Dresser anti-tip fitting in Exeter
Professional dresser anti-tip fitting 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 dresser anti-tip fitting - secure your dresser to the wall so it can't fall on children. Children climb drawers. Anchoring stops climbing from becoming catastrophe.
Drawers Make Ladders
Children are natural climbers. Open dresser drawers look exactly like steps - and when a child climbs, the whole thing can topple forward. Anti-tip anchors prevent tragedy.
💡 Pro tip: IKEA includes anti-tip straps with furniture for good reason. This is genuinely life-saving safety equipment, not overcautious parenting.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Secured to wall studs | Into plasterboard only |
| Proper anchor type | Wrong fixings |
| Invisible when done | Ugly straps visible |
| Tested for strength | Assumed it holds |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Wall type checked |
| Locate | Studs found |
| Anchor | Dresser secured to wall |
| Test | Pull-tested for strength |
📦 You're Left With
- Anchored dresser
- Can't tip over
- Invisible fixing
- Safe for children
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Dresser anti-tip fitting | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple items more efficient.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Chest of drawers - Prime climbing target
✅ Tall dresser - High centre of gravity
✅ Children's bedroom - Where they play
✅ Multiple items - Anchor all furniture
Why Choose Us for Dresser anti-tip fitting in Exeter?
Tip-over prevention
Secured to wall studs
Invisible when done
Peace of mind
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Dresser 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
- Wall plugs (for masonry)
- Anti-tip straps/brackets
📐 Proper anchoring
- Find wall studs (essential)
- Position anchor high on dresser back
- Mark wall fixing point
- Drill and fix to stud
- Attach other end to dresser
- Check strap is taut
- Pull-test firmly
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Fixing to plasterboard only (will pull out)
- Strap too loose
- Only one anchor on heavy items
- Not pull-testing
💡 Pro trick: Use a strong magnet to find drywall screws - they're driven into studs. That tells you where the studs are.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ Real danger - furniture tip-overs kill children every year. This isn't exaggeration. A heavy dresser falling on a small child is frequently fatal.
What needs anchoring:
- Chests of drawers
- Tall dressers
- Bookcases
- Wardrobes
- TV units with drawers
After moving house:
- Re-anchor everything
- Different wall types
- Different stud positions
- Old anchors won't work
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do dressers tip over?
Children open drawers and climb them like steps. Or they pull on open drawers, shifting the centre of gravity forward. Heavy furniture becomes deadly when it falls on a child.
How does anti-tip work?
A strap or bracket connects the dresser to the wall. If the dresser starts to tip, the anchor holds it back. Simple but life-saving.
Will it damage my wall?
Small screw holes that can be filled later. The alternative - a dresser falling on a child - doesn't bear thinking about.
Do I need to anchor all furniture?
Anything tall that could tip - dressers, bookcases, wardrobes, TV units. If a climbing child's weight could topple it, anchor it.
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