Bookcase wall anchoring in Exeter
Professional bookcase wall anchoring services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional bookcase wall anchoring - securing freestanding bookcases to the wall so they can't be pulled or climbed over. Essential child safety, simple fix.
The Climb They Didn't Tell You About
Children climb. They pull on shelves. They use bookcase edges as ladder rungs. An unanchored bookcase can topple in seconds - the weight crushes small bodies.
💡 Pro tip: Anchor ALL tall furniture - bookcases, dressers, wardrobes, TVs on stands. If a child could pull it over, secure it.
Why Anchoring Matters
| ✅ Anchored | ❌ Freestanding |
|---|---|
| Stays put when climbed | Tips forward |
| Survives pulling | Falls with child |
| Can't be pushed over | Unstable when bumped |
| Safe in earthquakes | Extra hazard |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Wall and furniture type checked |
| Position | Anchor points identified |
| Fix | Straps or brackets secured |
| Test | Pull test to confirm security |
📦 You're Left With
- Bookcase anchored solid
- Can't be pulled over
- Proper fixings used
- Peace of mind
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single bookcase | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple items (2-4) | 45-60 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Do multiple items in one visit.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Tall bookcases - Tip-over risk
✅ Climbing child - Everything's a ladder
✅ Heavy furniture - Dangerous if it falls
✅ Full childproofing - Part of safety sweep
Why Choose Us for Bookcase wall anchoring in Exeter?
Prevents tip-over
Essential child safety
Secure fixing
Peace of mind
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Check bookcase type and wall material.
Step 2: Fix
Appropriate anchors secured to wall and furniture.
Step 3: Test
Pull test to confirm it's solid.
🔧 DIY Tips
Anchoring yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Anti-tip straps or L-brackets
- Drill and wall plugs
- Screwdriver
- Stud finder
📐 Securing steps
- Find wall studs or use proper masonry fixings
- Position bookcase in final location
- Mark anchor points (top third of furniture)
- Fix wall side of anchor firmly
- Attach furniture side
- Pull test - it shouldn't move
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Anchoring to plasterboard only (pulls out)
- Using weak plastic straps
- Fixing too low on furniture
- Not testing after fitting
💡 Pro trick: Use L-brackets as well as straps for tall heavy units. Belt and braces - this is your child's safety.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ Tip-over statistics - furniture tip-over injures a child every 20 minutes in the UK. It's a leading cause of child death at home. This is not overcautious parenting - it's essential safety.
Anchor ALL of these:
- Bookcases
- Dressers/chest of drawers
- Wardrobes
- TV stands
- Tall storage units
- Grandfather clocks
Related services:
- Dresser anti-tip fitting
- TV wall mounting
- Full childproofing assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this necessary?
Furniture tip-over kills and seriously injures children every year. Children climb, pull, and use furniture as ladders. An unanchored bookcase can topple in seconds.
Will it damage my wall?
Small screw holes that can be filled if you move the furniture. The alternative - a child crushed under a bookcase - doesn't bear thinking about.
What about rental properties?
Most landlords allow safety fixtures. The holes are small and easily filled. Your child's safety comes first.
Do IKEA furniture straps work?
Better than nothing, but they're designed for their specific furniture. We use appropriate fixings for your exact bookcase and wall type.
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