Door handle cover fitting in Exeter
Professional door handle cover fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5-10 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional door handle cover fitting - prevent children gripping lever handles to open doors. A simple childproofing measure for lever-style handles.
Levers Are Too Easy
Lever door handles are child-friendly by accident. Small hands grip, push down, door opens. Handle covers remove the grip, keeping doors closed to children.
💡 Pro tip: Covers are often better for internal doors where you want to slow children down rather than stop them completely.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Cover fits properly | Falls off |
| Handle still works | Jams or sticks |
| Child can't grip | Easily defeated |
| Easy adult use | Frustrating daily |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Handle type assessed |
| Fit | Cover installed correctly |
| Test | Operation confirmed |
| Demo | Adult use shown |
📦 You're Left With
- Covered handles
- Child-proof grip
- Easy adult access
- Multiple doors done
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Door handle cover fitting | 5-10 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Covers multiple doors in one visit.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Lever handles - Standard and wide styles
✅ Internal doors - Bedroom, bathroom access
✅ Quick solution - No drilling needed
✅ Temporary need - Easily removed later
Why Choose Us for Door handle cover fitting in Exeter?
Grip prevention
Easy adult use
Multiple doors done
Works with levers
What to Expect
Step 1: Check
Handle types assessed for cover compatibility.
Step 2: Fit
Covers installed on each handle.
Step 3: Demo
Adult operation shown.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 What you'll need
- Door handle covers (correct size)
- Clean handles
📐 Simple process
- Check handle width
- Select correct cover size
- Position over handle
- Secure in place
- Test child can't operate
- Test adult can operate
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wrong size for handle
- Cover that slips
- Not testing child-proofness
- Forgetting some doors
💡 Pro trick: Test with your non-dominant hand while not looking - that simulates how a child approaches the problem.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚪 Slowing down - handle covers might not stop determined older children, but they buy you time. Often that's enough.
Works on:
- Standard lever handles
- Wide lever handles
- Some paddle handles
Not suitable for:
- Round door knobs (use knob covers)
- Very slim handles
- Unusual handle shapes
Frequently Asked Questions
How do door handle covers work?
They cover the lever handle, making it impossible for small hands to grip and push down. Adults can still operate the handle through the cover.
Covers vs locks - which is better?
Covers are simpler and don't require any modification. Locks are more secure. For very determined older children, locks might be better.
Will covers fit my handles?
Most lever handle styles yes. Very unusual or oversized handles might need alternatives. We'll check and advise.
Do adults find them annoying?
There's a slight adjustment period. Most adults adapt within a day. The minor inconvenience prevents children accessing dangerous areas.
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