared rooms - but they need maintaining. Kids are hard on beds, and what felt rock-solid loosens over months of use.
💡 Pro tip: If the bunk bed creaks when climbed or bounced on, it needs checking. Creaking means movement, movement means loosening.
Why Safety Checks Matter
| ✅ Checked Regularly | ❌ Never Checked |
|---|---|
| Joints tight | Bolts working loose |
| Ladder secure | Wobbly climbing |
| Guard rails solid | Potential falls |
| Sleeps safely | Accidents waiting |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Inspect | Every joint examined |
| Tighten | All fixings secured |
| Check | Guard rail height verified |
| Test | Stability confirmed |
📦 You're Left With
- Tightened bed
- Secure ladder
- Safe guard rails
- Peace of mind
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bunk bed safety check | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Replacement parts extra if needed.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Annual check - Regular maintenance
✅ Second-hand bed - Unknown condition
✅ After house move - Needs verification
✅ Noticed wobbling - Safety concern
Why Choose Us for Bunk bed safety check in Exeter?
All joints checked
Ladder secured
Guard rails verified
Safe sleeping
What to Expect
Step 1: Inspect
Every joint and fixing point examined thoroughly.
Step 2: Tighten
All bolts and screws secured properly.
Step 3: Test
Bed climbed and bounced on to confirm stability.
🔧 DIY Tips
Checking yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Allen keys (various sizes)
- Screwdriver
- Spanner set
- Torch
📐 Safety check
- Check all visible bolts for looseness
- Shake frame - any movement?
- Test ladder - wobble?
- Check guard rail heights (must exceed mattress)
- Examine slat support
- Tighten everything you find loose
⚠️ Warning signs
- Creaking during use
- Visible gaps at joints
- Ladder moves when climbed
- Guard rails shift when pushed
- Slats sagging
💡 Pro trick: Check the bed with your child's weight on it - some problems only show under load.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🛏️ Guard rail height - must extend at least 16cm above the mattress surface. Thick mattresses reduce effective guard height - check yours.
What gets checked:
- Frame joints
- Ladder fixings
- Guard rail security
- Slat support
- Overall stability
Common issues found:
- Loose cam locks
- Missing bolts
- Guard rails too low for mattress
- Ladder brackets working loose
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do bunk beds need safety checks?
Kids climb, jump, and play on bunk beds. Over time, joints loosen, bolts work free, ladders wobble. What felt solid becomes dangerous. Regular checks catch problems early.
What do you actually check?
Every bolt, joint, and fixing point. Ladder attachments, guard rail heights, slat support. We tighten everything and identify any parts that need replacement.
How often should bunk beds be checked?
At least once a year, or whenever you notice wobbling or creaking. After house moves, check immediately - beds get knocked during transit.
What if something's seriously wrong?
We'll tell you honestly. Some issues are fixable on the spot, others need parts. If it's unsafe, we'll advise whether repair or replacement makes sense.
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