Bookcase wall anchoring in Sidmouth
Looking for professional bookcase wall anchoring help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable children services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Sidmouth
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.
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### 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 |
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### 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
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### 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.*
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### 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 Sidmouth?
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.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Bookcase wall anchoring in Sidmouth
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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* Same rates for all locations in our service area
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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