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
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional chest of drawers anchoring - secure wall fixing to prevent tip-over. Essential child safety for any home with climbers, crawlers, or curious toddlers.
Drawers Are Climbing Frames To Toddlers
Open drawer, step up, reach for something on top. Classic toddler move - and it tips furniture forward. Wall anchoring stops the tip-over that follows.
💡 Pro tip: Anchor ALL chests of drawers, not just in children's rooms. Toddlers explore everywhere, and tip-overs happen throughout the house.
How Tip-Over Happens
| Action | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Multiple drawers open | Centre of gravity shifts forward |
| Child climbs drawers | Weight at front tips it over |
| Pulling to stand | Uses drawer as support |
| Reaching for item on top | Leans weight on front edge |
Why Anchoring Is Essential
| ✅ Anchored | ❌ Freestanding |
|---|---|
| Can't tip forward | Tips with child on it |
| Safe even with open drawers | Unstable with drawers out |
| Peace of mind | Constant risk |
| One-time fix | Ongoing worry |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Wall and furniture checked |
| Position | Final location confirmed |
| Fix | Secure anchor installed |
| Test | Pull test to verify |
📦 You're Left With
- Drawers anchored solid
- Can't tip forward
- Proper fixings used
- One less worry
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single chest | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple items (2-4) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Do all bedroom furniture together.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Climbing toddler - Everything's a ladder
✅ Tall drawers - Higher tip risk
✅ New furniture - Part of setup
✅ Full childproofing - Safety sweep
Why Choose Us for Chest of drawers anchoring in Exeter?
Prevents tip-over
Essential safety
Secure wall fixing
Peace of mind
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Check furniture and wall type.
Step 2: Fix
Secure anchor installed properly.
Step 3: Test
Pull test confirms 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
📐 Anchoring steps
- Find wall studs or solid fixing points
- Position furniture in final location
- Mark anchor points (top third of furniture)
- Drill and plug holes
- Attach both ends firmly
- Pull test hard
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Fixing to plasterboard only
- Straps too loose
- Anchor point too low
- Not testing after fitting
💡 Pro trick: Use L-brackets for rigid connection plus straps as backup. Belt and braces for something this critical.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ The statistics - furniture and TV tip-overs injure a child every 20 minutes. One child dies every two weeks from tip-over in the UK. This isn't rare - it's preventable tragedy.
Anchor these too:
- Wardrobes
- Bookcases
- TV stands
- Tall storage units
- Anything climbable
Related services:
- Bookcase wall anchor
- TV anti-tip strap
- Full childproofing assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do chest of drawers tip over?
Children climb open drawers like ladders, or pull on them to stand up. Multiple drawers open at once shifts the centre of gravity forward. It happens fast and without warning.
Do I need this if my drawers are heavy?
Heavy drawers are actually MORE dangerous when they tip. Weight doesn't prevent tip-over - children's climbing does it. And heavy furniture falling is worse than light furniture falling.
Will the anchor damage my wall?
Small screw holes that can be filled if you move. The alternative - a child crushed under furniture - is unthinkable.
Can you anchor all our bedroom furniture at once?
Yes - and you should. Chest of drawers, wardrobe, bookcase - do them all in one visit. More efficient and comprehensive.
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