Chest of drawers anchoring in Exeter
Professional chest of drawers anchoring services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional chest of drawers anchoring - secure your drawers to the wall so they can't tip forward onto climbing children. This isn't paranoia - it's essential safety.
Open Drawers = Steps
Children see open drawers as steps. Pull open drawer, step on it, reach for something on top. The whole unit tips forward, crushing the child underneath.
💡 Pro tip: Chests of drawers are one of the most common causes of furniture tip-over deaths in children. Anchor yours today.
Why Professional Anchoring Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Fixed into studs | Into plasterboard only |
| Won't pull out | Tears out under weight |
| Properly tensioned | Slack in strap |
| All units done | Some forgotten |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Unit and wall type checked |
| Locate | Wall studs found |
| Anchor | Secure fixing installed |
| Test | Pull-tested for strength |
📦 You're Left With
- Anchored chest of drawers
- Can't tip forward
- Hidden anchoring
- Peace of mind
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chest of drawers anchoring | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple items done together is efficient.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Children's bedrooms - Where climbing happens
✅ Tall drawer units - Higher tip risk
✅ IKEA furniture - Often needs anchoring
✅ Multiple units - Whole house needs doing
Why Choose Us for Chest of drawers anchoring in Exeter?
Tip-over prevention
Secure wall fixing
Invisible installation
Pull-tested
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Unit type and wall construction checked.
Step 2: Anchor
Secure fixing installed into wall studs.
Step 3: Test
Pull-tested to confirm security.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it yourself? Here's what's critical:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Stud finder
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- Anchor straps
📐 Proper anchoring
- Find wall studs behind unit
- Position anchor at top of unit back
- Drill pilot holes into studs
- Secure wall side of anchor
- Attach furniture side
- Check tautness
- Pull-test firmly
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Plasterboard-only fixing
- Strap too loose
- Anchor too low on unit
- Not testing under load
💡 Pro trick: Open all drawers and push on top - this simulates a climbing child. If there's any forward movement, the anchor isn't tight enough.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ Furniture tip-overs kill children every year - this isn't exaggeration. A chest of drawers falling on a child is frequently fatal. Anchoring takes 15 minutes and costs nothing compared to the alternative.
Priority units:
- Children's bedroom drawers
- Nursery furniture
- Tall narrow units
- Units with easy-open drawers
After moving house:
- Re-anchor everything
- Different wall types
- Different stud positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are chests of drawers dangerous?
Open drawers act as steps. Children climb them, weight shifts forward, unit tips. A chest of drawers is heavy enough to kill when it falls on a child.
Even if it seems stable?
Yes - the weight distribution changes when drawers are open. An adult wouldn't notice the difference, but a child climbing creates enough leverage to tip it.
Where should I anchor it?
High on the back, into wall studs or solid masonry. The anchor needs to stop the unit before it tips past its balance point.
What about built-in units?
Built-in furniture secured to walls is inherently safer. Freestanding units are the danger.
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